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 $$.

 

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-Too heavy in the front so your handling goes to shit. Bye Bye daily driver.
-Too big to directly swap in like the B series motors so get ready to bang your engine bay around with a sledge hammer.
-Electrical issues.

 

I read that it really all comes down to only a mere 25 lbs. more. ( http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=684550 ). But I have heard of the electrical issues and the amount of space it takes up. Thanks.

 

this is for PRE 92s

 

My friends did this exact same swap, and he had to get Hella strong springs to support the weight of it all. his steering is hell too. B Series is cheaper to swap too.

 

So I take it that pre 92 does not include 92. I thought it was 92 and earlier.

 

pre 92 means before 92. 92 started a whole new gen.

 

it depends on the car it's going into. if the car was originally designed for something that weighs less than a b-series then it's another 30 pounds onto that.