sliiiiced

Hello, I just recently bought an EG civic hatchback for $350 with no engine, and basically not even rolling(3 spare wheels and one stock). The guy tried to do a EK front end conversion that failed miserably. Leaving me to convert it back to an EG front end. I'm planning to do a B20 Vtec engine build. It needs a lot of welding and work. I do have a few questions that forums can't seem to answer. Trust me I've spent hours researching and cant find anyone to have a yes or no answer.

1.) Can I bolt on an EG radiator support due to my lack of welding power?
2.) Does the b20 block need to be sleeved or can i just replace connecting rods, pistons, and bolt studs?
3.) Would a b16b SIRII head be easiest for me to hook up the wiring?

I will have pictures up this coming Friday to show everyone how terrible the conversion went. Thank you all for reading my thread!

YES! I live in Oklahoma.
NO! I don't ride a Horse to work.

sliiiiced

i will be painting the engine bay very soon and will have pictures up!

CaptainLawrence

1. Probably, but that is unorthodox
2. Does not need to be sleeved
3. You must mean B16A SIRII, and yes

But do you ride a horse?

sliiiiced

I musts say I've never ridden a horse, but i can get it welded on if thats the only way to go. I've just heard of people bolting em on. yes i found one for 350 without an intake system.

sliiiiced

What types of sand paper do I need for the engine bay?

H23_del_soul

100, 150, and some steel wool should do it.

sliiiiced

okay, i was thinking 3 types of paper or items needed to be used. whats the best kind of paint seal?

Dro21

U could buy some scrap metal peices and learn to weld if u want to diy...personally i wouldnt go with the non vtec block with a vtec head unless u really kno what ur doing because if done wrong the engine could be a moving bomb lol

sliiiiced

well i was thinking b20vtec, h22 or gsr. but idk really. im wanting to build it. i will be changing pistons and rods if i did b20vtec.

sliiiiced

which engine would be best for a DD?

sliiiiced

im picking up a b20b engine today for 500 bucks from a guy on craigslist. ill have pictures of it up with and without the cylinder head.