Need Guidance
 

Hey, I made a post that few people looked at and none replied to. So I thought I would just start a new one and have you guys tell me the best thing to do. I have a 92 civic SI and I'm want to swap out the stock engine for a performance engine. I have read alot of the previous posts and I keep up with the new, seems you guys know your stuff so who better to ask. I either want to go with a B16 or B18 but i'm afraid of not having enough room, and/or it being too much of a pain to get into the car. So what I really want to know is how much of a pain will it be for the b18 and how much more power i could squeeze out of it. And the power I could squeeze out the the B16. Money is not a worry I just want an outlook of how much im gonna have to spend ect. to do this, any help on this would be greatly apprechiated. Thanks

Jordon

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fitment should be no problem. if money if no object, then by all means get the b18 imo;)

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the b18 will fit in perfectly fine. you will need new mounts to get it in though, but www.hasport.com has those. since your car is already a vtec, you wouldn't need to do any wiring. so the swap would be really straight forward and maybe easy,.

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If it would actually be "easy" then heck, mainly I was just worried about room for a front mount intercooler and such for when I get to that point of modding it up. What would be the best way...or more of words the "dream" setup for it such as turbo, port and polish the whole 9 yards. And how much power could i push with it.

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+1^ b18 will fit just fine. You also have the option of an H22 for your car. Something to think about! Good Luck!!!:)

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the only limit to power is money

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Hmmm never though about the H22A..I will price it, interesting. Would I need a new comp?

Oh and sam depending on what kind of parts you can get me and what discount I might be dealing with you sometime here soon, maybe some package deal or something.

Jordon

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I priced the H22A from jspecautosports.com and they want $2850 for it. They also have a "swap guide" which you just look up your year and it tells you what you need. It says I will need:
Requires engine, trans, ECU, shift linkage, 94+ Integra axles, Motor Mount kit and 94+ Integra GS-R wiring harness.

Which the package comes with:

List Of Parts Included
• Complete Motor
- Block
- Intake Manifold
- Complete Head
- Sensors
- Exhaust Manifold
- Fuel Rail
- Injectors
- Distributor
- Throttle Body
- Alternator
- Starter
- Ignition Wires
- Headers
• OBD1 ECU (Computer)
• 5-Speed FWD Hydraulic Transmission
- With Clutch components assembled to the engine
• Intermediate shaft
• AVID RACING Motor Mount Kit
• YONAKA MOTORSPORTS Drive Shafts(Pair)
• Used Shift Linkage(from 92-96 prelude)

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not a bad deal at all!! but what kind of aftermarket is available for that series? there is not very much talk about that engine here.

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Well instead I have chosen to go with the 1.8L DOHC B18 although its very pricy i'm mainly just worried about keeping my power steering. I think they want something like $3500 for the B18, not such a good deal. I just shot them an e-mail, about before they send it here if they would be willing to have the motor sent out and have the heads Port & Polished and all the cam work done. Possibly save me some money on having to ship it back out from my house. I dout they will but who knows, I will probably just end up calling and asking them. Cause shortly after I get the motor and have the oil pump/timing belt changed I want to turbo it. And then shortly after that go have it Dyno'd. But I don't know yet, its alot of money. I have enough now for the motor and P&P or almost enough for motor and cam work. Or I could just get a small loan or something, either/or.