B16, B18, B20
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By couch_c
#308102 I've heard of a lot of swaps into eg chassis with b16a2, why not b16a3s? I want a b16 swap in the future but I have to plan accordingly bc of the all the strict emission laws here, would it be smarter to use the obd1 b16a3 that way I wouldn't have a to use a jumper for the b16a2? I even heard cars cannot be bard with jumpers for ecus. And I don't think there's a huge difference between the 2 engines besides the obd difference.
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By blk92hb
#308146 the only difference is the obd, unless you get a jdm b16a then you will have a bump in compression usdm 10:2 jdm 10:4 compression. usdm160hp jdm 170hp. you dont need a jumper unless you are going to use a obd1 ecu on a obd2 car
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By couch_c
#308293 I don't need a jumper for an obd2 ecu to odb1 car then? I think it'd be less work to drop in the b16a3 since it's already obd1
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By blk92hb
#308300 i dont even think they make a jumper for a obd2 ecu for a obd1 car. but yes it would be less work to drop an obd1 motor in a obd1 eg.
By bigpunn421
#308324 skip a b16 and get a b18c or b20
By bks84
#308338 People say the del sol vtec engines are kinda weak, idk why? Maybe it has to do with the cams, or intake manifold.

I put an A3 in my coupe, motor dyno'd at 150.xx to the wheels and only had a vibrant header and a skunk2 pro manifold, otherwise it was internally stock.
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By blk92hb
#308357
bks84 wrote:People say the del sol vtec engines are kinda weak, idk why? Maybe it has to do with the cams, or intake manifold.

I put an A3 in my coupe, motor dyno'd at 150.xx to the wheels and only had a vibrant header and a skunk2 pro manifold, otherwise it was internally stock.


That's not bad considering the a3 is rated at 160 bhp
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By familyEGuy23
#308367 If your in California the b16a3 is the way to go I was looking for one and had no luck best part it's OBD1 if you find donor car get everything from the bay AC too :thumb:
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By couch_c
#308452 I found one but way too many miles but was thinking as long as I get it bard in my car, if it ever breaks I'll have no problem getting a jdm one in my car legally with the bar sticker, and would I be able to use the A.C. from my z6 or would I had to swap that out for the b16 one?
By bks84
#308461 Do some research. You're asking questions that have been answered.

You can use the z6 comprssor as long you use the del sol bracket.
By Hondahatch
#311530 i have a US B16A2 in my EG hatch. it pulls on LS/V swaps all day long and loves to be revved out. the b16 is the under dog and has hella potential.
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By kapow
#311648 B16's are a beast of a motor! So much potential
By Hondahatch
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kapow wrote:B16's are a beast of a motor! So much potential
amen. mini type r haha