Engine swap in a civic

[khaxnguyen]

I have a civic and i was just wondering which would be better for me... should i do an LS swap or a D15B swap(vtec)? anyone prefer one over another. give me some inputs if possible. =D
but.. power? =D i think LS has more potential but i really dont think imma be boooosting unless i crave it. i just wanna be able to chirp second.

come you diiicks! i want INPUTS!!!!! if LS, i have to wait a while so i can save money lol. i wanna satisfy with power if i get either of these.

ANYWAYSSSSSSSS reps for inputs

[Scotsman]

the d series would be an easier and cheaper swap

[seanrg1116]

the d series would be an easier and cheaper swap

plus u have left over money for more parts like a cam and such.


But I voted LS because my eg hatch loves the LS that is pulling it down the street

[Grimm Reeper]

I say the LS , you'll get more torque out of an LS than you'll get out of a D15.

Ohh yea anybody can chirp 2nd, just come of the clutch a lot quicker after you shift lol

[thepolecat]

wow- such different directions- since I am cheap I stick with the D15- it is easy to fix and cheap to pick up a new one.

[Lucky.]

LS all the way...than BOOST!

[khaxnguyen]

LS all the way...than BOOST!

must spread first..

if you want cheap, Id go for the D16z6
just as cheap as the d15b, slightly more torque and really easy to get

hrmm ii thought D15B had moer power, i think hp right? i thouth it was overall better than the Z6. more aggressive cams right?

Chirp 2nd?? My stock CRX HF 1st gen did that, my CRX SI (EF) would SPIN the first three gears with the D16A6 in it with bolt ons and a stage 2 clutch.
Go D15B VTEC, different, easier to work with, cheaper, etc. I had one and was swapping it in a hatch but sold the project.

haha well u have a CRX. lol D16 has mroe torque. i'm planning to run all stock for a while.

LS swap for sure...

must spread...

[TheProfiteer]

hrmm ii thought D15B had moer power, i think hp right? i thouth it was overall better than the Z6. more aggressive cams right?

I dont know, I drove a stock VX hatch, which is what has the d15b2, and I drove a stock si hatch, stock for stock I think the Si was more fun to drive.

Plus my buddy had an eg hatch with a z6, just a chipped ECU, Stage3 clutch, and a muffler/intake, and that was fun to drive, maybe just because the clutch was agressive.

[Just_CHill]

LS all the way...than BOOST!

x2

That's my plan for a later project!

[seanrg1116]

B16 arent all bad just the ones that dont have boost to make up for the lack of torque


u wanna race up hill?

[slostang]

LS all the way...than BOOST!

quoted for motha fukkin truth!

[TheProfiteer]

if you want cheap, Id go for the D16z6
just as cheap as the d15b, slightly more torque and really easy to get

[Elbow]

Chirp 2nd?? My stock CRX HF 1st gen did that, my CRX SI (EF) would SPIN the first three gears with the D16A6 in it with bolt ons and a stage 2 clutch.

Go D15B VTEC, different, easier to work with, cheaper, etc. I had one and was swapping it in a hatch but sold the project.

[cactusEG]

LS swap for sure...

[Andy_013]

I say the LS, you will get more torque

[j0nbunklah0m]

i say ls.

[osnap]

I say JDM D15B or D16Z6 would be your best option. NOW HOLD ON... lol im a DOHC guy, no doubt, but those motors are very affordable and very boostable. as soon as you get bored with them (and you will), D series turbo projects are cheap and yield big power gains. Ideally? get a Z6, and start saving for boost. That way you dont have to save forever for a swap and you have something to tide you over til you go the FI route.

[khaxnguyen]

I say the LS, you will get more torque

i mean... for just a bit more torque, is it worth the money? i think i can get the swap from my friend for about 200-300 for the D15B but LS might run me 1000+. so is it really worth it?

I say JDM D15B or D16Z6 would be your best option. NOW HOLD ON... lol im a DOHC guy, no doubt, but those motors are very affordable and very boostable. as soon as you get bored with them (and you will), D series turbo projects are cheap and yield big power gains. Ideally? get a Z6, and start saving for boost. That way you dont have to save forever for a swap and you have something to tide you over til you go the FI route.

i like your explaination! i think you made my mind! lol i dont think i can get a LS til like near summer because senior fees and school crapps, especially PROM lol. thanks !!!! and +1 to everyone that i could.

[osnap]

and +3 to everyone that i could.

lol i hate to tell ya this, but you're not worth 3. you're worth 1. it doesnt go by how many bars you have.

[hondaxpurt]

d15b imo

[hondachik]

this thread is helping me with my swap choices also...

would the choices of engines be much different considering I have an auto?

[VickNotic]

this thread is helping me with my swap choices also...

would the choices of engines be much different considering I have an auto?

hmm yes & yes.

you are pretty much going in a more money wise situation unless you are planning to convert the auto2manual conversion unless you are keeping it how it is.... i wonder how it would be to have a automatic GSR .. hmm i've heard of these custom gears .. where it is automatic gears that you switch in yourself, but it has like 7-10 gears that you go through .. w/o clutches.. iono i might hav ebeen dreaming about this.. hahaa any1

[hondaxpurt]

this thread is helping me with my swap choices also...

would the choices of engines be much different considering I have an auto?

what year is your car?

[khaxnguyen]

lol i hate to tell ya this, but you're not worth 3. you're worth 1. it doesnt go by how many bars you have.

FUUUCK! you just made my DIICK SOFT! i hate you yo! lol i guess i figured that by now.. i started a thread on reps earlier.. not sure if u saw it lolll

[VickNotic]

hmm from experiece's from both the motors.. if your cheap and just want to slap something easy & go from the gecko.. i'd say the JDM D15b if your friend, but if you want something a little more torque & play.. i'll say LS all the way.. and just asking iloveboost he built a pretty nice setup for the LS and he was 600+ i think.. and i personally own a LS and I dont like it, but it takes me from point A to point B. and whenever it comes to it, it'll get the job done ....(SOMETIMES) haha.. . to enjoy something and easier to gain more power i'd say LS in my book

and dont get me wrong, i've had a hatchback with a JDM d16b and that thing hulles ass .. and the camshaft in that thing is way better then any other dseries motor i've driven.. hope this souup you up . on gett'n a LS because i do believe you & your girl test drove my buddys DB7 ..

[khaxnguyen]

^^ HUH? me and my girl test drove your friend's DB7? hrmm when was this? ahh.. was it in marietta? hrmm? daamn poor memory. LS doesnt really satisfy me like that either. ahhh... lol i hate my d15B7.. cant chirp it and red line is at 6k BLEH!!!!

[osnap]

you should swap those taillights while you're at it

[hondachik]

you should swap those taillights while you're at it

nah, I'm good.

[khaxnguyen]

nah, I'm good.

slam it, woman!!..

[hondachik]

slam it, woman!!..

slam what? if you're talking about slamming my car, its already slammed on some 18's. i have 1 inch between my tire & my fender on my front, my rear is 1/2 inch from my fenders

[khaxnguyen]

slam what? if you're talking about slamming my car, its already slammed on some 18's. i have 1 inch between my tire & my fender on my front, my rear is 1/2 inch from my fenders

ahaha i got fifteens and i'm tucking tires.... "beat that! hotwheels" lolllll

[khaxnguyen]

use an auto LS tranny. bleh you'll just lose a second. lol

[Uptown401]

B18b dude...n tell kristy i said wuddup

[khaxnguyen]

B18b dude...n tell kristy i said wuddup

ahhhh who are you? lollll

if its going in your 4 doe, then good luck u aint churpping 2nd haha lol....u would be able too if upgrade on a good clutch...maybe a brand new oem one would do the job

imma chirp 2nd for you budddy. i mean from 1 to second, and chirp. lol Civics and Teggies basically weighs the same. i just need more torque and something that revs passs 6K would most likely allow me to chirp

[Uptown401]

ahhhh who are you? lollll

imma chirp 2nd for you budddy. i mean from 1 to second, and chirp. lol Civics and Teggies basically weighs the same. i just need more torque and something that revs passs 6K would most likely allow me to chirp

ill chup 2nd below 6k rpm for u haha...its a secret......!

[khaxnguyen]

ill chup 2nd below 6k rpm for u haha...its a secret......!

you name it, WE've tried it... trust me.. going DOWN HILLS. what's it called when u hold the clutch and gas.. then let go of the clutch.. yeah we've tried that..

what year is your car?

stop trying to flirt in my thread! haha

[Uptown401]

if its going in your 4 doe, then good luck u aint churpping 2nd haha lol....u would be able too if upgrade on a good clutch...maybe a brand new oem one would do the job

[dc2teg2006]

I would choice LS, DOHC>SOHC. .02

[bRiAnMcIvIcS]

Ls or b20b 99'-00' jdm spec.

[fucksohc]

if you got the money i would say go for the ls man...

but if your a on really limited budget... d15b is okay..