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Old 08-27-2003, 05:45 PM
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My friend is looking to buy a 2000 Si with that kind of a motor....you guys know anything bout this swap, problems, what to look for, etc??? The motor is a b12a2 (Si motor) with a b18 either top or bottom end....not quite sure the guy didn't really say....I'm a luder so i don't know jack about this, any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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Old 08-27-2003, 05:58 PM
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Old 08-27-2003, 06:10 PM
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um... what kins of civic is it going into?
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Old 08-27-2003, 06:35 PM
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its in an si
Old 08-27-2003, 07:45 PM
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might be a ls/vtec... B18B block, B16a head.
Old 08-27-2003, 08:24 PM
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why does it have this difference, did something happen to it?
Old 08-27-2003, 10:02 PM
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yeah it's an ls/vtec, so anyone know if these are reliable?? the guy wants 11000 for it, good deal?

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Old 08-27-2003, 10:06 PM
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Originally posted by CityWok
yeah it's an ls/vtec, so anyone know if these are reliable??
depends on how well it was built
Old 08-28-2003, 01:19 PM
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I would say, that unless you know who built the motor, don't buy it. LS/vtecs can be built to run ok for a while, but with very poor reliablility; or they can be built right with good reliability. I wouldn't buy an LS/vtec unless a reputable shop with lots of experience with hondas built it.




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