ok, i have been looking at engine swaps for awhile and i have decided i want to go with the B18C5 i would be putting this into my 97 coupe civic, i was wondering if i need to get new axles or what i need to get? the place im getting it done said about $5,000 with the transmission and the ecu......i really want this swap anyways tell me what you think or what i need to do thanx peace

 

look at http://www.hmotorsonline.com
steve has complete swaps goin for that much. you wont need to buy anything less some incidentals. what are they charging you in labor? look at this forum and do it yourself. it is a cake swap. steve sells the engine, trans, ecu, axles, mid shaft, linkage, sensors and mounts. check him out. he is well respected here on this forum.

 

i would drop the jdm b16b it's a lil cheaper and in my opinion slightly better here is a site http://www.jhpusa.com/catalog/...7f19a

 

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Haha, how is the b16b slightly better than a b18c5? For the price, the b16b is overrated and way overpriced. Go with the b18c5 and enjoy the low end torque and the ability to legalize the motor, compared to the b16b.

 

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Haha, how is the b16b slightly better than a b18c5? For the price, the b16b is overrated and way overpriced. Go with the b18c5 and enjoy the low end torque and the ability to legalize the motor, compared to the b16b.</TD></TR></TABLE>

agree'd but id still like to put it in a street car and rev it to 10k.

 

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agree'd but id still like to put it in a street car and rev it to 10k.</TD></TR></TABLE>

realistically it's not like you will be pulling hard at 9500 anyways

 

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This is honestly one of the silliest things Ive heard in a while.

 

If swaping I will allways go with a least a GSR or Type R, to me a B16 is a waste of time, I mean if you are going threw all that trouble why not put a good base to start with, to me the GSR is the best swap, good stock power and good torque, plus it responds well to boost up to 10-12 psi when tuned on stock internals. but if you plan to stay n/a go with the B18C5.