what is the best AFFORDABLE engine swap for 1992 Acura Integra Ls. Price Range: $1000-$2500

 

first gen b16a

 

too weak of a motor for a teg

 

b16's are not too weak for integras. they used to come in tegs in japan and australia for years. I saw a 91 teg in honda tuning that had a b16 swap and was pulling better numbers and times than his stock b18a.
Is your b18b blown?
If u can still use the block u could always get a b16a head and drop it on there, that would be real cheap and give u tremendous results. (generally about 40whp).

 

CRV motor all the way, and you could just transfer your stock manifold over.

 

another LS

 

Definitely B20! LS motors SUCK! Just remember to get at least a 1994-1995 LS intake manifold since the 1990-1993 LS intake runners are smaller than the B20 intake ports. Or better yet, get a Skunk2 intake manifold.

 

the worst affordable it sthe B17 since they are hard as **** to get...
but the cheap way to mak emore power its going LS/vtec

 

Build your motor and boost, if not I'd get a B20 block.

 

"best" and "affordable" dont go hand in hand. If you want anything under 2K.. I'd go B18B.

 

b16-ahh the infamous torqueless monsta

 

u need a whole swap or long block i got my gsr swap for like 2400

 

LS motors suck??? The B20 is a LS motor. Just with more displacement. I'm sure you already know this.

 

haha somebody beat me to a Ford Escort comment

 

Cant go wrong with a semi built B16, you could do some headwork on an SIR1 B16, and you will be well into the 14's

 

Theres a 30 hp difference between the B18a1 and a B16 so I'd kinda hope it was faster. BUT it is not unusual for B18s to beat B16s, so I say B18

 

B20 or B18B - either way you've got a newer motor, more tq and hp and an easy install. Both would be great for a VTEC head or boost later on when you have more $.