i own a 98 honda civic ex with a d16y8 vtec and i was planning on swapping the motor out to either a b18c or a b18c1 andi was just wondering if i can get some opinions on which one to go with?
[edit] B18C (Type R)
VTEC
Found in:
JDM Honda Integra Type R
VTEC engagement: 5800 rpm
Rev-limit: 8900 rpm
Power: 148 kW (201 PS; 198 bhp) @ 8500 rpm & 137 ft·lbf (186 N·m) @ 4200 rpm
Transmission Type: 5-speed standard with LSD
Displacement: 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)
Compression: 11:0:1
Bore: 81 mm (3.189 in)
Stroke: 87.2 mm (3.433 in)
Rod Length: 137.9 mm (5.429 in)
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58
Transmission: s80 (96specR w/helical LSD)s80 (98specR w/helical LSD)

[edit] B18C1
VTEC (Dual Stage Intake Manifold)
Found in :
1994-2001 Acura Integra GS-R (DC2)
Power : 170 hp (127 kW) @ 7600 rpm & 128 ft·lbf (173 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Redline : 8100 rpm (limiter @ 8500 rpm)
VTEC Switchover : 4400 rpm
Intake Manifold Switchover : 5750 rpm
Displacement : 1797 cc
Compression : 10:1
Bore : 81
Stroke : 87.2 mm
Rod Length : 137.9 mm
Rod/Stroke : 1.58
Transmission: s80