SPOON OR H22 HUH what motor to get

Originally posted by 96civicFL
ok i got a 96 civic ex i want a motor swap lots oh ppl say H22 and some say spoon i dont know i just wanted to ask you all

I have 8-10k to spend on just the motor work so i want a swap and turbo/intercooler well thanks guys



Bryan

Well, first off, unless you want to be a gutless 4-banger with lots of expensive parts that can be taken up to a 9000 rpm redline, I wouldn't go with Spoon parts. They're not made to gain horsepower as much as they're made to handle the stress and rigors of constant high-rpm driving in racing situations. A high redline equals a car that makes very little torque -- compared to its horsepower -- at a very high rpm. And turbocharging a motor with lots of Spoon parts isn't smart. And just FYI, Spoon Sports doesn't sell crated motors in the US. Don't believe TF&TF.

If you want all out power, a turbocharged H22 swap would be ideal. You'll need more than just a "turbo/intercooler," though.