some advice on b16-b18c conversion

[davidglanza]

i really want too do this instead of spending money on bolt ons

im from ireland and unfortunately dont have the mechanics to do the build myself so i rang irelands main honda tuning/engine conversion company icetronix this morning to ask how much it would be to swop the b16b for a jdm b18 fitted using my b16b as trade in he said he cant give me a price as his bosses werent in but advised me to find out what parts i need/want to keep etc like gearbox!

so im asking you guys the pros!hahaha what do i need/should i keep?

i would like to keep my gearbox as its a healthy one

depending on price i wont be doin this for a few months and i want this to be as cheap as possible as i dont have an endless supply of cash like some of you guys

so basically what do i need? what do i keep? and how much should i pay including labour and my b16b in exchange?

thanks guys

 

[Vtec6000]

400-500euro labour id guess and keep your own gearbox, its hard to get anyone willing to accept a trade-in of your b16b these days...

 

[corral]

You'd basically only need the engine,throttle body,and ecu (if your ek9 is a facelift you'll need a conversion harness for the ecu).

you can use your distributor,inlet manifold,exhaust manifold,gearbox etc.

its straight forward really.

 

[davidglanza]

thanks guys rep added

id have to make sure id get a jdm b18c as theyre like 195bhp am i right and uk b18c are 180-185bhp correct me if im wrong!

apart from rocker cover how can i tell its a jdm b18

 

[Vtec6000]

thanks guys rep added

id have to make sure id get a jdm b18c as theyre like 195bhp am i right and uk b18c are 180-185bhp correct me if im wrong!

apart from rocker cover how can i tell its a jdm b18

On engine JDM b18c will have "B18C" wrote and no more, UK spec will have "B18C6" so if there is a number after the b18c it aint jap

 

[Fin]

just a thought, there is pleanty better/cheaper places than icetronix man!

 

[davidglanza]

On engine JDM b18c will have "B18C" wrote and no more, UK spec will have "B18C6" so if there is a number after the b18c it aint jap

thanks for the info again

just a thought, there is pleanty better/cheaper places than icetronix man!

is there man? ive heard some bad stories bot icetronix but dont know anywhere else which could supply and fit the engine?

ant advice on other places more than welcome

 

[Fin]

honda heaven in galway, evanek9 on here works there, theyl sort ya out

 

[Vtec6000]

honda heaven in galway, evanek9 on here works there, theyl sort ya out

x2, Here's Ollie's number at honda heaven 086 8473223

 

[davidglanza]

honda heaven in galway, evanek9 on here works there, theyl sort ya out

x2, Here's Ollie's number at honda heaven 086 8473223

thanks a million guys i dropped him a pm there

 

[shooter mcgavan]

do you not know any mechanics or anyone even handy?these are one of the easiest swaps out there,ive done a few now easy do it in a weekend including going drinking!

 

[Monty_EK]

Keep Engine loom for sure to save you a bit of time and keep your standard mounts. If your getting JDM your going to have a good LSD in the box anyway. I can get you a number for a guy up north in belfast. He knows endless information and gives the best advice. He's called Type2.

 

[davidglanza]

the euro-sterling exchange rate has gone to the dogs again but just out of curiousity how much was your b18swap?

 

[HAMOTORSPORTS]

This is a very easy swap to do. It is just like removing a worn out engine and replacing it with a new one. The only thing different on the B18c is the 3 bolt style drivers side engine mount bracket will have to be changed to the one on your b16b. This will show you what I'm referring to What are the differences between a 2 bolt and 3 bolt mount

 

[Fin]

did u get it done, i got mine

 

[CivicTypeR89]

Planning on doing the swap myself but where can i get the 2 bolt style drivers mount thats needed?

Thanks