heres the scenario , my shop has a h23a1 pulled out of a prelude si has the complete motor but i dont remember why they pulled the motor. it could have been rod knock or just something simple as a BHG but it has intake, exhaust manifold , head ,cams and everything but been sitting for 2 years . my boss said i could have it for 25 bux . then theres a d16z6 that is just a longblock with valve cover , that needs rings and i can just freshen it up and buy that for 75 bux and i can use my d15 trans,intake exhaust , bla bla

the question is : is it worth all that effort to put in an h series on a 90 hatch si or should i just try to put that d16 in and make it easy

 

anyone?

 

honestly its never a good idea 2 go H series.. especially in an ef.. yea u have power but its a bitch 2 put in and the fact ur steering, handling, and braking go out the window.. plus H series like 2 drop sleeves. just fyi

 

build the z6,then boost it,h series are a pain in the *** and require a ton of work

 

this is what i was afraid of and figured the z6 was the best answer thnx for the help guys

 

I'd go with the engine you know isn't junk, and buy the H23a1 and part it. It may be good, it may not; hell for $25 you could find out, and if it is, put it in a project car.

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50 lbs does not make your steering, handling or braking go out the window. Please stop spreading misinformation!