B series best head and block combos

[DC245R]

If you've driven a K24 setup, you'd understand why its worth the money, everyones forgotten the most important advantages in the gearing and VTC, a 140kw b-series wont be near a 140kw k-series, peak power isnt everything. Also b-series motors are like 12+ years old now!

Although a turbo b series will always be fun, and very fast if done right (example E240's Turbo DC2R 1:05's at WP) F/I ftw

[fatboyz39]

Of all the hybrid ways you can make a b series work what is everyones thoughts on the best combo??B20R?

What motor are you starting off with?

To build a B20 reliable it'll end up costing alot of pennies. Not to mention the power output will be similar to a K20 or k24 with bolt ons.

Your best choice with B series is start off with a B18c7 OR JDM B18c type R engine setup, start with the usual bolt-ons i.e Intake/headers/exhaust + ECU and tune. That will net some good gains, if your not happy forced induction.

[fatboyz39]

Following up what Cordz said about K24 VS B18c Turbo. Lets do some maths and see what it adds up too. Lets do a basic k24 VS b18c engine swap.

99/00' B18c7 or 98 specJDM B18c engine package 4-5k (depending on condition and mileage). These engine/gearbox not to mention the dizzy/alternator/power steering/ac pumps are 12+ years old. Parts will fail, gearbox will need a rebuild. B18C engines are quite good, depending on its servicing life it should last quite awhile.

To add Headers + Exhaust $2000 mark, Intake system (CAI) $400 odd, ECU + tune $1000. So tally it all up 7500-8500 mark, this setup will make 115-125kw atw. Factor in Hasport mounts another $400 odd so its getting right up there 9000 mark.

K24 swap as stated $9500.

http://forum.clubitr.com.au/showthread.php?t=10950

K-series engine are newer, less chance of other accessories from failing. Not to mention the power output and the potential to make more power.

K-swap car can both retain A/C and P/S.

[BEE18C]

So if going down the k swap road into a 90s chassis what are the modifications needed for e.g fitting to eg/dc?
Also where do you get a k24 from accord euro?

[BEE18C]

And if do a k swap on a road registered vehicle what is needed to carry on getting a RWC?

[fatboyz39]

DC2 chassis have much better bonnet clearence for power steering. If power steering was taken out then EG/DC2 are the same.

Modifications? There's not cutting into the chassis bar removing the engine mount that sits on the driver side (gearbox for B series). Around 10 or so spot weld.

[BEE18C]

Also whats the difference with a b18c 7 and a jdm 18cr ?

[Karl]

Also whats the difference with a b18c 7 and a jdm 18cr ?

7kw but that also has to do with the zorst and the stock tune the japs use

[BEE18C]

And other than cutting im guessing there are conversion mounts available. What about axles etc?

[Karl]

the mounts are from a crv i think the motor and gear box are both down

[fatboyz39]

Yes in the 9500 package Hasport engine mounts are supplied to carry out conversion. Axles are also included in the 9500 price and are brand new.

[cordz]

K-swap car can both retain A/C and P/S.

My bad. OG post edited.

I also was taking the perspective of a privileged DC2R owner who already has a B18c7.

BYP has explained the "from scratch" perspective.

[tinkerbell]

is a K24 legal in a DC2? or does it require an engineers certificate?

[benson]

It will require an engineer's certificate to make it legal