#105934 - 07/25/05 07:17 PM
B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Numbers In!!
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b6ixteen
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I am in right lane for each. Overall I am happy with the times and I know I am capable of much better (see 60'), so I will just do some more practising with this new setup.
vs Mustang GT. . . ____________________ vs Integra LS (think stock). . . ___________vs Fully gutted EG w/stock B16
My setup: If its not mentioned, its stock.
Block: B20B
ACL race bearings
Eagle H-beam rods w/ARP rod bolts
Wiseco 10.8:1 pistons
KMS block guard
Head: Stock B16A2/PR3
Tranny: Stock S4
Toda lightened flywheel (~10lbs)
Some stage 1 clutch.
Misc.: AutoZone 3" SRI w/ K&N filter
DC Sports 4-1 (not 2.5" collector)
2.5" exhaust piping back
ARP headstuds
Golden Eagle VTEC conversion kit
EnDyn crankase breather kit
RC 370cc injectors
B&M FPR and fuel pressure gauge (set at 50psi)
Autometer oil pressure gauge
GSR water pump, oil pump, timing belt
OBD2b to OBD1 conversion harness
Chipped P28 w/Crome EMS (AFR WOT street tuned)
I am in the process of doing this build and ever so often, little questions arise and I just need to know if I am on the right track with it. I thought of doing this build ever since I got my B16 a year ago. I started acquiring parts couple weeks ago but it wasn't until last week when my motor blew (one week after hydrolocking) that I see the need to hurry the build. I need the car to be a everday driver, occasional drag car. . .maybe once every two months. I am concentrating on the bottom end for now, will do the head later on.
Parts I already have:
B20B block. . .stripped bare leaving only crank.
B16A2 motor. . .block has hole, head is stock and ok.
New GSR oil pump.
KMS block guard.
GSR water pump, timing belt and seals.
Eagle H beam rods (ordered and on its way).
Chipped P28 and Hondata S200. . .no conversion harness yet.
Parts to be ordered:
ARP headstuds
Golden Eagle LS/VTEC conversion kit
Wiseco pistons. . .not certain of CR yet.
ACL racing bearings.
What am I missing as far as getting the motor together is concerned?
What compression pistons should I get if I want to attain 11:1 with the B16 head?
Does all B-series motors use the same bearings. . .main, rods, thrust washers?
All and any help will be appreciated, thanks.
Edit: Placed times and current setup to 1st page. Original is on page 3.
Edited by b6ixteen (10/16/05 02:21 AM)
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#105937 - 07/27/05 02:10 PM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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b6ixteen
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Am I the only one with this build?
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#105941 - 08/01/05 07:37 PM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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b6ixteen
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Update. . .these babies came in today, coated like the Rs. Ordered the rods before but they are taking kinda long, suppose to start this weekend on the build.
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#105949 - 08/02/05 06:04 PM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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CivicVTi
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B16 and b18 have different rod bearings. I am not sure on the main ones. I do not know about b20. What cams do you plan to use? What is the max rpm you plan to rev your engine?
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B18C6 specR swap (Euro)
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#105953 - 08/03/05 04:47 AM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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CivicVTi
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Your engine is capable of 8000rpm no problem. If you want to rev it higher you could install a block girdle for added strength. Just like the b18 engines. If I were you, I would also stick with stage1 cams. Also do not make the mistake most people do and use an ITR/skunk2 intake manifold. Keep the stock B16 intake manifold as it performs better up to 8000rpm. A 62-64mm throttle body wouldn't hurt though.
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B18C6 specR swap (Euro)
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#105954 - 08/03/05 09:02 AM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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b6ixteen
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Your engine is capable of 8000rpm no problem. If you want to rev it higher you could install a block girdle for added strength. Just like the b18 engines. If I were you, I would also stick with stage1 cams. Also do not make the mistake most people do and use an ITR/skunk2 intake manifold. Keep the stock B16 intake manifold as it performs better up to 8000rpm. A 62-64mm throttle body wouldn't hurt though.
I'll keep the IM and TB info in mind.
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#105959 - 08/09/05 07:50 AM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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b6ixteen
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You alread have an impressive motor . I am just trying to get one myself. So anyone know about what motor specs bolts should be torqued?
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#105971 - 08/18/05 09:06 AM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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b6ixteen
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Update: Finished bottom end internals about 3:30am this morning at home. Going to the shop now to do some more.
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#105972 - 08/18/05 01:24 PM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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VictoriaSiR
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Fucking sex!
But is a Block guard gonna be enough for even 8000 rpm @ 11.5? I knwo you were saying you'd only be going there for track days. I have been looking into doing the same but sleeving the block instead.
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#105994 - 08/24/05 10:22 AM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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b6ixteen
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More issues with the head; although I was thinking this would happen. So I took out the bent valves yesterday (don't have pics right now), and found the valve guides looking like this. . .

on the intake side, the exhaust ones are damaged also but the intake took a beating. Intake valvles were bent worse than the exhaust ones also.
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#106003 - 09/02/05 01:41 AM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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b6ixteen
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dude congrats
Thanks but lets hold that til about 3 weeks to see how things go with it.
