1990 integra engine swap help plz

[tokin]

have a 1990 integra with a b18a1 and i want to put a b20a5 in it ne ideas on what im gonna need to do to make it work or what im gonna need to do or the parts i will need this is my first tuner build so ne info would be a big help

 

[hgocasca]

Only thing I can tell you, is that will be a downgrade from what you currently have. I'd recommend some more research prior to deciding on a swap

 

[BrokenTalon27]

I recommend strongly against that swap. The B20a5 is not a direct swap like the B20b/z. There is so much b/s you'll deal with. Trust me, just find a B20b/z. In the end you'll end up with less pain in the ass and save you money in the end.

 

[lopez1er]

B20B theres a hell of a difference smash!!!!!!!

 

[hgocasca]

I'd also recommend going vtec, it's slightly more expensive but yields more rewarding results.

 

[tokin]

thanx for the info ne advice on running intercooler and turbo for the b18 ive read that i may need some new cams and gears

 

[hgocasca]

Recommended but not needed

 

[da9 b20 beast]

b20b all day !!!

 

[cameron91]

cheapest easiest thing to do is vtec it and you can find kits for that everywhere b16 or b18 vtec head, oil tap, new ecu BAM insta upgrade.

 

[BrokenTalon27]

cheapest easiest thing to do is vtec it and you can find kits for that everywhere b16 or b18 vtec head, oil tap, new ecu BAM insta upgrade.

Yes, an upgrade, but a half ass built LSV like that is not going to be reliable and you can't really rev it past the stock LS redline safely(where Vtec is most useful and makes the majority of it's power).
You'd need to upgrade the bottom end to be able to handle the higher revs that you need to really see a benefit from Vtec. Doing that properly will cost nearly as much as a B series Vtec longblock. I know, I built one and watched the cost rack up until I questioned why I didn't just buy a damn ITR longblock in the first place.

 

[cameron91]

That's where the b16 comes in, code named the Frankenstein it is much more reliable than you think. Do the research and you will see for yourself, unless you street race or drag race every day then you have nothing to worry about. The build is only as good as the guy that did it, make it right and your fine. if you dog any engine all day everyday it will blow up. Do a little research on it my man.

 

[hgocasca]

That's where the b16 comes in, code named the Frankenstein it is much more reliable than you think. Do the research and you will see for yourself, unless you street race or drag race every day then you have nothing to worry about. The build is only as good as the guy that did it, make it right and your fine. if you dog any engine all day everyday it will blow up. Do a little research on it my man.

That couldn't be more wrong, b16 is not the Frankenstein. B16 is b16. You need to read up in the tech section first, before giving incorrect knowledge. Not trying to be a dick, just trying to help you out man.

 

[cameron91]

Opinions are exactly that my friend.

 

[hgocasca]

Although I will agree that the build will determine your results. Halfass work makes halfass performance/reliability

 

[BrokenTalon27]

That's where the b16 comes in, code named the Frankenstein it is much more reliable than you think. Do the research and you will see for yourself, unless you street race or drag race every day then you have nothing to worry about. The build is only as good as the guy that did it, make it right and your fine. if you dog any engine all day everyday it will blow up. Do a little research on it my man.

I think you should do your own research before you start trying to acting like you're the only one here who knows about these things. I have built a high comp LSVtec and other B series and dealt with their issues first hand. I think you should back up and figure out who you're talking to before you get too far ahead of yourself and get embarrassed.