SAWP OR NO SWAP?
 

ok i have a 96 civic should i sell it and try to buy a civic si 96 or swap a b18c5 for my engine and fix it up? or should i keep my sohc and turbo it?

RE: SAWP OR NO SWAP?
 

do the swap to b16a and keep it lookin stock... then s/c it to smoke bimmers on a bad day with your civic!

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hmmm s/c???? bimmers?? how much will this cost...and where should i get it?

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theres a 96 si pretty sure sohc v-tec boost it about 2 to 4 g's

the b18c5 swap about 4 g's

getting a newer car thats faster but less pain in da ass priceless lol :D

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iight to be more specific here are some of the choices of swap you can do to the 96 civic.

B18C5 (Type-R),B18C1,B16A2,B18B1
Bolt-in swap
Requires 99-00 Civic Si Rear mount
Requires wiring harness modifications.


B17A
Requires hyraulic transmission or HASport cable clutch conversion Kit
Requires 99-00 Civic Si Rear mount
Requires wiring harness modifications
OBD-1 ECU adaptor needed

B16B (Civic-R)
Bolt-in swap
Requires wiring harness modifications for LHD cars

note that if civic is not v-tec you may need a v-tec controller like an apexi controller or wire the v-tec to a switch of some sort. also b-series trannys are needed with the motor and axles and ecu's maybe wire harnesses.

the swaps can run from $2,000-$6,000 it all depends where you get it from and who you get it done by.

RE: SAWP OR NO SWAP?
 

there isnt a 96-98 si...at least to my knowledge....si went out in 95 and came back in 99

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bingo