Advice needed! DOHC ZC or B16A or.....?
wagodizzle
Council Member and EDM expert
Hey wagon brethren (and sisters).. my wagon currently sits without an engine, and I am contemplating which one to put in it.
Currently looking at two options, both of which I have wanted since like 2005 lol
-DOHC ZC
-B16A
Most likely both OBD-0.
I have never driven a ZC powered car so I have no experience there, however I have owned a B16A powered DA before which was fun.
Really right now it comes down to numbers, whether the extra $1200 or so to do a B16A swap is worth it in the short term/long term.
Or perhaps some other options? Not really looking for forced induction but willing to consider it in the distant future... Also I'd rather stay away from OBD-1/2 conversions, but again, willing to consider it.
Thoughts? Concerns? Comments?
:encouragement:
Currently looking at two options, both of which I have wanted since like 2005 lol
-DOHC ZC
-B16A
Most likely both OBD-0.
I have never driven a ZC powered car so I have no experience there, however I have owned a B16A powered DA before which was fun.
Really right now it comes down to numbers, whether the extra $1200 or so to do a B16A swap is worth it in the short term/long term.
Or perhaps some other options? Not really looking for forced induction but willing to consider it in the distant future... Also I'd rather stay away from OBD-1/2 conversions, but again, willing to consider it.
Thoughts? Concerns? Comments?
:encouragement:
Comments
B16A, boomslang harness, mount kit, whack rail, do work.
Get to it!
I've tried both and wouldn't hesitate at going B16 over ZC.
Cost. Obd-1 B16s seem to be a solid $600-800 more or so.
Thats pretty much the only reason lol.
Looks to me the consensus is to stay away from the ZC haha
Bam, I like to rev high! At least with my poor wagon i do...
Thanks for all the replies, keep them coming!
If you go b stay NA. I like turbos but b series like revs and have aftermarket for NA applications. NA feels yo
If you are worried about price of a swap, and want to go B series, lmk. I have a full OBD1 B16 swap swap coming in for helping a guy with his GSR swap I would sell way cheap to move it out so I don't buy another car and put it in it lol.
Why not just go B AND boost? Substantially more aftermarket support and more potential...Like I previously said, my ZC blew and I was not impressed with it at all. I would go B if I could, but I am not willing to spend the money for that AWD swap when it is my DD and I already have an H2B hatch lol.
You said you like to rev, is 9200rpm high enough?
Oh yeah? How cheap?
How much man?
bullet proof blocks + cheap replacements if need parts
Thanks again.
thanks for posting that i forgot all about these guys! and yeah USDM420 is right Hmotors might be kinda costy but they're really professional and customer service is really good too
HAYDZ :
Man idk where auckland is but no where in america will you find a b18c at any pick and pull or pick a part self service salvage yard i envy your country's salvage yards.
To be fair, I got there before the place opened and I had at least ten people walk over and say they came for what I scored. It's still always a good idea to keep an eye out to see what you can score. If you don't try, you don't succeed. I got the lot for $550 NZD - ready to drop in, loom, ecu, axles, everything.
Plenty of B20s from CR-Vs of course, but all with at least 200,000 - 300,000+ miles on them, and I am not one to rebuild an engine.
HMotors wanted $2400
tigerjapanese
japandomesticmotor
inlinefour
all decent companies. Hmotors I have heard is usually the best, but I'll have another review from tigerjapanese soon, as my buddy ordered a GSR from them and it'll be here tomorrow.