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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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I just got off the phone to garage r which is a performance shop in Perth (nearest city to where i live) and we were talking about the b16a engine and the guy was saying there is a massive shortage of the b16a engines (I dont know if this is just in Aust or the US as well?) and he says they are selling for like $9000 aud. Is there a shortage in the us. He also said any type r gear is as rare as hens nuts.
 
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 12:06 AM
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Not that much of a shortage!

I should seriously think about importing B16As into the UK and make some serious cash.
The Type R engines have a bit more HP than others.
 
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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seeing as honda no longer makes these motors i would assume that they are not as easily attainable but i am getting a complete b16a swap with tranny for 1200 so 9 gs sounds like a lot
 
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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Except Perth is on the western coast of Australia not in the UK!! Plenty of b16's In the UK if you know where to look.
 
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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I say don't worry about the B, go all out with the K!!! But that's just me
 
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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i hope the k goes down in price before i wanna do a swap (like 1-2 yearswhen i have money)
 
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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Me too, it'll give me that much extra to throw at a K-powered F/I!!!!
 
Old Nov 28, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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Kinda of a rip off to me. What is that great engine site? sun rise motors or something? I think kappa's got the direct link.
 
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