Got a free B18A1 engine... what to do with it...
01-12-2006, 01:21 PM
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Re: Got a free B18A1 engine... what to do with it...
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.
you basically spend the same on Misc crap as you do the engine iteself.
01-12-2006, 11:38 PM
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Re: Got a free B18A1 engine... what to do with it...
Originally Posted by crx88Si
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.
you basically spend the same on Misc crap as you do the engine iteself.
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
01-13-2006, 02:09 AM
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Re: Got a free B18A1 engine... what to do with it...
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
I have a harem of LS engines, none of you punkasses are getting at them!
i found a complete b16 head for $200 so i think i'm going to build an LS VETAK on the cheapforged pistons rods; arp hardware; endyn girdle; balanced crank; filled block; ported by myself head; etc etc etc
01-13-2006, 02:28 AM
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Re: Got a free B18A1 engine... what to do with it...
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
01-13-2006, 03:43 AM
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Re: Got a free B18A1 engine... what to do with it...
Originally Posted by rudebwoy
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
Just network some more
find some local people and branch out
01-13-2006, 04:16 AM
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Re: Got a free B18A1 engine... what to do with it...
Originally Posted by rudebwoy
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
