this is the b16a dohc VTEC i will be installing into '88 hatch. does ne1 know if the exhuast manifold is stock or other ? just curious

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Looks aftermarket to me...

 

i thought so. is this a good alternative to your rec. b18c/1.? couldnt find one readily available, with all parts

 

Yeah, a B16A is a damn fine alternative. Little less power and torque, but a lot less money, and still enough "go" to make you very very happy. Plus, it's a kickass platform to build on.

 

hell yeah! and that LOOKS like a DC header even! nice find.

 

yeah, its a beauty of a find...'88 hatches, stock, have a D16A6 SOHC i believe

EDIT: oh now i see what your asking, yeah thats mos def not stock, it looks like a DC ceramic header to meh

 

And only the Si's have A6's. The rest are D15B1/2/6

 

big smile: good news from you guys about the motor and header, i've been jazzed all week, i cant wait. i want to install a new clutch while the engine is out of the car, have flywheel resurfaced, then hopfully on sunday it goes in.
i found the stamp on the block, said simply b16a, guy im getting engine from thinks it was a "del sol si-R" , sound acurate? and what year group so i can get the right , plugs, clutch kit, etc

 

If it's out of a Del Sol, it could either be a 5G (92-95) JDM Del Sol (B16A), or a 5G (94-97) USDM Del Sol VTEC (B16A3).

 

yea its aftermarket, no 88 header would be that clean and nice