D16y8 turbo vs B18c swap!!!!!!

[JDMth3oryTC3]

I need help deciding on the heart transplant. What should I go with..Turbo my d16y8 or swap it our for a b18(ima try and get a c5).

can you guy give me you opinion or experience relating to my life a and situation.

 

[JohnS.]

Obviously the B-Series has more potential and yield more power if the same mods are done to it as the y8. And besides, a C5 swap should be just as fast, if not faster than a boosted y8 @ 6-8psi.

 

[madhopz88]

c5 is a pretty money engine...however u can go faster with a d16 turbo for less

 

[12.8:1 Ls/vtec]

Just find you a cheap gsr and turbo it.

 

[wiggi]

if you get the y8 turbo, you'll want more power down the road.

Get the B18c, then turbo it down the road. I love mine

 

[NFR_AP2]

im kind of in the same boat, and i really wanna just throw a turbo on my D

 

[Beelzebubba]

There's a huge difference in money between a D16Y8 turbo kit and B18C5.

If your D is still in good shape, compression, etc..., turbo it
The Edelbrock kit @ $3300.00 is less than a B18C5. And it's at the expensive end of turbo kits

 

[EgHatch93]

Id get the B...

 

[oc_civic]

the answer is simple...

if money is not a worry then B

if money is tight then D

providing the d is in good condition..

 

[JDMth3oryTC3]

My y8 is in good condition and its a 2000 model and i only have 51000 miles on it. but i really want that B18c5 motor yet i wanna kick ass with my y8 and laugh at DOHC cars if and when i beat them(hence the word "If"). if any thing i will go with B18c5, then turbo that.....MUHAHHAHAHAH!!!!!

 

[12.8:1 Ls/vtec]

You'd be way happier and have more money in your pocket with just a simple gsr and you can save the extra couple of thousands to spend on a house or something.

 

[Koopa]

No the question to ask yourself is. Do you want to go F/I or stay N/A. If i was you and had your motor i would put together a custom kit and have fun. But really having people you dont know decide what you want to do with no info on what you know about turbo or na in that matter is stupid. Not trying to rag on you but i mean we can only give you our opinions. Its your money just dont rush in it, take your time.

 

[Koopa]

Just know a turbo d on stock guts can hold about 250whp on a good tune before you build up the insides. Theres alot of work in doing turbo its no just putting everything together and drive it like you stole it. Theres maintance and thing you gotta check and watch out for in a daily bases. If i was you i would buy corky bell maximum boost book the best book in finding info on turbos. The book is kinda old skool but its still does the job. Sorry for the rant its just that i love talking about turbos.

 

[ryan89crx]

however u can go faster with a d16 turbo for less

 

[oc_civic]

You'd be way happier and have more money in your pocket with just a simple gsr and you can save the extra couple of thousands to spend on a house or something.

yup..

i would NOT buy a c5 and turbo it..

 

[vandynamics]

boosted d will own up to a b18c all day.

 

[ST8JDM]

i was there at one had all the tubo stuff and every thing ...them bamB b18c came accross and am hella happy for now

it was just a bolt on swap if iwould boosted it was going to be Put it together , tune it , hope for the best and blow it up