Hello everyone, I was wondering if it would be cheaper to turbo a d15 or 16 to make around 150+hp or swap in a b18c1. The car I am doing this on is my 92 civic EG VX and I hear that the d15 it has cant take much power so it sounds like id have to buy a different d series. I would also be getting a different transmission that doesnt have such long gears. For the engine id either buy one local or order a used one on line. im also considering getting a crate engine from jegs linked down below. Either way Id be getting a different engine and transmission whether I stay D series or go B series. Im thinking Id prefer a B series if it doesnt cost much more because I know they are super reliable and will be more reliable than a d series with a turbo, the fuel mileage will probably be similar too. The only cons i see are having to convert to obd2, b series transmissions arent as common as D series and cost much more, and the added 50-100lbs could effect handling/corning speed/G's. The pros I see about the D series is having a turbo which would be pretty sweet and getting the engine rebuilt with strong rods, headstuds, etc so it stays reliable. Thank you for any help



https://www.jegs.com/i/ATK-Engines/059/538A/10002/-1

 

If you asked me get a JDM GSR swap! enjoy the N.A Vtec engine. Then if you want you can turbo that stock engine and make more HP.

 

Sounds like a good plan, would you suggest getting a used engine at a pick n pull/junkyard and getting it rebuilt or buying one off marketplace or ordering it online?