B18B1 vs ZC swap in EF hatch
 

These are two options I have before me: I might be able to purchase a running 92 Integra GS parts car (hit in the ass) for cheap. 137k on the odo, five speed, nice interior, worthwhile in my opinion.

So...is this going to be worth the while vs doing a ZC swap? I've managed to find some mounts at a decent price, and I do have the advantage of having the entire car to pillage for parts. Is the B-series going to be that much more difficult than the ZC swap? Of course, a jap-junkyard ZC with sub-40k has the advantage of having less mileage, but I'm just trying to get a clear picture of what I'm getting myself into.

Opinions?

RE: B18B1 vs ZC swap in EF hatch
 

are you saying its Integra vs. ZC swap?

RE: B18B1 vs ZC swap in EF hatch
 

If you can get the mounts at a good price (that's usually where you get reamed with B-series/4G swaps), and you can get the axles, shift linkage, wiring, ECU, etc. from the parts car, then I'd say go with the LS. But ZC's are just sooooo easy... and a lot cheaper.

RE: B18B1 vs ZC swap in EF hatch
 

it all comes down to pockets and what your lookin for out of it

Daily Driver/Good Mileage - go with the zc/z6

Racing/Bad Mileage - go with the b18

RE: B18B1 vs ZC swap in EF hatch
 

How do YOU define "bad mileage?" 28+? Do you drive an Insight or something?

RE: B18B1 vs ZC swap in EF hatch
 

thats what i was wondering.

RE: B18B1 vs ZC swap in EF hatch
 

i was emphasizing on the better mileage of the zc

RE: B18B1 vs ZC swap in EF hatch
 

I can relate to that. :D