B18A or ZC into 90civ hb

[blind34_1]

alright it seems every other week I'm thinking that one or the other of these engines will be my swap, but I just can't decide. I'm looking for your experiences in helping me sway my decision. Heres my pro con list, see if you can add to it:

the B18A
PRO's
- can get it locally, no middlemen
- price is good, $450 full swap
- B18's are more reliable (?)
- More potential (?)
CON's
- 140k on the motor
- can get a ZC for about 450
- will require a rebuild
- will require motor mounts

The ZC
PRO's
- it's a JDM engine (thats kinda what I'm going for)
- its a direct swap
- its a direct swap
- wont require new trans
- lower miles, maybe
- a good modest swap
CON's
- don't know what I'm getting (online, no local source)
- only a 28 hp increase over my stock si
- 300 bucks for shipping!
- will require rebuild


Okay, the rebuilding factor will cancel out, because no matter what I'm not just throwing in an engine that I dont know where its been how hard its been driven etc. So myself and my friend will take it apart and clean it out, replace gaskets, etc.

I've been considered the problem of aftermarket support for ZCs. also, if I need a part real quick, can I walk into autozone and say I need a ______ for a _______?

What are the performance advantages between the two (and dont just say hp. (I'm prolly staying N/A, for now)