what b -series block can I use?
 

I have a b18b1 cylinder head, but my block is trashed, what other shortblocks can bolt up too this head other than 94+ b-series? Can I use 90-93 ls b18a blocks? or would it be cheaper too just buy new oem pistons and rings? because I blew my rings out on my motor.

Re:what b -series block can I use?
 

you can use any b-block I believe, you would just have to block off the oil passage on vtec blocks.

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thats a non vtec cyl head. so you will have to do a opposite ls/vtec to use a vtec block.

a b18a will bolt right up. but with lower compression. your best bet if the pistons are in good shape is to rebuild it w/ a fresh cyl hone and new rings.

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what are your plans with the car? as crx88si said, the ba81's will bolt right up. id say which ever turns out to be the cheapest for u. maybe u could find a block local for cheap money and do that. or maybe u can hone it with rings for cheap. my blocks junk, and im just puttin a b18a block in it.

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Like the other suggestions, try fixing your existing block (many threads on doing that) you'll be money ahead.

If you must, yeah, go find a b18a1 and bolt your ---- right on it. That's what I did, b18a1 block + b18b1 head, I call it the RSLS hybrid. Ya know when I did it, I didn't even think of compression difference, oh well who the hell needs 9.2:1 anyways. Lower compression means I can boost more and cheap out using shitty gasoline ;D

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which is a very good thing the way prices are going around here anyways!! 89.9cents per LITRE (1 gal = 3.8L, approx)

it cost me 99.9c/L for premium the other day :(

Re:what b -series block can I use?
 

Where is it that you live that jacks the price up that bad?

Re:what b -series block can I use?
 

Are U unsatisfied??? Try where I live. 1,02 €/liter :-\
1 Euro = 1.18730 US Dólar

I think I´m moving to Spain :P

Re:what b -series block can I use?
 

canada is like 4 bucks a gallon right now.....

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i know this may be a dumb hybrid newb question, but here it goes anyways. I've decided to let my sohc go but I'm gatrhering parts for my b18. I just got a low milage block off my buddy and in the proccess of finding a hydro b series tranny. Just wanna know what other parts will I need off 94+ teg too bolt my b18 into my eg? I know this been covered here b4, but the search option sucks on here and I've been only had expiereince with force induction and swapped a motor once into my 96 teg (that was basically bolt on. can u help me out or give me some write-up or links thanks HMT...