Is it worth a B16a2
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From: SLC, UT
Is it worth a B16a2
First of all I have a 97 rs not a bad car but lacks the loved VTEC. I have two options right now, first I can get a B16A2 for dirt cheap and drop that in my ride.
Second I could get a USDM B18C for a lot more but I would get more torque with the B18C.
They both have the same HP at 170.
Is it worth putting the jdm B16A2 in my car?
Second I could get a USDM B18C for a lot more but I would get more torque with the B18C.
They both have the same HP at 170.
Is it worth putting the jdm B16A2 in my car?
Wannabe yuppie
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 25,918
Likes: 0
From: Madison, WI
The jap-spec B16's do indeed make 170 hp, but at like 7800 RPM. That's not what I would call useable every-day power. For the amount of money you would spend on swapping a used motor that you don't know the history of, you could throw a bunch of money at the motor that's already in your car and get similar peak numbers but more power at lower RPM.
AARONNOJIMA.COM
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 8,559
Likes: 0
From: Elk Grove, Ca AOL/AI
always a option is to find a b16 head, can be found for really cheap, and do a frankenstein ls/vtec in your car for a little cheaper then to buy another motor
__________________
"Dreaming is how the strong survive....."
"Am I dying to live, or living to die?"
"Dreaming is how the strong survive....."
"Am I dying to live, or living to die?"
I
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 56,525
Likes: 0
From: Westside til I die
LSvtec is a better option than b16, but can be costly and take some time to build it right. People have problems when they try to do it cheaply and half assed, just because they want vtec. What they don't understand is that the stock LS bottom end was not made to rev up to 8k, which is where the vtec motors make all their power. But that b16 will be slower than the b18b even. Not enough torque to get the car going. So no, the b16 is not worth putting in your car...you'll just be paying for worse performance.
__________________
2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastback - Ingot Silver - 6M - Performance Package - Gibson Catback, JLT CAI, FR 47lb injectors, BAMA E85 tune, Eibach Sportline, BMR wheel hop kit, UPR oil separator, Steeda shifter bushing/bracket
Team B.O.B.® - Ballaz on a Budget
2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastback - Ingot Silver - 6M - Performance Package - Gibson Catback, JLT CAI, FR 47lb injectors, BAMA E85 tune, Eibach Sportline, BMR wheel hop kit, UPR oil separator, Steeda shifter bushing/bracket
Team B.O.B.® - Ballaz on a Budget
I
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 56,525
Likes: 0
From: Westside til I die
I don't even think a teg with a b16 would be faster than an LS. I've beaten my share of SI's and I only had an intake. Sure it may have more hp, but it has no torque.
__________________
2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastback - Ingot Silver - 6M - Performance Package - Gibson Catback, JLT CAI, FR 47lb injectors, BAMA E85 tune, Eibach Sportline, BMR wheel hop kit, UPR oil separator, Steeda shifter bushing/bracket
Team B.O.B.® - Ballaz on a Budget
2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastback - Ingot Silver - 6M - Performance Package - Gibson Catback, JLT CAI, FR 47lb injectors, BAMA E85 tune, Eibach Sportline, BMR wheel hop kit, UPR oil separator, Steeda shifter bushing/bracket
Team B.O.B.® - Ballaz on a Budget
Banned
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 18,043
Likes: 0
From: eL Lay, SoCal
B16 in a G3 Integra = no good
you want some vtec in your ride? first step, ditch the B16 engine swap idea, save some money (or use the same money since you said it was dirt cheap) and swap out the tranny to a B16 or GSR. that setup alone will get you running close to GSR's.
you want some vtec in your ride? first step, ditch the B16 engine swap idea, save some money (or use the same money since you said it was dirt cheap) and swap out the tranny to a B16 or GSR. that setup alone will get you running close to GSR's.