Hey im wondering what is the biggest engine i can put in my 96 honda civic hatchback and still keep my A/C...im just tired of losing to mustangs...all help is appreciated...

 

H22 it...u don neeed no steenkin ac mang

 

Bigger doesn't mean better.

 

True...but i dont plan to put turbo or anything

 

can i put in a gs-r motor and still get keep my A/C?

 

gsr with a/c yes. anything with a/c yes. just as long as you have the right a/c bracket

 

word up

 

what a/c bracket should i get?...i have 96 civic dx hatchback

 

Hey if you want an opinion on a motor than you should put in. Drop anything 1.8L. That right now is the motor with the potential. If you want a torque monster drop the LS (B18C) block with a Vtec head, if you want a top end fighter drop in a GSR (B18C1) or ITR (B18C5). I know too many people with 2.2's losing to GSR's and ITR's. With the motor in you should use the AC braket on the motor you drop in. (if that makes any sense)


[Modified by FroggyR, 7:26 AM 6/1/2002]

 

cool...i just want to spank the **** out of Mustangs

 

One thing...then why is it that when i look at most people with 96 hatches like mines with gs-r motors dont have A/C...why do they do this?

 

Maybe weight reduction? I dont know about you, but I can sacrafice 75 pounds for air conditioning. Especially here in Dallas.


[Modified by B-series Assassin, 3:52 AM 6/2/2002]

 

i didnt know the LS engines are B18C always thought it was B18B's and A's. hmm


[Modified by lamchop0000, 4:41 AM 6/2/2002]

 

Well I'm not an expert on the #'s that go with the blocks. I don't own a LS. I just know a couple of people who have LS's with either NOS or a turbo and they're really quick and their tourque is a bit higher than mine.


[Modified by FroggyR, 6:33 AM 6/3/2002]