CK_4500

So after doing a swap in my 2000 Civic hatch, going from the original D16, to a B16 for 3 years, and now to a B18C1(block with stock B16 head) I have found that my front end just got really low.

I have Eibach springs for a 2000 Civic SiR/Si. The ride height was good with the B16A I swapped into my hatch from a 2000 SiR...for 3 years (I mention this just because I don't think my springs would have sagged after 3 years). Now that I I have the B18C1 in. It seems like my front end dropped nearly an inch. My tires now rub in the fenders when I am turning. I am using Koni Yellows and I have the front on the highest perch. The rears are on the lowest perch.

Should I be swapping my front springs for those meant for a Intergra GSR? I am only looking for a "Sport" drop. So about a 1.5-2.0".

Does anyone out there have any experience with this? Please!

darkenedsol

Were there any other modifications between the B16 and the B18 block change? There isn't really any weight difference to speak of between the two engines, so merely a block change shouldn't cause the car to sit nearly an inch lower. Any pics?

only_tails_seen

agreed those 2 blocks are basically the same with a different bore and stroke, sooo... did you hit any pot hole or anything lately sounds like you got clown struts more than anything... how old are the struts?

Ruben19

sounds like got something to do with your suspension

CK_4500

The suspension is fine. Nothing has changed really. When I installed my Koni's with the B16 in, I set them both at the lower perch up front, it was barely driveable. So I raised them up. Now on the highest perch, it's almost as low as they were three years ago on the lower setting.

This coincides with the engine swap, which is why I am curious if I bacame overweight.

bsmith100

Like others have said, the engines weigh about the same. Are you sure nothing has been done to the suspension?