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Corey · #1 (**permalink**) 20 Feb 2008, 01:01 am

whats a good engine to drop in a civic?

robb · #2 (**permalink**) 20 Feb 2008, 01:16 am

k20a. you need to list what your goals are for the best answer. a b18c would be nice, k20a, h22, h2b

Ben C · #3 (**permalink**) 20 Feb 2008, 01:31 am

Best swap I've heard was the b18c. Whichever is in the Ls Integra. Most torque, best to turbo, and easy swap.

Ryan · #4 (**permalink**) 20 Feb 2008, 01:46 am

Take the old engine, and sell it. Then, take the civic, and sell it. Borrow some money, and buy a used e36 BMW... That's what I did, and I haven't regretted it once! Whatever engine you put in a civic, it's still a Honda, which isn't gonna get you noticed anywhere in the world. Get something nice, that doesn 't have the sound or build quality of a blender.Personal experiance, my opinion...

Miguel · #5 (**permalink**) 20 Feb 2008, 02:01 am

The best engine would be a 2.2 dohc v-tec! if its a older civic its the best engine!

Michael M · #6 (**permalink**) 20 Feb 2008, 02:16 am

actually the b18c is the GSR not the LS. But both b18c and b18b are good engines. If you are looking to turbo go with the b18b stronger block and can handle more boost. If you are not going to turbo but are looking to do a cheap swap h22. If money is no big deal for you go with the k20.

ironbuttsironheads · #7 (**permalink**) 20 Feb 2008, 02:31 am

one that fits.

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