What engine is the logical build up?

Im lookin for a strait forward answer on what engine to get for my 88 civic hatch.

?Does this fit? WHATS BETTER?
»Engine Code: b18c Gs-R
»Year:94+
»Valve train: Dohc vtec,16 Valves
»Transmission: Hydraulic
»Displacement: 1.8L
»Horsepower: 185 HP


»Engine Code: b16a2
»Year:92-95
»Valve train: Dohc vtec,16 Valves
»Transmission: Hydraulic
»Displacement: 1.6L
»Horsepower: 170 HP


»Engine Code: b18b obd1
»Year:96-00
»Valve train: Dohc,16 Valves
»Transmission: Hydraulic
»Displacement: 1.8L
»Horsepower: 140 HP

»Engine Code: b20b
»Year:97+
»Valve train: Dohc,16 Valves
»Transmission: Hydraulic
»Displacement: 2L
»Horsepower: 140 HP

I need some info, im kinda new and just trying to get it done the right way. This car will be for transportation and track fun.

88-91 B16eeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhh!

how much money do you have to spend ? how fast do you want to go ?

answer those and we can help you better. give you a more logical answer

Im lookin for a strait forward answer on what engine to get for my 88 civic hatch.


»Engine Code: b16a2
»Year:92-95
»Valve train: Dohc vtec,16 Valves
»Transmission: Hydraulic
»Displacement: 1.6L
»Horsepower: 170 HP


Not trying to be a dick, but I think this information is wrong. The b16a2

1.6L USDM DOHC VTEC 93-97 DelSol VTEC/99-00 Civic Si 160hp

If it has 170horse its the jdm motor, but jdm motors don't have a number have the a in the engine code...

If it has 170horse its the jdm motor, but jdm motors don't have a number have the a in the engine code...

I think you mean the JDM motors don't have the number designation after the "A". Like the motor in your sig picture. ;)

Also, I think the USDM motor are underrated at 160. They always dyno quite strong for a 160hp motor and I think 170 is closer. They have slightly more agressive cams and a better intake manifold design than the 160hp 1st gen.

well money really isnt that big of an issue since i will be building the engine of the next 4-6months... So just a good engine that i can tune up. Also be able to take it to the track and have a quick track car.

b18c1

since money aint an issue, K20 :evillol:

haha ah yes... i must change my vote if money was no issue.. but it wasnt on his list....

alright. since k20 not on list i would agree wit Greenblurr93, B18c1 or better yet B18C5

guy was sellin a complete K20 swap for $800 in Va...

honestly I would get a B16a, way cheeper, plus its Cable, If you want some more juice, build an LSVtec....excellent bang for buck.

Im building a 12.5:1 B18a, and its not worth it....I'll probably be about $1500-1800 for just then engine once its done.

b18c gsr is the best engine, although the most expensive too

BLU CIVIC where can i find this guy and is he still

BLU CIVIC where can i find this guy and is he still

well itz not a type s motor...but a k20a3...

http://dragva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86035&highlight=%24800

Not trying to be a dick, but I think this information is wrong. The b16a2

1.6L USDM DOHC VTEC 93-97 DelSol VTEC/99-00 Civic Si 160hp

If it has 170horse its the jdm motor, but jdm motors don't have a number have the a in the engine code...


Well speaking of being a dick, im not trying to be one like you were not trying to, but your wrong also.

B16a2- 99-00 Honda Civic Si USDM DOHC VTEC 1.6L
b16a3-94-97 Honda DelSol DOHC VTEC 1.6L USDM

"don't be a dick, Dick" - Robocop :D

Well speaking of being a dick, im not trying to be one like you were not trying to, but your wrong also.

B16a2- 99-00 Honda Civic Si USDM DOHC VTEC 1.6L
b16a3-94-97 Honda DelSol DOHC VTEC 1.6L USDM

Was it so hard to just let me try to inform someone of something? I seriously wasn't trying to be a dick, just trying to inform someone of something...

And neither the b16a2 or b16a3 produced 170 horse.

And blu civic, I do belive that line was also used in Triple X with Vin Diesel...