B18C, B16A, or B20A, whice one??

[Justin86]

I'm not a hundred precent sure but if I remember right they were around $1000

[smufguy]

max for the B20A would be $400 US.

[lilhonda17]

i've dropped in the b18c5 and i'm wondering if anyone knows how to convert the cable speedometer to electric??? i'll of course be able to do it if no one can tell me. with a little free time i'll master it. i've already switched everything completly over hydro tranny and all!! i have an 86 accord lx sedan. this type R engine really SCREAMS!!! hmmm wonder if i should drop in that euro H22. yeah i think i should, y not. i love my babies.

[smufguy]

well, if u want the electronic display gauge, aka digital gauge, u gotta hunt down a older legend or what not (USDM) that carot mentioned which came with one. But its a pain in the ass to get it all wired up and made fit. BUt it just takes the fun out of having to look at ur car with needles revvin up and down, but have some knight rider style digital gauges.

[OldSchoolSwap]

Got any pics of that motor?

The conversion i don't know, you might have to get a mechanical cable and swap it in place of the sensor.
Or somehow adapt another "mph" cluster.

[Justin86]

How much did it cost you to drop in the B18C5. I'm wanting to drop one in and I just need to find one and get the money for it.

[89AccordLvr]

if i swap wit a b16 will it still be difficult to slap a turbo on it or will it get much easier to do a turbo.

[89AccordLvr]

to oldschoolswap:

do you think $3500 is good enough for a complete swap for b16a

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Originally posted by 89AccordLvr
to oldschoolswap:

do you think $3500 is good enough for a complete swap for b16a

what do u think? Have u even priced out the parts needed for the swap? I am currently going thru the steps of the swap.. If it was that cheap I would have finished it 2 MONTHS ago.. Ask yourself this.. what can I get for 3500 bucks?? Prices will vary in parts and labor...check the market section & motor far section.. It should give u an idea of the prices. Oldschool posted the prices of the parts needed for the swap.. I say save 2k and go from there.. Try to do everything in one shot.

[OldSchoolSwap]

Originally posted by 89AccordLvr
to oldschoolswap:

do you think $3500 is good enough for a complete swap for b16a

If your doing the labor yourself, then i'd say "doable" yes.

[89AccordLvr]

thanxs , oldschoolswap how much would u cover for labor roughly if i were to ask you to do a swap for me

[OldSchoolSwap]

I don't have a shop to do it in. Plus i don't want to get in more projects than my car, its a full time job as it is.

I can help you or the shop if you get stuck in any way though

[89AccordLvr]

do u know some shops down in miami or close to miami thats trustworthy and experiance in doin swaps like these

[OldSchoolSwap]

I know a few shops but none has ever done this swap that i know of.
Get with me and i'll see what i can do.

[89AccordLvr]

iight when im i think im ready and have enough money ill probably go to miami durin the summer for couple days or so and see what we can do

[OldSchoolSwap]

The best plan i can tell you, is to get all your parts that you need before starting this project.
It will help not having last minute rushes and will be easier on your pocket. Buy parts as you can and the swap should go smoothly.
I can get you most of the parts if you need help from me.

[89AccordLvr]

ok ill do that thanks