B18c itr vs h22a
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B18c itr vs h22a
b18c itr = http://www.jdmsource.ca/v2/product.asp?ID=17
h22a = http://www.jdmsource.ca/v2/product.asp?ID=52
which motor would you choose and why. also, if these motors were dropped into the same car, which car would run faster.
h22a = http://www.jdmsource.ca/v2/product.asp?ID=52
which motor would you choose and why. also, if these motors were dropped into the same car, which car would run faster.
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I tend to disagree...
It really depends upon what car you want to drop it into...
If it's a civic, then I would choose the ITR motor, that is if you still want to handle well. The H22 is heavier, and will throw the balance of the car off... Have you ever drove/rode in a h22 civic, it is really only good for a straight line... Also, without a LSD, an h22, with all of the extra torque, would simply melt the tires off the rims...
So unless you got a Lude or an Accord, I would have to say the ITR...
However, these are both rare and expensive, so choose wisely...
And despite what these guys say, the ITR motor is overhyped for a reason... It will run at 8000+ rpms all day long because it was designed for this operation - With low-friction coated pistons, and dual valve springs on the exhaust valves...
It really depends upon what car you want to drop it into...
If it's a civic, then I would choose the ITR motor, that is if you still want to handle well. The H22 is heavier, and will throw the balance of the car off... Have you ever drove/rode in a h22 civic, it is really only good for a straight line... Also, without a LSD, an h22, with all of the extra torque, would simply melt the tires off the rims...
So unless you got a Lude or an Accord, I would have to say the ITR...
However, these are both rare and expensive, so choose wisely...
And despite what these guys say, the ITR motor is overhyped for a reason... It will run at 8000+ rpms all day long because it was designed for this operation - With low-friction coated pistons, and dual valve springs on the exhaust valves...
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Originally Posted by mberndt
I tend to disagree...
It really depends upon what car you want to drop it into...
If it's a civic, then I would choose the ITR motor, that is if you still want to handle well. The H22 is heavier, and will throw the balance of the car off... Have you ever drove/rode in a h22 civic, it is really only good for a straight line... Also, without a LSD, an h22, with all of the extra torque, would simply melt the tires off the rims...
So unless you got a Lude or an Accord, I would have to say the ITR...
However, these are both rare and expensive, so choose wisely...
And despite what these guys say, the ITR motor is overhyped for a reason... It will run at 8000+ rpms all day long because it was designed for this operation - With low-friction coated pistons, and dual valve springs on the exhaust valves...
It really depends upon what car you want to drop it into...
If it's a civic, then I would choose the ITR motor, that is if you still want to handle well. The H22 is heavier, and will throw the balance of the car off... Have you ever drove/rode in a h22 civic, it is really only good for a straight line... Also, without a LSD, an h22, with all of the extra torque, would simply melt the tires off the rims...
So unless you got a Lude or an Accord, I would have to say the ITR...
However, these are both rare and expensive, so choose wisely...
And despite what these guys say, the ITR motor is overhyped for a reason... It will run at 8000+ rpms all day long because it was designed for this operation - With low-friction coated pistons, and dual valve springs on the exhaust valves...
With a good set of springs and shocks, an H22 Civic or Integra will perform well. The H22 is not much heavier than the ITR motor.
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b18c5 is one of the best motors honda has made, so is the H22. I think the b18c5 would be faster, but way more expensive. The h22s are beasts, I got one under my hood and its the best. Go for the h22 you wont regret it when the vtec kicks in.
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Originally Posted by mberndt
I tend to disagree...
It really depends upon what car you want to drop it into...
If it's a civic, then I would choose the ITR motor, that is if you still want to handle well. The H22 is heavier, and will throw the balance of the car off... Have you ever drove/rode in a h22 civic, it is really only good for a straight line... Also, without a LSD, an h22, with all of the extra torque, would simply melt the tires off the rims...
So unless you got a Lude or an Accord, I would have to say the ITR...
However, these are both rare and expensive, so choose wisely...
And despite what these guys say, the ITR motor is overhyped for a reason... It will run at 8000+ rpms all day long because it was designed for this operation - With low-friction coated pistons, and dual valve springs on the exhaust valves...
It really depends upon what car you want to drop it into...
If it's a civic, then I would choose the ITR motor, that is if you still want to handle well. The H22 is heavier, and will throw the balance of the car off... Have you ever drove/rode in a h22 civic, it is really only good for a straight line... Also, without a LSD, an h22, with all of the extra torque, would simply melt the tires off the rims...
So unless you got a Lude or an Accord, I would have to say the ITR...
However, these are both rare and expensive, so choose wisely...
And despite what these guys say, the ITR motor is overhyped for a reason... It will run at 8000+ rpms all day long because it was designed for this operation - With low-friction coated pistons, and dual valve springs on the exhaust valves...
We autocrossed/roadcoursed our project civic in highschool with an h22 and we did fine :dunno: Tein Full Coilovers with EDFC.... 8K-9K rpm is nice...but 1.8v2.2 with about the same HP in the same car? just my opinion but I'll take the H22...
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Hey it really is your opinion...
Hands down the ITR motor will give more bragging rights, just because of it's rarity in the H/A world...
I can't disagree about the torque though, the h22 is definitely a torque monster...
About the weight distribution, 35-40lbs can be quite a difference, besides you can't keep A/C or anything, so there goes the daily driven aspect of it... But again, H/A's are quick because of the low weight... Besides, tons of torque is no good if all you do is spin the wheels, that's what is nice about the ITR motor, it won't spin the wheels off the line like the h22...
In the end it is only personal PREFERENCE...
Hands down the ITR motor will give more bragging rights, just because of it's rarity in the H/A world...
I can't disagree about the torque though, the h22 is definitely a torque monster...
About the weight distribution, 35-40lbs can be quite a difference, besides you can't keep A/C or anything, so there goes the daily driven aspect of it... But again, H/A's are quick because of the low weight... Besides, tons of torque is no good if all you do is spin the wheels, that's what is nice about the ITR motor, it won't spin the wheels off the line like the h22...
In the end it is only personal PREFERENCE...
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B18C * for integras - h22 for preludes...
I personally like the ability to swap OEM honda parts to achieve reliable power. Honda designed the H22 for a heavier car, and the B18c for a lighter car. Both have there advantages when put in the proper place. Budget/Available parts. If money is absolutely no option, B18c.
I personally like the ability to swap OEM honda parts to achieve reliable power. Honda designed the H22 for a heavier car, and the B18c for a lighter car. Both have there advantages when put in the proper place. Budget/Available parts. If money is absolutely no option, B18c.