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*AzCivic* · 03-03-2002, 07:19 PM

I'm going to Japan for the next three years and I'm going to buy a car there for a daily driver but I can't bring the car back w/ out paying a crap load for shipping, but the Air Force will ship my household goods for free. So I'm thinking that right before I leave Japan I'll take the engine/tranny and any other parts I'll need out of the car and let them ship that. But what I need to know is what engine would be best for my 94 civic ex? I know the integra engines are the easiest swap but which one is best. Also how much would the labor cost to put in a Prelude engine? And can I keep AC and powersteering with it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

03-03-2002, 07:27 PM

get the gsr/ type r engine=cant go wrong w/ those. have a safe trip to japan.

Accord Man · 03-03-2002, 08:41 PM

b18c5.

*Addict* · 03-03-2002, 10:20 PM

Yeah you can keep your PS & AC with the H22's. But I would get a B18C5. Mmmmm....Type-R.....

You might as well bring one back for me while you're at it.

94_AcCoRd_EX · 03-03-2002, 10:29 PM

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Originally posted by Accord Man
b18c5.

For sure.

Racing Rice · 03-04-2002, 10:37 AM

Either a Civic Type R [B16B] or Integra Type R [B18C5] if your wanting to stay NA. If your thinking about FI, Id go with an SI [B16A2] or GSR [B18C] motor.

*AzCivic* · 03-04-2002, 11:24 AM

I'm thinking I'll go with the B18C5, but is it a good idea to use this engine if I want to use a supercharger? And what year would be most compatible with my car, as far as wiring and stuff? Thanks for all your help

*Addict* · 03-04-2002, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AzCivic
I'm thinking I'll go with the B18C5, but is it a good idea to use this engine if I want to use a supercharger? And what year would be most compatible with my car, as far as wiring and stuff? Thanks for all your help

I second what RR said....

03-04-2002, 03:20 PM

any b series engine is good for FI. it depends on how much you want to boost it. 6psi is safe but if you want to go up to 20 psi, proper engine build up must be done. since you're going to japan, have the engine blueprinted and balanced. those techs in japan are very good in doing these things.

thermal · 03-08-2002, 03:09 AM

daym! i had a chance to get stationed in japan too but i turned it down. timing was bad, but i'll go there next time. u should get a genuine B16B (civic typeR) engine. this engine is the hardest one to come by here in USDM land.......

03-03-2002, 07:19 PM	#1
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 44 Posts: 3,804	What engine should I bring back? I'm going to Japan for the next three years and I'm going to buy a car there for a daily driver but I can't bring the car back w/ out paying a crap load for shipping, but the Air Force will ship my household goods for free. So I'm thinking that right before I leave Japan I'll take the engine/tranny and any other parts I'll need out of the car and let them ship that. But what I need to know is what engine would be best for my 94 civic ex? I know the integra engines are the easiest swap but which one is best. Also how much would the labor cost to put in a Prelude engine? And can I keep AC and powersteering with it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

03-03-2002, 08:41 PM	#3
Accord Man THE GENERAL Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Earth (usually) Age: 43 Posts: 5,698	b18c5. __________________ HondaStyle.com Babysitter's Club Member #0 Soon to be >Dr Max Immuh<

03-04-2002, 10:37 AM	#6
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	Either a Civic Type R [B16B] or Integra Type R [B18C5] if your wanting to stay NA. If your thinking about FI, Id go with an SI [B16A2] or GSR [B18C] motor. __________________ Racing Rice

03-08-2002, 03:09 AM	#10
thermal Banning Machine Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: My Garage, Va. Posts: 5,547	daym! i had a chance to get stationed in japan too but i turned it down. timing was bad, but i'll go there next time. u should get a genuine B16B (civic typeR) engine. this engine is the hardest one to come by here in USDM land....... __________________ Project Teg Visit the Turbo Forum

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03-03-2002, 07:27 PM	#2
Stapler Posts: n/a	get the gsr/ type r engine=cant go wrong w/ those. have a safe trip to japan.

03-04-2002, 11:24 AM	#7
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 44 Posts: 3,804	I'm thinking I'll go with the B18C5, but is it a good idea to use this engine if I want to use a supercharger? And what year would be most compatible with my car, as far as wiring and stuff? Thanks for all your help

03-04-2002, 03:20 PM	#9
Stapler Posts: n/a	any b series engine is good for FI. it depends on how much you want to boost it. 6psi is safe but if you want to go up to 20 psi, proper engine build up must be done. since you're going to japan, have the engine blueprinted and balanced. those techs in japan are very good in doing these things.