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Old Sep 4, 2002 | 10:11 AM
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Nope, won't happen (S2000 engine in a Civic). The S2000 is RWD and a civic is not. A better option for you would probably be a B-series engine. The B18C1 out of an Integra GS-R bolts right in (with the correct mounts) and in my '92 CX is putting 164 hp to the wheel and runs 14.4 at 96 mph. Probably not blistering numbers to someone used to a Z06 or Trans Am but I've also only invested about $6500 (including the car) at that point. It also costs about $500 a year to insure (I'm 23) and gets over 30 mpg. For less than $10k you could build a good autocross or roadrace car that will be competative if that's what your looking for. I would recommend either a B18C1 (the GS-R motor) they're around $3500 or a even a B18C5 (out an Integra Type R) for around $5000. The B18C5 motor is rated 25 hp higher than the C1 (195 vs 170), higher redline and a factory LSD. The B18C1 can obviously be upgraded to match or beat the C5 with stock or aftermarket components, but isn't as potent out of the box. Once you get the motor, the sky and your wallet are the limit. 300hp and 12 second timeslips aren't the hard with a turbo on a B18C1. Seeya.
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