Hi. This is my first post but I have been contemplating whether what type of engine I should get for my 92 Honda Civic CX Hatchback. I have been researching what engines I can and cannot get but the majority of people get a B16 or B18 Type R engine. So here is where my dilemma occurs, why don't people get a H22A engine. It's just as fast (200hp) if not faster and in some cases, its cheaper $$.

 

A CTR motor is the B16B and the ITR motor is the B18C5 (USDM)

IMO I would go with a B18C (JDM GSR or Type R) or the B18C1. If you do want to go with a B16, I would definitely go with the B16A (SIR motor) The B16a2 is pathetic and is known as the "torqueless wonder" There's nothing wrong with the H22A, other than it crams the engine bay like a bitch, and it's a very heavy motor (and big) However very fast.

EDIT: What are your plans for the motor? FI or NA? That will also help in what is best for you.

 

every B16 is known as the "torqueless wonder," if you want cheap go with a B18B1 LS motor, perfect for boosting.
a lot of people usually dont go with an H22 swap mostly for practicallity reasons, its not a direct swap. i dont know what exactly needs to be done for that swap. its also about 100 pounds heavier than the B motors.

 

I know, I just kinda emphasized it on the A2

B18B1 is a great platform for all motor or boost!

 

the H22 is alot heavier than a b-series like they said. it's not worth the money to do the swap cause everything you have to convert. also with the H22 you can't put forged pistons in it without sleeving the block. so IMO not worth it.

 

omg..will people stop perpetuating this myth........the H22A is not omghellaheavywhatthefuck...it weighs like 50lbs more than a b series big deal...I have had a b16a, b18c, and b18b swapped civic (myself and roommates) and if I built a honda ever again my first choice would be the H22A...With the HASport mounts the engine is a breeze to install. I have done the swap and the hardest part was denting a frame rail people give this swap such a bad name....in my opinion it is a sweet ass swap...I say go for it and fuck all the B series whores.

 

I would love to do a H22A swap. There is a little more work to the swap like Civic2Scooby said. You need custom motor mounts and custom axles are recomended. You also have to cut your shifter hole a little bigger. Here is a good write-up on the swap. http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=650329

It is an engine with tons of torque.

To settle the weight issue arguement, look here where they weigh a H, B, and D.
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=684550

 

thank god somebody finally is workin on dispelling this retarded ass hogwash giving the H swap a bad name...every n00b on the planet everytime one of these threads comes up is like...."but the H weighs 230903lbs more than a B and it is super hard and you have to cut apart your whole car and re-assemble it upsidedown with super glue"

 

id rather get a K h:

 

I'd rather not own a civic h:

oh wait.