Results 1 to 17 of 17

Thread: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

  1. #1
    SEi User Demon1024's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Vehicle
    86lxi hatch auto 87lxi hatch auto 88 lxi hatch 5-speed 96 sedanex 5-speed 88 carb coupe 88 sedan carb
    Location
    NW Arkansas
    Posts
    1,088

    should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    I've found someone who has both and i figured that the larger displacement one would be better, but i've heard the b16 has better flow. B16=horepower and B20=torque?
    they'd both work with slight mods right?

    "Weight is relative to power like time is relative to speed"



  2. #2
    3Geez Veteran
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Vehicle
    88coupe
    Location
    Marietta, Ga
    Posts
    4,084

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    good question. I'd like to know too..

    Quote Originally Posted by CAH View Post
    pullin up turbo spoolin fast lookin fly like a 3g like a 3g like a 3g

  3. #3
    3Geez Veteran A18A's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Vehicle
    1988 Honda Vigor
    Location
    New Zealand
    Posts
    8,081

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    the B20A one is pretty much the same as the A20 one, other B20 manifolds wont fit (i think), so a B16 one would be the way to go

  4. #4
    SEi User Demon1024's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Vehicle
    86lxi hatch auto 87lxi hatch auto 88 lxi hatch 5-speed 96 sedanex 5-speed 88 carb coupe 88 sedan carb
    Location
    NW Arkansas
    Posts
    1,088

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    why is it the smaller one? i don't know the runner lengths or anything, but wouldn't a higher displacement intake (same as ours) with im assuming better flow be better than stock over a lower disp. one with superior flow to both?

    "Weight is relative to power like time is relative to speed"

  5. #5
    3Geez Veteran Civic Accord Honda's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Vehicle
    1995 Civic/ 1988 CRX
    Location
    Tehachapi Ca
    Posts
    13,103

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    bolt pattern "may" be diffrent.. just go with the b16 one

    1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.

  6. #6


    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Vehicle
    1989 LX-i Coupe, 2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium 4x4
    Location
    AZ
    Posts
    2,970

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    if you choose the b16, you can also go with a skunk2 or blox intake manifold for a b16, i'm pretty sure that the b20 ones work just fine as they are the same as the b18...

    the problem with a stock b20 manifold is that only a few are the p75 variant which is what the b18's have on them, the others are called giraffe manifolds because they go out and up super high above the head. so my answer is if you want to use a b20 just get an ls manifold, if you want a b16 get a b16, if you decide on either i would suggest getting the skunk2 as it's a copy of honda's itr manifold and flows wayyyyyy better.
    dead white and blue

  7. #7
    3Geez Veteran Civic Accord Honda's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Vehicle
    1995 Civic/ 1988 CRX
    Location
    Tehachapi Ca
    Posts
    13,103

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    skunk2 ftw

    1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.

  8. #8
    3Geez Veteran
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Vehicle
    88coupe
    Location
    Marietta, Ga
    Posts
    4,084

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    i saw a blox one for 165.... i kinda want it but dont have 165 atm...

    Quote Originally Posted by CAH View Post
    pullin up turbo spoolin fast lookin fly like a 3g like a 3g like a 3g

  9. #9
    SEi User Demon1024's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Vehicle
    86lxi hatch auto 87lxi hatch auto 88 lxi hatch 5-speed 96 sedanex 5-speed 88 carb coupe 88 sedan carb
    Location
    NW Arkansas
    Posts
    1,088

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    guy i was talking to said the b20 one goes way up so i'll probly just go with the b16. It is better than stock just by itself tho right?

    "Weight is relative to power like time is relative to speed"

  10. #10
    3Geez Veteran Rendon LX-i's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Vehicle
    86 Honda Accord sedan B-series
    Location
    Selah, Washington, United States
    Posts
    6,435

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    Theres is no point using a b20a intake mani...its the same as a a20. you wont gain anything. a b16 has straight runners...so you gain top end and lose low end. But if you stay on your hight rpms your set...a b16 was 20hp gain on are accords...the stock b20 accords and a2o have a long j manifold and the b16 is almost straight and smaller...i got one and bout to put it on here soon...


