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05-04-2003, 09:14 PM

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 · 05-04-2003, 09:18 PM

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* · 05-04-2003, 09:46 PM

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

05-04-2003, 09:47 PM

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

*AzCivic* · 05-04-2003, 11:08 PM

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 · 05-04-2003, 11:46 PM

b20

05-04-2003, 11:56 PM

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???

05-05-2003, 08:19 AM

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...

*AzCivic* · 05-05-2003, 11:59 AM

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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.

05-05-2003, 09:17 PM

^^^ I agree

05-04-2003, 09:14 PM	#1
20civic01 Posts: n/a	Si??? or LS??? 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?

05-04-2003, 09:18 PM	#2
sohc_vtec 2NR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kenosha, WI Age: 38 Posts: 1,137	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... __________________ RICE....is good

05-04-2003, 11:46 PM	#6
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05-04-2003, 09:46 PM	#3
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 40 Posts: 10,579	depends on what you wanna do with it...But id say b1 and then boost the sucker (yay torque)

05-04-2003, 09:47 PM	#4
20civic01 Posts: n/a	I was thinking I'd throw in a B18b with clutch/flywheel, header, intake. I just want mid to consistant high 14s.

05-04-2003, 11:08 PM	#5
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	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?

05-04-2003, 11:56 PM	#7
20civic01 Posts: n/a	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???

05-05-2003, 08:19 AM	#8
Mirkwo0dForest Posts: n/a	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...