Whats the best swap for my EK?

**ekcivic1991** · 05-04-2008, 11:49 AM

Im not really to sure what swap i want to but in my civic and i need some help. What will be the fastest all motor setup for under 3000?
I was thinkin a H22a or getting a cheaper b16 and add some bolt ons? let me know id appreciat it. Also i cant do a lot of mechanical stuff so keep that in mind.

**Homer Simpson** · 05-04-2008, 11:56 AM

if you're goona do it yourself, the b16 would be a direct bolt in. If you get a b18, you gonna have to change the driver side mount along with the transmission bracket for a 99-00 SI, and for 3000, its gonna be though. b16 is your best route for money but lest best for power.

**ekcivic1991** · 05-04-2008, 11:58 AM

thanks i mean i could wait and save up more money i just want it done now. I mean changing brackets is no problem i got somebody thats gonna help me with the swap.

**gtikid** · 05-04-2008, 12:04 PM

You should be able to do a GSR for under 3k

**Barefoot** · 05-04-2008, 02:08 PM

ls b16 gsr all can be done for under 3k. h22 can be done under 3k but its a lot of work.

**FasTech** · 05-04-2008, 02:36 PM

A nice gsr would great for your car

**4doortypels** · 05-04-2008, 03:45 PM

H double duce

**Tech5** · 05-04-2008, 03:46 PM

I say H22 swap....I have Hasport mounts forsale lmk

Originally Posted by ekcivic1991

Im not really to sure what swap i want to but in my civic and i need some help. What will be the fastest all motor setup for under 3000?
I was thinkin a H22a or getting a cheaper b16 and add some bolt ons? let me know id appreciat it. Also i cant do a lot of mechanical stuff so keep that in mind.

**bRiAnMcIvIcS** · 05-04-2008, 05:11 PM

GSR(B18C) would be your best bang for the $. Ls/vtec or b20/vtec would be your next choice... but those take a good bit off money to be reliable.

**DC2NR** · 05-04-2008, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by JoshuaASE

I say H22 swap....I have Hasport mounts forsale lmk

you say that so you can get rid of the mounts huh? lols jp

**ekcivic1991** · 05-04-2008, 08:14 PM

thanks for all the help

**AnthonyF** · 05-04-2008, 08:23 PM

a 8.0L V-10 would be a sick ass swap. But if your thinking along the lines of hondas, I love the H22 swap. It's being done less and less.

-Ant.

**khaxnguyen** · 05-05-2008, 10:25 AM

^ lol that would be sick. fitment will be something to work with. lol GSR with B16 Tranny. i'd do it!

**SouthSide Tay** · 05-05-2008, 04:28 PM

1. H22
2. B18c
3. b20
4. b16
5. LS b18a/b

**Buttons** · 05-06-2008, 03:14 PM

well i don't know how much they cost... but i would do a k24/k20 head. prather (sp?) has one in columbus and it's bad ass. have you seen his?

**Motivation** · 05-06-2008, 03:26 PM

^^^ a LOT more than 3k

**Buttons** · 05-06-2008, 03:37 PM

lol, i was guessing so.

**Arm&hammer** · 05-06-2008, 04:01 PM

h22a all the way

**eYezs1ck** · 05-06-2008, 04:31 PM

h2b

**112480** · 05-06-2008, 06:33 PM

man i know u said 3k but have more patience and get a k20A2 swap. Hmotorsonline.com has them for 4k+shipping.

**bRiAnMcIvIcS** · 05-06-2008, 09:19 PM

Dude, just buy a GSR b18c($2600=motor and tranny) and then save for a turbo kit. You will never be satisfied with a N/A honda. Just don't exceed 250whp and it will be a realiable DD.

**seanrg1116** · 05-07-2008, 10:13 AM

i say gsr or keep the D series engine and you can make a fast sohc that no one will expect. vitara pistons and what not with a good turbo and you could have 300hp that is DD

**AnthonyF** · 05-07-2008, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by bRiAnMcIvIcS

Dude, just buy a GSR b18c($2600=motor and tranny) and then save for a turbo kit. You will never be satisfied with a N/A honda. Just don't exceed 250whp and it will be a realiable DD.

My buddy has a h22 hatch n/a running a 13 flat on street tires.....I think thats pretty fast. Then with his 55 shot he runs mid 12's on street tires.

Originally Posted by seanrg1116

i say gsr or keep the D series engine and you can make a fast sohc that no one will expect. vitara pistons and what not with a good turbo and you could have 300hp that is DD

Why would think it was slow? If he had a front mount that would be a dead give away.

-Ant.

**Sammich** · 05-07-2008, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by khaxnguyen

^ lol that would be sick. fitment will be something to work with. lol GSR with B16 Tranny. i'd do it!

killer combo

**Motivation** · 05-07-2008, 10:36 AM

^^^ Only if you could see the front mount. Could always paint it black or something... I would go with an H22 though. Just because you would have a decently quick car with no power adders that could possibly take away from reliability...

**AnthonyF** · 05-07-2008, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by PBS

killer combo

like Rocky and his right fist.

-Ant.

**Sammich** · 05-07-2008, 10:40 AM

wasnt even thinking about u when i said that but LAWLZ.

have u been in a stock car...civic or gsr w/ b18c1/b18c and b16 trans? pshh its crazy man

**AnthonyF** · 05-07-2008, 10:48 AM

hahaha. Not to jack, but my car SHOULD be running today. YAY...but for how long. :'(

-Ant.

**Motivation** · 05-07-2008, 10:50 AM

That mean you going to take it to the PINKS track day like you were saying in other thread?

**Sammich** · 05-07-2008, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by AnthonyF

hahaha. Not to jack, but my car SHOULD be running today. YAY...but for how long. :'(

-Ant.

BOUT TIME

**N/A EK** · 05-07-2008, 10:57 AM

h2b

**khaxnguyen** · 05-07-2008, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Ef-Allmotor

h2b

that's some work to do.. like i said.. GSR with B16 tranny. =P i'd hit it alll day!.. and it's easy to do. =P "b16 trannies are made to accelerate." said a friend. lol that's why type R have b16 1/2/3rd gears.. if i can recall.

**Sammich** · 05-07-2008, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by khaxnguyen

"b16 trannies are made to accelerate."

indeed...

**AnthonyF** · 05-07-2008, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Motivation

That mean you going to take it to the PINKS track day like you were saying in other thread?

Yea probably. But im not gonna race.

-Ant.

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