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B16A Swap, Is it worth it?

 
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Old May 12, 2009
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B16A Swap, Is it worth it?

Ok, so as i have said before, i have a 1992 Sedan (Ex i do beleive) so im running the 1.5 SOHC (d15..something... i think) and i have seriously been considering getting my hands on a B16A Engine, now im looking at around $2600 before shipping, for the full swap from a few different JDM sites, thats uncluding the ECU, and Vtech soleniod, but would the engine really be worth it? i would also be looking at throwing some new pistons, rods, and cams into it for a little more Zip... what do ya think?
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Re: B16A Swap, Is it worth it?

a friend of mine as has a 91 and was thinking about the same thing but i guess when he went to order the engine the guy told him that he could just upgrade and polish and actually come out more powerful then if he swapped so he did somehow came out with about 350 hp with room for improvement so you might wanna check out that option
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Re: B16A Swap, Is it worth it?

Yeah its def worth it. The question is how much power do you want? if you want over 300hp you might as well just order that engine right now. 200hp with the d15 might be possible if you do it right. but that will be very expensive. also keep looking around, you should be able to find the motor you want for a lil less.
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Re: B16A Swap, Is it worth it?

hey i have a 96 civic ex i did a b16 swap bout 6months ago .it would be a better deal then you buying the motor , cause then you need mounts and torch mounts and axle and ecu jumper harness so you should check mine out if your interested. im selling it cause i need a truck. 3500 obo
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Re: B16A Swap, Is it worth it?

All depends on if you want to look at the back of my car and admire the exhaust fumes... or look at my side door and admire the paintwork.

The B16 is a healthy swap, especially if your looking for more go down the road. However swapping can get a little messy as it's never 'just a motor'... as others have said... imagine, axles... mounts... exhaust work...etc etc
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Re: B16A Swap, Is it worth it?

i have a 95 hatch dx, and also had the d15 stock motor, i was forced to do a swap because the piston rings fried, anyway, i got an amazing deal for a b16a, all parts incl. (stage 3 clutch, racing flywheel, tranny... etc.) but it has been the best thing i ever did to this car! i would do it all again, (deal price was about 3500 $ installed, not very likely to find another deal like that)
 
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