hatchbackjo01

i just bought a 93 civic hatch si and it is gutted. i was wondering what motor would be best for me. b18c1 b18c5 or k20a2. ive got the money so its not a problem, just dont know what will be better. thanks in advanced

Civic082382

Why do people ask this question?? the only person who can answer this is you! so do some research and look at what you want and get it.

iamthefollower

well I would say go with a k20 or c5 if you have the money..

batallic

k20a2

lee97ex

There is a thread at the very top of this forum that is titled engine swap info & faqs...it provides some pretty good base info on basically any motor you would want to put in your car. Everyone is going to have their own opinions about which engine is best so I would suggest reading through that thread first so you can make up your own mind, it is your car. But to answer your question I think I had the money definitely go with the b18c5 for sure it is a badass motor, and would kill in your hatch!!! and welcome

awdgsx96

So many variables. If you have the money, why ask the question? The K20 obviously makes more power, but is harder to find, more expensive, and needs more time getting it into the bay.

The C5 makes more then the C1, but you're basically paying for the Type-R name.
You pick.

hatchbackjo01

i cant boost up the c5 tho right? so would it be smarter to go with the k20 and boost it up or just go with the c5

iamthefollower

I would like the c5 more too.. mainly because all of them are built by ppl instead of machines, that's why they run soo good.. they are nice motors.. but don't get me wrong the K's are nice too.. but out of those 2 i'd pick the c5.

awdgsx96

You can boost anything. If you have the money, get a C5, lower comp pistons, rods and you can have a mild boosted set up with a good tune.

If you have the money, you should have the brains to search. Go into the FI forum and look at all the Boosted *** threads. LS/GSR/Type-R/D series/B series...they're all over

Alot of people have set ups yielding ~300whp that run reliably every day, with a good tune. Others however, have cars that have blown up the moment they got off the dyno

cashkeith

err If you have to ask this just get a d15b7

I hate it!! rich kids wiTh fast cars that dont have a clue, who pay people to do the work to


**NOT TRYING TO TALK **** JUST EATS ME UP**

hatchbackjo01

in no way am i rich. i work for my money. i got two jobs at one which i work 70 hours a week. i earn mine and im not a compelte dumb *** i know how to do alot with this stuff just im not afraid to ask for help.. thank you

cashkeith

just get a b18c1 and sleeve it and boost it to 26psi lol

hatchbackjo01

im not sure what i want to do im kinda set with the b18c5 cuz ive seen a hatch with one and driven it but ive never seen the k20 or driven one so i dont know what im gonna get. every little bit of input from everyone helps me.

8083tcman

k20 type r enough said !!!

hayes

if you have the money go k

awdgsx96

Like said before, the K20 does make more power, but involves more time and fabrication.

B-series is more basic stuff, motors mounts, and wiring vtec if your shell isn't already.

andoxviii

iTrader: (1)

If you have the money, what is there to consider? The K20 is widely regarded as the best small Honda engine.

The B18C5 (although I love it to death) is the biggest waste of money ever. I'd prefer a boosted B18C1 any day of the week.

ltrkstr2k

what do you plan on doing with the car? Driving it daily just a track car or what. that will also help determine what swap is good for you. But im with alot of people if money's not a option go Kseries.

soupE__

Boosted c1

hatchbackjo01

its gonna be an everyday car but i want something that i can go out and still have something worth racing. everybodys saying the k20, but ive herd its ALOT of work and has to be pampered

gabydman2003

B18c1 because its cheaper, it has more compression than the c5, if you cam out a c1 you can get alot more for alot less, just go on ebay buy skunk 2 stage 2 cams n u'll never regret that, or better yet go LS Vtec like im doing, but any time that u wanna boost a car if your running more than 10-12 psi then u gonna have to get internals for the engine or u gonna blow it up...

andoxviii

iTrader: (1)

Incorrect, sir.

awdgsx96

What we're saying is, it's more fabrication. It does make more power, but you said money isn't the issue. It's been said we458-5- times. As for pampering it, I can't give any insight because I never owned one, or drove in one. However, I have seen many threads in the FI sections of people making 400-500whp on stock sleeves, again, in the tune.

I'm pretty sure the GSR doesn't have higher comp over the C5.

LS/VTEC unless done properly has big problems with oil lines. And you CAN NOT say an engine is going to blow at 10-12 PSI. PSI is only a measurement, 12PSI on a T-25 is waaayyy different then 12PSI on a GT35.

ltrkstr2k

also not true
K swaps now are almost direct bolt in. there are mount kits that make it just a little harder than a bseries

hatchbackjo01

yea i think he might of got that backwards the c5s got higher, but if i wanted to go turbo id problly go with the c1 and turbo the **** out of it. or the c5 with low comp pistons like you said and go easy with the turbo. also correct me if im wrong but i think ive herd that people have had problems with turboing the vtec..