Got a free B18A1 engine... what to do with it...
 

I really dont know; i loathe everything b-series because of its price compared to D but the ls motor is the budget B.
I'm not going to just swap it in because now i'm running a built D16 that i'm finally getting dialed in and running how I want it; but I also dont want to sell it as I know i'll never get a deal like this again...

decisions decisions...

So I guess my question is; you think i should start picking up parts for it like rods/pistons/b16 head/etc and build it up so when one day I blow the hell out of my D16 I can drop a monster B in; or you think I should hold on to it and hope F&F3 has some B18 powered abomination in it causing the price of B18s to shoot through the roof :)

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IMHO the only thing expensive about b-series is the trannys. You can find a b16 or LS for pretty cheap. Id keep it and start gathering parts for a b-series swap.

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word my thoughts exactly. Ls blocks are about the same cost has d16z6 these days.

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If you ever think of selling it.. let me know.

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I've been given several LS engines, all sub 100K. Get over it.

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give me one :)

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seriously, ive been looking for one for EVAR!

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---- give me two...............


I think you should build it. a built B owns a built D, but if you already spent the time and money to build your D keep it. I would Build the LS, find a cheap shell and drop it in. You'll have two cars with good engines for cheap. If you find a blown 90-93 integra, you can probably buy it for $500-$800, take out the old engine and drop in the built one, or even stock LS. Then turn around and sell it for $3000, you made easy $2000. Same goes for any other Honda. or keep it as a beater.

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LS motors are worthless pieces of crap and everything b-series sucks.

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wow! another rare sighting of BBKA, bored of honda-tech? :-*

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so :(

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That's why he should give it to me. ;D

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it's also the initial cost of swapping the b into the civics, especially EF's. Mounts, Linkage, Axles, misc wiring ----.

you basically spend the same on Misc crap as you do the engine iteself.

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psh; you think I would PAY for mounts and linkage? I have a welder; axles i can go into autozone and use the lifetime warantee on mine and swap them out with integra axles :p helps having friends that work there. and wiring will fit; it doesn't look any different than the d16a6 or z6 i've had in there. car is already MPFI and wired for VETAK

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I have a harem of LS engines, none of you punkasses are getting at them!

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cookie for you ;) i found a complete b16 head for $200 so i think i'm going to build an LS VETAK on the cheap
forged pistons rods; arp hardware; endyn girdle; balanced crank; filled block; ported by myself head; etc etc etc

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you guys have it made! I've been hunting for a ls block or a b20 block for 3 years, no luck, and when I found them on ebay no one wants to ---- to APO adress, I have a b16 bare block if anyone wants to trade for a b18 bare block and crank. I am willing

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you gotta know people thast how you find the deals. Junk yards in some cases will screw you for all your worth and mainstream markets like ebay or big boards will cost more.
Just network some more :) find some local people and branch out

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cause you cant go over 70 pounds to a apo

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How much do bare block, crank, and misc weigh seperately?

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from what i hear an ls is a good turbo motor because of the relitively low compression compared to its VTEC counterparts

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the block I have here wieghs 55lbs b16. I think the crank is 30 or 40 lbs, its not that hard, its just people are too lazy to take the to the post office, they rather have gay ass fedex, or ups pick it up. all someone would have to do is dissasemble the block keep all that internal crap and send me the bare block, crank,and caps seperately.

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block and crank is about 90lbs

most of the weight is from the crank, block is pretty light, its aluminum for christs sake

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Dave Blundell dropped off the shorty today, from the old 97 B18B I gave him. You want it? There's a light groove in #1 cylinder, needs overhone. Make offer, and don't plan on paying me until you get your block because I'm about a slack ----------er. (Do you remember?) I'm only offering because if no one else will, my two weeks to get around to it would be a favor...

I'll run it by the machine shop next week, get Paul's stamp of approval.. probably needs .25mm oversize.

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