Thursday, May 29, 2008

Honda Civic Engine Swap

I'm looking for suggestions on engine swaps. The most common Is the b16aVTEC, 160 stock HP.
But recently I got the suggestion of a GSR swap which is around 180 HP stock.
I would just go with the B16a2VTEC but thats 500$ more for 10 hp.
What would you guys suggest?

Honda Civic Performance Parts

I have a 1997 Honda Civic Ex automatic, and I want to get some more (if any) horse power for my car.
The most common suggestion I get is, engine swap, but with an automatic I would have to drop around one thousand dollars just on labor alone for a transmission swap. So I am thinking of other things to do for now. So far I have the following:
1. Cold air intake
2. Exhaust system (im thinking apexi)
3. Headers
4. This is a stretch but turbocharger, until my engine blows up.

If you guys know any specific CAI's that are good for a '97 honda civic, let me know. Or any good sites to order from.