I am starting to look into engine swaps and so far I have found 4 engines that would work for a 92-95 Civic. Right now I am looking at a B18C1. Would there be a major difference in performance if I put this in a coupe rather than a hatch? I know that obviously the hatch weighs less, but I don't know how much less because I am not familiar with their weight. I would rather have a coupe, but I don't want to spend the 5 grand for the B18 and still have a pretty heavy car. Well hey, let me shut my stupid ass up and just ask this. How much does a stock hatch weigh? WHat about the coupe? I am talkin about the 92-95.

 

2178lbs-92 hatch DX
2326lbs-95 coupe DX
The hatch is going to be about 6% faster.

 

all the more reason for my ish to be transplanted into a coupe

 

I am leaning more towards the coupe. Is it true that the B18 will leave very little room in the engiine compartment for work? I know the B16 fits perfect because it was made for the car, but I don't want to run into any problems having a hybrid vehicle, such as getting boltons that are made for the B18 and will fit into the Civic. The B16 has 10 less horsepower, but the B18 is only a few hundred extra dollars on average. Anybody here with a GSR swap that can help????

 

You will have PLENTY of room to work with... The motors are almost identical in size and most B16 parts will work on the GSR motors.......

 

Will I run into any problems with a turbo application including an intercooler? Seems that will need the most room for what I have planned.

 

I know there must be something difficult to do after a swap. Gotta be something.... sounds too good to be true. How would I go about finding parts made for the engine that would fit in the car. I know minor things such as fuel injectors won't be a problem, but I am talkin more like radiator, intake manifold, headers, bigger things ya know.