hi guys, i need some help from you guys across the pond. sorry for my crap refrences to the civic but thats all we call the over here. i want to start a project with a 93 civic hatchback. first off how easy is the b18c engine swap does it drop right in etc?????any advice would b much apprieciated. then i am very tempted to go down the turbo route. all would be very happy with 220whp about 260-270 to fly. has any 1 done any pics would be a major help because lets be real you guys over there are miles ahead of us in the modifying game.cheers, andy

 

finally, someone with realistic expectations. 220 WHP is easy with a boosted B18c. The mtor is pretty easy to drop in, it uses all factory honda parts, you just need to get them from the right cars. mounts and shift linkage from an integra or B-series civic (SI-R or Type R). then look into Greddy for a turbo. I dont know how easy they are to get over there, But you can email me when you get ready to buy the turbo, and Ill get you prices. Also, while the motor is out of the car, get a new clutch kit, timing belt, and water pump, so you dont have to worry about changing them out once its in the car. and I speak from experience, I had to go back and replace the water pump and timing belt right after my swap was done, then a few months down the road, I had to replace my clutch after it blew out on my way home from work, and I had to do it before work the next morning.[&:]

PM me for prices or advice on anything. the motor you might as well get there, but everythign else, I can get you some decent prices, and I dont mind shipping internationaly.

 

thanks alot chap, much apprieciated. thing is here i go to all the car shows and ive never seen a b18c turbo lump in a civic, only have a seen 1.6 turbos and oviousley the integra 1.8 turbo/supercharged. what kind of power can i expect, even at 7-9psi of boost? can you reccomend some good websites for all civic body and engine parts, the only one i know of is modacar.com, but thats started to move on to the newer cars recently and left the old 1s behind!!!so if your fairly handy it shouldnt be a problem with the swap, thats good news. how many hours does it roughly take to do the transplant, inc wiring loom etc? is it worth rebuilding before refitting the new engine? cheers mate, andy

 

http://www.madmotors.co.uk
http://www.tokyo-express.co.uk
http://www.g-motorsports.com
http://www.invoauto.co.uk
All honda specialists, all located in the uk. They can hook you up with everything you need and more.

 

on a good tune a GSR will make around 230-240 on 6psi