I currently have a d16y8 in my 97 civic ex coupe.. NOt enough power and the motor has 156k on it, and is leaking oil...

Thinking about getting a new motor within 9 months.. Not sure if I should boost a b18B, or swap in a b18c1 or b18c5. Keep in mind this is a DD, weekend warrior and that I don't have shitloads of cash ready in hand; don't want to spend more than 4k. But I will spend whatever I have to, to get it done properly.

 

id go with a B18C1 w/ bolt-ons.. u get decent speed and good reliability

 

boost

 

Any particular reasons why?

 

B18B/Turbo would have been my choice about 2 years ago.

Never a B18C1 fan. Don't know why.

I picked B18C5! 200hp - straight drop - simple add ons - clean.....I'd swap for a black valve cover though.

 

swap? just paint it yourself.. easy to do. Thanks for the advice

 

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What actual advice are you looking for?

Low on cash and a daily driver.....
- I'd stay away from turbo
- Clean B18C5 is $4500+

Looks like B18C1 is your way, IMHO. Any of these motors are highly reliable. Maintenance is about the same (work and money)...except a turbo, that's more. Don't forget it's also best to do some work on the motor once you get it; timing/alt./p.s. belt, water pump, plugs/wires/cap/rotor, fuel/oil filter, engine/tranny oil, etc.

 

b20 v oh wait thats not an option.

 

why not just keep the y8 and put the 4k in it. you could make it pretty nasty w/ that much. but its your project and good luck on what ever you go with

 

i say turbo the y8...with four grand, you could make that thing pretty quick

 

turbo y8 will be faster than the gsr and the b18c5 motors. may not be faster than b18b... which would be my choice. if u had the choice, b18c1 turbo is a great setup.

 

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x2... this would have been my choice, but the b18b boosted is a good one as well. Out of the 2 i think rebuilding/boosting your Y8 will still be the cheapest route. This is your DD and its a civic nonetheless. Drop as little as possible into it to make yourself happy. With a piece-toether turbo kit, rods, pistons and a tune you will still spend less than buying a B18b, swapping it in, boosting it and a tune.

 

B18C5, DD, N/A is the ****.

then if you really wanna play, spray. now your faster then all you options. costing yeah about 5k.

good luck

 

Why....why do these kinds threads exist?
You know it has been covered before...
You know people have thought about this exact same crap...
But you post it anyways...

This ENTIRE thread is 100% personal preference...
If youre lucky you will get 1 person who has owned all of the setups youre wondering about...and then get their opinion. But thats not going to happen.
Figure it out on your own or search for the same topics that have been posted again and again and again.

Now, since you dont complain:
ls turbo is what i went with

 

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x2... this would have been my choice, but the b18b boosted is a good one as well. Out of the 2 i think rebuilding/boosting your Y8 will still be the cheapest route. This is your DD and its a civic nonetheless. Drop as little as possible into it to make yourself happy. With a piece-toether turbo kit, rods, pistons and a tune you will still spend less than buying a B18b, swapping it in, boosting it and a tune. </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

H2B