lsvtec or b16a2

i have a 1993 civic hatch i want a new engine but i dont know waht 2 get either an lsvtec or a b16a2????????????????????

b18c1

and werent u the one that just posted about not knowing whether to get a domestic or import??

yea yea

but i just thought about it and im baiscaly gonna get that car becasue my nextdoor neghbor has a civic for sale

I'd agree with Green A GSR is your best bet.

As building LSVTEC = lots of skills or money to a good shop if you even have one nearby.

While pretty much anyone can get a GSR swap and install if not any shop could do it for you.

c1 is a great motor to work with too

my friend wa telling me about the k20 or some thing like that????

yes the k20, i believe its the RSX motor. dont know much about them.. and thanks ACE it means alot to be agreed with by a AF Fanatic like yourself.. LOL :smooch: (JP!!!)

i dont know much about that engine acn some one that know give me all the specs like hp torque compression ratios etc. and if it will fin in a 1992-1995 civic hatch and how much onw will go for

i dont know much about that engine acn some one that know give me all the specs like hp torque compression ratios etc. and if it will fin in a 1992-1995 civic hatch and how much onw will go for
TYPE S
Engine, 2.0L 4 Cylinder 200 hp Gas
* Cylinder Number: 4
* Valves per Cylinder: 4
* Cylinder Configuration: In-line
* Compression Ratio: 11
* Camshaft: Variable Timing DOHC
* Engine Size: 2
* Engine Type: Gas
* Coolant Capacity: 5.6
* Oil Capacity: 4.7
* Head Material: Aluminum Alloy
* Block Material: Aluminum/Iron
* Stroke: 3.38
* Bore: 3.38
* Horsepower: 200 @ 7400rpm
* Torque: 142 @ 6000rpm
* Fuel Capacity: 13.2
* Fuel Type: Unleaded Premium
* Fuel Delivery Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
* Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
Standard
Engine, 2.0L 4 Cylinder 160 hp Gas
* Cylinder Number: 4
* Valves per Cylinder: 4
* Cylinder Configuration: In-line
* Compression Ratio: 9.8
* Camshaft: Variable Timing DOHC
* Engine Size: 2
* Engine Type: Gas
* Coolant Capacity: 5.6
* Oil Capacity: 4.2
* Head Material: Aluminum Alloy
* Block Material: Aluminum/Iron
* Stroke: 3.38
* Bore: 3.38
* Horsepower: 160 @ 6500rpm
* Torque: 141 @ 4000rpm
* Fuel Capacity: 13.2
* Fuel Type: Unleaded Premium
* Fuel Delivery Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
* Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection

You also have the JDM type R K2O with 220hp which I think has an 8400 rev limit. I don't know the torque but it is most likely around the same, probably 143lbs, and compression is like 11:1

how much do u think one of those will go for??

how much do u think one of those will go for??

hmotorsonline.com sells JDM K20's for 5500 + tax + shipping. Good way to go naturally aspirated, a K20A with a CAI and some tuning can make 210 WHP, with a ported head, cams, and full exhaust 240 WHP is not unheard of. Hasport has everything you need to finish the swap.

http://www.hybrid-racing.com/images...s/Shorty1.1.wmv
go to that site very interesting video clip... hatchie with a k20 stock internals stock ecu beats the shit out of a 02 evo8 at 22 psi. very interesting...

that is insane. he whooped that evo's ass.

ls/vtec with pr3 pistons and basic boltons=220whp. Don't get a K-series motor. The b-series has more parts and is tried and proven. And cheaper for that matter. Don't get an ls/vtec. I have one and it's a great motor, but there is no possibilty in getting it to pass smog unless you get it done illegally. My friend just got a b18c1 in his 92 hatch legalized. That is kickass. Go with a b18c1 or better yet a c5. The b16's don't have enough torque and are too slow.

Oh, evo's are slow. SRT-4 beat them on the freeway, and in a race a little longer than a 1/4 mile. I have no respact for evo's. STi on the other hand kick ass.

B18C1 > B18C5...if you're going to go forced induction you're going to be paying more for stuff on the B18C5 that you're just going to swap off. and evos are slow in the hands of unskilled drivers. same with srt-4s. I've beat and been beat by both.

I'd say B16a... There is a big price difference between b16a to b18c (and even more to ITR). Use that extra money and strap on a Turbo charger. All three engines have similar potentials. It all depends on what you want to do though--NA or FI. If NA i'd go GSR all the way. ITR block already maxxed out and thin. B16a missing some torque but a Turbo charger...and similar $$$ makes it all GOOD! Good luck! And don't waste time money and hassle with LS-VTEC unless u r really loaded and keen into some hardcore shiite. U really need to finely tune and build up that engine so it doesn't go Kaboom, although it does have the nice torque...

any of the b series motors are great platforms for force induction. The B18b is relatively cheap and easy to find.

[qoute] any of the b series motors are great platforms for force induction. The B18b is relatively cheap and easy to find. [qoute]

the internals are not needed to be swapped if you have the right fuel management system to run it with. basically, just follow the same proper guidelines as if you were with any other b series.

b18a/b (LS) in a lightweight civic...amazing power/torque indeed and it is even cheaper. The question is where does everyone want to go with their car?