Hey I have a problem. If a H22A engine is 200bhp and 161ftq, then why do people opt for the less powerful B18c5 and why is it so expensive. I am considering doing an engine swap into a 92-95 civic coupe. Can I get some guidance as which to choose.

 

an h22 is a lot bigger i think. so it fits a lot more snug inside the bay.

 

the h22 is a lot bigger and harder to fit, and you get less groung clearance to the oil pan.

 

It's also heavier so handling wont be as good.

 

most H22 swaps i have come across are 2-3x more than most other swaps, also there are many wiring bugs to be worked out, my friend did it into a CX hatch and it took them close to 3 years to get it all figured out, but the car ran 12s N/A

 

the h22 is alot harder swap into a eg body if have to rewire (mostly cut and make wires longer and wire in the resistor box) have to have costom axles and mounts.. also have to have the accord/prelude shifter and cables (mean you have to cut a bigger hole in the floor) and you have about 3" from old pan to the ground and as far as the handling a good set of coilovers will take car of that. but i have seen bone stock h22 hatchs run mid 13's on slicks. the b18c5 is the bad boy of the b-series but i just can see spending that kinda money on it i would say just go gsr an with the extra money u save can easily spank the c5