do-able swaps ( b-series )

[el_loco_civic]

hey people, I was just looking around JDMcars.com, and i was going thru the engines that they have for sell. And im not really educated well with what kind of swaps 4gens are able to go thru. What kinds of B-Series engines can be swapped in the sedan 91 LX ? and is this able to be swapped in ? B16 Civic Type-R ? .. i dunno, it had that red valve cover on it that cought my eye.. i like red But if u guys could, name the B-series engines that could be swapped in my ride ? thanks in advance guys !

[mellowboy]

Every b-series can fit in your car. ITs the same procedure as we do on our crx or 4th gen hatchie. Go here for more info www.hasport.com:)

[B16EJ1]

If all you want is the red valve cover just get a cheap ass B16A and buy the valve cover.

[el_loco_civic]

yea, no matter what i get , i'll get a red valve cover. But since i can fit any b series engine in , i'll get that too ! Any one know if the Type R b-series is a good engine ? im not looking for hard core racing engine. But a engine that picks up and accelorates good. And one that i can dress up well.

[SiZ]

Originally posted by el_loco_civic
Any one know if the Type R b-series is a good engine ?

What do you think?

[mellowboy]

Originally posted by SiZ


What do you think?

hehe

[sastanley]

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im not looking for hard core racing engine. But a engine that picks up and accelorates good. And one that i can dress up well.
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Uh...I don't think the Type-R is worth the extra money..If you want what you said you want, a regular run-of-the-mill b16a will suit you just fine I think.

91zc has one in his DX sedan and runs about a 14.8 in the 1320. Your heavier LX sedan weighs only 30 lbs. more than an Si Hatchie, so you can figure times to be pretty close to one of those.

[Ace$nyper]

this got me thinking i'm getting ready for a swap in a few months my plan is a blown LS-Vtec and i was thinking being a cheapass (i wish i'm just broke) grab a LS motor and tranny for now save up yank the motor turn into a ls vtec/upgrade the motor for boost while its out also get some gears and a ITR final drive for the tranny then save up for blower sound good?

[el_loco_civic]

Originally posted by SiZ


What do you think?

well i meant for what im looking for. Would you guys consider the Type-R B16 to be strictly a racing engine ?

[SiZ]

I personally think that the "smartest" swap for a any 4th gen civic/2nd gen rex is the 1st gen B16 with the LSD tranny.

[B16EJ1]

The B16B(CTR) isn't just a race a engine. But if you want the most bang for your buck the B16B isn't it. It's more for bragging rights because the swap is so rare. You want a good, dependable daily driver, show engine with power without having to do extensive work. The B18C5 or B18C (JDM ITR) is what you want.

[el_loco_civic]

Originally posted by B16EJ1
without having to do extensive work.

extensive work, as in maintaining it ? or Installing it ? thx

[el_loco_civic]

- oh , If anyone has any pix of a B18 dressed up, could you post em ? THX AGAIN !

[B16EJ1]

By extensive work I meant crvtec or lsvtec.

[el_loco_civic]

oh ok , cool beans