im thinking of buying one of these. which is better and reliable and stronger?

B20 Bottom 2.0L
B16A2 Top
ITR Internals
ITR Intake Manifold
ITR LSD Tranny
Toda Cams
JE Pistons


OR

Stock B18C5 USDM

 

Stock B18C5 USDM gets my vote, but more powerfull :dunno:

the boys on here will know for sure though
At least the stock is stock ya never know what quality of work went into other b20 vtec(or maybe you do)

 

i test drove the B20 vtec..it really pulls (not dyno yet)
buts seems much faster than ITR

 

I never drove b20. but like i say, you`ll find answers here

 

I wouldn't hesitate to buy a B20-based motor if it were built by someone I trusted who knew my application. In the recent past there have definitely been some strong B20-based ITR running around.

It's hard to answer your question without personally knowing the builder and tuner.

That's what it's going to come down to...do you trust them?

 

ya i guess..

thk guys.

 

yo i love b20's yo

 

Im building a similar engine at the moment. I really like the torque of the B20 Ive driven a car with a stock B20. a B18c is hands down a stronger base to begin with because of its substantial webbing and its ability to withstand hi RPM bec. of piston squirters, However, the price of a B18c isnt cheap to begin with. I think you could achieve similiar numbers if not more (N/A) with the B20. its 84mm bore is where it shines and its not at all expensive. All the good new Honda 4 banger motors are 2.0L anyways...

 

I'd say its probably safer to buy a Stock B18c5 and then do some boltons and some other mods to it

 

Im going to have to agree b18c5