Just got my cx hatch, saving $$$$ for the swap--Here's the rub--I'll need upgraded suspension to carry the weight of the new engine, but do I have to get coilovers? (adjustability isn't that big of a deal to me, suspension wise) I plan on doing it right the first time, so I don't need all the adjustability. I'll be running 16 inch rota wheels, (215/45/16 I think) or and want a 1.5 all around drop from the stock ride height. I can't find civic springs that won't sag under the weight of the b18c, and OEM integra springs would sit the rear end higher than I want it.


Did I just awnser my own Question? Or Is there a combination of say, like tokiko struts and skunk2 springs or something like that that will give me the look and ride that I want?

I want this hatch to have tight but comfortable suspension, it's staying on the street most of the time with a trip to the drag strip every 2-3 months. Eventually this will be a drag car, but it has to be a daily driver, first.

 

my 92 VX hatch i used tokiko non adjustables and EG neuspeed springs. I had a B18C when i took this pic. looked fine to me. rode and handled GREAT!

motor pic was while we were swapping it in.

 

I just had some offbrand springs (Sprint maybe?) on a set of stock '92 Si shocks I bought used off a friend and my car sat just fine. The difference in weight on the front isn't really large enough to throw the balance off that much. At least not enough to throw a daily driver/street car off (honestly, how often on the street are you pushing your car absolutely 10/10 to the limit). Any good quality off the shelf spring and damper setup should be sufficent and shouldn't be that adversely affected by the extra weight of a B18C1.