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Old 10-04-2003, 04:24 PM
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i was wondering what kind of swap i should get. I've been leaning towards the b18b1 or b18c1, but a shop has been saying that it would be better if i swapped in a h22a. I know that it's heavy and would cramp up the engine bay. Will it affect the steering/handling? Will I have to beef up my suspension. Will I still have room for turbo? Should I go for a h22a or stick with a b18. Let me know the cons/pros with the swap. Thanks.
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Old 10-04-2003, 04:25 PM
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Go with the B18C1
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Old 10-04-2003, 04:51 PM
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h22 is fast for straight lines, but you wont be able to turn. also it will take a lot more money to make the motor fit and hook up, more money than its worth.
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Old 10-04-2003, 05:43 PM
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H22 in a SOL...alot of work. The GSR or B16 is a better choice. It can be done..we've put H22's integra's and civic coupe/HB even 4 doors...but never in a DelSol...interesting..but alot of work no the less.
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Old 10-04-2003, 05:58 PM
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here we go again with that "h22 only good is only good in a straight line" in any civic chassis BULLSHIT.
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Old 10-04-2003, 08:23 PM
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anyone know the weight difference between a 1.8 b series engine and h22a? how much would my car oversteer/understeer if i swapped it in? anyone have first hand experience with h22 in del sol?
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Its just the work/money involved in the swap. Yeah, the h22 is cheaper than a b18c1, but the install is a whole different story. To be honest, hit up the c1. you'll be just as satisfied.
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anyone know the weight difference between a 1.8 b series engine and h22a? how much would my car oversteer/understeer if i swapped it in? anyone have first hand experience with h22 in del sol?
I want to say the difference in weight is about 80 lbs.
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What's the difference in weight between a d15 and a b16, average/guesstimate?
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60-80lbs ^
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