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b16a vs b18c is it worth it

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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:25 AM
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i have read a lot of dissing on the b16a but the numbers i got was a b16a with 170hp 113tq for $2250 for a complete changeover and a b18c with 180hp and 126tq for $3149 for the complete change over so i'm curious if it is worth the extra $900 to get that extra 10 hp and 13 tq or if it would be better to get the b16 and drop the $900 in to say full exhaust and intake
 
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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i have both swaps and i would say either one would be a great choice. i heard the b16 is better for turbo's so if your looking to do that in the future maybe the b16 is a better choice
 
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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thanks man and yeah boost is definitly in my sights
 
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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the only thing i recommend doing is buy a new clutch and flywheel and new axles and plugs wires and cap. this way you know those parts are brand new. I used one of the axles that came with the swap and snapped it like 3 months later. Autozone has lifetime warranty on there gsr axles so i suggest getting them somewhere that does that just in case..
 
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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ya a lot of people will try to put down the b16, but thats a nice engine and I would just save the money and get it.
 
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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thanks for the advice guyz now when i go to autozone or in my case it will be advnce auto cause thats all that within a 100 miles but what car do i have to tell them i have?
 
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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acura intrega gsr i always say 95 just make sure its for the b series dohc model..
 
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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what about for the b16
 
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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well i have a gsr and would never get a different one, and i think the gsr is better for bbost cause the b16a is a high compression motor
 
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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yea gsr axles can be used on a b16 also thats what i have on my civic..

i don't know which one is better for boost just seems like everyone says b16
 



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