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what engine should i use??

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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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looking for a good engine to swap into a 94 hatch. want something that would be somewhat easy to find and not too expensive. something with good power and potential to put out high hp after modification.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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B18C1, the gsr motor. My brother had one in a EG hatch. I suggest craigslist because ebay is HELLA overpriced for GSR motors.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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^^x2
i have one in my 95 civic coupe great motor
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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haha k series, not sp cheap but the results are insaneeee
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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look for a b18c1 motor ^^, or try going poorman's r. probably get it for 1k and you'll be able to make 200 easy.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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go h2b or f2b!!
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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got a b16a in my daily now it pulls nice for a lil 1.6 and it was cheap lol its really up to u wat u wanna do but a gsr would be nice for ur first swap and easy to do
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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Get a B20. Cheapest B series and it should be decent. Then save up and get a GSR or build something. Then you can keep the B20 as a backup. You can spin a bearing or something at the worst time. Have a backup plan....
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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b series, cheap and easy
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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d16 turbo with the vitara internals, boy was one where i live things nasty, bein serious now ha but the bulild is pretty cheap
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by chewyv
go h2b or f2b!!
LOL go F20B VTEC with an F2B kit, using a manual CR-V 4WD drivetrain swap!

OK, that be difficult and expensive... However, I second the H2B/F2B idea. H-Series = best price to performance ratio.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rez624
looking for a good engine to swap into a 94 hatch. want something that would be somewhat easy to find and not too expensive. something with good power and potential to put out high hp after modification.
Go for a D-series and you will love it. The engines are cheap and if you this put a turbo on it you will have OK HP and you will still have fun =D
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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K series, but if you cant afford that then do a B20vtec. They are cheap, and make great power.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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k is sweet if you have the ends. b will definitely suffice if money is an issue. boost is necessary either way
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Ihave an h22 block. $100
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