hey guys. im new to this site and want to expand my knowledge on civics and diy things i can do to get the most out of my civic! well first off im looking for a b16 full swap or a d16z6 long block. im currently deployed and dont come back for leave til around june so would have to work something out. i have a shop that it can be shipped too asap though. appreciate the help!

 

What's the question?

 

well im not looking to go ***** deep into this. maybe just around 200 hp. so would it be best to go b series and upgrade from there or a z6 and turbo it? i have a d15 right now. also my spending limit would be around 4 g's on this project.

 

Best is a relative term. What do you know about swaps and turbocharging cars? The latter is waaaay more involved than one would think and if you half-*** it a lot of serious stuff can go wrong.

Read the go fast link in my sig.

 

well i know if i go b series i need a tranny mounts and i remember someone recommending doing a rear disc brake conversion. i know you cant just buy a turbo and then just neglect it. has to be tuned every so often and get a turbo timer and intercooler and all that stuff. i honestly just know the basics. but okay will do ! appreciate it man

 

sounds like you're just jumping in the deep end of the water...do your research, LOTS of research, read build threads...there's lots to learn

 

A turbo does NOT need to be tuned every so often.
I think you just need to get a swap going. Biggest most powerful B-series you can afford.

 

okay thanks for replying grumblemarc and mikekh10a. you guys recommend any sites for the swap? and will my rear drums be able to handle the increased hp from a b16 or b18c5?

 

Drums will be fine. Hmotorsonline. Do some window shopping. There was another company out of Jersey that had a decent price and selection but I cannot remember the name. STAY AWAY from Tiger Japanese!!!!

 

Hmotorsonline

 

i just saw a damn good price on hmotors for a complete h22 and it has the same hp as a type r. why are they cheaper? are they not reliable?

 

you have to cut up your chasis and the trans is cable instead of a linkage.

 

Not a lot of demand and perceived stigma with them not based in reality. If you can swing it get an H2D kit to make it bolt in. That would be the route I'd take. Otherwise a lot of hacking is involved. Having owned a Prelude I can tell you that they can get those heavy chassis to move. I always imagined what one would do in a Civic. Even the H23.

 

D series trans ok with the power? Why not an H2B?