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boibuddha · 03-18-2010, 01:45 AM

Honestly, there is no point of swapping in a B16 unless it was given to you for cheaper than finder another B18B. In city driving, the B16 will feel even more gutless than the car already does. B16 ~112lbs TQ while the B18B ~127lbs TQ, IIRC. That's almost 15% more TQ. Where the B16 will shine is north of 7000RPM, otherwise, you'd be making the same power as stock.

Your motor might have some hidden damage due to the blown head gasket, it's not a good choice to build up. If your going to do the frankenmotor swap, start piecing it together now while your current engine dies slowly. Also, let a shop do this kind of swap. You don't want to forget anything. I'd go with the GSR swap personally, Honda engineers built things a certain way for a reason.

03-18-2010, 01:45 AM	#18
boibuddha RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surrey Posts: 966 Thanked 286 Times in 99 Posts Failed 12 Times in 8 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Honestly, there is no point of swapping in a B16 unless it was given to you for cheaper than finder another B18B. In city driving, the B16 will feel even more gutless than the car already does. B16 ~112lbs TQ while the B18B ~127lbs TQ, IIRC. That's almost 15% more TQ. Where the B16 will shine is north of 7000RPM, otherwise, you'd be making the same power as stock. Your motor might have some hidden damage due to the blown head gasket, it's not a good choice to build up. If your going to do the frankenmotor swap, start piecing it together now while your current engine dies slowly. Also, let a shop do this kind of swap. You don't want to forget anything. I'd go with the GSR swap personally, Honda engineers built things a certain way for a reason. __________________ My Feedback (9-0-0) If cats always land on their feet, and toast always lands butter side down, what would happen if you strapped burnt toast to the back of a cat and dropped it?