I just got a 1994 Civic DX w/ a whimpy little D15b7. I was thinking of a supercharging but i don'know. For the money i could buy a B16 and get teh same HP then turbo it. What would be the best solution for under 3000. Don't include the turbo on the B16

Does anyone make superchargers for D series motors? I'd swap the motor. Better platform...

pretty sure JR makes a kit

WO hey long time no see GScivic7.

Yes swap it, alot more potential with a swap, which you'll appreciate in the long run.

pretty sure JR makes a kit
I figured if anyone would, JR would, but I've read bad things about roots type superchargers on 4 cylinder motors.

me too, i wouldnt do it. i think sc's are more for engines with torque. turbo works just as good if no better

The swap is more reliable since the d15b7 has been running for ten years. I dont think an old engine will do to good or last any longer with boost.

what would be the best motor to get, the B16 or B18?

which b18 are we talking about here and what are your goals for this car?

which b18 are we talking about here and what are your goals for this car?
Also, what b16 are you talking about. A or B.
And the b18. C1 or C5.

Also, what b16 are you talking about. A or B.
And the b18. C1 or C5.

You left out the B18B1, it could be that, not just a C1 or C5 (I left out the B18A1 since it's an illegel swap into his car, it's older than the chassis, 90-93).

swap the old D series motor out and put a B18 c5 (Intregra Type -R) and get a greddy turbo kit and you'll be pushing 300+ horse power depending on how much boost you have from the turbo.

C5 and boost do not mix

swap the old D series motor out and put a B18 c5 (Intregra Type -R) and get a greddy turbo kit and you'll be pushing 300+ horse power depending on how much boost you have from the turbo.

Well, in order to boost a type R motor you must first, drop the compression. Plus, it doesn't matter how much boost you run with a turbo if you don't have any power. More Boost does not = More horsepower. :headshake

Best bet is a B-series motor, B16 or LS. If you can get your hands on a GS-R for under 3000 with everything you need, you're getting a godfather deal. But B16 and LS motors are pretty easy to come by at a solid price depending on where you live. Or if you can find a D16Y8 which is the strongest SOHC V-tec motor honda made, boost it, and tune it, you could get easily 175whp or more. If you're thinking of boosting for cheap, check out this website, they seem to have a grasp on how to do it.

www.homemadeturbo.com

swap the old D series motor out and put a B18 c5 (Intregra Type -R) and get a greddy turbo kit and you'll be pushing 300+ horse power depending on how much boost you have from the turbo.

Swap in a B18C5 type-r and boost it? He's not trying to swap in a motor and promptly destory it here. Type-R motors and boost don't mix in general. It is possible to run a type-r motor on boost (low boost), but you better know your tuning VERY WELL and keep it in tune ALL the time. You'll have VERY LITTLE room for error, much less room than with a B16A or B18B1.

As was said, in general, boost and Type-R motors don't mix. This is not a combo that would be recommended in general for boost.

the B16A1 is the one i am talking about

will not work, it's a motor that is older than your chassis and illegal.

If your swaping in a b18c, I would always recomend the GS-R. Not much the "R" engine has over it except air flow, cams and pistons. Which cams and pistons will be replaced if your building an n/a set up, and if your boosting, you'd still have to make changes to lower comp.

So to answer your question, I'd go with the swap. B16 is a great motor. If you go b18, you should think about what you want in the long run. If you want n/a motor, I'd say GS-R. If you want Turbo, you could get a b18b and save some money.

I was looking online today for motors at jspecautomotive.com and found a prelude motor w tranny and all necessary stuff for a full swap. It only costs 2050 but hos much work would it be?

The motor is the H22A from a 92-95 Prelude

there is such a big debate on whether that motor is really worth it or not to swap into Civics. I'd try to find other people with the same swap and ask them how it handles because making the car nose heavy is the big issue, also how the motor sits in the engine bay. I don't think there is anyone here with that swap, so it's just going to be a lot of hear-say (sp?).

everyone ive ever talked to with the h22 swap says all that "hear-say" is bullshit. the actual weight difference is minimal. the other day i read something where the car actually oversteered wiht the swap ::rubs chin::

ask around on ht, im sure youll get some good info from them

I think its like a 35 lbs. weight difference. Im not sure.

it's not just the weight, but how the motor kinda tilts back and doesn't sit in there straight