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B16A to Buy or Not?

PostPosted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:41 am
by yea.buddy03
Hey guys, so im looking at buying this b16a block. Not really sure what to look for as far as condition and whats gonna need done after i buy it before i build it. The guy is asking $60 for it. Its been sitting in his garage for some time and doesnt know how many miles on it. Worth going to look at it? Whatcha guys think?

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:51 am
by dbrooks
for $60, i would! if you have a friend or family member that knows anything about blocks, id bring them along.

just look very closely for cracks and random imperfections in it. id even bring a magnifying glass :thumb:

PostPosted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:34 pm
by JUICE
a bare B16 block is worth about it's weight in scrap... that's about it..



I've got one sitting in my basement.. if you didn't live far away i'd say you could have it

PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:39 am
by forcefedEG
Eh I guess its worth that if it has the main caps and bolts, its an obd0 block wich won't hurt a thing.... but like juice said there not worth a lot more ban scrap price and there fairly common..... not counting the one in my turbo cat I have 2 more in my building....

Maybe try and get it for 50 lol

PostPosted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 3:57 am
by yea.buddy03
Thanks guys but i passed on it. im gonna go with something with more to it, Since its gonna be a fresh build. I dont wanna have to get every single bolt and nut so i found a b16a outta first gen del sol complete bottom end itr pistons. For 200 Bucks. Doesnt sound like a bad deal so im gonna go look at it tomarrow.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:56 am
by forcefedEG
That's not a bad price if there real type r pistons but make sure you check the numbers on the top of the piston they should have a number stamped in them, I believe p73 is the usdm type r but Idk about the other varations, but pr3 and p30 are stock b16 piston numbers just to beware :thumb: