I have a 91 Civic 1.5L and I need MORE POWER. I'm going to do an engine swap and don't know which engine is best. I want a K20A or an H22A, dreaming? Tranny swap too, of course. Doing the install myself, any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

 

Find a budget and go from there. These cars are light, so power isn't really a problem. You should look to include several supporting mods when you start increasing the power. There is no 'best engine' either. I would look into a B18C swap, LSD hydro trans, hush conversion pedal, Koni/GC coils, traction bar, and some decent summer tires. If your budget is big enough for a K-swap (which is cheaper than they use to be), go big.

 

I had a b16b in mine with b17 trans it was awesome

 

The B16B, CTR, engine is pretty cool. It is nearly 'perfect' from an engineering standpoint. It is more of a novelty when you consider the cost though. They are pricey compared to a lot of the more common B-series swaps.

Just something to consider.

 

I think it was worth the money I got mine for 2k shipped engine only

 

I bought a B16A (gen II SiR), cable trans, ECU, harness, axles, hasport mounts, and some other pieces for $1,200. That's what I meant by pricey compared to some of the other B-series swaps.

 

B16b is a gsr block just destroked to 1.6 for safe revs at 9k from factory
So if you want a 1.8 just put in a gsr or type r crank and then u have a higher compression than type r I believe around 12 5 1 to 13 0
1.8 motor no need to buy crappy aftermarket stuff

 

If you start messing with 12.5:1 or 13:1 compression, you will need some serious tuning. 13:1 compression is pretty high and the factory ECU will not handle the change well. The OP hasn't replied, I assume he isn't serious.

Later

 

U will need a custom ecu map anyways so it's nothing to re tune if he wanted to go wild

 

go for a b16 or a zc dohc good beginner swaps

 

You don't need a custom ECU map if you use a stock motor with a stock ECU. You can actually get by on a base map for a stock motor if you have to source a chipped ECU.

 

Can't use a 97 newer ecu in old school without major wiring work custom ecu is only 150

 

You just need an OBD0 to OBD1 harness adapter for the car, OBD1 electronics and run the motor on a chipped ECU. A chipped ECU isn't 'tuned' as far as I'm concerned. Getting a ripped base map for a GSR to run off of a P28 ECU is about $150. Getting a car with a frank'n'crank dyno tuned with 12.5:1 compression is probably closer to $600+cost of the ECU.

 

I have my own burner and wide band so it's cheap for me

 

When I ever get around to a swap, I think I'll just go b16a stock, with obd1. It's like dude says, it's a good beginning swap.