Hey guys I've been researching a lot lately and asking questions in forums (which I've noticed is a huge way to get bashed on lol) and I am absolutely stumped which swap to do. With today's age of the honda world everything has been tried and every swap seems to have pros and cons. I just can't think of which one to go for,
My car- I haven't purchase it yet but it will be an Integra Ls most likely a 97
Goals- I really want a reliable 300 hp engine. The RELIABILITY part is huge, as in I don't want an engine that I have to always worry about, and I will have a limited budget so basically I'm looking for a super reliable, decently cheap swap.

This is just a couple of ideas I've had and this is some info I've came across and or taken from post(my knowledge might be wrong)? Just let me know

B18B Turbo
Pros- my car will already have had a b18b in it so the swap will be pretty straight foreword, and there are lots of people who had done this to help me
Cons- a lot of people say the b18b is just an unreliable engine to try to boost(some diss agree) and I have not be able to find sure numbers for overall cost for this setup

B18C1 Turbo
Pros- reliable stock form
Cons- I've heard when applying boost a ton of work needs to be done to stay reliable(I won't have the money)

LS-Vtec
Pros- I've heard this is the cheapest route to go for power
Cons- I've also heard this is extremely unreliable unless you have big bucks

K20
Pros- super reliable and responds very well to upgrades
Cons- super expensive

Like I said this info may be wrong, so please tell me the pros and cons of each and also tell me some other swaps to look into, and also a estimated price if u can! I may be posting this in different forums to gain a larger audience and get more knowledge so don't get pissed about me spamming lol, thanks in advance guys!

 

The only way to get 300 WHP is to either do a very expensive all motor K swap or turbo k swap which is out the question. So my simple answer is just turbo charge the stock LS engine. You will get 300 fairly easily with the right turbo kit and again it will be reliable as long as its a healthy engine and most importantly its tuned correctly and you don't beet on it. Iv heard of many stock turbo B series engines lasting years.

 

There is absolutely no truth to "x engine is unreliable when boosted"... with very few exceptions (d16y8). B series engines - b16a, b18a/b/c, ls/VTEC, etc - are all reliable when quality parts are used and when tuned correctly. If you're goal is reliability and 300whp, the best route is an unopened stock long block, assuming mileage isn't sky high. Those engines can handle 300-350 just fine.

 

Also, the cost of turbocharging is pretty much the same for all the engine you mentioned. A b18b isn't going to cost any more or less than a b18c. The parts are mostly interchangeable. Goautoworks.com is a good starting point. Approx $2k plus fuel system upgrades and tuning and you're good to go.

 

What about a turbo b16a block? It'll hit 300hp with stock internals

 

Because the engine that will come in his integra LS or RS whatever he gets will be good enough to turbo charge for his "300 HP" goal, no need to spend money on a 1.6l swap.

 

Also, you're a ******* idiot. You have created 8.... EIGHT... threads about the same goddamn thing. Are you kidding? I can't believe I spoon fed your lazy ***.

 

Yea i saw that. Im guilty of spoon feeding him in this thread too

 

I don't think dude is even gonna get a car. If he manages that (unlikely) I highly doubt hell wind up boosting or swapping anyway. Hope that ****** gets banned.

 

Its ok hopefully he will learn not to do that, op its ok to ask questions but again search for your answer making more of the same threads is pointless.