i have a 92civic vx and cant decide to do a h22 swap or a B18 type R swap and good decisions or advice?


Modified by Craig-88CRX at 6:54 AM 5/20/2004

 

http://www.angelfire.com/gunda...t.mpg

That vid is of my H22 hatch vs a b18c"r" EK CX

If you have the money, go B18.

Power, high reving, handling, better aftermarket, etc.

 

I don't like the H22 swap as much as I used to. The primary reason is the extreme axle angles involved. They result in bad gas mileage and axles being broken more easily. It still has many advantages though.

Do a search and decide for yourself.

 

If you are doing it in a CRX, then the c5 will be a less time consuming swap for you.

 

Both swaps are great for that chassis, they both have their pros and cons. I prefer B over H because of bolt-in ease, lighter and less hassle but the H motors are monsters. I would suggest riding in / driving similar setups that someone else has and that will help you decide. Don't forget to do some research on here too, it's a topic that's debated a lot.

 

personally i think id go with the b18. its lighter and high revving. the h22 will create understeer and will require a beefier front suspension. and not to mention the c5 is type r, thats all i need....

...although you can get massive amounts of HP if you go turbo on the h22. ALOT. the c5 is much more of a hassle to turbo considering its high compression and high lift cams. so if you want an n/a set up then go with the c5, but turbo id go with h22.

 

I've had both motors in a hatch before and I will say go with the R motor. Definately a happy rev motor.

 

Its going in a 92 civic vx not a Crx I have a B16A in my Crx already and love it

 

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You will like either. It's still debatable which is faster stock for stock, but either way, you'll love them both. You can however get the h22 done for a less. I've seen it done for $3200 plus miscellaneous.

 

IMHO I would go H22. From that vid it looks like theyre pretty close. And with the extra $ you could throw a few on some boltons and nitrous. Just my .02

 

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I like to move out of the box so I favor H series more. But it is your car and try to drive both and see what one you like. You will be happy with either swap.

 

i am kind of leaning more twords the H22 and maybe a turbo or build it alot and keep it naturally aspirated

 

Either way, you are going to be happy as hell with both motors. You will probably spend a comparable amount on both. You may "pull harder" with the c5, but for daily driving and midrange torque, you'll never beat an h-series.

EDIT: And I'm not even necessarily sure you will pull harder. It's still up for debate.