97 coupe motor change

[nisboi40]

hey guys!!
just bought a 97 civic coupe vti very happy:)
the motor in excellent conditon but sluggish (can barely feel the the vtec)
looking to put b16a b18c (type r) or 2.2 prelude vtec motor in it
not too sure what best
what do you guys recon
price range between $1000 nd $3000
wanna keep it n/a coz of P plate law
and sumthing easy to install that i can do a backyard job (dnt wanna muck around with transmission just want sumthing thata fits in like plug and play)
tell us what u think
much appreciated guys :p:p

[Benson]

increase your price range to about 3-4k

Then add in servicing and installation.

[ekvtec]

for a price range at 1-3k you will not find a b18cr (engine + fittment + labour) unless you do all the work yourself.

I dont know how much h22a are but i think they are roughly 2k for engine block (correct me if im wrong)

So i would recommend the b16a you should find one for 1.5k + labour (if your lucky you might find a jdm one for the local price)

[paps02]

^^^ I'm currently doin the h swap into my 96 coupe.

h22a you are looking at least around 2.5k for front cut so ekvtec ur not far off the money.

but with the h swap comes alot more required parts. it isn't as simple a swap as the b's. if your in brisbane let me know and il give u a company that imports. otherwise for 3k you could NEARLY turbo your D. or just sell and buy a dc2r.

[EK1.6LCIV]

can't do conversions under p-plate law I thought?

ethier way, 4-5k budget is a real world figure :D

[morgs202]

cost me about $5800 to put a b18c into an integra gsi (parts and labour). That was using a front cut

[morgs202]

oh, that also included $250 shipping from sydney

[kraiye]

97 vti = D series
you cant just swap in a B or H series engine. your gonna need engine mounts for starters and i'd assume a gear box, linkages, wiring loom, ecu etc etc.
looking at around $3-3.5K for a B16A front cut then add shipping. and seeing you mentioned "sumthing easy to install" i'll assume you will need to get professional help at some point so add some labour costs plus other bits n pieces you'll more than likely need along the way.
so what EK1.6LCIV said would be more like the budget you're after

[EK1.6LCIV]

If you're looking for a B18CR swap then say $9k in would be a reasonable number

[kraiye]

wow... rly??!!

might as go for a K swap then!

[I heart the SSS]

Not really, that's like 15K + LOL!

[denrie]

k series aint cheap doode.... with the ur budget ur would probably just be able top get a b16a2 , crx motor,em1 motor,or ek4 motor

[EK1.6LCIV]

K swap, with todays dollar on parts from overseas, try over 20k :(