Originally Posted by shady@teamproto

I used to own a 94 Accord, I put the H22 in it and it was a big difference from the SOHC to the DOHC. but in a civic the engine is way more heavier than any B-series engine and will be an extremly snug fit. plus you would have to go with an obd I H22 which really isnt as good as the OBD II H22 power rate ratio loss, HP gain. the engine also was set in a manner that was a longer more heavier vehicle, which the civic unfortunally is not. all in all H22 great engine, putting it anything else than a prelude or Accord well let me put it this way if you only plan on going staright, great but as a daily driver and going fast in every kind of direction not a great idea.

Originally Posted by 92lx

the LS is actually only 142 stock hp, but anyhow...

The LS N/A stock is a fun little motor to drive, but it compares little to an H22, B18C1 or B16 really, when it comes to overall power.

My LS, as well as most LS-swapped hatches that I know, are running anywhere from (claimed) high 14s..... or in my case, 15.5@88.6 mph (and I have calculated that on paper, 15.3 is about the best I can get on street tires).

The LS puts down about 120whp stock, mine put down 126.36whp today with a header and intake (and a 2" exhaust that's essentially stock though w/ stock-style muffler).

The LS motor can be picked up for basically nothing however, and is a very simple swap. It can be boosted easily, it can take nitrous easily, and - yes, it can even be built into a fairly powerful all-motor engine as well, with several people running over 170whp without going to an LS/VTEC setup.

LS/VTEC is another option, but you'll need to research that on your own