    200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC

  11. #11
    SEi User Demon1024's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Vehicle
    86lxi hatch auto 87lxi hatch auto 88 lxi hatch 5-speed 96 sedanex 5-speed 88 carb coupe 88 sedan carb
    Location
    NW Arkansas
    Posts
    1,088

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    the guy sold the whole lot

    Good to have this info tho i'll be looking for a b16 now

    "Weight is relative to power like time is relative to speed"

  12. #12


    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Vehicle
    1989 LX-i Coupe, 2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium 4x4
    Location
    AZ
    Posts
    2,970

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    wow you people have no idea what he's talking about, when he said b20 he means b20b... as in from a crv...

    and if you even read my post you would see that i said it's called a giraffe manifold demon or do you just ask questions to read your own posts and ignore what everyone says?
    dead white and blue

  13. #13
    3Geez Veteran
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Vehicle
    88coupe
    Location
    Marietta, Ga
    Posts
    4,084

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    Quote Originally Posted by stat1K View Post
    wow you people have no idea what he's talking about, when he said b20 he means b20b... as in from a crv...

    and if you even read my post you would see that i said it's called a giraffe manifold demon or do you just ask questions to read your own posts and ignore what everyone says?
    lol. its the interwebs. Ppl just throw around random "facts" they heard from xyz.

    Quote Originally Posted by CAH View Post
    pullin up turbo spoolin fast lookin fly like a 3g like a 3g like a 3g

  14. #14
    3Geez Veteran MessyHonda's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Vehicle
    89 LX-i(5speed)
    Location
    Bay Area
    Posts
    22,201

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    Quote Originally Posted by stat1K View Post
    wow you people have no idea what he's talking about, when he said b20 he means b20b... as in from a crv...

    and if you even read my post you would see that i said it's called a giraffe manifold demon or do you just ask questions to read your own posts and ignore what everyone says?
    yeah im sure he ment the usdm b20a cuz no one would sale an the 3rd gen b20a manifold cuz its the same as the a20a3. but yeah b16 mani for better high end...it works better when you dont have a vac advance dizzy

    1989 Honda Accord LX-i
    B18c1 swap since 7/2011
    175whp and 132tq
    Redzone tuned

  15. #15
    SEi User Demon1024's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Vehicle
    86lxi hatch auto 87lxi hatch auto 88 lxi hatch 5-speed 96 sedanex 5-speed 88 carb coupe 88 sedan carb
    Location
    NW Arkansas
    Posts
    1,088

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    Quote Originally Posted by stat1K View Post

    and if you even read my post you would see that i said it's called a giraffe manifold demon or do you just ask questions to read your own posts and ignore what everyone says?

    Geez man....

    #1 Wasn't confirmed it wasn't the "p75 variant" Guy had like $3000 of crap he was selling from all sorts of cars. Never know unless you ask.
    I asked, he said it was the "giraffe" version, = NO MORE MENTION OF IT

    #2 This is a place for questions and answers. Just because I didn't follow your assumption. Doesn't mean I didn't believe you. It means i hoped you where wrong!

    #3 I only ignore rude people

    "Weight is relative to power like time is relative to speed"

  16. #16


    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Vehicle
    1989 LX-i Coupe, 2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium 4x4
    Location
    AZ
    Posts
    2,970

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    then you ignore the people with the answers, good luck.
    dead white and blue

  17. #17
    SEi User Demon1024's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Vehicle
    86lxi hatch auto 87lxi hatch auto 88 lxi hatch 5-speed 96 sedanex 5-speed 88 carb coupe 88 sedan carb
    Location
    NW Arkansas
    Posts
    1,088

    Re: should i use b16 or b20 intake mani?

    You still guessed... You didn't have the answer just a guess.

    "Weight is relative to power like time is relative to speed"

Similar Threads

  1. B16 intake mani! Cheap!!!!!!!!!
    By 86ccord in forum For Sale
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 03-21-2011, 09:28 PM
  2. i need a pic of the intake mani!!!
    By kyaccord in forum 3geez Accords
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 09-22-2008, 03:46 AM
  3. a few questions about the intake mani and etc.
    By hanginbyaccord in forum Restoration & Custom Fabrication
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 08-20-2007, 07:11 AM
  4. Intake mani work...
    By 89ACCORD-LXI in forum Performance
    Replies: 23
    Last Post: 09-21-2006, 01:33 PM
  5. Intake mani help
    By TJX in forum Performance
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 06-28-2006, 09:26 AM

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
This website uses cookies
We use cookies to store session information to facilitate remembering your login information, to allow you to save website preferences, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.
     
Links monetized by VigLink