bibbyx2x2

hey i currently have a ls motor in my eg and have been thinking about possibly swapping it out for a b16. Is it worth saving up for and then paying somebody to swap the motor? I like my engine alot but it just seems the only way to make power is lsvtec or boost which i dont feel i can financially afford due to maintaince and proper installion of those setups?

spike

Leave the LS engine in it, you have more torque with it.

bibbyx2x2

if I leave it in should i change the transmission to b16? some people tell me i will gain acceleration but then i hear that it doesnt keep the Ls in its power band?

civicEJ1

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b16's eat ls motors all day
save for the b16

Trybal

B18B1 1.8 16V DOHC PGM-FI 1834 142hp@6300rpm 127tq@5200rpm '94-'00 Integra RS/LS/GS (USA)

B16A1 1.6 16V DOHC VTEC PGM-FI 1595 160hp@7600rpm 111tq@5200rpm '90-'91 SiR (JDM)


I love my B16, though i sorta wish i went with the b20 bottom w/b16 head or b18c1/c5. The tranny in the b16 is incredibly short which makes it very quick off the line. If you do go with a swap, make sure to get the solid polyurethane mounts. It's rough until they're broken in, though the wheels don't bounce as much while getting traction.

loco_rides

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I've had both in my car and the B18 (LS) was nice off the light but lost out as I got going the B16 was a bit slower off the get go but was a killer in the higher revs and was so much more fun to drive. Unless your going to take it to the track and race for money a serious build is not realy needed. Swap in the B16 and just have some fun. Oh and yes a B16 tranny will help ya alot in most cases you can shave a second off your time at the track. Let me know if ya need an install and I'll hook ya up.

bibbyx2x2

alright i think ill just save my money and put cams in the Ls and a b16 transmission. I think it will be cheaper then swapping out the whole engine

Trybal

I don't believe that will be much cheaper. Get some quotes.

civicEJ1

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if u throw cams in ur gonna have to spend money on tuniing, and from what i see, and hear thats not cheap either...

CivicOnBlades

Keep the B18b and be happy you've got some torque off the line. But definitly swap out the long geared LS tranny for a shorter geared B16 tranny.
Just my 2 cents.

bibbyx2x2

yeah i found crower stage 1 cams that once installed and tuned should be around same hp as a b16 so im going to keep the b18 and juss do more bolt-ons since it is a daily driver

showtime t.o.

Hey, i might be able to solve your problem. I have a B16 head for sale complete, and a B16 Hydro tranny, mint. Let me know if you're interested. That way, you can have Vtec and a short tranny for $800. PM me if you're interested

D.T.P

or for the price you would pay for a swap, you could turbo your motor that you have now?? just an idea out there.

bibbyx2x2

i dont really want ls vtec because i cant afford to build it properley and dont want it becoming a maintaince issue. With turbo its the same thing

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

don't expect to get 20whp out of a stage 1 cam upgrade.

stock b18b's put down around 120-130whp
stock b16's put down around 140-150whp

T-MacK

I doubt it??
Stage 1 cams are basically the same prfoile as your stock cams, why bother if your not going at'least stage2. Your replacing your stock cam for basically a stock cam???

bi0nic

are u stupid lol

CivicOnBlades

^Haha.

94hatch

b series are incredibly easy so why not save for the b16 or even a b18c1 and install it yourself? or get a friend to help you if they know more?

pizdek

Hey all you B16 lovers. Ha-ha i am part of the same club. But i have been driving mine for 5 years now and beating the crap out of it each time. I am burning oil, my tranny has a grind on 2nd to 3rd and my exhaust header bolt on the left side ( looking at the engine) is worn and not holding the header perfectly. The engine feels sluggish. I want to make it feel and sound sexy again. I would like to see what is cheaper way to go about this getting a new engine or rebuilding the whole thing and changing the tranny also. I have an EF DX so its all a dry set up. I would like to make it a hydro set up WHAT SHOULD I DO? I want to have it done and set up by end of MAY. Help with shops maybe? Or I don’t know some input would be nice.