hey,

i've been offered 2 rex's. one w/ a b16a vtec, one w/ a b18a ls. which one of these engines is better? ive heard the b18 has more torque, but the vtec head somehow makes the b16 better. im just gettin into cars so lamen terms please. lol thanks

 

both are good setups. if they are both gonna be kept pretty much stock, id take the b16 simply cuz its got more hp and better rod/stroke (better r/s ratio should equal better reliability). if you are gonna go all out the b18 wouldnt be bad to build up on ( but same goes for b16).

 

I agree with TILT if going to do just the basic bolt-ons then go with the B16 if your going to fully build the car then for sure go with the B18 becuase there's no replacement for displacement!!(Meaning 1.8 is bigger then 1.6)

 

I see you live in California. Are any of them smog certified with those motors? If not, good luck with the B16 if it is JDM, I keep hearing conflicting issues with passing them at the smog ref, where as the b18b is going to be a USDM motor.

Something to think about.

 

You can get a JDM B16 to pass smog but it costs about $900 in sensors and s**t!!

 

First off did someone offer these to you for free? I don't understand what you mean offered the cars. If I was offered one or the other I would take the B16 one and sell it right away then swap in an LS/VTEC )

 

i would have to say go with the b18 if u plan on a turbo. if just planning on doing some simple bolt on's i would have to say go with the b16 and have fun with the v-tec

 

depends on what your future plans are..... tell us what you plan on doing and how much money you plan to spend... then people can help you choose

 

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Yeah true that.

Ive got an LS in MY CRX, and it does the job.

 

jedubz: by offered i meant they offered to sell me.

as for what im going to do, i'll probably keep the engines just as i get 'em unless somethin goes wrong and of course ill get it fixed. but i wasnt lookin to build on 'em. the b18 is a lot closer than the b16 (location wise) so i think im gonna go with that one, its not a bad engine is it?

 

The B18 is not a bad engine but you'd get more if your going to just drive and not build from the B16. Are they both the same price?

 

they're roughly around the same price. here's all the stuff the b18 one comes w/:

VEHICLE INFORMATION
Make: Honda
Model: Civic CRX
Year: 1991
Price: 4500
Mileage: 253000
Body Style: Hatchback
Color: Black
Cylinders: 4 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Doors: Two Door
Stereo: Unavailable
Description: HA Sports Motor mounts
Bar Sticker For B18a Swap
80,0000 on motor, 253,000 on chassis
Runs Excellent
Cross drill rotors in front
Ebay Front Strut Bar
Short Ram
TOKICO Shocks
Sprint Springs
Just did a Full Manitance, New water pump, timing belt,new cap, and rotor.

does that sound like a good buy?

 

I would go with the B18. You won't have to sweat the smog test plus it's closer. And chances are that once you get it, you're going to want to add to it. Going stock is only exciting for a little while and then the need for more speeds gonna hit ya. Plus, you can't beat the displacement!

 

ya i think i might go w/ the b18. and im only 15 so once i get it i'll have tons of time 2 upgrade throughout highschool. if anyone has an objection or have some specs or somethin keep postin. also, does this sound good cuz i dont know what a bunch of this stuff means:

VEHICLE INFORMATION
Make: Honda
Model: Civic CRX
Year: 1991
Price: 4500
Mileage: 253000
Body Style: Hatchback
Color: Black
Cylinders: 4 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Doors: Two Door
Stereo: Unavailable
Description: HA Sports Motor mounts
Bar Sticker For B18a Swap
80,0000 on motor, 253,000 on chassis
Runs Excellent
Cross drill rotors in front
Ebay Front Strut Bar
Short Ram
TOKICO Shocks
Sprint Springs
Just did a Full Manitance, New water pump, timing belt,new cap, and rotor.

 

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why not just pay the guy at the smog check $100 to pass it, and put the other $800 into making your ride faster?

i'm dead serious.

 

lol not a bad idea

 

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why not just pay the guy at the smog check $100 to pass it, and put the other $800 into making your ride faster?

i'm dead serious. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I know that trick and it only cost me $80, I was just saying!!!

 

The B16 is better than the B18. Unless, of course, the B18 has a C after it.

 

the LS is better because parts are cheaper and easier to find, that way when it breaks down or you want to upgrade you dont have to break the bank doing what you want. or you can have VTEC yO!

 

truedat. hey i see u live in sac area, same here. know anyone selling a crx?