The COMPLETE 92-00 Civic Owners Engine Swapping Guide!!

[ShwedishFish]

so is that the (length of the rod)/(length of stroke)?

[th_james2003]

this artical really helped me with my decision on my engine swap.
i have a 95 honda civic dx, and i went with the b20b engine swap. i am very happy with my decision and hope that more people choose the b20.

[ShwedishFish]

whoops, guess i should of taken the time to read the orginal post before i asked dumb questions, sorry

[92' civic sedan]

alright..i found B20B which was in the 96-98 CRV's...is it alright if i put it in my car which of course is my name right there or will i have to get a newer car for the systems to work? thanks.

[94tegRS]

I think skunk2 makes a harnes to plug in the OBD2 electronics inot your OBD1 car, but since with the B20, you still gotta get all other parts, might as well get a 94 or 95 integra intake manifold and then im pretty sure you can use the ecu from an OBD1 (94-95) integra as well. the block has the same sensors in OBD1 as it does in OBD2 i think.

[jcrx]

Originally Posted by JDMDA9

I didn't find anything in this post about which motor mounts to use, which is the info I need.

I have a second gen B16A going into a '94 VX Civic. Which mounts can I reuse and exactly which other Del Sol VTEC or DC2 Integra mounts and brackets do I use? Honda part numbers would be greatly appreciated.

Hasport's are out of the question...

You can use all of your civics mounts (tranny, drivers side, and rear), and rear bracket, but you need to use the B16's two front torque mount brackets (that bolt to the motor) and the civic rubber mounts (that bolt to the underside of the chassis).

[Import_fantasy]

were can i find more info on the CRVTEC www.crvtec.com doesnt work anymore.....i am VERY VERY interested in this motor

[94tegRS]

b20vtec.com

I just looked over it and it is a bit helpful, but this guy's running 12.5:1cr and shooting for 11's, i think he did his 3rd rebuild in under 2k miles. but at fault of a FPR and DFI, and then not enough torque on the headgasket supposedly. I think he revs the shit out of it too though, on a dyno sheet he was complaining about a 8500 fuel cut.

kinda scares me, hopefully 11:1 and proper torquing of bolts w/7k redline will be safe.

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[92' civic sedan]

ok..my friend has a stock 94 mustang GT...and i have this 92 civic LX sedan..what would be the best engine that I could i put in it without taking out air or power steering..could i possibly upgrade to beat this thing....or would it probablt be a waste of time beceause its a four door thing?

[lsj]

can put my 1989 2.0si prelude engine in my 2000 civic lx? also would the tranny from the prelude fit. i know this is a stupid question but i dont know if it will work because it is obd1. please dont flame me, help me. thanks john.

[SPOONFED_VTEC]

About the swapping of the engines.. I have a D16Z6 in my 93 Civic which runs low tens on the 1/8. Not vey impressive but good enough for me. I also have the money, the parts, and the resources to build a B18C1. My questions are : Which has the better rod ratio when built to all motor specs? And should i invest in the motor i have or the ultimate sleeping Civic with the B18? Because from what I've heard, both engines can make ungodly power. But i want the one that will make the most. I've heard of bulit all motor B18's that are capable of running very very low 10's in the 1/4. I just would like to know what do now before i get too far into the D16 Which in turn will be a wasted project. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

[94tegRS]

ok, the B series will ALWAYS have more power than the D's when equally built, and as for the r/s ratio for all motor, when boosted it doesnt change. and the B16 is 1.74, B18C 1.58 and B18b/B20B is 1.54, dont know about the D's.

and the four door doesnt weigh too much more than the coupe, no its not a 4 door thing. if you just wanna drop in and go, get the B18C5 wiht bolt ons and youll probably ghit a low-mid 14 when you drive it to its potential, depending on your altitude, if you wana build it you could boost a B18b for about the same price as a B18C5 and youd beat the mustang.

gotta go, ill answer more later maybe.

[SPOONFED_VTEC]

WILL THE B16 MAKE MORE POWER THAN THE B18? DIDN'T THE b16 COME FROME THE CIVIC ADN THE b18 FROM THE INTEGRA? aND ISN'T THE INTEGRA MOTOR THE KING OF ALL MOTORS? BECAUSE I WANT TO REMAIN ALL MOTOR NO MATTER WHAT. I HAVE HEARED OF TOO MANY FAILURES WITH TURBO HONDA AND ACURA ENGINES. bUT THA IS JUST WHAT I HAVE HEARD.

[94tegRS]

all motor I guess you should go with the H22. or CRVTEC, pretty much pick a large displacemtn base to start with and go from there, but you can bore/stroke a B18 to 2.26 liters if you wanted. and you probably hear those storie from the kids who throw 12 pounds to their stock B16 and wonder why they fucked there engine up.