its obd2b i think

 

what bseries motors are obd2b?

 

98 spec b18c type R?

 

96+ B18C1, B18C5, B16A2, B16B, B16A3 (maybe?)

 

B series swaps into 01+ Civic's aren't too popular for a few reasons. Some of these are:

- It's not a direct swap like it was in 92-00 Civics
- Usually your motor will be much older than your car (Example: Friend with 99 Civic has a 95 B18C3 motor)
- The K series has eclipsed the B series, as far as tuner motors for new cars go. K series seemingly has more potential for power versus B.



Why don't you get a K20A2 head and a K24A2 block, and KPro, and have tons of fun.

 

yeah im thinking i should go k series with a 01 civic. what would be more expensive k20a2 head and k24 block or a k20 type R? are there any 01+ civics with k20s on here?

 

2000-2001

 

those k series are crazy expensive. nice though

 

K20A2 head with K24A4 block might be more expensive than getting a complete engine.

But I saw a complete K20A2 head on eBay go for about $850 a couple of weeks ago. TSX block may be a little rarer, but my understanding is you can use an Accord K24 block if you do some work to it first.

A properly tuned BASIC N/A setup (this means I/H/E/IMG/KPro, maybe K2 cams if you're feeling rich) would net you about 220whp and around 180tq. That's very impressive torque.

Some also say that since the TSX block doesn't rev high enough it would be in your interest to destroke it to 2.2L to create a "K22" for high revvability with excellent torque

 

how do you know what type of engine you have? sorry to be a little bit off topic but i was wondering how people knew this, and also whats the BEST recommended engine for newer model civics?