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Old 01-12-2006, 03:11 AM
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Default 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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Old 01-12-2006, 03:41 AM
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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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Old 01-12-2006, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 88dx
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.
word my thoughts exactly. Ls blocks are about the same cost has d16z6 these days.
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Old 01-12-2006, 07:24 AM
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If you ever think of selling it.. let me know.
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Old 01-12-2006, 07:43 AM
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I've been given several LS engines, all sub 100K. Get over it.
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Old 01-12-2006, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
I've been given several LS engines, all sub 100K. Get over it.
give me one
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Old 01-12-2006, 09:44 AM
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seriously, ive been looking for one for EVAR!
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Old 01-12-2006, 09:49 AM
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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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Old 01-12-2006, 10:49 AM
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LS motors are worthless pieces of crap and everything b-series sucks.
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Old 01-12-2006, 10:51 AM
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wow! another rare sighting of BBKA, bored of honda-tech?
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