b16b or b18c r


swizz977

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hey i plan on swapping my ek with eather a b16b or b18c r
now i'm not into racing i just want somthing fun to drive
also which motor do you guys think sounds better
 
i know you some of you guys probally have driven both motors i wish i could so i can make a easier decision
 
Having owned both i'd go for the B16B for character and sound. B18CR if you want to got a little bit faster...
 
I've had both in mine, the B16B is a little screamer and so much fun, the B18 is the better engine though, so much more torque.
 
For the small difference in power the B16 falls short on torque

B18 all the way
 
its just going to be a car i drive to shows probally won't be beaten on a too much at all
 
Yeah you can tell the torque difference when driving normal to be fair. Can leave it in a higher gear when cruising and just put your foot down to overtake instead of down changing. If you dont mind working the box a bit then the 1600 is fine, super cool having a B16B under the bonnet too!
 
For fun the b16 is up there , and to use its power you really have to push it hard , and for driving from a to b it's a great car to do both,
The b18 will have more torque off the line driving normal and overtaken cars ,and is a faster engine,
So if your driving just to shows I think the b16b has more nostalgic presentation imo , and insurance and tax will be lower.
 
i love how the b16b sounds..
do a lot of owners stroke them to the 1.8 ?
or swap to the 1.8 motor?
 
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