i have the money into doing a HSR swap into a 98 EK hatchback. i was wondering what exactly am i going to need. what kind a mounts, linkage, axles ETC.... also i was wondering does anyone know a cheap site that sell GSR or LS motors at. or if you know anyone who is selling one for cheap please let me know quick thnks

 

get one from Hmotorsonline.com....great place where i got my motor from...you can buy the Gsr b18c complete swap and that comes with everything you need to do the swap... you might want to upgrades your motor mounts to hasport high horsepower EK mounts its an extra 350..

 

you can buy Si engine mounts for much cheaper than Hasport mounts i paid like under 200 i think i will look for the site i found info on and will post it

 

i followed that with my 97 hatch and had no problems except minor wiring issues which could have been solved if i got a ex wiring harness i believe
http://www.phear7imports.net/trey/6gen/

 

cause i want to either buy an LS or GSR. any places sell like maybe... salvaged or rebuilt motors because i need to throw something into here for now(my mini me took a **** on me) until takes come so i have about 2700 to spend so please help i need a motor real bad

 

hmotorsonline.com

 

yeah i saw that they do infact have great deals on GSR motors its just if i buy the motor from them i dont have any money to pay someone to swap it in. damnt i wish i was rich please someone help if anyone can find a complete GSR motor for 2grand that would help alot

 

good luck finding a good condition CLEAN gsr complete swap for around 2 grand. my advice is to do the swap yourself (if you have the tools) it is a really great learning experiance and is overall not that difficult.

 

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i would say your best bet is to either wait and save up or just go ahead and get a b16a2

 

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Just buy a case or two of beer and invite your friends over. That's the best way to wrench. You'll learn a lot doing it and it isn't difficult. I've got 3 b series swaps in EK's under my belt and a tranny swap. There is plenty of information on this site to help you along if you get stuck. Good luck, whatever you do.

 

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Just buy a case or two of beer and invite your friends over. That's the best way to wrench. You'll learn a lot doing it and it isn't difficult. I've got 3 b series swaps in EK's under my belt and a tranny swap. There is plenty of information on this site to help you along if you get stuck. Good luck, whatever you do.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

you'll need some Si mounts.. and you'll need a 96-98 civic EX 5speed harness.. and 96-97 GSR ECU.. or get a jumper clip and convert it to odb1 and run off a chipped p28! lol just lettin you know if thats any help

 

well now a new delima... what do u tihnk is a better motor stock to stock b16a1, b16a3 or b18b, cause thats lookin ike all im gonna be able to afford. and i would try to install the motor myself but no cherry picker and not right tools

 

I personally have a USDM B18C1 motor in EK civic. I love it. I use Energy Suspension Motor Mounts which work very well. B18c1 w/ b18c5 (type R) tranny is a very good setup.....

 

yeah but i dont think i have enough money for a GSR i only have 2grand to spend thats why im trying to see which is better stock to stock b16a3 b16a1 or b18b

 

Any of the swaps you mentioned will keep you happier than the mini me. I guarantee it. I had a mini me setup and my friends b16 swap was so much more fun to drive.

The b16 has very little torque. Although the b18 really doesn't have too much more, it's adequate for little Hondas. I have a b18 and drive around in 5th most of the time. If I am cruising I am in 5th by 40.

*About the cherry picker....some auto parts stores will rent equipment.


Modified by 97mini-me at 6:11 PM 10/20/2004