I was planning on swapping a B16 into my 96 civic. Now I am having second thoughts on weather a H22 would be better. Either way the swap is switching my car from automatic to manual. A couple of my buddys said a H22 swap will involve more work and parts. What would I need for a H22 manual trans swap. And what are some pros and cons about H22s or B16s, besides weight difference?

 

h22 with a b16 tranny will own a straight b16 in every aspect.

b16's are too overrated. an h22 swap will require some extra cutting but it's not too bad. if you want an easier swap that's still better than a b16 get a b18c1.

 

I love my H22 in my 99' civic Si. but I didn't do the swap personally. Another guy did

 

I think im going to stick with a b16 because i found a good price on one and i cant afford a b18.

 

b16 is lighter an stronger the h22 is heavy but has more torque but the b16 you can find more shit for

 

h22 > b16 no matter how you cut it

if i wasnt so into the b series i would do an h2b in a heartbeat

 

There is a HUGE after market for b16s, h22's is smaller...

There is also a lot larger aftermarket for b16 swapped civics then h22 swapped civics.


as for the weight of the engines.

Please read this, http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=684550

 

the aftermarket for the H is growing. anything you could want for a b series you can find for an H.

 

I would not agree.

If anything, the after market for h's are on the outs, the k's are taking its place.

Example: full race turbo kits