Ive recently purchased a 1992 Civic DX hatchback. Lets just face it 102 hp just isint going to cut it anymore. Im debating on doing a b16a2 swap or a b18c1 swap. The b16 being $2250 and the b18 being $3200 I definetly want to buy the best engine without wasting my money in the long run. I would also like to boost the motor with a t3/t4 in the long run. So basically i would like to know which is the easiest, best swap to do in your own garage. I would also like to know if doing one of the swaps if their are random parts that you need. And also if http://japanstarmotor.com is a good site for their prices or if there are better engine sellers. Thanks

 

For your 1992, both engines will be a direct bolt in. If your state has strict emission laws, go with the OBD1 B16A3 if you want to go 1.6. Otherwise both engines are a good route to begin with. A turbo B18C1 would be a nice setup. Good luck.

 

if your certain your going to boost later on, i would probably go with the B18C...with the slightly bigger displacement the turbo should spool a lot faster. Which ever engine u choose, as stated with Darth they're both goods

 

b18c is better in all areas, torque and hp..its just more expensive but its worth it.

 

Thanks everyone, if you have done the swap could you maybe tell me what to expect or what i will need that is now included in a full swap. Thanks

 

Definatly the B18c if your planning on boostin it down the road. You'll gain more performance. as far as what to expect, if it's a full swap, you should have everything u need parts wise.

All thats left is to make sure you have all the proper toolz to complete the project. If you haven't done it before & know someone that has, it's nice to have them handy, maybe they can be around for help & moral support

good luck with your project!

 

yeah b16's are junk man, no torque what so ever, go with the b18c.. ull be much happier in the end..

 

hey i have a b16, true no torque, but it still has high potential but if i had to do it all over again, i would gone with a b18c.

 

id rather have a b16. less torque = traction control, not to mention you can find them relatively cheap

 

b18 isn't uncontrolable! theres a big difference in how they pull tho!

cortland boy!