OK , now my car has reached 90000 miles at which time honda`s service 90000 mile is recommended well my dealer is asking 1400 for this service so i thought that was kinda harsh and he took it down to about 1200 tax included, my license is going to be suspended now for a little while because of 2 moving violations within 24 months of each other ,so this is where my question comes in ....

Wouldnt it be a little more cost efficient if i were to get a b16 and then install it myself over this time period , instead of spending 1200 to service my car , i know the b16 isnt going to be 1200 but its worth the extra money , but now i want to know how extensive is it (on a scale of 1-10) i should be able to get a hold of most of the tools needed like a "cherry picker" and those things... i have also read a lot of builds info but if you have more links please list them as they would really help. i basically want to know what all i should replace while im in there and if I will be able to install everything with just basic knowledge of engines and such.

Thank you

 

Cant you do the work yourself?
Im sure the service is new plugs, wires, rotor, cap, and oil change at most

 

Engine oil and filter - replace
Fluid levels - top off all
Lube hinges, locks, latches, and hood cable
Front / Rear brakes - visual inspection
Transmission fluid - drain & refill
Lights - check operation
Clutch - adjust if applicable
Battery posts - inspect & clean
Fuel lines, tank, lines & connections - inspect
Spark plugs - replace (except platinum plugs)
Distributor cap & rotor - inspect
Tires - balance rear tires and rotate to front; adjust pressure & inspect tire wear pattern
Coolant system - Check level & test protection
Wiper blades - check operation & wear
Park brake - adjust & lube as needed
Front/Rear disc calipers & hoses
Air filter - inspect
Exhaust system - inspect
Suspension, struts & steering - inspect
Adjust valve clearance if applicable
Brake Fluid - replace and bleed system
Engine timing belt
inspect water pump & accessory drive belts for wear and damage.

and see the parents want to whip out the money but i was also thinking about getting something better out of the deal . and atleast have a project to work on while my car sits in the garage

 

Ok, well I say just do all that yourself and save your parents $1000

 

The only "hard" thinks are timing belt and water pump.

 

the way i feel about it is that basically even if i go ahead and do this service, im going to swap the motor anyways so why spend the time and money to service this one. so basically i just want a thumbs up or down for the swap, basically is it worth it , what all i need except the parts and also i am plannig on turboing this motor in the future but in the later future ,

 

I dont know why people spend that much money for an engine with the same displacement when a b18a/b is less, easier to boost, and has more tq

so...thumbsdown

 

I agree but the b18b doesnt have vtec does it?
and i havent seen an b18a but the b18c motors are a little too expensive for me at this moment

 

vtec is really really overrated

 

but it is very, very nice.