horizanGray_CIVIC Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I have a 95 honda civic lx 4 door, curb weight is 2300 lbs if im not mistaken, i was wondering which engine should i swap i only have about 2k maybe a little less but i was thinking H22, B16, or b18. i found all these engines for around 2k but was wondering which would be best for my car. I know the h22 makes good power but is kinda of heavy and would throw off my weight dist. Any suggestions appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 since its going into a civic, id say the b18 since it will be a little easier to swap in than the h22, saving you some money there, and its more powerful than the b16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamEj6 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 yes do b18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondaracer_90 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I have a 95 honda civic lx 4 door, curb weight is 2300 lbs if im not mistaken, i was wondering which engine should i swap i only have about 2k maybe a little less but i was thinking H22, B16, or b18. i found all these engines for around 2k but was wondering which would be best for my car. I know the h22 makes good power but is kinda of heavy and would throw off my weight dist. Any suggestions appreciated. go with the b18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_agu28 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 h22, that is what i am getting, i will cost more and harder to install but imo it will be worth it. btw it is not too much of a weight difference. there is a site on the internet where a guy did a h22 swap into a civic and on the faq part i pulled this. 5. How much does a h22 weight? Wouldnt all the extra weight cause it to understeer and plow the front end during cornering? The h22 swap weights around 75 pounds more than a b16 swap but most of the weight is pushed closer to the firewall than a b16. If you look at the way the s2000 was designed the motor sits behind the front suspension distrubting the wieght more towards the middle for excellent handling. Well since the h22 sits further back the 75 pounds doesnt make as much of a difference as it may seem. Putting 75 pounds on the front bumper and adding 75 pounds to the driver would be a completly differnt car. I have a carbon fiber hood so thats around 15 pounds lighter right there so i really didnt feel my car handled any worse than my b16 with out the z10 bars. It is not as heavy as everybody thinks. But it is you money and you can get whatever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankenstein Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have a 95 honda civic lx 4 door, curb weight is 2300 lbs if im not mistaken, i was wondering which engine should i swap i only have about 2k maybe a little less but i was thinking H22, B16, or b18. i found all these engines for around 2k but was wondering which would be best for my car. I know the h22 makes good power but is kinda of heavy and would throw off my weight dist. Any suggestions appreciated. if i were you i would just drop a b20 vtec one of the best motor i think. fully built will run you about 3k to 4k simi built is less then 2k. the engine is out of a crv and is worth only like $500 and the head is off a b16 but joined its one mean engine. the b16 is not a good choice i would only put that engine in a crx or hatch for civics i wouldnt go lower then a b18c a gsr ls are weak and type r are strong but they can only go so far. but a b20 with a gsr intake manfold, cromed ecu with 2 step high compression pistions and some gsr cams will do some damage but leave it all motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 You failed to mention some form of block sleeving for the b20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 sleeving a b20 is a must when it comes to building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_agu28 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 you are forgetting about the h22, that is what i would put in my car. The only thing that is bad is the tranny merged with the h22 is not that great, but there are replacements for that. So yeah don't mess with the b-series and be like everybody else. get a h22! be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVhorsemenmotorsports Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I have a 95 honda civic lx 4 door, curb weight is 2300 lbs if im not mistaken, i was wondering which engine should i swap i only have about 2k maybe a little less but i was thinking H22, B16, or b18. i found all these engines for around 2k but was wondering which would be best for my car. I know the h22 makes good power but is kinda of heavy and would throw off my weight dist. Any suggestions appreciated. If i was going boosted street car then I would drop in the b16. If I was doing a n/a car and was looking for just a nice drop in motor with good power then the b18c is a nice motor. You could always just get the b16 and get a b20 long block with some piston mods, and oiling mods and you would have a nice street motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A CLASS EK20 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 when it comes to building a real track motor u should always sleeve the block and go with your own build in your 4 dr a h22 hmm pretty nice with some boost im in NY & if you are i could sell you my legit h22 with papers and give u money back warranty and a notery and copy of my licences im only selling my h22+5speed gear box swap for $1,500.00 with axcels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A CLASS EK20 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 when it comes to building a real track motor u should always sleeve the block and go with your own build in your 4 dr a h22 hmm pretty nice with some boost im in NY & if you are i could sell you my legit h22 with papers and give u money back warranty and a notery and copy of my licences im only selling my h22+5speed gear box swap for $1,500.00 with axcels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 double post noob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Not to mention a threadjack to try and make a sale..lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guythatknowsnothing Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 yeah i already like this kid....posts from october are getting pulled from the depths of the dead. go away or just stay with the current posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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