stock94block

I want to buy a B20Z (CRV motor 99-00 i believe)...but not right at this moment! I'm just researching, getting prices and putting it together...I've checked all over the web which i seem to be handicapped at because I can only find about 5 engine importers, who only sell JDM engines...I'd preferably like to get it shipped from somewhere in Ontario or at least Canada to keep shipping costs down

can anyone point me in the right direction?

---and yes i know this gets asked, a lot...but I can't find a damn B20Z

imported_SaYjAiBaO

just pick up a B20B and slap B20Z pistons in there. did u try jdmcustoms.com? their prices includes shipping in north america so shipping wont be an issue i guess.

stock94block

is that the only difference between the two motors?

imported_SaYjAiBaO

the only reason why the z puts out better numbers than the b is because of the higher compression ratio. so just slap the z pistons in and you'll be right up there with the z.

Double_B

FYI, B20Z is a USDM engine, not a JDM.

stock94block

yup i know...but all the places sell JDM engines so thats why im stuck

imported_loudsubz

if you pick up a 99-00 B20B it is the same as the 99-00 b20z USDM model

Double_B

Yes, but if you get a B20B JDM it is very close to a B20Z USDM. Give Teknotiks a call, they are our affiliate. I did the same research as I was going to get one too

stock94block

i just checked out a couple sites i found...and they all rate their "JDM B20B's" at 126 hp...

the Z's are rated at 146...bit of a difference...unless they're selling the USDM models, which are 126 ponies i dont want.

imported_loudsubz

you want the 99-00 B20B JDM, its the same as the USDM B20Z here, same 146HP

to tell look for the factory knock sensor

imported_SaYjAiBaO

well what are your goals? NA build on the B20 or turboing it? you'll end up getting newer and higher compression pistons if your going to go NA but turbo wise i wouldn't even consider getting a B20 for boost. the only difference is the compression ratios of the two motors i think. which is why one motor yields higher numbers.

Double_B

Yep

imported_meSIR

http://www.torontocivics.com/tccforums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=76444

stock94block

not going turbo. I'm just going for a decent perfoming street car...and my definition of decent performing is anything that can pull a decent mid-high 14 second 1/4 mile. They also run on 87 octane, which was took into consideration.

basically the B20 swap to me seems like a pieced together B18 swap...so, its also an easier motor to work with.

budget is max $3000...which i should be well under

meSIR thanks for the link

imported_starboy869

B20 info

I found a few B20Z at local junkyards a couple weeks ago. Price ranged from $1000 to $1500.

The $1500 engine was fully tested, ie. compression etc.,

$3000 max.. hmm almost H22A range if you do the work yourself.


Oh.. The only real price difference between 87 and 91 gas is about $5 max per fill up.

stock94block

woaaahh woaah...says right in the link "the b20Z needs the knock sensor to run safely with regular gas"

ah, more confusion...maybe It would be a lot easier getting a B18B/gsr tanny...and toss on a set of crower cams

Nova_Dust

Have you met any B20 94 coupe owners who are doing mid 14s? With a stock engine?

stock94block

i havent met any coupe owners with a swap period

The G2 Racer

It's gonna take more the just a small build and 87 octane to run 14s.

stock94block

a high 14 second civic with a B20 swap with the usual bolt ons is typical. Although I can only go by what i've read on honda-tech. I'd love to have a sit down in one to see what it's really like.

and lets not turn this thread into a debate...ive got the links to help me out now...thanks everyone