I have a 99 civic ex 5speed, im looking to put either a b16 or a b18 in it. what motor do you guys recomend?
i do plan on turboing it down the road, but only like 8psi.
if i buy the b16 i plan on buying a skunk2 intake manifold, headers, and highflow cat or test tube, i already have the apexi N1 exhaust.
if i burchase the b18 it would be stock for a while until i could save up more money.
also im only looking for 250-300 whp
any input would be great, also does anyone have a fav place to buy motors?

 

LS + T = God.

 

250-300 is gonna be farrrrr away from a stock b18 or b16..

What kind of b18 are u looking to get? Gsr? type r ... or LS

PERSONALLY:

if i was on a tight budget, i would get an LS, and turbo it

Do a mild build on the engine, a nice clutch and turbo kit ( probably an ebay kit with just a different turbo)

 

everyone reccomends hmotorsonline.com, i hear they have great customer service. i have never purchased from them though.

 

B18b1, especially if you are going for turbo and looking to hit 300whp for the least amount of money.

http://www.hmotorsonline.com


You can even just get the short block and find yourself a LS/GSR/B16 trans depending on your daily driving needs along with axles, ecu's, linkage etc in the marketplace for cheap

/thread


Modified by 95ProjectEJ1 at 3:25 PM 9/25/2007


Modified by 95ProjectEJ1 at 5:50 PM 9/25/2007

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LS + T = God.</TD></TR></TABLE>
ahmen


back on topic
cheap
ebay
junkyard
craigslist
might get lucky and find something here

not so cheap but a full swap
h-motors
password-jdm
japan motor inc. i think its the name.
you have options on where you can your motor from, you just have to find the one that works for you

 

i was looking at a gsr.. it would have cams, turbo etc money is an issue but its not at the same time lol. both motors drop right into a civic using stock motor mount locations correct? this car is a show car so im going for a little of everything, performance and styling, the stying part is already there so time for some get up and go

 

if you boost, youll be happy with either a b16 or b18 , and you can safely hit 250 on those motors.

 

also should i spend the extra 300 to get an lsd tranny?

 

yes get the lsd, also i'd get the b16.

 

just talked on the phone with hmotorsonline.com i can get a gsr motor for 540 bucks more than a b16, and the gsr has more hp and alot more torque. i think im gunna get the gsr motor. its a great motor for turbo from reading everything aswell. not to talk bad about the b16, just not enough tourque and power for the price i can get the gsr for. besides then my civic wont just be an si it'll be a gsr civic


Modified by skcivic4life at 2:00 PM 9/25/2007

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skcivic4life &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just talked on the phone with hmotorsonline.com i can get a gsr motor for 540 bucks more than a b16, and the gsr has more hp and alot more torque. i think im gunna get the gsr motor. its a great motor for turbo from reading everything aswell. not to talk bad about the b16, just not enough tourque and power for the price i can get the gsr for. besides then my civic wont just be an si it'll be a gsr civic


Modified by skcivic4life at 2:00 PM 9/25/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>

COngrats

 

if you ARE turboing it it wont really matter what motor you go with anyway

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95_acc0rd &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you ARE turboing it it wont really matter what motor you go with anyway</TD></TR></TABLE>

how can you say that? Of course it matters.

 

No swap. Turbo D-series.

 

If you are stuck on a motor swap (Bseries) I would honestly just go with the cheapest way possible to 250-300whp. Spending 3k +shipping on a GSR motor and then dumping another 3k on top of that for a turbo set up doesnt seem like the route that will give you less wallet ache.

Search the marketplace. I have seen at least 5 B18b1 motors and complete swaps being sold along with LS, B16, and GSR trans. You can pick the whole setup for less than 1500. Yeah I know, no warranty, but still. Think about it. If you really wanted to you could spend that 1500+ you saved on a mild mild build for your motor

 

build and boost a d-series for the price of b swap

 

BIG RED SEARCH BUTTON WILL HELP YOU!!!!!!!!

 

ACTUALLY I TAKE THAT BACK READ THE VERY FIRST FREAKING POST ON THE FORUM!!!!!!!!!

 

Just get an Ls motor with b16 tranny and boost it.You won't be dissapointed.The GSR you were talking about is good though

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LS + T = God.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LS + T = God.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LS + T = God.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LS + T = God.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LS + T = God.</TD></TR></TABLE>