My B16 City Review - behind the scene

sundeep · 8th April 2007, 00:12

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Originally Posted by Ford Rocam

Ok i will have to reveal some more statistics which i didnt wanted to.

Cost of OHC 1.3L Yr 2001 = 3L Power you get 90 Bhp

Cost of OHC Vtec 1.5L Yr 2001 = between 4.25- 4.5L power you get 106 Bhp

Landed Cost of Engine + labour + Miscellaneous components =2L (actual cost to me +- 10K)

Cost of OHC 1.3L Yr 2001 with JDM B16A = 3L + 2L = 5L
Minus cost of 1.3L engine with gearbox which i sold off for 45K = 5L-45K = 4,55000/=

So Net cost to me for
OHC Vtec with B16A = 4,55,000/= with factory gauranted power of 170 Bhp.

now you compare indian Spec Vtec engine the cost & mine car cost with B16 the price difference will be hardly anything between +- 15K, but i have got a solid foundation to start with.

So what ever mods you do on both like suspension/brakes/clutch/turbo etc will be common to both but the output result will be totally different between 1.5Vtec & B16 Dohc vtec.

Rocam

Wow, yes... I think I'll do this as well!

JDM B16A - Can you let me know more about this please & its stock power?

4.5 lacs is a great price for this combination - can you tell me your 0-100 & 1/4 mile figures?

Regards,
Sandeep

sundeep · 8th April 2007, 00:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Rocam

Ok i will have to reveal some more statistics which i didnt wanted to.

Cost of OHC 1.3L Yr 2001 = 3L Power you get 90 Bhp

Cost of OHC Vtec 1.5L Yr 2001 = between 4.25- 4.5L power you get 106 Bhp

Landed Cost of Engine + labour + Miscellaneous components =2L (actual cost to me +- 10K)

Cost of OHC 1.3L Yr 2001 with JDM B16A = 3L + 2L = 5L
Minus cost of 1.3L engine with gearbox which i sold off for 45K = 5L-45K = 4,55000/=

So Net cost to me for
OHC Vtec with B16A = 4,55,000/= with factory gauranted power of 170 Bhp.

now you compare indian Spec Vtec engine the cost & mine car cost with B16 the price difference will be hardly anything between +- 15K, but i have got a solid foundation to start with.

So what ever mods you do on both like suspension/brakes/clutch/turbo etc will be common to both but the output result will be totally different between 1.5Vtec & B16 Dohc vtec.

Rocam

Hey... I was considering doing this very thing - buying a 1.3 & then engine transplant, mods, etc. & after your post, the decision is further strenthened in its favour.

I would be greatly obliged if you would let me have a look at your car & perhaps a very small test drive in it.

Can you PM me your tel. nos pls?

Thanks!

Sandeep

v1p3r · 8th April 2007, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by sundeep

JDM B16A - Can you let me know more about this please & its stock power?

I think this has already been mentioned on this thread. Else, Google's free, ya know?

V-16 · 8th April 2007, 12:32

.Fantastic review JituBhai, having seen the car personally, experiencing the mind numbing speed and the ear pleasing note, i have a few suggestions, in lighter ,,vien. Was thinking what tag line ud put on the numberplate as a lot of guys do
EG: bad boys from bandra'' etc etc. yours could read ''Muhammed Ali''
coz ur car floats like a butterfly and stings (one who dares to challenge her)
like a bee...or'' Rustom-E-Hind Dara Singh''...but no as one would
wonder after lookin at both, whether its you or your car thats called Dara Singh

Just kiddin bro. might look at an engine swap myself. after all its the
thrill of being involved in the process urself is what thats so satisfying

sundeep · 8th April 2007, 14:37

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

I think this has already been mentioned on this thread. Else, Google's free, ya know?

I dont think the 0-100 / 0.25 mile figures that it resulted in are mentioned & this I really would like to know!

V-16 · 9th April 2007, 00:05

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Originally Posted by binz

Beautiful car very clean job...and goin by the top gear article,i kind of guessed your tuner.

Jitu's car was featured in Top Gear,

which issue? How come i did'nt read of it?

danlalan · 9th April 2007, 00:12

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Originally Posted by V-16

Jitu's car was featured in Top Gear,

which issue? How come i did'nt read of it?

The Tuner Booklet which came with the magazine...ive got the copy

V-16 · 9th April 2007, 00:16

Im sure you have it and congrats but Which issue? which month buddy?

v1p3r · 9th April 2007, 02:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by sundeep

I dont think the 0-100 / 0.25 mile figures that it resulted in are mentioned & this I really would like to know!

Well I was referring to the JDM B16A engine and its stock power!

(YES! I've used it!)

manveet · 22nd May 2007, 17:44

Hi Jitu,

Apart from the B16A, what other options are available for the OHC?

planet_rocker · 22nd May 2007, 18:02

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Originally Posted by V-16

Im sure you have it and congrats but Which issue? which month buddy?

was it top gear? AFAIK the tuner suppliment came with ACI's September'06 Anniversary Issue. i have the Tuner Suppliment with me as well.

Deepz · 22nd May 2007, 18:23

Hi Rocam, i guess its been a while now since you got the B16, hows it doing with the reliability?

mclaren1885 · 22nd May 2007, 19:15

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Originally Posted by manveet

Apart from the B16A, what other options are available for the OHC?

D16 , B16 , B18C5 , H22?

Ford Rocam · 22nd May 2007, 20:11

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

D16 , B16 , B18C5 , H22?

No H22 pls, it would be an overkill for an OHC, max B18c5 but best bet is JDM B16A or B16B.

@ Deepz I have been running this engine for past 1 1/2 yr

so far reliability is excellent cause it was running stock engine & stock ecu the main reliability test will be after i complete my next stage i.e Boost so far i have rebuild the engine & put standalone & its running fine as of now. will put up when its complete.

@MCL whats up with your signature?

speedweednitro · 22nd May 2007, 20:15

Congratulations on your beautiful car friend. It is a real beast!

8th April 2007, 12:32	#34
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 960 Times View My Garage	.Fantastic review JituBhai, having seen the car personally, experiencing the mind numbing speed and the ear pleasing note, i have a few suggestions, in lighter ,,vien. Was thinking what tag line ud put on the numberplate as a lot of guys do EG: bad boys from bandra'' etc etc. yours could read ''Muhammed Ali'' coz ur car floats like a butterfly and stings (one who dares to challenge her) like a bee...or'' Rustom-E-Hind Dara Singh''...but no as one would wonder after lookin at both, whether its you or your car thats called Dara Singh Just kiddin bro. might look at an engine swap myself. after all its the thrill of being involved in the process urself is what thats so satisfying
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9th April 2007, 00:16	#38
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 960 Times View My Garage	Im sure you have it and congrats but Which issue? which month buddy?
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22nd May 2007, 17:44	#40
manveet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,105 Thanked: 898 Times View My Garage	Hi Jitu, Apart from the B16A, what other options are available for the OHC?
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22nd May 2007, 18:23	#42
Deepz BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Jakarta(originally bombay) Posts: 98 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi Rocam, i guess its been a while now since you got the B16, hows it doing with the reliability?
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22nd May 2007, 20:15	#45
speedweednitro BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	Congratulations on your beautiful car friend. It is a real beast!
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