Well I've been renting cars from Enterprise for two weeks now as I try figure out what to do with my Civic and the ole trusty D16Y8. The only major problem I've ever experienced with this motor is the partially blown head gasket.

I currently have a budget of $3K and have been exploring different engine options (B16A2, B18C1 and B18B).

I'm leaning more towards the B18B if it runs on 89 octane because it is a step up in power and has good potential, and the fact that I drive 130 miles round trip to work 5 times as week so gas prices really affect me.

Need suggestions

This post was last modified: 06-03-2008 11:42 PM by patdow1.

Well I've been renting cars from Enterprise for two weeks now as I try figure out what to do with my Civic and the ole trusty D16Y8. The only major problem I've experienced with this motor is the partially blown head gasket.
I have a budget of $3K and have been exploring different engine options. I'm considering getting a B18B from HMO but was unsure on what octane gasoline is recommended for this motor?
I drive 130 miles round trip to work 5 times as week so gas prices are a major factor for me hence the reason I'm considering the B18B and the possibility of just freshening up the D16Y8.

Need suggestions

swap it

Do you know what gas is recommended for the LS motor?

I imagine an LS would run just fine on regular gas.

I'd say boost the D...Gas prices are high, and so are the prices of replacing failing parts on B-series motors, or even merely upgrading. If you boost the D you'd spend a lot less than 3k, you'd have a fast car, and D's are a dime a dozen .

Well if ur gonna eventually track it one day I'd say the b18c but if u just want a little more power u can have a pretty built b18b with 3k

B18b runs on regular fuel and is absolutely wonderful for highway miles. It's also a really nice up in performance over the little old D. Of course it has a bunch of potential as well.

B18c motor is a better motor sure. However, more expensive, more costly parts, premium fuel only, not as good on the highway as a B18b. This motor by far has more potential for 300-400+hp performance and durability at those levels of performances.

b series! just like everyone else says.. b18b series will give ya that extra kick but still be good on gas but if you want some woo hoo in your car, get the b18c. i drive 40 min to work each way and my gsr isnt to bad on gas either

you can run them all on 89 depending on where you are located, all my friends in the midwest use 89 but say they can feel a difference.

B16 or B18c fasho...theres nothing like the sound of vtec!

And for the gas just have work done on your tranny and get an LS fifth gear put it...I got my Ls fifth gear through a buddy that works at honda and it cost me around 100 bucks...but that of course did not include the labor