neto66 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I have a 1999 Civic EX and I want to have some opinions on what I should do. I have a D16 VTEC SOHC and I was thinking of doing an engine swap with either a h22a or b18c. My other idea is just to turbo my D16. My engine is practically new it has only 56k original miles. What's the verdict? Ernesto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondaswap352 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 h22 is the way to go.... best power to weight ratio. out of all the motors ( and price to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 With 56K I would keep the D. What are you looking to spend and what are your purposes for the car(ie daily driving, track, etc.) If you do decide to swap it out let me know i may be interested in your d16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neto66 Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 I use my car for daily drive to work, but I also want to change my wheels and take it to the track on the weekends. If I do swap the engine I will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I use my car for daily drive to work, but I also want to change my wheels and take it to the track on the weekends. If I do swap the engine I will let you know. Ok so how much do you wanna spend/how fast do you wanna make it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neto66 Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 I want to be in the 12's or low 13's on quater mile and I basically will spend whatever money it takes to build my car. I know it will take time and money but when I have the money it will go into the car. As of now I have 3k available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH6TunerDaniel Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 H2B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Full-Race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 stick a GSR engine in it , fuk the h22. pain in the ass engine to get into , and work on once its in there. B16A or B18C. that or boost the D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 b18c1 (gsr) motor, integra type-r lsd tranny, intake manifold, larger throttle body, cold air intake, header, and exhaust. With that, you will hit low 14s, maybe high 13s if youre a really good driver. you will still have the option for more upgrades such as a turbo unlike you would a d-series. once you turbo a d-series, there isnt much more you can do. besides, a turbo on stock internals for a D will get you the same times as you would with a gsr swap, but with the gsr, you can still turbo it and get even better times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaotic-EK6 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I have a 1999 Civic EX and I want to have some opinions on what I should do. I have a D16 VTEC SOHC and I was thinking of doing an engine swap with either a h22a or b18c. My other idea is just to turbo my D16. My engine is practically new it has only 56k original miles. What's the verdict? Ernesto ok the d16 is a very strong engine and can be modified to over 473 hp if done right........ everyone so far has an opinion and they're right it just depends on what type of power how much power and how your gonna use your car.. if thats your daily driver keep the d16 and start from inside out i.e: cams, lifters, lowering the compression, gears, valves, crankshaft and pistons.......etc..... its gonna take time and money but i guarantee you'll be very pleased with the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neto66 Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Here is the thing, we all know the coupe is heavy and I have done some weight reduction but it is still heavy. Besides that I weigh like 300lbs. I know, I know, I shouldn't be driving a honda but I love em'. I need torque and the reason I was considering a h22a is because of the low end power. I love my D16 but I feel it will cost me much more to fix up than doing a swap, and I like b18c, but they are mad expensive.... sorry just airing out some thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 the h22 doesnt have much more power than a gsr or type r. gsr is the best platform if you want to turbo eventually and its alot easier to swap in compared to an h22. if you just want big power and more bang for your buck, go for the gsr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcletten Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 with that low miles, BOOOOOOOST the D you can make a home made kit for like 2500 maybe thats shootin high, thats the way id go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 dude putting H22's in civics and tegs sucks ass , lol. ever worked on a prelude? theres hardly enough room in them to work on the engine. do yourself a favor , go with a B series engine and hit up LA weight loss , lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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