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09-30-2002, 06:57 PM
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So many swap choices! ! ! ! !
Geeze!
There are so many choices when it comes to engine swaps, in a way I an overwelmed. The choices are sky high. I can get a new d16y6, build it up, and eventually turbo charge it. I can get a b16, integra ls engine, integra gsr, h22(doubtfully) I am so confused as what I should do.
I want a good engine that has power potential, good mpg, reliable, and wouldn't mind if it was in my budget. I have a 1995 civic ex. If anyone has experience with swaps into the same car as mine, or a similar civic, please post with suggestions on what i should get and what i should do to it. Also if you have a hybrid civic you can tell me the engine, car, mods and 1/4 time. I greatly appreciate everyone who participates in this forum.
Good day m8s
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There are so many choices when it comes to engine swaps, in a way I an overwelmed. The choices are sky high. I can get a new d16y6, build it up, and eventually turbo charge it. I can get a b16, integra ls engine, integra gsr, h22(doubtfully) I am so confused as what I should do.
I want a good engine that has power potential, good mpg, reliable, and wouldn't mind if it was in my budget. I have a 1995 civic ex. If anyone has experience with swaps into the same car as mine, or a similar civic, please post with suggestions on what i should get and what i should do to it. Also if you have a hybrid civic you can tell me the engine, car, mods and 1/4 time. I greatly appreciate everyone who participates in this forum.
Good day m8s
Alex
09-30-2002, 07:11 PM
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (kingpen)
If you wanna go FI get a B18B, B20 for the best results. If you already have a D16 you could go turbo and run mid 13's with a good setup.
If you want to stay N/A get the B16 or B18c1, whichever one fits your budget.
If you want to stay N/A get the B16 or B18c1, whichever one fits your budget.
09-30-2002, 07:13 PM
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (kingpen)
Geeze!
There are so many choices when it comes to engine swaps, in a way I an overwelmed. The choices are sky high. I can get a new d16y6, build it up, and eventually turbo charge it. I can get a b16, integra ls engine, integra gsr, h22(doubtfully) I am so confused as what I should do.
I want a good engine that has power potential, good mpg, reliable, and wouldn't mind if it was in my budget. I have a 1995 civic ex. If anyone has experience with swaps into the same car as mine, or a similar civic, please post with suggestions on what i should get and what i should do to it. Also if you have a hybrid civic you can tell me the engine, car, mods and 1/4 time. I greatly appreciate everyone who participates in this forum.
Good day m8s
Alex
There are so many choices when it comes to engine swaps, in a way I an overwelmed. The choices are sky high. I can get a new d16y6, build it up, and eventually turbo charge it. I can get a b16, integra ls engine, integra gsr, h22(doubtfully) I am so confused as what I should do.
I want a good engine that has power potential, good mpg, reliable, and wouldn't mind if it was in my budget. I have a 1995 civic ex. If anyone has experience with swaps into the same car as mine, or a similar civic, please post with suggestions on what i should get and what i should do to it. Also if you have a hybrid civic you can tell me the engine, car, mods and 1/4 time. I greatly appreciate everyone who participates in this forum.
Good day m8s
Alex
How much money can you afford? What do you want to use the car for?
09-30-2002, 07:15 PM
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (2 B 4GO10)
im looking to spend ~4000$ and i want it as a daily driving car and a fast car that will whoop the **** outa all the other cars at my skewl 
09-30-2002, 07:18 PM
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (kingpen)
im looking to spend ~4000$ and i want it as a daily driving car and a fast car that will whoop the **** outa all the other cars at my skewl
09-30-2002, 07:32 PM
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (2 B 4GO10)
research, research, research
use the search function
there is so much info on this site its amazing
dont rush into it
think about what you want (drag, auto cross )
i rushed and im stuck w/ a torqless b16a
learn from other peoples mistakes
[Modified by redline201, 11:32 PM 9/30/2002]
use the search function
there is so much info on this site its amazing
dont rush into it
think about what you want (drag, auto cross )
i rushed and im stuck w/ a torqless b16a
learn from other peoples mistakes
[Modified by redline201, 11:32 PM 9/30/2002]
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (redline201)
It doesnt matter how many engine options there are, what matters is what you want to do.
You need to keep certain things in mind, things like the fact that you have a EX witch is on the chubby side. so since you have a bit more weight then others you want to make nice TQ so the b16a wouldnt be my first choice.
If your going to turbo, then any of the motors you mentioned will make 350 WHP with the right build ups. That is more then enough HP to smoke your tires on the freeway in a FF car.
