1997 Civic: Engine Swap

[carrnut21]

I have a 97 civic ex coupe and I was wondering what the best b-series engine would be to swap to. I don't want to go too pricey, so b18c5/c1 and even the b16b aren't options. It seems like the B16a2 (is that the same as the b16 SiRII?) would be my best bet, I want the easiest swap possible, with as little complications as possible. I'm retarded and don't know if my transmission is cable or hydraulic, but I know the b16's is hydraulic, is it a pain to convert to that? Also who should i go about buying this engine from? Any reliable names would be great. Thanks.

[onebadassdx]

b16a has both, but since you got a 97, your gonna want the hydro tranny. you could do the first getn b16 but the hasport kit is gonna cost you a pretty penny. the b16a is fun, but a b18b is waaaay more fun to drive. but thats just my opinion. if you do choose to go with the b1ba, get your hands on a jdm one, that tranny comes with lsd. either way, have fun after the swap.

[RicoD]

Buy the engine from Hmotors, ive bought 3 engines from them and i was quite happy with what i got.

as for for the easiest swap possible, you want to have an OBD-2 B16A full swap. That should come with everything you need to get it in the car and start it up. *BTW not all B16s were hydrolic the older gens were cable, but anyways you have hydrolic*

as for what onebadassdx said, i would probably also go with te b18B. i just think it has more potential....thats just my opinion though

http://www.hmotorsonline.com

[OblivionLord]

What site is Hmotors? Nothing in Google directs me to a Hmotors site.

Isnt a B16c5 one of the best to run with as a Stock motor if your not planning on beefing it up internaly?

[93DituneEX]

hmotors = http://www.hmotorsonline.com

[RicoD]

What site is Hmotors? Nothing in Google directs me to a Hmotors site.

Isnt a B16c5 one of the best to run with as a Stock motor if your not planning on beefing it up internaly?

B18C-Type R or B18C5 you mean? ( basically the same engine except B18C-Type R came in Japanese cars, and the B18C5 came in USDM cars, B18C4 *i think European or Austrialian...anyways you get the point....) i would say the type R engines can take a beating for a stock engine.

[OblivionLord]

Yea B18C5

[Running925]

if you plan to build up the motor, go with the b18b, no need to waste your money on the b18c if u'r going to change the internals & what not..

[WildPig]

Ok there are seriously millions of sites that covers many different options about B series engines and swap into every civic. First search, then ask.

My opinion though, if you're gonna do a swap, get something bigger (displacement wise) than a B16.

If you're made of money go with the itr B18C5 motor, can't really get better than that except for a K20a.

[WildPig]

Ok there are seriously millions of websites that covers many different options about B series engines and swaps into every civic. First search, then ask.

My opinion though; if you're gonna do a swap, get something bigger (displacement wise) than a B16.

If you're made of money go with the itr B18C5 motor, can't really get better than that except for a K20a.



*Sorry for posting twice - I'm a dumbass*

[carrnut21]

Yes there are millions of different sites that were all confusing me by giving slightly different information so I decided to try my luck by posting it. I always "search, then ask." I like having as much information as I can.
Has anyone had major problems putting an OBDI engine for a stock OBDII? Through inspection and/or installation.