what engine should i put in my 1994 civic vx

[vtece-hatch]

undefined I am looking for a new engine for my 1994 civic with a d15z1, because i am really tired of getting killed by my friends gsr and i was wondering what would be a good engine to put in it. I was personally thinking that i should go for a DOHC ZC but maybe something else might be less trouble and less money. I'm open to all suggestions.

[vtece-hatch]

I think im just going to go with an ls motor now that i think about it, then ill probably put a vtec head on it in the future

[S Q A D]

if your gonna swap in a shitty b18b , your on the wrong website

www.honda-tech.com <--- go there please

[Rexinre]

Put a Y8 in it you can get everything for those motors. FUCK DOHC's. Not worth it IMO... unless you get a K20...

[BseriesKllR]

go with a z6 its an even easier swap and do some mods to it like i,h,e, cam or even a junkyard turbokit.

[Rexinre]

Yeah he is right... OBD1!

I just like my Y8!

[Top Aussie]

yo i got a ZC dohc and they are pretty good.

parts seem to be harder to get, than say for d16y8 but yeah i wouldnt mind a
sohc 1.6 vtec over my 1.6 dohc nonvtec.

as long as shes a D shell kill gsr's. haha

get a ghetto turbo kit dude and hang it off a d16y8

[b20vtec]

If you keep the sohc the only way you would beat your friends gsr would be with nitrous or a turbo. The ls/vtec swap sounds nice.

[S Q A D]

If you keep the sohc the only way you would beat your friends gsr would be with nitrous or a turbo. The ls/vtec swap sounds nice
ls/vtec only sounds nice when you can get a fucking HELL OF A DEAL ( $1200 complete swap with tranny ) and good luck finding any of that shit for under $2500 bucks

[BseriesKllR]

If you keep the sohc the only way you would beat your friends gsr would be with nitrous or a turbo.
you sure??

[b20vtec]

You got to spend money if you wanna go fast.

[BseriesKllR]

thats true for everything.....

[mark7901]

you sure??


yup, plan on spending around $1500 for homemade turbo....

EDIT: or maybe $600 for nitrous....what does he have 160? so you need around 55hp more?

[BseriesKllR]

i spent 500-600 in mine and i beat a crx with gsr engine i,h,e.

[vtece-hatch]

i could get a an ls/vtec installed and everything for $2500

[Top Aussie]

d-series.org

[S Q A D]

i could get a an ls/vtec installed and everything for $2500
your gettin fuckin OWNED

have fun getting ripped off :lol:

[HumanResource]

i could get a an ls/vtec installed and everything for $2500
Go for it
Then grab your ankles when you see my taillights on my SOHC DIY Turbo build
About the same power as a decently built LSVTEC but with less weight (enemy) and far less $$$ out the pocket
No Bling points for me but I could care less about what the kid with the baggy pants says
Right now I'm I've spent $270 and all I need now is good Turbo Exh, oil lines and couplers/clamps for my charge piping (Krylon paint cans anyone???)

[Bizzar]

JDM D15B $485 (way better shape than ANY Z6 you will find)
Used Greddy 15g kit $1200 (JRC FMIC, turbo timer, BOV, manual boost controller all that shit)
DSM 450cc Injectors and resistors $65
ECU $135 (added chipping hardware)
Rom Burner $60
Uberdata FREE
Walbro pump $90
Wideband o2 $350
Laptop to tune $225

Total $2605
turn the boost up and an estimated 190-200+ WHP

LS swap installed $2500 160ish hp and no balls to show it, oh and no goodies to play Nintendo roms on.

YOU DECIDE.... once again D>B no matter how you look at it!

[vtece-hatch]

That sounds pretty good, maybe i should just keep the vtec-e and turbo it, or maybe just get another d-series what do ya'll think would be best?

[S Q A D]

i think it would be smart NOT to spend 2500 bucks on an LSVTEC ... you should spend 450 and get a d15b THEN turbo it ..... just like bizzar said

[Bizzar]

The point I was trying to make was how much you save for MORE HP. The end result is a ton of equipment for future use. Don't think of something as "expensive" think of it more as an investment. Such as a wideband o2 controller setup, a laptop, rom burner. These are all re-usable items that can be used from car to car no matter what you buy. Some of the best damn things I have bought and I couldnt be more happy. How can ANYONE even consider a B series unless they have wads upon wads of cash laying around. It just doesnt make any damn sense to me to spend 2500 bucks on a damn stock engine swap with mediocre output.

[vtece-hatch]

i think it would be smart NOT to spend 2500 bucks on an LSVTEC ... you should spend 450 and get a d15b THEN turbo it ..... just like bizzar said
Why would i put a non vtec 1.5 liter in instead of keeping my vtec-e 1.5 liter, whats the point of that?

[BseriesKllR]

the d15b he is referring to is a 130hp vtec engine...but i'd rather have a non vtec over a vtec-e anyday....but the d15b is a good swap and a strong motor.

[vtece-hatch]

the d15b he is referring to is a 130hp vtec engine...but i'd rather have a non vtec over a vtec-e anyday....but the d15b is a good swap and a strong motor.
yeah vtec-e's do suck

[b20vtec]

have you thought about gutting the inside of your car

[BseriesKllR]

have you thought about gutting the inside of your car
wouldnt really do much on a 90hp car, he needs a z6 swap then you can start from there.

[vtece-hatch]

wouldnt really do much on a 90hp car, he needs a z6 swap then you can start from there.
hey its 92 horsepower man get it right...lol

[BseriesKllR]

lol sorry forgot about the 2hp vtec-e gain...

[vtece-hatch]

if i switched to a d16z6 and put in the d16z6 pistons and everything would i give the gsr a good race then?

[S Q A D]

get rid of the vx motor ..... that shit does NOTHING for you ( maybe good gas mileage )

find either a d15b 0r a d16z6 ...... then you have at least something WORTH modding

[b20vtec]

You wont give the gsr a good race when its turbo.

[BseriesKllR]

sqad vx is d15z1 just thought i say it...i always used to get the cx and vx mixed up.

[S Q A D]

oooooo .. then what the fuck does the d15b8 come in?? the cx?

either way that shit sucks balls

[BseriesKllR]

yea from cx all i care is that there both light ass shit.

[vtece-hatch]

You wont give the gsr a good race when its turbo.
he was reffering to the gsr being turbo actually

[S Q A D]

Why would i put a non vtec 1.5 liter in instead of keeping my vtec-e 1.5 liter, whats the point of that?when did I say anything about a non vtec 1.5?
the d15b is VTEC and is JDM y0 !

your vtec-e ( economy ) sucks ass , plain and simple

he was reffering to the gsr being turbo actuallywhatever ... hes on a SOHC site talking about a GSR turbo

no ONE cares

[vtece-hatch]

when did I say anything about a non vtec 1.5?
the d15b is VTEC and is JDM y0 !

your vtec-e ( economy ) sucks ass , plain and simple

whatever ... hes on a SOHC site talking about a GSR turbo

no ONE cares
i know vtec-e's suck ass i said so myself, look above this, and i was just telling u what b20vtec was talking about because u obviosly misunderstood what he said...ok

[S Q A D]

and i was just telling u what b20vtec was talking about because u obviosly misunderstood what he said...ok
thank you ..... e-beers on me :beer: :beer: :beer: