How Difficult

[hatchman12]

ok im planning on swapping a 16 a2 or b18 c1 into a 5th gen civic. how difficult are these two swaps? i am doing it on my own. i have enough money to do just the motor swap with the b18 but if i go with the b16 i will have enough money for an intake, headers, and exaust as well. which do you suggest?

 

[MaaseyRacer]

what trim 5gen do you have i.e. DX, VX, SI, ect. the b16a2 will involve an obd2 conversion check out the b16sir2 or the b18c.
read this:
http://www.hasport.com/Tech/Installs/Swap%...l%20bseries.htm

 

[xj0hnx]

5th gen? Very easy.I would go for the B16,it is light and won't miss the torque that bad.Also your going to want the upgrades to help it breathe better.

 

[hatchman12]

i did check out the b16sir2 but i also live in virginia and emissions are kinda tough. if there is a way around the emissions? i would deffinitely rather put in a jdm motor but just didnt think it would be possible for me to pass emissions.

 

[ventolin5]

I have heard that if you get a v-tec afc unit from apex-i u can make your
emissions a lot lower by setting v-tec kick in very high and adjustin your fuel mixture a little more lean. It should make u pass with flying colors, and u just got some good engine management adjustability. For about what $325
u cant go wrong.