My B16 City Review - behind the scene

khanak · 22nd May 2007, 21:20

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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?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...-top-gear.html

mclaren1885 · 22nd May 2007, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Ford Rocam

@MCL whats up with your signature?

A honda bike that keeps breaking down everytime I ride her. And a few other instances

. See v1p3r's complimenting signature

.

H22 is an overkill indeed. Hence the question mark. But I am sure someone will come up with it soon once he is bored with his B16 with boost. Lol.

Deepz · 23rd May 2007, 12:51

Thanks for the info FordRocam, looking forward to your furthur updates..

dipen · 15th January 2008, 02:09

Hi Jitu,
Any updates on hows the car running now especially would like to know about the reliability part. Do you upgrade it with any more mods ?

Akshay1234 · 30th January 2008, 10:06

hey. i just read your review. awesome review i must say. any updates on your car? you havent updated in a long time. have you dynoed it? it would be interesting to see how much it gives out compared to vipers car.

viper · 31st January 2008, 19:41

Hey,

How about letting us know the mods that you have done on your car over the months over and above the stock B16A as well as the power diff each mod made. Also have you done any kind of testing after the mods with a G-Tech as I would be very keen on knowing the 0-100 kms and 1/4 mile timing.

Would also love to see your updated engine bay pics. You are aware that I am also going to be modding the B16A motor and would love to know what all can be done and what gains each mod makes.

Viper

ram_hyundai · 31st January 2008, 19:48

hey viper ,you are making your statement in the right thread.2 mods of the same kind,aint it.
ram

danlalan · 31st January 2008, 19:58

ive heard alot about your ikon.. would love to know what mods she was running...
As for your city...have to say already an awesome job done and now your creating a monster...
i guess we will just have to wait till the speed run to see you unleash that power..so its top secret until then eh...
29 days to go

FlyingSpur · 31st January 2008, 23:56

oh man i justc ame across this thread...i'd read the topgear article before i knew this existed...i must say thats a fantastic jo, must be so rewarding to drive, especially after the effort thats put in...congrats and enjoy your machine!

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frankmehta · 18th February 2009, 11:26

hi jitu! listen, please update your gallery, and also update this thread with information and pictures and let us know what has finally gone into to the car till date!

ROGU3 · 18th April 2010, 22:39

Congratulations on a fantastic car 'Ford Rocam' ... Absolutely Fabulous
The review was one of the most helpful things I've read in regard to what i'm trying to do.

I too want an engine swap but was a little worried about the stability and rigidity of the car. I have about 7 lakhs to spend but at the same time wanted something that would bolt on to the chassis.

So my mind is between the D16 block or the B16A or B16B like you had suggested. I don't intend to take the car past 180hp and i was going to completely strip the car setting up a full on roll cage.

Could you please advise me as to which block would be a suitable fit & what would i have to look into for a matching transmission set up?

Also who could help me as a mechanic and a tuner?

Thanks

planet_rocker · 19th April 2010, 12:16

This is an old thread - you should take a look at the following updated thread:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...c-320-whp.html

all the best

vincy_30 · 18th April 2013, 21:59

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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

Hey Rocam ,

I am looking for someone who will help me in getting a B16 in a OHC done complete with everything , can you suggest me someone who can help or does that kind of work in mumbai

Shift Stick · 18th February 2021, 18:38

Hello Ford Rocam, how can I ping you to ask for some advise.

pedrolourenco · 5th October 2022, 02:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by manveet

Hi Jitu,

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

D16 , B16 , B18C5 , H22?

Anyone done a K24 Swap in the Honda City. People have done it in the Civic EG. So should be possible in the City.

23rd May 2007, 12:51	#48
Deepz BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Jakarta(originally bombay) Posts: 98 Thanked: 2 Times	Thanks for the info FordRocam, looking forward to your furthur updates..
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15th January 2008, 02:09	#49
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 725 Times	Hi Jitu, Any updates on hows the car running now especially would like to know about the reliability part. Do you upgrade it with any more mods ?
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30th January 2008, 10:06	#50
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	hey. i just read your review. awesome review i must say. any updates on your car? you havent updated in a long time. have you dynoed it? it would be interesting to see how much it gives out compared to vipers car. Last edited by Akshay1234 : 30th January 2008 at 10:09.
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31st January 2008, 19:41	#51
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 19 Times	Hey, How about letting us know the mods that you have done on your car over the months over and above the stock B16A as well as the power diff each mod made. Also have you done any kind of testing after the mods with a G-Tech as I would be very keen on knowing the 0-100 kms and 1/4 mile timing. Would also love to see your updated engine bay pics. You are aware that I am also going to be modding the B16A motor and would love to know what all can be done and what gains each mod makes. Viper
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31st January 2008, 19:48	#52
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	hey viper ,you are making your statement in the right thread.2 mods of the same kind,aint it. ram
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31st January 2008, 19:58	#53
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	ive heard alot about your ikon.. would love to know what mods she was running... As for your city...have to say already an awesome job done and now your creating a monster... i guess we will just have to wait till the speed run to see you unleash that power..so its top secret until then eh... 29 days to go
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31st January 2008, 23:56	#54
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	oh man i justc ame across this thread...i'd read the topgear article before i knew this existed...i must say thats a fantastic jo, must be so rewarding to drive, especially after the effort thats put in...congrats and enjoy your machine! Note from Moderator - Please take the time to read through your post and correct typos before posting. Last edited by Rehaan : 1st February 2008 at 01:19. Reason: Please see note in post.
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18th February 2009, 11:26	#55
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	hi jitu! listen, please update your gallery, and also update this thread with information and pictures and let us know what has finally gone into to the car till date!
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18th April 2010, 22:39	#56
ROGU3 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 17 Thanked: 0 Times	Congratulations on a fantastic car 'Ford Rocam' ... Absolutely Fabulous The review was one of the most helpful things I've read in regard to what i'm trying to do. I too want an engine swap but was a little worried about the stability and rigidity of the car. I have about 7 lakhs to spend but at the same time wanted something that would bolt on to the chassis. So my mind is between the D16 block or the B16A or B16B like you had suggested. I don't intend to take the car past 180hp and i was going to completely strip the car setting up a full on roll cage. Could you please advise me as to which block would be a suitable fit & what would i have to look into for a matching transmission set up? Also who could help me as a mechanic and a tuner? Thanks
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19th April 2010, 12:16	#57
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	This is an old thread - you should take a look at the following updated thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...c-320-whp.html all the best
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18th February 2021, 18:38	#59
Shift Stick Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1 Thanked: Once	Re: My B16 City Review - behind the scene Hello Ford Rocam, how can I ping you to ask for some advise.
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