B swap question
04-15-2007, 04:22 PM
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B swap question
Right now i have a 98 civic lx auto (d16y7). I was thinking about doing a manual swap, but its just so much work and i cant sell the car to get a manual civic. So i had the thought of getting a B18b http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...d=1,1
This comes with an auto tranny which is perfect for me. Do you think it is smart to get this and eventually turbo it. I am only looking for around 250-200whp.
This comes with an auto tranny which is perfect for me. Do you think it is smart to get this and eventually turbo it. I am only looking for around 250-200whp.
04-15-2007, 04:39 PM
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Re: B swap question (getupoffthatthan)
i personally hate automatic cars, but in your case, it will save you some troubles. Turbo and automatic is a perfect match as the turbo will not have time to slow down much between shifts, reducing turbo lag. I don't know how strong Honda auto gearboxes are, so you might want to check into that.
04-15-2007, 04:41 PM
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Re: B swap question (getupoffthatthan)
no it's not worth it, and an auto to manual swap is not that hard, putting in an auto LS is actually way harder it's still a slow piece of ****
04-15-2007, 04:45 PM
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Re: B swap question (sicones)
well i feel stupid because i dont even know what an auto ls is. im just the most handy and i dont want to try doing a manual swap and end up messing up my only form of transportation. My freind knows a guy who will help with a engine swap if i throw him some money, so i figure take the easy way out with the auto b18b turbo.
04-15-2007, 04:46 PM
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Re: B swap question (sicones)
I can't remember his username, but there is/was somebody on here putting down ~200-250whp on the stock tranny with no problems.
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04-15-2007, 04:48 PM
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Re: B swap question (t0p_sh0tta)
i know if i ran 250hp on my current tranny it would blow up just sitting there. but i figure with the stronger tranny with the b18b it should be able to handle the extra power
04-15-2007, 05:24 PM
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Re: B swap question (getupoffthatthan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by getupoffthatthan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> i dont want to try doing a manual swap and end up messing up my only form of transportation.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Then do yourself a favor and leave it stock, you'll thank me later!
Then do yourself a favor and leave it stock, you'll thank me later!
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