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Netrisk032
06-02-2003, 03:00 PM
yeah i have a 95 honda civic ex and i am thinking bout a engine swap. not sure if the b18c will make my handling go to crap or what. at least if i get the b16a i dont think i would have to do any suspension mods, or would i?? i all ready have eibach sportline springs.
nonovurbizniz
06-02-2003, 06:38 PM
I've never heard anyone complaining after they did a b18c swap.

it's got WAY more torque and it's not that much heavier as far as I know...

I wouldn't go b16 they have NO torque... the 1.8's are lacking in torque much less the 1.6's.
OPAKRACING
06-02-2003, 07:55 PM
Originally posted by nonovurbizniz
I've never heard anyone complaining after they did a b18c swap.

it's got WAY more torque and it's not that much heavier as far as I know...

I wouldn't go b16 they have NO torque... the 1.8's are lacking in torque much less the 1.6's.

yea, get the b18c, and bore that biznatch to hell....well not that much, jsut to a 2 liter. Hmmm...that sparks a post idea...
RavingCivic
06-02-2003, 07:56 PM
def GO WITH THE B18C. But which B18C u gonna get?
B18C-JDM
B18C1-USDM/GSR
B18C-5-ITR

correct me if im wrong on any of those please
i got them from this Forum ;)
OPAKRACING
06-02-2003, 07:59 PM
Originally posted by RavingCivic
def GO WITH THE B18C. But which B18C u gonna get?
B18C-JDM
B18C1-USDM/GSR
B18C-5-ITR

correct me if im wrong on any of those please
i got them from this Forum ;)

B18C1 i assume...
pdiggitydogg
06-02-2003, 08:24 PM
b18c is a good motor...but i do like the "torque-less wonder" b16 too

and i dont think you can bore the 1.8 gsr to 2.0L...1.98 yes for sure;)
RavingCivic
06-02-2003, 08:47 PM
no difference is there
Chevy calls a 305 cu inch engine a 5.0
FORD calls 302 cu inch engine 5.0

i dont think that .02L will make THAT much of a difference
pdiggitydogg
06-02-2003, 08:52 PM
no not really but im not exactly sure it can even go as far as 1.98

and actually i think the b18 isnt 1.8l...its something like 1.78

so im just being an ass (yes, I'm allowed to do that from time to time ;) )
Netrisk032
06-02-2003, 09:07 PM
what would the price differences be between a b18c1 and a b16a?? and would i need new front end springs if i got the b18
pdiggitydogg
06-02-2003, 09:18 PM
b18c1 is around $1-1500 more