Thread: b18c1 or b16a?
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Old 03-16-2010, 06:54 PM   #11
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b16a/b16a2/b16b aren't bad engines they just lack torque.

i agree that you should go with a b18c1 instead of getting b16 especially in a DC. ls/vtec is something i would do instead of an entire engine/tranny swap.

off the top of my head, you would need:

head gasket (which you need anyways)
vtec head (b16a/b16a2/b18c1/b18c5 etc etc)
vtec wiring harness
ecu

you would want to change:
timing belt
waterpump
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