B16 vs B18

[ASTS123]

I'm looking to find what engine would be better for my del sol(b16 or b18). Just wondering if one was better in some area or are they basicly the same. Thanks

[a96710]

I think that'll depend on what series B16 or 18 you want. I don't know much about the B16's but the B18a is 130hp, B18b is 140hp and the B18c is 170hp(I think those are right #'s)

[ASTS123]

it would either be the b18c5 or the b16b

[ShEaNy]

there almost the same..just different compression... i think..and a bit of horse i think on the b18C5.. i would go with a B18C5...i think thats a Type R engine..

[a96710]

Yep...B18c5 is a type R engine. I think it's 195hp compared to I think 180hp on the b16b

[ShEaNy]

2002+.. 220 horse;)

[ASTS123]

would i be able to put the2002 in my del sol? and if i could haw hard are they to come by?

[a96710]

I think he's refering to a K20a which they put into the new RSX's. I'm not sure on the availability

[ChrisCantSkate]

very expensive and you have to make your own mubnts... forget about that one.b18c1 if you were t ask me... whgat do you want to do with the car after the engine is swapped in?

[PooH DiGGLianO]

I suggest you put a b18a/b(LS Integra) if you want to do a turbo setup. If you're going with a fast N/A engine, go with the b18C5(integra type r). If you're going with a more reliable, but fast engine, then go with the b16A(Civic Si-R I). The rod to stroke ratio is more balanced

[Mirkwo0dForest]

b16b @ 170 u say... how much do they run.... cause i wuz gonna swap my crap DX engine for a b18c5 but they are super expensive... so... yea...

[Mirkwo0dForest]

180 HP**.... my mistake

anyway how much for b16b?

[a96710]

According to Osakajdmmotors.com the B16b is $3700.
http://www.osakajdmmotors.com/engines/b16b.html

[pissedoffsol]

Originally posted by sheany_91accord
there almost the same..just different compression...

not REMOTELY true. the ONLY thing they share is their tranny.
the block is a totally different cast.
the head is different.
the manifolds are different

the list goes on.

if you want boost- go LS
if you want NA, go b18c spec R

if you want a motor, STAY THE F U C K away from osaka.
don't belive me? read this and the links inside.
http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=4&t=3323

[Mirkwo0dForest]

that link doesn't work pissedoffsol....

[pissedoffsol]

yeah it does- i just clicked it again

[Dr Drew]

Originally posted by ChrisCantSkate
b18c1 if you were to ask me...

100% agreed.

[ACCORD1993EX]

Go with a B18C1 Integra GSR motor. they are better than the type R b18c5 because the handle boost better and they are more buildable than the B16's.