B18a1 Setup - need opinion
 

OK this is my proposed setup i am getting allt he kinks out before i start it i just wanted some opinions.
B18A1 - Currently 125k miles
S1,J1,A1,Y1, or YS1 transmission
Hasport Shift Linkage
Hasport Motor Mounts
B18A axels
Integra throttle Cable
CRX clutch cable
Del sol Vtec upper and lower radiator hose
Engine Gasket kit
Engine Seal and grommit kit
Spark Plugs (4) - BOSCH Platinum
B18A1 New water Pump
Del Sol - B16A VTEC Oil Pump (NEw)
new timing belt
New MISc Belts
GSR clutch kit
EVO Industries 7.8 lb flywheel
Metal Head gasket

thats all i have for now.

Re: B18a1 Setup - need opinion
 

If I were you I would look to internals (pistons at the very least) as well as some of the other stuff (intake, intake manifold, etc). Really decide where you want your car to be and what kind of power you want out of it. if you plan on boosting.. don't bother with a header, etc.

You're basically looking at running a stock B18A1 non vtec. It's a slow engine compared to what is available for a good swap. Mods like rad hose, plugs, gasket kit etc aren't full on mods. They're what you need to make it fit.

Find your right direction and then build it. If you're looking for something unexceiting you're on the right path. For more fun look for a different swap or boost applications.

-Rik

Re: B18a1 Setup - need opinion
 

More thoughts:

You are totally wasting your money on that setup. And don't list stuff like radiator hoses, spark plugs, etc as a setup/mod. New timming belt, misc belts. Those are a given when you do any kind of swap. No sane person would use the old stuff. Bosch plugs are a waste of money especially those platnums. They're crap. Use your standard NGK. You don't need anything more than that, especially any "performance" plug because you aren't running anything with performace in that setup. Your list can be much simplified:

1) B18A1
2) S1,J1,A1,Y1 or YS1 Tranny

B18A1 swap into whatever with the parts to make it work and some new parts to replace old worn out ones.

Sorry to be cruel but you're looking for opinions on the setup. It won't be as fast as many many other regular street modded cars.

Good luck however in your endeavor and I hope with the $$ you invest you are happy with the results because that's all that counts in the end. Your happiness vs others opinions.
-Rik

Re: B18a1 Setup - need opinion
 

hey dood,

since i see you are sorta starting with what i got, ill list what im in the midst of doing and you can decide if you are going in the right or wrong way.

1990 Teg B18a1 full swap
going into a 89 CRX Si

Stock block hones and jet blasted
mahle stock bore forged pistons and ring set
scat rods
ARP head studs
clevite bearing set
gsr oil pump
golden eagle bottem end girdle
block drilled and tapped for set screws (home made block guard)

Head:
B16A head
GSR cams
refreshed with new guides and valves seals
AEBS intake manifold and throttle 70mm throttle body

HCP mount kit
home made shift linkage
B18a axles etc etc

turbo:

T40e 60 trim
38mm tial wastegate (atmospheric dump)
homebrew ramhorn turbo manifold
3" exhaust
chipped Pr4 running uberdata
550cc injectors
B&M fuel pressure reg and gauge combo
255lph fuel pump

hope that helps ya man

Re: B18a1 Setup - need opinion
 

I'd reccomend ditching the Bosch platinum plugs, theyre said to burn Honda Valves. Pick up a set of GSR plugs from Acura, theyre cheaper and better

Re: B18a1 Setup - need opinion
 

so you're going to get a b18a and then boost it? ;) sounds good, that thing will rip :D

Re: B18a1 Setup - need opinion
 

where are the turbo parts?

Re: B18a1 Setup - need opinion
 

I see no mention of any boost parts or plans to boost..

-Rik

Re: B18a1 Setup - need opinion
 

is this going into a crx? what year is it?

Re: B18a1 Setup - need opinion
 

BOOOOOO!! N/A is just broken. Get that ---- out of here. :P