1998 Honda Civic engine swap

Tiny
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
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I have an ek hatch im looking to swap a b series engine in what is the best engine I can build and with what parts? Is it better to go high compression and all motor or better to go lower with a turbo? Im trying to stay low on cost, I was thinking b16 block with gsr head type r pistons and gsr cams and jg cam gears with a gsr tranny, then possibly turbo, does that work? And will I need motor mounts?
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 AT 6:44 PM

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Tiny
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You will only need motor mount brackets to complete the swap. If you are looking to push a lot of power, i'd invest in a good set of mounts though, such as hasport.

Personally, I think the best platform would be a b18c1 (GSR) swap and then turbo-charge it in it's stock form with ARP heat studs. You can push 300whp on the stock bottom end. That'll keep you happy all day long.
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 AT 8:55 PM
Tiny
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Yahh thats does sound great hah thanks man
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009 AT 7:58 PM

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