Caz918

This may be in the wrong place, if so, could a mod please move it the correct forum?

Ok, here's my situation: I can get a b16a2 full swap for 2500 with 35k on it from hmotorsonline. OR, I can get a GSR with a 116k on it, full swap, for 2300 from a local Honda Salvage Yard. They say the engine is in excellent condition (I havent seen it yet). What do you guys think would be the better buy? Im just looking for opinions, Ive been doing a load of research on the b16 swap; the GSR just came about today.

Seems like the b16 would be the better buy, since it has so many less miles, but the GSR seems to be the most popular.

Brenden

iTrader: (1)

Depends on your goals with the build, if its to have a fun daily driver, the B16 is a better option at that price/mileage, if you have higher HP goals with a turbo or SC in the end you will want the GSR engine, if that's the case, id find one with lower than 120k miles..

GSR engine specs

• Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
• Compression: 10.0:1
• Bore: 81 mm (3.2 in)
• Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.4 in)
• Rod Length: 137.9 mm (5.4 in)
• Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58
• Power: 170 hp (127 kW) @ 7600 rpm
• Torque: 128 lb·ft (174 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
• Redline: 8100 rpm (Fuel cut-off @ 8200 rpm)
• VTEC Engagement @ 4400 rpm
• VCIS changeover @ 6000 rpm
• Transmission: Y80(No LSD) 5-Speed Manual Transaxle

B16a2
Displacement: 1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)

• Bore×Stroke: 81.0×77.4 mm (3.19×3.05 in)
• Compression: 10.2:1
• Power: 161 hp (120 kW) @ 7600 rpm & 111 lb·ft (150 N·m) @ 7000 rpm
• Transmission: Y21 or S4C
• Redline: 8,000 rpm
• Rev Limit: 8,450 rpm
• VTEC Engagement: 5,600 rpm
• Aluminum Casting
• ECU Code: JDM P30 (square case) or USDM P2T (regular case)

I'd go with the B16a2..

MindBomber

If the b16a2 didn't have so few miles I would say go with the gsr, but since it does, my vote is b16a2. Neither of those are great deals though.

Caz918

Thats the thing, I'm not keen on spending 3k to get the b16a2 (thats about how much itll cost me in total, after installation).

I'm seriously considering putting a turbo onto my SOHC (d16z6). It has 178k on it, but is rock solid and has no issues; it hasn't been driven hard at all. That would give me an enjoyably fast daily driver, without breaking the bank.

MindBomber

The d16z6 isn't an option for you, an engine cannot be older than the chassis it's swapped into by law. You could go with a d16y8 though

Caz918

I have a 1995 Civic EX, the d16z6 is my current motor, its stock.

MindBomber

poker + responding to thread = fail lol

Caz918

Haha thats ok. So I found this T3 turbo kit on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/D-SER...ht_6386wt_1008

Do you think its good quality? or poor?

josh.crotsley

where can i find a good deal on either engine for my 1990 dx