If you stick with the D you'll no doubt get a shed load of power for a lot less than the b16, but to be perfectly honest, the D's arn't that great. They dont rev as well and simply dont sound as exciting. If your boosting them both i doubt you'd get any more power out of one or the other, but the b16 would still be screaming round at 8000rpm. A b18 is probably the best bet, at least your getting something resembling torque!

 

the B16 IS way over rated.

 

Do you still lose power steering with the H swap md?

 

Well I think you can but I have done the swap 2 times and both times it was left off. That is like the first thing I do to any civic I get is take the ps off because I simply like the way ir drives alot better without it.

 

most of the space taken up by an H22 is down low by the tranny. try changing the clutch on an H22 when its in a civic. not a fun time.

but you're right. it doesnt look that much more crowded...a little bit on the left (when looking at the engine bay)

 

personally, i would buy a b18c1 form a gsr and throw in some cams. great all motor power there. i am looking into buying a 92-95 civic coupe, and those were my exact plans. besides headers, pulley sets, and intake. its your best bet with the b18.

 

Are you sure that's not an EG?

The images source is:

http://www.lenon.com/images/h22eg_install.jpg

Either way, great looking install. Very clean.

 

My bad it is a eg but it makes no difference

 

engine bay wise EGs and EKs are about the same. except theres about 1 cubic foot extra in the EK on the right of the block by the timing belt and such

 

After reading all of the above, I think it's best to use a D if you're thinking of a turbo upgrade. I found a Greddy turbo, stage 3 on ebay for only £450! why is it so cheap??? ANy issues or problems with this one?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT