b16 or ls
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b16 or ls
hey what up, i'm interested in swappin, i was lookin at either a b16 or b18a which i've heard is better in the long run 'cause i want turbo. i've been told that with a b16 head i'd drop the compression but maintain higher torque w/ the ls block. the b16 head also has vtec which i wouldnt mind having, (just more cash to spend). i'd also like to know where i could get either motor for a grand or less... so if anyone has suggestions or ideas for my swap say whats up.
by the way, it's for an 88 rex hf.
-what i was thinkin about doin was either a full ls swap for now cuz i need to drive the car asap and later on gettin the b16 head, and turbo after that. or just gettin the full b16 swap. please reply, thanks.
by the way, it's for an 88 rex hf.
-what i was thinkin about doin was either a full ls swap for now cuz i need to drive the car asap and later on gettin the b16 head, and turbo after that. or just gettin the full b16 swap. please reply, thanks.
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but if you can get the extra money go Vtec its beautiful
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175+served in engines built from minime to gsr/lsvtec,b16 b20vtec,d15 k24 powerhouses or just rebuilds.life is good
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i had a b16 in my rex before. it was a lot of fun. but i have a crvtec now and its even more fun 
ls will give u better gas mileage plus a huge bump in power from where you're at. b16 will make more power but you'll have to wait for vtec whereas a b18 will make power all the way through. either way, ls vtec is your best bet for all motor, b16 is probably smartest for turbo
ls will give u better gas mileage plus a huge bump in power from where you're at. b16 will make more power but you'll have to wait for vtec whereas a b18 will make power all the way through. either way, ls vtec is your best bet for all motor, b16 is probably smartest for turbo
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true, but at 7 psi most b16's will lay down 230-250 whp where the ls will only do 185-210. b16 head flows a lot better.
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ls will do about the same as a b16.. you just need cams in the ls motor to make it produce as much power as the b16 under boost.
I personally would recommend you go with a ls motor if you plan on spraying or going turbo. Why? you already have a good compression, a good tranny for F/I & a cheap head to get cams for & replace.
If you plan on building an lsvtec in the future, the b16 platform is the way to go, you will have everything except bearings, new pumps & an ls block/rods/crank & higher compression pistons
Personally I like ls motors for F/I
Check out cheesefrog.com that is a good example of what an ls can do bahaha. Cheesefrog has a very nice lsturbo setup
I personally would recommend you go with a ls motor if you plan on spraying or going turbo. Why? you already have a good compression, a good tranny for F/I & a cheap head to get cams for & replace.
If you plan on building an lsvtec in the future, the b16 platform is the way to go, you will have everything except bearings, new pumps & an ls block/rods/crank & higher compression pistons
Personally I like ls motors for F/I
Check out cheesefrog.com that is a good example of what an ls can do bahaha. Cheesefrog has a very nice lsturbo setup
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