Thread: H22 swap.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by FunctionMotoring
What is making you shy away from the B16?

Sure the H makes more power, but you have much less aftermarket support.. that damn autotensioner, pick up some pricey mounts and the swap is more difficult. You have to deal w/the shift linkage etc.. amongst other things I'm sure I'm forgetting.

..Is it a big deal, no. But it's more to deal w/regardless.

Eventhough the H isn't significantly heavier than the B. The motor wasn't designed to go in that bay, so the weight distribution in the car will be different. Whether or not the H swapped vehicle's distribution would be better or worse, I cannot comment for sure, but I'm leaning toward the latter statement..

From my experience it seems like the H swap sits more toward the front of the vehicle and wasn't centralized in the bay (from side to side) which is something you would not want from a handling standpoint.

All these things are minor details, and probobly would not be too noticeable on lap times but it's something to consider.

The H is a great swap, don't get me wrong. I have a friend w/this swap, and that car has torque for days.. But I personally would stick w/the B-series and enjoy a wide variety of aftermarket parts, and a somewhat headache free swap

The LS is another great option, but only if it's boosted.. the question you have to ask is if you have the time/resources/knowledge to actually make it there. I think you'd end up being dissapointed in the LS in NA form..

You know you can afford the B16, and it already offers decent power in stock form...
I wouldnt even bother with the b16, its a hype motor for the most part. I have the swap so I know. Sure it is fun to rev and get on, but I wouldnt get anything less than a b18c if you are gonna swap a B. As far as the H is concerned, with the proper setup, you can get the handling right on. The motor isnt that much heavier with some weight management such as placing the battery in the trunk. Personally, my next project is an H swap. I have driven my b16, and my roommates b18c swapped civic, and I find the b18c to be slightly more exciting, but nothing that amazingly insane ins STOCK form. I think the H just has a bad wrap because of its slightly more complicated install procedure, and the previous unavailability of quality mounts and suitable axles.
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