B18 Rods in D16...Worth It?

[@sofakingtouge2399]

I had a d16 with a turbo back in the day. I was into autox and really loved how light the car felt. then one day while at the autox I blew the motor. rod shot thru the block. I couldn't believe how tiny the rods were. anyways I had a shop build me another d16 with pistons and rods and the car was a beast. if all goes well I should have another civic soon with a high compression b18 motor. Not crazy power but should be perfect for what I need.

[@uptownsamcv]

I installed LS/B20 rods along with Vitara pistons in my D16 a few years back mainly because I had a machine shop hook up. all it took was shaving .5 mm off each side off the big end so it fits the crank and get a custom bronze bushing for the small end, no boring on the small end.. the bushing can be ordered from DJ at Crower once you get bushing size from your machine shop...

[@VHBEngines]

with a hookup its whatever. but even cheap cx racing rods are a better upgrade and can be had in the $200 range. if your paying for little parts and machine shop fees itll easily add up to more than what it costs for even legit H beams.

[@luisgabrielpolanco8765]

how much power did you make friend, I bought a d16a from my cousin with b20 connecting rods and vitara pistons, I made it turbo, I only did a street tune, but I want to know what is the maximum power I can get, I will take it to dyno soon

[@uptownsamcv]

@@luisgabrielpolanco8765 I never had it dynoed but I heard of LS rods being able to handle 400 whp. my CRX has a small DSM T25 and other D16's that I remember having the same turbo made 180 WHP with a non VTEC head..

[@mikial245]

Dang found my new favorite KZbin channel

[@VHBEngines]

Mikial Layton 👊😎

[@mikial245]

I found you at 1 am and I was up watching a bunch of your videos until 6 am 😂😂. You’re funny as hell and pretty knowledgeable I learned a bunch of stuff I never even knew about. Keep it up man you definitely need more than 8k subs. And with the d-series guys my first car is a 98 civic and even after a year I’m not building an na d-series i’m saving up for a b-series. Like you said in like 10 vids “It’s a waste of fucking time and money get a b-series engine” 😂😂

[@alanazevedo1304]

K20 Accord engine, What rod cam i use ? To forged !! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@zacnichols683]

I subscribed to your channel because for 1 you're funny,and for 2 you know your stuff.

[@jacobwright2201]

What about a d17a1/a2 crank with the b18 rods? How much of a difference would that be?

[@zachroot5761]

Hey dude. Got I got a friend with vitara rods and forged pistons.. or vice versa. And acl race bearing inside a z6 block. The bottom end is out of motor

[@VHBEngines]

...ok?

[@jesuschavez6571]

Como puedo montar un sigueñal k24 a un bloke f23 ??

[@458237]

Chris...would you mind doing a video on breaking in a freshly built engine for boost? Priming the oil and all that and what kind of oil to use? If you already have a video about that shoot a link. Thanks, and keep up the videos 🤝

[@VHBEngines]

Ace Dollaz kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYK5gaSNh9V3hKM

[@kedaotuning]

Ace Dollaz i do 2 to 3 heat cycles then change oil. u crank the car for few minutes to prime it whit the ECU disconected then plug ECU start car check for leaks let the car go operating tempeture thats ur first heat cycle.let the car completely cool. then do it again to more times if u have ACL u gonna have gold metal shavings dont panic ur bearings are getting breaking.

[@458237]

marino Sanchez ok so no ecu because I don't want fuel right? What type of oil should I use and yes I used ACL bearings and when will I see the gold shavings, when I do an oil change?

[@VHBEngines]

lol THE FUCK. u already got your answer from me. but by all means carry on

[@458237]

VHB Engines Chris this is my first rebuild, just trying to get as much info as possible. Thanks for the support.......wish you the best.

[@nothin2see863]

What about b16 rods on a d16? Is that any good?

[@crxsleeper18]

whats ur take on reusing rods that had a spun bearing. journal still clean. just the heat collored the big end

[@VHBEngines]

Josh Elkins it's fine as long as the journal don't look as scared up as the crank

[@crxsleeper18]

VHB Engines thanks. if u need a single eagle h beam to complete a set lmk. its for a z6.

[@VHBEngines]

link to the full description of the machining process is in the description

[@henrypatterson1377]

hey sorry my buddy wants to give me his lowering springs and struts off his 93 hatch will they fit on a 98 coupe I read some stuff and got mixed answer nice video tho!

[@VHBEngines]

im pretty sure the fork is different

[@henrypatterson1377]

VHB Engines I was reading and it said that all suspension parts from 92 to 2000 were interchangeable only difference from the hatch and the coupe are spring rates but will that matter since there after market?

[@Ontheaveg]

henry patterson they are diffrent. had d2 suspension for eks and they didn't fit my 95 civic. saddest day of my life

[@henrypatterson1377]

OnTheAveG thanks man that's sucks lol

[@VHBEngines]

OnTheAveG 😉

[@NbsJosh]

Quick question what rods should I buy if I wanna go all motor Dseries ? I know I'm not gunna make a lot of power but I'm doing it as a project with my little brother and D series parts are cheaper

[@NbsJosh]

Pistons and rods

[@VHBEngines]

you only need to upgrade when you make more power. you know your not going to make power soooooooooooooooooo?????? you stay with stock rods

[@NbsJosh]

I said it wrong I wanna make as much power as I can but all motor not boost like when I said I'm not gunna make much power I meant I'm not gunna get high numbers with out boost sorry

[@89hybrid88]

Josh Eg Si you will not be going above doubling stock. So the oem rods are good enough.

[@mariobarrantes1706]

Yes you can build a D and still have fun kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbPlphojaiarrc.

[@Willymacdonald]

Bro you're hilarious. Subscribed

[@VHBEngines]

William Fox lol thanks 😁

[@salvadorgonzalez2613]

I'm doing a vitara build , d16y8. I have a z6 head with skunk2 springs n retainers & a delta cam , ppl tell me full y8 turbo is better tho? opinions?

[@VHBEngines]

it doesnt matter. the differences between the y7 and y8 block disappear once you put forged internals

[@salvadorgonzalez2613]

This guy said the d16z6 head on y8 block would make it way to low comp, to jus go full y8

[@VHBEngines]

your boosting with vitara's so the compression is already super low. its a tiny difference in compression drop with the z6 head. go watch the compression video i just made and go to the website to play with the numbers yourself.

[@salvadorgonzalez2613]

VHB Engines Alright koo thanks jus want all the info I can get, I'm 20 & this is my first build , keep the vids up tho man good job 👍

[@daimyo_one]

Dam you did say they were like toothpicks

[@VHBEngines]

yeeessss

[@beethao5578]

Aftermarket is the way to go

[@jerryrios8984]

That sharigan tattoo though lol

[@itzchaparr0661]

ill donate my f22a1 piston and rods :)

[@YGBurgandy]

I thought the most simple answer would be just get a motor swap???

[@VHBEngines]

YGBurgandy not if the engine is open an your gettin into it. Sohcs are great when done right

[@jamzempire]

its not worth it end of story.

[@dillonbmx16]

400 isnt gonna break a b18 rod

[@spankthemonkey3437]

Dillon Hensel yea it will

[@537R4HC]

ihave my xtra eagle rods 4pcs

[@VHBEngines]

Chalres Andrew yours are b16's? How much you want for'm?

[@537R4HC]

i paid 150 for this hopping to get 100

[@VHBEngines]

Chalres Andrew send me pics of the rods. Including the journals

[@537R4HC]

iwill after i find my phone lol

[@howardcrider10]

lol

[@mosicnflowmuasyaj9748]

Not worth it too much s*** to do