H22 or K20?

[deevergote]

Bisimoto Engineering makes an adapter plate so a D series transmission can be mated to an F/H. I'm not sure if the motor itself would move things around so that custom axles would be needed, but if not, that adapter would eliminate some of the hassle of the H22 swap. Using the D series transmission would eliminate the need to switch from rod to cable shifters, and it MIGHT keep you from needing custom axles.
http://bisimoto.com/wst_page4.html I'd contact Bisi with any questions you may have, but it would probably be cost and labor effective to go that route. It's Bisimoto, so you can definitely count on the quality!

[bestcivic98]

that would prob be a good idea since my car is currently auto transmission and it makes me want to die, so either way when I swap motors I'd have to get manual transmission installed professionally
Thanks

[dbsharp]

there arnt very many people on this forum who have civics with b16's and b18's. most people on here have accords 90-93. how about a f22b? you can get them for dirt cheep and then you have something people dont see every day, or hell how about a f22a series?

[bestcivic98]

not familiar really with F series I've heard of them but aren't they pretty old, I want something that when I want to get something for I don't have to look like hell. and how does that fit well in a civic?

[NAiL05]

not familiar really with F series I've heard of them but aren't they pretty old, I want something that when I want to get something for I don't have to look like hell. and how does that fit well in a civic?

They are. IF your gonna find an f motor you would prob have to find a 96 jdm f22b since that would be the lsat year they made them. F22A is too old for your car since you have a 98. I would say stick with the h22 and such since it has potential and will make the car fast as is with mods.

[bestcivic98]

Thanks =D but lets say I can get a k20a for cheaper or about the same price as the H22 then no question should be asked and I should go with the K20 right?

[NAiL05]

Yea. At least I would.

[bestcivic98]

Great thanks. So H22 would still be the better bet but if I can get a k20 Type S for the same price as H22, best bet would be the good old rsx right?

[NAiL05]

Yep.

[tresexohcb]

h22 all the way, torque ftw. Peace

[HondaB18]

Why do you get the impression that I haven't done my research.
I'm fully aware of how it would be much easier to drop a B16 or B18 a/b/c
in my car but the reason I don't want to do it is like I said maybe 9 out of 10 civics that are modded here have B series motors, and 1 japanese D15 V-tech which isn't much. That's the reason I'd like to go the other way. I still believe that once I'm done with my H22 that I could take on any little B18 wanabe around here No offense to anyone here I'm talking specifically about my region.
Thanks for all your opinions. good or bad still helpful!

If you have you would realize the cost of installation/mounts/fabrication involved with the K series vs H series swap (neglecting the cost of the motor). What do you think the difference would cost for just the parts alone for the K20 kit vs H22 kit? I'll just say its not going to be the same although both are not direct bolt in and would require custom work.

Have you heard of the saying "The end justifies the mean?" If you can get a B series to be faster then an H22 swapped (same budget) which one would you go for? Most people swap in an H22 into a Civic or Teg for straightline speed. A more cost efficient way would be to build the internal and boost the B series. But its all personal preference and seems like you want to be original although owning a car that every one and their mom seems to have isn't really original. Good luck with whatever you choose and please document this.

What traction devices do you plan to use if you decide on the H22?

[93cord]

Hey dude in what region are you in ... i need a k20 heheh .. nahh i need any new motor ... BADLY heheh .... can you hook me up a price on a h22a???

[93Si]

swap an H23, do the camshaft upgrade, cam gears, crankshaft pulley lightweight, and boost it! with full exhaust

[MyHonnaCB7]

do the H22 swap. round 200 HP would be fun in a lil hatch.lol.

[10thcb7]

IF you live in CAli i know you have to worry about OBD2 so go with the H22a4

If not go with the F22B dohc/h23 convert it to OBD1/ecu tune/all possible drive train upgrades the EK is a heavy ride just like the CB.

K20 is not the kewl any more the rod stroke is actually shitty and like most say if you dont have the money youll be slow cool but slow cool but slow cool butt dumb ass should of spent it on a turbo instead