eM1_kiD

what's up HT? I recently picked up an EM1 from a friend who recently ran into some financial trouble. car is pretty clean, has a straight body, needs some work, but I don't mind. I would really like to restore it to it's OEM form. The only problem is that it has a D16Y8 engine as it was previously stolen and the owner before him just threw it in as a cheap alternative. I was just asking for some feedback if I should throw in a B16a2 as it was the motor that came with it, or a GSR, B20, or any alternatives? I have read the forums, but was just asking for some quick feedback. pros and cons would be appreciated. thanks in advance.

Gotem1523

K20a

grumblemarc

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Biggest engine with the most horsepower you can afford and are able to get into your car. Always simple.

DazeMS

j32 yO.. I seriously would just go K series. Look around at the engine spec.s for each of the K series and decide off that which you would like better, as there are plenty to choose from. Also, look up head swaps and the such for the K series motors as quite a few options in that area as well to look over. K is the new better bigger B series platform these days.

eM1_kiD

damn, if only I could go K! I only have about 1,700ish to spend. :/

rd91sib18c5r

With that budget try to find a b16 and put it back to stock, there's alot you can
do with those motors.

kyliejohn1129

My JDM itr block would be nice in there lol

B16tef

B16 turbo

SolAssassin

Someone went through the trouble of swapping in a D series motor into a 99-00 Civic Si? I can only imagine the level of help that car needs!


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92civiceg9gsr

IMO either a Chevrolet Performance ZZ572 or LSX454R crate motor.

eM1_kiD

lol, that is exactly what I was saying. what is wrong with people? yeah man, believe me, I have literally rebuilt it and am bringing it back from the dead. it's gone a loooooooong way. but it shall all be over soon.

eM1_kiD

I recently picked up a JDM B18b, so I'll probably go LSVTEC. any thoughts?

kingofbattle909

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d15

nealnanoHX

I would go LS Vtec with a mild motor build, P30 pistons, refreshed GSR head, ITR cams and springs, good IHE and a tuning will be very fast and fun to drive. Or you can go with a B18C1 or B18C Type R swap.

sleepyaccord96

h22 cheap and fast

kingofbattle909

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d16

nealnanoHX

H22 fast but not quite so cheap as a LS Vtec build. Plus Me no likely the FMR lined sleeves seen to many burn oil and $$$ to resleeve.