jdm d15b or d16vtec vs jdm b16a
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Re: jdm d15b or d16vtec vs jdm b16a
And this is def gonna be a tit for tat thread. This will always be a back and forth battle between B-series and D-series owners. If you have a D15B now, then i say build it. If you had a B in your car, i'd say build that...but i wouldnt take out the D15B just to do an expensive B swap.
...but, if you do decide to swap in a B...donate your d15b to me.
I need a backup motor.
...but, if you do decide to swap in a B...donate your d15b to me.
I need a backup motor.
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If you have the D15B then stay with it. If you want cheap upgrades, then shave the head down around .020-.030" to get a nice bump in compression. Get a Z6 or skunk2 intake manifold, put a B18B Ls throttle body on(you'll have to port match the tb to the z6 manifold, a direct bolt-on for the skunk2), ebay header, 2.25in exhaust from a local muffler shop, ebay cold air intake. That right there will def give you some decent power, then even more if you get it tuned.
Then once you save your pennies, start working the head. Doing things like port/polish, valve springs and cam. You could easily get 130-140whp with the list above, i know cause i personally bulit one and seen them built.
Then once you save your pennies, start working the head. Doing things like port/polish, valve springs and cam. You could easily get 130-140whp with the list above, i know cause i personally bulit one and seen them built.
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Re: jdm d15b or d16vtec vs jdm b16a
i think its cute how the honda crowd used to SCREAM throw away the d series, and put in a b. having a b series used to be the "cool" thing do do. Now its the exact opposite. it seems every freaking thread is a "should i do this should i do that with my antiquated honda motor"....either way your working with a junky motor stock. I think the REAL question you should be asking is what your budget is, how much do you have to build the motor properly. THATS whats going to cost money. making sure the turd doesent blow itself up 5 minutes into driving it. IF i had to give my opinion, even though i HATE hondas, id suggest a newer d series with vitara internals.....its cheap, and seems to work well. based on the fact that most b series have been whored out and beaten to death, i think a b series is just out of the question every time. of course, ID suggest chucking the honda drivetrain, buying a sr20de fwd, and make THAT work. would never have to build that, you can make 300-400 easy on stock internals, despite what ANYONE on here will tell you, and stock will still make more power than anything not vtec. i know, i know, i get hatred for even mentioning it. but god honda motors are so damn fragile.
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i think its cute how the honda crowd used to SCREAM throw away the d series, and put in a b. having a b series used to be the "cool" thing do do. Now its the exact opposite. it seems every freaking thread is a "should i do this should i do that with my antiquated honda motor"....either way your working with a junky motor stock. I think the REAL question you should be asking is what your budget is, how much do you have to build the motor properly. THATS whats going to cost money. making sure the turd doesent blow itself up 5 minutes into driving it. IF i had to give my opinion, even though i HATE hondas, id suggest a newer d series with vitara internals.....its cheap, and seems to work well. based on the fact that most b series have been whored out and beaten to death, i think a b series is just out of the question every time. of course, ID suggest chucking the honda drivetrain, buying a sr20de fwd, and make THAT work. would never have to build that, you can make 300-400 easy on stock internals, despite what ANYONE on here will tell you, and stock will still make more power than anything not vtec. i know, i know, i get hatred for even mentioning it. but god honda motors are so damn fragile.
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Re: jdm d15b or d16vtec vs jdm b16a
[QUOTE=Black_Man;5491089]your opinion doesn't warrant a credible response. so...
good to know the fanatics will always live in their square box. GOD forbid you suggest something diffrent. Or something BETTER.
good to know the fanatics will always live in their square box. GOD forbid you suggest something diffrent. Or something BETTER.
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[QUOTE=crznx2000;5491147]
make sure its an 100ft. cliff too. wouldn't want you coming back with more non-sense