it should, my friend has a b18a with a b16 tranny, so a b16 with a b18 tranny should work too

 

wats the difference between the long and short block? im confused...

 

I found a B20 Block would that fir my B18 head and tranny? i thought transmission were auto on B20's

 

Short block is just the block, long block is the head and block.

Most B series parts are interchangeable, so you shouldn't have much of a problem swapping different trannies, blocks, and heads into it.

 

All B series are interchangable except for the 88-91 preludes. A B-20 is the most powerfull of all if your want a good replacement with no modes, just a drop in. You will have to use your intake manifold assy and exhaust, you could change the valve cover but not realy needed. You pick those up for around $900.00 to $1100.00 best bet for low end torque, and good around HP. Good luck, by the way your engine is trashed please don't take this the wrong way. There are very few good parts left in the short block, bad crank, rods, block, oil pump, main bearing, there will be metal particles everywhere inside that engine. Just remove the oil pan and you will see for yourself. Just replace the whole engine. Must easier and less stress for the future.

 

So i wont be able to reuse these parts?

 

I must ask how did riding home in the rain do that?? Did you suck in water with your cai and hydrolock? Did stuff go flying out from your engine or something?

 

yep i ran thru a deep ass puddle of water and hydrolocked it... i found a small chunk of metal on my valve cover... Im ordering parts to rebuild it... thats why i am asking if i can salvage any parts or just order new ones... Things is if i order news ones imma want the good shiet... hahaha...

 

Well what exactly are you gonna build? A b18a/b, maybe you can salvage some stuff, take it apart firt and inspect everything or ask a machine shop to do it for you... Just throw away the block tho, and see how the head is... or just do a ls vtec

 

The block is trashed. I would think that you could salvage at least 3 of the rods and crankshaft, but you would have to get those checked to see if they are within spec and aren't damaged from debris. I would play it safe and just buy an ls shortblock (they are so cheap, it isn't even worth your time to reuse the old stuff) and either reuse your old head, or build for an ls vtec setup.

I hope you have learned your lesson and have planned to remove that CAI or run a bypass valve.