civicdxcpe

I am looking for a good engine to put into my 94 dx coupe. I am eventually looking to go turbo and get about 400whp. I do not want to spend to much on the engine swap itself, but i am not trying to get by cheaply. I am just wondering the best engine for high hp and torque for relatively cheap, and a good turbo to go with and how much psi, if i could even get a civic to run 400whp. Thanks

B3AS

if u want that much hp get another car. yeah u can make that in a civic, but its dumb for a street car. get something rwd or awd so you can manage some traction.

if you want a turbo honda, a B18b ls motor is fairly cheap and is good for turbo setups. that way u can spend more money on the turbo.

...you need to do a lot of searching and reading in the forced induction forum.

95dxhatch

start here:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=878010
then go here:
https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch

civicdxcpe

How much am I looking at gaining then with a turbo b18. And would the b16a work or should I get a SOHC VTEC

Archidictus

The B16 is not the best motor for a boost project. As mentioned, either the B18B or B18C would be a good starting point, although neither one is particularly cheap.

Once again, I'll bring this up: why 400whp? What is that going to get you as a driver? There's no traction, handling, gas mileage or smoothness with that kind of power, so why do you want it? Do you even understand how much **** you have to do to safely milk that much hp out of a Honda?

You take your 400whp car and I'll make a 250whp one and beat you in HPDE, AutoX, Drag, etc. You name it, 250hp is a much better goal for a street driven Honda. If you want 400whp for a dick swinging achievement you'd be better off starting with an LS1 TransAM, Camaro or Corvette because they can actually use the power.

Until you start blowing up rearends, at least .

SirRevvs

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Once again, I'll bring this up: why 400whp? What is that going to get you as a driver? There's no traction, handling, gas mileage or smoothness with that kind of power, so why do you want it? Do you even understand how much **** you have to do to safely milk that much hp out of a Honda?

You take your 400whp car and I'll make a 250whp one and beat you in HPDE, AutoX, Drag, etc. You name it, 250hp is a much better goal for a street driven Honda. If you want 400whp for a dick swinging achievement you'd be better off starting with an LS1 TransAM, Camaro or Corvette because they can actually use the power.

Until you start blowing up rearends, at least .</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree with everything you said except LS swaps are relatively cheap. Go LS man for the money it's your best bet lots of options and plenty of stock torque

civicdxcpe

so 250whp is the best hp i am looking at getting. Thanks that is all i am looking for I didn't figure 400 is a achievable amount. and you are right with front wheel drive it would not handle for ****. So how much is a LS swap and would i be able to turbo it cheaply and get about 250whp. Thanks again sorry about asking for to much whp.

SirRevvs

LS swap depends on where you get it from. prob about $800-1300. ANd as far as turbo goes (which is a good option for LS) you can build a kit for less than a grand but you need pretty good mechanical knowledge. This site might help you out http://www.homemadeturbo.com

specv5150

I think people shoot for such high numbers because they ahve no clue. How many people can say they sat in a 250hp car??? I used to be like that. Then I sat in a car with about 180whp and it was awesome. If I ever went turbo again I would shoot for around the 200-250 range and be done with it. Besides I wouldnt wqant to dump the money into making a Honda do 400whp relaibly

B18C5-EH2

Search the forced induction forum for different set-ups.

this topic is way too broad.