In your opinion..........

Of the 2 engines........which would you choose for a 94 Civic DX? K20A 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC or H22A 2.2L DOHC VTEC? I've heard good and bad between the both of them. Everyone around here has B18's, and I wanted to be a little different than everyone else. Thanks for participating in advance!

I'd pick the k20 myself, and this is coming from someone who has an h22.

Although be prepared to spend an ungodly amount of money with either setup.

k20a woohoo! I dream about swapping that engine in some older civics every night. Although its not for the faint of heart. Something else you might want to consider is a k24a2 swap out of a tsx, 200hp 170-180lb/ft torque i can get you one for a decent price but either one would be awesome in that car. If you do this swap just come move up to south carolina for a few days while you do it so I can join ya ;)

k20a woohoo! I dream about swapping that engine in some older civics every night. Although its not for the faint of heart. Something else you might want to consider is a k24a2 swap out of a tsx, 200hp 170-180lb/ft torque i can get you one for a decent price but either one would be awesome in that car. If you do this swap just come move up to south carolina for a few days while you do it so I can join ya ;)

What you do is take the k24 and smack a k20 type-r head on it. Instant Winnage :iceslolan

What you do is take the k24 and smack a k20 type-r head on it. Instant Winnage :iceslolan

Ok check this out. I have (from what I was told) a D series engine. Its completely stock. I wish to switch it out with something more powerful, but funds are short. BUT, I went to this website, and this guy was talking about how a stock Civic is and can better the a B Series. I would love to stay stock, and build the engine up from there. Ok, heres the website, and let me know what you think of what he says.
Here it is-----> http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=335078

P.S. Its pretty long, so grab a glass of tea and be prepared to read :)

that d16 buildup is probably going to make the same dent in your pocket as a motor swap.

How much money do you have anyway?

wtf? I typed in my reply and its not showing up? Oh well, I'll type it again. I have about $1000 to burn on the engine. My other question was, if you have a *K20A- JDM 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC '02+ Integra Type R engine, do you have to buy K20 parts? For example, would I buy an Acura cold air intake, or would I buy a Honda Civic c.a.i? Thanks!

Damn, I forgot to type in something. Sorry about this next question, but I gotta ask it. If my Civic's dash says 140mph on it, why the hell cant I even do 110 in it? Did it go 140 at one point in time, or is this Hondas idea of a cruel joke? Whatever the answer may be, my Honda can still hold its own :)

For the cold air intake, you would have to buy one that is motor specific (K20 Specific). So yes, you would have to buy an intake made for an RSX/RSX-S/Civic Si/JDM Integra Type-R. But this is all assuming that the given intake will mate properly (not have any fitting/clearance issues) with a K20 in an older model Civic. Some companies (such as AEM) make intakes specifically made for swapped hondas.

As for the speedometer; Unfortunately i'll have to say that this is indeed a cruel joke from Honda. :p Although, you might be able to get your needle pinned at that glorious 140 once you get your swap in. So don't give up. :biggrin:

Wait didn't you say you only have about 1k for the engine? Last time i looked i couldn't even find a obd 0 b16 for 1k.

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A k20a will cost you about 5 grand for the engine and tranny.

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A k20a will cost you about 5 grand for the engine and tranny.

Hehe. Down here in Central Florida, I found a shop my mechanic told me about that sells B Series engines, etc for $800 bucks. They told me for installation, all the parts and stuff it'd be about $1000-1200 bucks. He said they are very trustworthy guys, and like to help promote the Tuner Scene. Hell, I'm all for it :)

Hehe. Down here in Central Florida, I found a shop my mechanic told me about that sells B Series engines, etc for $800 bucks. They told me for installation, all the parts and stuff it'd be about $1000-1200 bucks. He said they are very trustworthy guys, and like to help promote the Tuner Scene. Hell, I'm all for it :)

Are you fucking kidding me? Any place that sells you B series swaps for 800 and K swaps for 1200 is selling you stolen shit, period, no questions asked.

Are you fucking kidding me? Any place that sells you B series swaps for 800 and K swaps for 1200 is selling you stolen shit, period, no questions asked.

http://www.totaljdm.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/engines.displayengine/item_num/JDMHONDAB18BG1/jdm_engines.htm
Theres a b18 for $850, he said b series not b16b or anything specific. And he never said anything about a k swap for 1200.

Hehe. Down here in Central Florida, I found a shop my mechanic told me about that sells B Series engines, etc for $800 bucks. They told me for installation, all the parts and stuff it'd be about $1000-1200 bucks. He said they are very trustworthy guys, and like to help promote the Tuner Scene. Hell, I'm all for it :)

Im pretty curious to find out exactly what engine it is that he can get you for 800 bucks. If you can find out an engine code or anything let us know.

http://www.totaljdm.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/engines.displayengine/item_num/JDMHONDAB18BG1/jdm_engines.htm
Theres a b18 for $850, he said b series not b16b or anything specific. And he never said anything about a k swap for 1200.

That's a longblock. No transmission, ecu, axles, etc.

When he says I can get it all installed for around 1200, and when he's talking on the context of an H22A or a K20, I'm assuming that's what he meant.

http://www.totaljdm.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/engines.displayengine/item_num/JDMHONDAB18BG1/jdm_engines.htm
Theres a b18 for $850, he said b series not b16b or anything specific. And he never said anything about a k swap for 1200.

Damn youre good Sivic02. You just saved me a piss load of typin, thanks! Lets see.........ermm......Lemme look up a website my mechanic gave me..........ah here it is...... www.nippon-motors.com He said there is good stuff on here, but warned me to research extra hard before making my decision. Hope this helps.

P.S. when you go to the link, click on "Honda" in the middle column ( I think it says something like Performance). You'll know what I'm talking about when you got there.

Would anyone recomend Nippon-motors? or Jazzproparts? I am looking at a long block only cause i can get the rest for cheaper than they want for it all.

only company I can vouch for is hmotorsonline, went thorugh em twice so far and engines are always clean and have started up and run great.