Look im new here on the board and i signed up for a few questions and would appreciate it if you guys can help.
I wanted to swap out my motor to a JDM b16a2(XSi Integra), but in the houston imports forums they recommended me to built my b18a. So what do you guys recommend me doin?Thanks

 

build it, there is SOOOOOOOOO much potential for that motor......build it for boost and you hit 13's all day long.....

 

you dont want a B16 in an integra... not enough displacement, not enough torque. leave the B16s for the civics and crxs... keep the One Eight in the Integra...
-Mike

 

Don't downgrade engines even if the 1.6 has some vtec. Build that, maybe throw a b16 head on it.

 

nah i want it all motor, for a built what would you guys recommend. To run atleast low 14's or maybe even 13's.(On full interior and street tires) Is that possible if it is what ill i need. Thanks

 

LSVTEC ENOUGH SAID!!! You'll lose a lot of torque capabilities with a b16 unless you want to stroike it. But why would you want to do that when you have a b18? And if you want a stroker motor you can still go bigger with the b18.

 

well what do you all recommend me gettin but just for the b18a. Such as pistons, rods, valves, cams, valvetrain,etc.

 

i like crvtec or b18c5, k20a2 myself

 

Definitely Build

 

buy a OBD1 B18C longblock and swap it in.

 

build it

 

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hahahah... keep it and build if you plan to boost.

 

a nice all motor build might b p30 pistons, crower 403s, pnp, skunk 2 im, basic boltons

thats if ur not goin lsvtec

 

thanks for the replies, I myself was thinking of boring out my engine to 85mm with a 12:1 Compression pistons, some crower 403 cams, crower valves, titanium retainers, dual valve springs, 3 angle valve job, fully pnp head, i have already aem cam gears just not tuned, plus the things i have on already (greddy evo muffler, custom 2.25' in. cat back piping, tenzo r intake, nology hot wires, ngk spark plugs, aem cam gears, bbk fuel pump, bnm short shifter, hi-flow cat, centerforce d. friction clutch but its already fucked up so im gonna with ACT street/strip clutch w/ a 12lb. flywheel)With all these things what do you all think ill be running?

 

6.432@285.36

 

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hahaha


Honestly, there's no way to tell.

There isn't even a good way to tell what you'll be running. Every setup is different, and every method of installation and maintenance is different as well.

I will tell you this though. To get into the 13's with full interior and street tires, you are going to need a lot of cash. That's about all I can guarantee.

Back to the original question? As a proud owner of a gsr, I bet you'd think I'd say swap it, but nope. BUILD IT. Lots of potential in that motor. If you're going to stroke it, you might as well save the cash and start with a b20z.

I have a 94 B18b1 civic thats as fast as my gsr. And they both have similar amount of boltons!

It's the weight my friend. My integra needs to go on a diet.

Good luck in your endeavors regardless!

-Junior-

 

if what your after is a low timeslip your goin to need a different transmission

 

Build it, swap it, you have potential to make signficant power gains in either. HOwever, i would not seriously consider swapping to the 1.6. Albeit, i think your chances of reaching your goals are far greater swapping in & building a b18c as suggested by some of our members here.