Engine Swap (not a stupid thread!)

[98hatchfreak]

Hey guys! I have a 98 CX hatch and I am going to be getting the b16a2 engine swap at the end of the year (Christmas), and I was just wondering if there is anything that any of ya'll would highly recommend doing before I drop the engine into the car. Also. should i try to sell my old D16? would it be worth it? how much would i get? any kind of feedback of any kind from any one would be muy bueno!

 

[Melt]

you could probably get like $200 for your cx motor.

and i cant really think of any preppin for putting the engine in the car, i would say suspension but i dont think the b16 weighs enough to make a difference over stock suspension or what you already have.

 

[98hatchfreak]

aight, sounds good any other ideas from anyone else?

 

[99ExCoupe]

I would go with a B18C1, or a B1

 

[98hatchfreak]

never thought about that, how does everything compare to the b16? (price, hp, torque, etc.)?

 

[99ExCoupe]

B16s don't make any torque. I have a D16Y8 and I make almost as much torque as a B16A2. Get a B18C1...you will enjoy it more. If you want to be cool get a B18B1 or a B20.

 

[Team 4R]

you will need to get a stiffer front suspension or your front-end will bounce all over the place..... your stock springs will not be able to handle the increase in weight.

 

[98hatchfreak]

Aight, will I need stiffer front suspension for any engine I get or jst a specific few? More info is needed!

 

[CFactor]

wrong forum man. Try either the engine forum or the 6th gen forum - not rides.

 

[98hatchfreak]

WAKE UP CFactor! This is the 6th Gen forum, so get off my nuts, and get out of my thread unless you intend on helping me! I don't come into your threads and start bitchin at you about being in the wrong forum, and, furthermore, I am in one of the two CORRECT forums.

 

[EVIL-cIvIc]

yea u'll need new front end suspension springs and possible new mounds due to the additional weight of the b16A2. However ur horsepower wil increase by alot. If u go with a b18A1(GSR) or a B16B1(TYPE R) u will have alot more horsepower then a b16A2 but it will cost some more money

 

[CFactor]

Originally posted by 98hatchfreak
WAKE UP CFactor! This is the 6th Gen forum, so get off my nuts, and get out of my thread unless you intend on helping me! I don't come into your threads and start bitchin at you about being in the wrong forum, and, furthermore, I am in one of the two CORRECT forums.

wow you're as tempermental as a four year old child. I was stating not flaming you smart one. And by the way do you see members rides at the top beside 6th gen? thought so.

 

[99ExCoupe]

Originally posted by EVIL-cIvIc
yea u'll need new front end suspension springs and possible new mounds due to the additional weight of the b16A2. However ur horsepower wil increase by alot. If u go with a b18A1(GSR) or a B16B1(TYPE R) u will have alot more horsepower then a b16A2 but it will cost some more money

need to rethink those motor codes man...

B18C1 = teg gsr (92-93 gsr = B17)
B18C5 = teg type R
B16B = civic type r

Just to clear it up for ya....no hard feelings.

 

[99ExCoupe]

I would go for new shocks and springs (or coilovers) before you go and swap. A B16 would be great...but I think (like I said earlyer) you will be happier with a B18 (alot more torque).

 

[CFactor]

if you plan on going turbo go for the b16 if you want NA go for the b18cs. A b18b would be a good turbo engine also.

 

[EVIL-cIvIc]

Originally posted by 99ExCoupe
need to rethink those motor codes man...

B18C1 = teg gsr (92-93 gsr = B17)
B18C5 = teg type R
B16B = civic type r

Just to clear it up for ya....no hard feelings.

Opps i mean B18C1 (GSR) my bad

 

[99ExCoupe]

honest mistakes...just don't wanna send n00bs off with the wrong info...