You need to think long and hard about what you really want to do with you car. otherwise youll get to this point to where you go "full race" or "put the car back to stock to sell it" If you plan ahead then you wont have to waste money on buying parts that you didnt need in the first place.
Road race?
Auto X?
drag race?
Try to beat SS camaro's?
Its all up to you think long and hard about it, unless you are made of money, but if you were you would have a TT 911 wouldnt ya? haha
You need to keep certain things in mind, things like the fact that you have a EX witch is on the chubby side. so since you have a bit more weight then others you want to make nice TQ so the b16a wouldnt be my first choice.
If your going to turbo, then any of the motors you mentioned will make 350 WHP with the right build ups. That is more then enough HP to smoke your tires on the freeway in a FF car.
You need to think long and hard about what you really want to do with you car. otherwise youll get to this point to where you go "full race" or "put the car back to stock to sell it" If you plan ahead then you wont have to waste money on buying parts that you didnt need in the first place.
Road race?
Auto X?
drag race?
Try to beat SS camaro's?
Its all up to you think long and hard about it, unless you are made of money, but if you were you would have a TT 911 wouldnt ya? haha
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (kingpen)
For $4000 you could get a low mileage GSR motor and be happy Remember, there are always little things you got to buy for the swap. Little thing add up 
Remember, there are always little things you got to buy for the swap. Little thing add up
09-30-2002, 08:29 PM
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (kingpen)
You can get a H22 swap in there for 4 grand including labor. And u will be whooping lots of cars, just get a good suspension.
10-01-2002, 03:30 AM
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (EneMy X)
I either want to build the motor up and make it n/a or just turbo it.......but someone told me its 10gs+ to get a ls engine and turbo it
10-01-2002, 03:51 AM
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (kingpen)
I either want to build the motor up and make it n/a or just turbo it.......but someone told me its 10gs+ to get a ls engine and turbo it
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (kingpen)
For your car, unless you are going to go with turbo, don't get anything under a 1.8L engine. If you are going N/A the GSRs are nice..Type Rs are sweeter, H22A might be a bit of a headache, but it is also sweet. Going N/A with a non-vtec motor is also do-able, but keep in mind the engines need to be built for revving to be reliable.
Here's the way I see it:
B16 - little torque, good top-end, good tranny for N/A.
B18B - nice torque and mid-range, needs better top end. LS tranny geared too long.
B20Z/JDM B20B - sweet low/mid-range torque. Needs better top end. Should be paired with a VTEC tranny.
B18C - good torque, good top-end, good N/A engine. Decent N/A tranny.
B18C5 - sweeter B18C5, great N/A tranny.
H22A- great torque, great top end, harder swap, may not handle as wel as a B-series.
Here's the way I see it:
B16 - little torque, good top-end, good tranny for N/A.
B18B - nice torque and mid-range, needs better top end. LS tranny geared too long.
B20Z/JDM B20B - sweet low/mid-range torque. Needs better top end. Should be paired with a VTEC tranny.
B18C - good torque, good top-end, good N/A engine. Decent N/A tranny.
B18C5 - sweeter B18C5, great N/A tranny.
H22A- great torque, great top end, harder swap, may not handle as wel as a B-series.
10-01-2002, 12:03 PM
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (DevinW)
Well i kinda want a ls vtec...........if i get that will it be highly revable....and how much do u think a good setup of it would cost installed......also what kinda times could it ruun me
10-01-2002, 01:50 PM
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (HondaRacer2681)
build up a b18c1 if yoo wanna go allmotor` but if yoo plan on goin turbo take the b18b and yoo can get to about 320hp if yoo do a good clean set up good luck with w/e yoo choose tho, just make sure yoo dont rush into somthing until yoor sure and researched it
if yoo wanna go allmotor` but if yoo plan on goin turbo take the b18b and yoo can get to about 320hp if yoo do a good clean set up good luck with w/e yoo choose tho, just make sure yoo dont rush into somthing until yoor sure and researched it
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (JDM-EG)
what abouyt an h22 those are relitively cheap and got lotta power...exactly what i want.....if i got one chould i jkeep ac and p steering.....also what kinda times woul she run....how bad of handeling would it have......i mean i dont go around sharp turns at 80 or anything....would it be almost as good as the turning i have now?
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Re: So many swap choices! ! ! ! ! (pennies_hatchie)
sell the ex, buy a hatchback and get an ITR motor, run mid 13's. Everyday driver everything you going to need under 6g
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