what model best for b16a?

hey everybody, i was just wondering what type of civic would be best for a b16a swap?

std, dx, or si?

Well...the Si is the heaviest of the 3 - however, it is the easiest to wire since it already has MPFI.

The STD is the lightest, but like the DX has DPFI, so you would need to do some extra wiring to make the b16a work.

I would personally put a b16a into a CRX HF - which is ~1800 lbs. - the lightest of all 4th gens, and already has MPFI. :D

Oh yeah - welcome to the board fellow Marylander! :wave:

Obvious choice is a crx HF due to the weight advantage...or a 4dr sleeper..hehe j/k. Here is a list from the least amount of work to the most:

Si/Ex
Hf
Lx/Dx/STD

Originally posted by 91zc
Obvious choice is a crx HF due to the weight advantage...or a 4dr sleeper..hehe j/k. Here is a list from the least amount of work to the most:

Si/Ex
Hf
Lx/Dx/STD

Yea, its all about the 4dr sleepers. I didnt know the hf already had MPFI, thats good knowledge, now I can look for one of those at the Junkyard if I ever want to do the step.

If I were ever to do a swap, I would probably go with an EX sedan or CRX HF, I am discouraged from going with an EX sedan cause I have heard many horror stories about em (plus sunroof was still an option on this trim level, didnt become standard on the EX till 92 or 93) anyhow, good luck.:)

The dx sucks :(... Especially my dx with an auto transmission..... only 63,560 miles tho....... Paint is excellent. So I don't really mind the extra $500 on my engine swap...

Originally posted by Melt


Yea, its all about the 4dr sleepers. I didnt know the hf already had MPFI, thats good knowledge, now I can look for one of those at the Junkyard if I ever want to do the step.

If I were ever to do a swap, I would probably go with an EX sedan or CRX HF, I am discouraged from going with an EX sedan cause I have heard many horror stories about em (plus sunroof was still an option on this trim level, didnt become standard on the EX till 92 or 93) anyhow, good luck.:)

If i remember correctly, the TB intake hole is really small, so the MPFI from a HF is not that good.

Yeah..the HF engine in and of itself is not good...It only makes 63 HP...however, it is less work to do a swap since the wiring is there for MPFI...just a little less involved from that aspect. ;)

thx for the help

i'm new to this forum, and i really like it

I would chose the HF. The only problem is u got to change the hubs/knuckles or whatever. Its smaller than the si and dx. So you have to get it from the si and the dx in order for the integra axles to fit in there. OH and welcome!:)

Originally posted by sastanley


I would personally put a b16a into a CRX HF - which is ~1800 lbs. - the lightest of all 4th gens



Oh come on now...i never know that crx are 4th gens? ;)

Originally posted by mellowboy
Oh come on now...i never know that crx are 4th gens? ;)

:finger: 4th gen EF, 2nd gen CRX, same shiiat.