Ls A Or B Swap

[Canuck 93 Civic Si]

Why is it not recommended to swap a B18A into a 92-95 civic?

 

[vtecsir1]

as long as its a 92 and up then there isnt a problem.

 

[viciousracing]

B18A is the shit for EG's. My friend has 93 EG B18A turbo w/ fully built head on stock internals, runs mid 13.

 

[Nopspawn]

It's just that some of the B18a's are odb0 when your car is odb1, so to make the swap easier swap the engine with the same odb. So 92-93 b18a, or 94-95 b18b.

 

[ekPhred]

Why is it not recommended to swap a B18A into a 92-95 civic?

I don't think that it's NOT a recommended swap by any means. I think that's a respectable swap to do nowadays. it's good for everyday driving around the town and if you want to get crazy down the line, you can drop in a turbo if you would like.

 

[xj0hnx]

Some are OBD 0 and they all have cable clutch's,92+ civics use hydraulic.That is why.

 

[E_SolSi]

Originally posted by 92b16vx@Mar 19 2003, 04:37 PM
Some are OBD 0 and they all have cable clutch's,92+ civics use hydraulic.That is why.

 

[Canuck 93 Civic Si]

Could i use a tranny from a GSR with a hydro clutch?

 

[xj0hnx]

Originally posted by Canuck 93 Civic Si@Mar 20 2003, 01:40 AM
Could i use a tranny from a GSR with a hydro clutch?

Yes,you could use any hydraulic B series tranny(except the CRV).

 

[iamane12d]

i wouldnt like a an LS motor because it doesnt have VTEC... i think GSR would be a much better choice

 

[posol]

i'm proud of you. no go be a retard somewhere else.

b16vx is right- cable tranny, and buying a hydro one is going to run you 500 for an ls, 800 for a gsr 1200 for a type R. the plugs are different if its obd0.
the b18b1 head is better than the b18a. it has better cams, better itnake manifold, and .2 more compression.

just get a freakin b18b and stop trying to cut corners. it will be cheaper and faster in the long run anyway, not to mention a lot less of a head ache

 

[Canuck 93 Civic Si]

Originally posted by pissedoffsol@Mar 20 2003, 04:13 AM
i'm proud of you. no go be a retard somewhere else.

b16vx is right- cable tranny, and buying a hydro one is going to run you 500 for an ls, 800 for a gsr 1200 for a type R. the plugs are different if its obd0.
the b18b1 head is better than the b18a. it has better cams, better itnake manifold, and .2 more compression.

just get a freakin b18b and stop trying to cut corners. it will be cheaper and faster in the long run anyway, not to mention a lot less of a head ache

Since my first post ive found a B18B thats in good shape and I should be picking it up shortly ( horray ) .

Had i known in advance that the B18A sucks, I wouldnt try to "cut corners" so relax guy, put you feet up.

 

[xj0hnx]

Originally posted by Canuck 93 Civic Si@Mar 20 2003, 09:55 PM
Had i known in advance that the B18A sucks, I wouldnt try to "cut corners" so relax guy, put you feet up.

I don't think he was talking to you,probably the guy who posted before him. You'll be happier with the B18B,good job.