engine conversion.

[Ashyie_Ferio]

hye guys. i need to know.
i want to convert from single cam d15b to bigger engine b16.
im wondering can it be done if i only buy the engine only. i mean "engine kosong".
or do i need to search for halfcut?
thoughts anyone?

 

[mADmAN]

halfcut needed...

ur gonna need the engine, wiring, ecu, and gearbox.

D series and B series are not compatible with each other....

some versions of D series, some of the wiring are... but ur better off buying a halcut as ur gonna need everything else.

and FYI, if 10k is ur budget for the conversion, its possible to get a B18C GSR

 

[Ashyie_Ferio]

i dont think i'll be able to fill up gas for b18.. how much u reckon for b16 halfcut?
or is there any way to buy piece by piece? coz i think it would be a waste to buy all new things. ive recently changed my radiator. starter n so on.

 

[mADmAN]

b16 price is only slightly cheaper iirc...

better u find a workshop that does conversions and ask them about it...

even if uve just changed ur radiator.. theres a possibility that new radiator may not be able to handle the B series in terms of heat output.

again...better to talk to a mechanic for advice and a more accurate quotation as well

 

[arrowhead]

it'll be best if u buy the halfcut and not buy piece by piece. cuz if u do, u are like 99% bound to have problems and malfunction, then your foremen will point fingers saying "oh u buy xxx from xxx, spoil wan, thats why make everything else spoil" etc.

to avoid that, get a halfcut.

 

[Ashyie_Ferio]

ooo... how bout if i change the same engine, but engine lantai.. whats the probability of that going horribly wrong?

 

[mADmAN]

direct plug n play... if anything goes wrong, its either bad workmanship or the engine u bought was bad.


word of advice, if ur going for a conversion...do it proper.. and dont cheap out

 

[arrowhead]

yup. dont try to save money on a proper conversion, and end up later u'll spend alot money + time to troubleshoot and repair. trust me. =)

 

[Ashyie_Ferio]

ive always wanted to convert my engine. now that my engine is totally un-fixable, i wish to convert. ive never had the pleasure of truly engaging vtec. hehe

 

[mADmAN]

i assume ur car is an EG? get the EG halfcut and do the transplant..

or like i said...the B18C GSR.. difference in petrol isnt really that much compared to B16...all comes down to ur right foot.

 

[Ashyie_Ferio]

yes eg.. so best is b18cr? for around 10k? complete with installation?

 

[mADmAN]

not b18cr.....b18c gsr.. different thing... basically b18c non type r. 10k probably wont even buy u a b18cr halfcut

best bang for buck imho. my workshop in sri muda shah alam can get around 10k siap pasang. but not sure if it includes endorsing etc....gonna have to talk to the mechanic about the details...i just got some rough idea only

 

[Ashyie_Ferio]

well thankyou. how much u reckon for the halfcut only? i currently have the headache of my car being stuck in melaka.

 

[mADmAN]

if u and ur car are in melaka, then i suggest u go around to ur workshops there and ask around for a quote...and see which best fits ur budget....im sure there are a few car modding workshops there...i dont know where they are though.

with my mech can get 10k coz he practically buys the halfcuts in "bundle"....at last visit i think hes got at least 5-6 GSR halfcuts in his shop and about 2-3 K20A-R halfcuts.

 

[cad843]

Pls bear in mind that u need to reserve a bit $$$ after the conversion. U convert into a used engine not a new one so there might be few things u need to spend with such as belts, JPJ endorsement, engine + g/box oil, oil seal, plugs ... bla ... bla ... bla...

I also advise you to upgrade ur brake together coz ur HP already differ after the conversion .. if rear one still using drums its better to upgrade into disc, Coz u might fail during Puspakom test for brakes n its a normal reason that gave by Puspakom. Its for ur safety as well

 

[Ashyie_Ferio]

tq all.. will consider thoroughly.. thnx so much.

 

[tsmlawz]

Sifu's,
I have 1 question regarding conversion.(kinda like refurbish the wires)
Why some ppl convert d still do wiring jobs even they have the wiring set from halfcut?
Changing wiring's give any advantage to the operation?
eg. smoother electric flow n etc?