i really want to do a b18c1 swap but 2500 for the engine is there any were else i can get one cheaper thanks.and dont i have to change some other suff since i have a d series and that b. what gen is my civic.1992 civic dx 4door.im a noob take it easy lol

 

You could check out local junkyards, and Craigslist. The B18C1 is a USDM engine, so you should be able to find someone either parting out a 94-01 Integra GSR or someone selling the engine outright.

Remember, you'll need the transmission, ecu, shift linkage, mounts, and wiring harness. Also, it's always a good idea to replace the water pump, timing belt, timing belt tensioner, plugs, plug wires, and clutch while the engine is out of the car. If you find a good deal on the engine, you might be able to do it for $2500-$3000, but that's iffy. If you're buying from a JDM engine importer (ie, HMotorsOnline) the total cost will be around $4k.

 

almost seems like getting it online is better? most of the sites that i have looked at, the engines they sell, have around 25K to 30K miles on them they say. and sometimes come complete with axles and trans...

 

The problem there is a higher cost, and if you're in an area with emissions testing, there's no guarantee you'll pass since JDM and USDM engines have different emissions standards.

 

i was looking and found this engine H22A STOCK 220 HP HAS ANYONE DONE A H22A SWAP IS IT A GOOD ENGINE. JUST LOOKING AROUND. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP GUYS

 

H22 is no beginers swap, takes more than a drop in like gsr. Different shifter style, not a direct plug in, SHOULD run tighter springs up front, and need a different axel combo. Lot more involved of a swap.

 

thank you

 

I'd argue it's not. You have to cut a small hole in the floor under the center console for the shift cables, you might have to bend a frame rail about 1/2" out of the way (it entirely depends on the mounts you're using), and you need to run 3-4 extra wires (less if you already have vtec). The only problem with the H22 is you need swap-specific mounts and axles for it to work in a civic.

As far as weight goes, I thought we'd ended the misinformation already. It weighs little more than a turbocharged d16; if I remember correctly, shortblock vs. shortblock it's about 35lbs more than a B16, which in turn, weighs about 4lbs more than a D16. On top of that, the weight is where you want it: dead center over the axles.

OP, just for the record, a B18C1 and H22a swap both cost around the same (~$4,000) if you replace all the service components.