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#106005 - 09/02/05 08:21 PM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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b6ixteen
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Yeah I know, more problems more money more problems. Ok, I have a question regarding the Hondata system. I have the base model S200 which has the interface blue box, interface cable, datalog cable and some little chips. Could I just get the conversion harness for the P28 and then add the S200 and tune? Or do I have to have the little chips installed in the ECU for it to work? The guy I bought it from said the ECU was already chipped. . .but I don't really sure. Is there a way to tell on the ECU to know if its chipped and with what; eg. are there specific ICs in it that were not in it as stock, or virgin ECU?
I know thats a lot. . . any help is appreciated.
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#106010 - 09/05/05 10:58 AM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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b6ixteen
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A few pictures of work in progress. HG and ARP headstuds. . .
New IM gasket. . .
Valves Steve sent, seated with new guides.
Head and cams install. . .
GE VTEC kit adapter; with Endyn breather kit nipple to the right. . .
Car on lift after motor went in. . .

After valves adjustment the day after, I changed the valve cover.
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#106013 - 09/05/05 04:44 PM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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b6ixteen
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that looks so nice. cant wait to c what it puts down. right now ur still using a stock b16 head right, cams & all?
so did u build the thing urself or did someone else do it?
Yeah the B16 head is completely stock. The only thing I did not do is what the machine shop did, ie. honing block, press in pistons to rods, install new guides and the valves, and tap the head. I assembled the block at home then took it to the shop, where two of my friends helped me with the rest.
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did you get the problems sorted
There is still a knocking sound coming from what seems to be the tranny. Oil leak has stopped, and got a oil pressure guage yesterday to keep tabs on that. Should be getting and installing a FPR in a few hours.
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#106020 - 10/07/05 03:41 PM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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b6ixteen
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Ok so here is the deal, car got a WOT tune two days and is running really good as far as I can see. Its tuned with Crome and thats why I am selling the S200. VTEC is set at 5400rpm but the guy said he really wouldn't know the xover that would yield most power without a dyno. Rev. limiter is at 8296rpm but I don't go more than 7500rpm. Right now, only thing set is the AFR, idle, xover etc. I will be dyno tuning in a few weeks to tweak that, get the right VTEC xover and timing. I am also proud to say I am getting at least 32hmpg with light throttle. Don't have to go too much on the throttle to move cause the torque is great. For a stock head, I think it does well, my feeling after I've seen it run is between high 13 and low 14 on the track.
Edit: I know most of you guys won't have anything to say until you see a graph with numbers.
Edited by b6ixteen (10/07/05 03:42 PM)
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#106023 - 10/09/05 05:41 PM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Questions and Issues!!
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eg2.0LT
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my buddy has pretty much the same set-up stock b20 block with valve reliefs cut out, pr3 head b16 cams type r intake mani-throttle body oversize-compression is like just over 10.0 and is making 184whp 151torque with a tune and cam gears ajusted. if i were u i would go with wiseco piston and h beam rods, here in canada every all motor street competitor is using that block with stock parts but the head is shaved to the max making over 200whp
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#106025 - 10/16/05 02:16 AM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Numbers In!!
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b6ixteen
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Registered: 12/29/04
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So I went to the tracks last night. These are my best 3 times of 5 passes. Other passes were 15.1xx and 15.0xx, these were testing launch point/shift point since it was my first time with this motor. With all the runs, I have some serious traction issues even with the drag radials. These are launching at ~4000rpm and shifting at ~7600rpm. I am in right lane for each. Overall I am happy with the times and I know I am capable of much better (see 60'), so I will just do some more practising with this new setup. 
vs Mustang GT. . . ____________________ vs Integra LS (think stock). . . ___________vs Fully gutted EG w/stock B16
My setup: If its not mentioned, its stock. Block: B20B ACL race bearings Eagle H-beam rods w/ARP rod bolts Wiseco 10.8:1 pistons KMS block guard
Head: Stock B16A2/PR3
Tranny: Stock S4 Toda lightened flywheel (~10lbs) Some stage 1 clutch.
Misc.: AutoZone 3" SRI w/ K&N filter DC Sports 4-1 (not 2.5" collector) 2.5" exhaust piping back ARP headstuds Golden Eagle VTEC conversion kit EnDyn crankase breather kit RC 370cc injectors B&M FPR and fuel pressure gauge (set at 50psi) Autometer oil pressure gauge GSR water pump, oil pump, timing belt OBD2b to OBD1 conversion harness Chipped P28 w/Crome EMS (AFR WOT street tuned) Motor Pic.
I'll copy this to the first page so new people can see it on the front.
Thanks to all for help on build/parts/advice etc.  Dyno still to come.
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#106027 - 10/16/05 01:23 PM
Re: B20B/B16A2 Frankenstein Build. . .Numbers In!!
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b6ixteen
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Yeah the torque is pretty harsh, I cannot launch at 5000rpm or more. I have my AGXs adjusted accordingly and good psi in the radials, and tried launching there on one pass. The car was hopping and moving from side to side and when I shifted to second, I got so much jerk it flung me back and my radar detector off the windscreen.
Yeah I am going to try work on a better header for now. Then I will do IM, TB, cams & valvetrain. Or should I go cams first? If I get R cams, I will just drop them in as is.
Edit: I also have a video, if anyone wants to host it or let me know where I can host it. That would be .
Edited by b6ixteen (10/16/05 01:26 PM)
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