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i was thinking of getting a full swap with my d16 for a b series engine but i dont know if i should get the b16 or the b18 i have heard the b16 is a lot better and the person also told me that the b18 had a way bigger chance in throwing a rod. But this is what i plan on doing to the engine after the swap. turbo charge and then: new pistons, rings,rods, springs, fuel injection, and intake. Which engine would be better for that. i would appreciate it if you helped me out.

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Who ever told you a B18 has a better chance at throwing a rod, get away from them and never take advice coming from their mouth again.

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^ ditto. a well done b18 will eat a b16 for a snck

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do you thinka b20 would be en even better choice than a b18? or a better question what would be the best and biggest motor i could put in my car. and thank you for clearing that up

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the b16 is a nice motor but if your gunna spend all that money on a swap make it worth your while with the b18. A freind of mine swapped a b16 in his crx and my turbo 95 ex passed him like he was in park.

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B16s kinda blow.

:edit: At least for the price importers chrage for them.

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I think it would be better to do all the internals first, then charge it...I mean that would be the smart thing to do.

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yea i am doing my internals first i was just listing them in random order what about the b20 would that walk around a b18? And another motor i was thinkin about was an h22

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are you planning on boosting or staying n/a?

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i do plan on boosting it.i am only going to push about 8 psi though. But i figured out what motor i want. i want the b18c5, and if anyone knows where i can get one i would appreciate it if you would let me know. If i cant get the c5 any b18 motor will do.

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If u plan on boosting i would stay away from the B18C5 and go with a B18C1. The C5 has a very high compression ratio (not good for boosting) and can be pricey. The C1 is better for boosting and has some good torque and horsepower. I have also heard that a B20 block with a B16 head is a killer setup for boost but i am not sure about it. just my $.02.

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but i live in Louisiana. Does anyone know where i can get a b18c1 with tranie for cheap

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the cheapest place ive ever seen the GSR is at www.sunrisejdmmotors.com. 2.6k for engine, tranny, ECU, all sensors/manifolds. its the best complete swap for anywhere near the price (that ive seen). on top of those you will need the rear engine mount from a 99 civic Si (or you could get an aftermarket mount set from HASport) and the axles (which you should be able to pick up on ebay fairly cheap). all in all it should run you 3k for the complete swap, minus labor if you're getting someone to do it.

im feelin talkish tonight, so i'll throw down what i think you should do. get the GSR, and buy an SiR head (b16a). also, buy an ITR (b18c5) exhaust cam/valvetrain. put the SiR head on the GSR block, the ITR exhaust cam/valvetrain and the GSR intake cam/valvetrain in the head, and you're already looking to make some sweet HP with that head on boost. also, look into getting your head ported and polished, along with a 3-angle valve grind. get some ajustable cam gears and you will be set headwise. bottom end, get either Eagle H-beams or Carrillo I-beams (carrillos can be hard to find but theyre tough as Ti and dont tend to stick like titanium will, usually run 600-900 a set) and SRP or JE 9.0:1 pistons. that setup will put you up nicely for up to and including 500 horsepower (not that you're ever really going to need that much power).