I've just had my B16b rebuilt and stroked to 1800cc with a B18c6 Crank and rods but retaining the b16b pistons for higher compression (Plus head and block skim)
The b16b and B18c6 are basically the same head/block as the b16b is a destroked B18c6. I believe the cam specs are ever so slightly different as is the piston design, but everything is interchangeable.
I've just had my B16b rebuilt and stroked to 1800cc with a B18c6 Crank and rods but retaining the b16b pistons for higher compression (Plus head and block skim)
The difference is spot on with the extra torque making a huge difference and you dont need to rev the guts out of it to make it go anywhere. Definately a worth while mod in my opinion
just the usual maintenance things to consider, water pump, oil pump, timing belt/tensioner, camseal.
new gaskets and headbolts or headstuds and go...don't forget the 18C ecu.
No problems with stroking it at all.
As for cost, Probably cheaper just swapping the block but as mine is a race car, I didnt want to take the risk of buying 2nd hand, plus I wanted to keep the b16b pistons for higher compression so stroked it instead with stock B18c6 crank and rods.
It is costly as the block has to be honed, plus all new geakets, seals, bearings, ARP rod bolts, piston rings, full bottom end balance, crank polish etc etc but at least i know its 100% strong and reliable which is what I need.
Still running the b16b ecu for now and its running it ok, although the b18 would be slightly more beneficial, but i'm going for a proper ECU once funds allow.
any difference b18cR and b18c gsr crankshaft?
The guys have taken the car out with the det-cans (?) on and its running fine with no major detination at present, but yeah an ECU will be sorted soon.
Oh and the head had a mild port and polish while it was off aswell
can someone tel me if this is making sense...i wanna change the pistons in my B16A5 to the B16B pistons....i heard the compression will be higher and this will make a big difference??? is this so for real???....