Si??? or LS???

[20civic01]

In addition to my 2001 civic ex, I have a 1990 civic with a B18A1 in it. It is an old engine with blow by, but still runs well. I actually ran a 15.28@89 about a month ago. I want to do a swap, but don't know what I should do. I know many people will say drop in a H22 or a GSR, but I'm on a budget, so I was thinking either B18b or B16A. What should I do? Should I stay with the torquey B18, or go with the higher horsepower B16?

[sohc_vtec 2NR]

this is one tuffy questions....personally, either one would do me justice... both respond well to forced induction, the b18 is torquey-er and the b16 has a bit more aftermarket support...

[pdiggitydogg]

depends on what you wanna do with it...But id say b1 and then boost the sucker (yay torque)

[20civic01]

I was thinking I'd throw in a B18b with clutch/flywheel, header, intake. I just want mid to consistant high 14s.

[AzCivic]

I say rebuild the engine you have so its not so beat down. Then turbo it.

Are you talking about for the old civic or the new one?

[silver]

b20
;)

[20civic01]

old civic. I would just build the one I have, but I need a tranny too, so i figured I'd just buy a swap. Would it be cheaper to rebuild the one I have and rebuild the tranny???

[Mirkwo0dForest]

get the swap, i wouldn't wanna work on the old one

CR-V motor is a good idea...

between the b16A and b18b i'd go with the b18b..
just my personnal opinion

i gotta take a dump...:mad: :mad: :mad:

[AzCivic]

Originally posted by 20civic01
old civic. I would just build the one I have, but I need a tranny too, so i figured I'd just buy a swap. Would it be cheaper to rebuild the one I have and rebuild the tranny???

well how much is a swap? like 1500-2000 or so? and you'd possibly get another beat down engine/tranny thats about to go bad. i say get a newer used tranny thats got low miles(should be pretty cheap) and use the rest of the money to get new aftermarket rods/pistons(new rings), bearings, headgasket and have a pretty much better than new engine that can be boosted a moderate amount with out worry.

[Shot 2 Hel]

^^^ I agree