Hey guys i tried searching this topic but didn't find any good anwsers. I was thinking about swapping a b16a engine into my car, but since the engine has 9 ft lbs less torque then the stock b18a i was wondering if it is worth it because i wanted to keep the original transmission in the car, but i was just wondering will this give me a slow ass car or will it feel about the same as it did with my b18a? I have also thought about swapping a b18c1 into my car which is probably better choice but kinda expensive for me. So can someone let me know if the b16a would be okay choice even if it means i have to do some upgrading to the engine or somethin. Thanks ppl

 

Moved to Hybrid.

A b16a2's deficit of torque will only be magnified by the long gear ratios of the S80 transmission. Frankly, even with the correct transmission, it's not the setup that I would choose. h:

 

i'm not sure which tranny my car has, its a 1990 gs, i think its a s1 but not too sure, is this the same tranny as a jdm b16a first gen? is it worth it to put a complete b16a first gen swap into my car, this seems to be the cheapest swap.

 

anybody, a little help please, i just wanna know is it really worth it to get the b16a or should i just save for a gsr engine?

 

The question here is torque. The smaller displacement B16A will have to be rev'd higher to get into the useable powerband. As, umm, Dave mentioned, the long gearing of your LS tranny will make the problem worse (you will probably get a little better gas milage though). Basically, if you do a B16A swap, your car might even feel slower to you then it does now. It will show the extra power of the B16A in a drag race where you spent all your time at 5000 rpm and above, but roaming around town, where you most likely won't hit 5000 at all, the small engine will be working harder. In your situation, I would probably suggest skipping a swap all together. For the price of a B18C1 alone, I would probably go with a first gen B16A tranny (you need a cable unit) coupled to your B18A to get the more aggressive ratio, a good clutch and flywheel and a good quality set of cams and springs and some time on a dyno with an S-AFC to tune. You won't have the same 8000 rpm top end VTEC offers, but your car will run hard, be reliable (if built right) and unique. Or just say "screw it" and go buy a turbo.

 

i think i am going to stick with the b16a swap, cuz i need a new engine..my b18a is not very healthy right now. Thankks for ur opinions guys.

 

I just did a b16a swap into my 92 integra. All the kinks like high idel... and more stuff havn't been worked out but I think at the end it would all be worth it.

 

nice man, I cant wait to do my swap, even if it doesn't work out like i planned with my gs tranny and b16a engine, i can always change it later on. I'd love to put a b18c1 in my car but yeah.... no money. Good luck workin out those probs man!