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[hamada]

Which engines are better in our first gens ? I'm trying to decide on which engine to go for: the 88-89 D16A1 integra engine with approx. 118hp na (not sure about turbo) or the B series VTEC engines (b16A) from the 90-current Civic Si or the 94-97 Del Sol with approx. 160hp stock.

It'll be a daily driver taken to the track for road racing and autoXing mainly, but I'd like to go draging for some extra fun. Is there any other good choices for what I'm wanting to do?

Any advice and/or educated opinions are welcome. Thanks you guys.

[Ghost-One]

itb carbs arent legal for road use at all... some states dont do emmisions though...

what trim level do you have a dx or hf requirs si fuel linesand tank to convert to fi i prefere the zc swap for swaps i have done 2 now and they are nice but knowing what i know now i would rebuild my ew4 engine with custom high comp pistons beefier rods. a good cam shaft and a turbo or dual side draft set up... yes i would risk a high comp turbo... i would actually use dommed teg pistons and if i could find a 2mm head gasket and a small turbo maybe a greddy tdo4 turbo and boost to 10 psi

[hamada]

I have no problem with switching out my fuel system (lines,tank,pump) and wiring harness, ecu, and doing the custom wiring to switch to EFI, since I like the fact that the 86 HF has the lighter body (It's a trade off in my opinion). FI is a better choice for me since we've got strict emissions here.

Since the B series swap seems so expensive (but really cool), does anyone know what hp you can get out of a built (intake,exhaust,header,pistons,flywheel,etc.) 88-89 D16A1 w/ turbo on a conservative boost (don't wanna kill my engine) ?

I was thinking of going with the equivalent JDM ZC engine with some 130hp, but JDM seems to be more dificult. BUT maybe I'm wrong.

If you guys have any more advice and/or info on these choices or more on the B series please help me out... and thanks bunches for your guys help so far.

[rpr]

The only difference swap wise between the 88-89 USDM D16A1 and the JDM black/brown top ZC is the power, and the fact that the fuel rail inlet is on the wrong side of the engine. Just run a longer hose over to the other side of the engine, or get a USDM fuel rail.

[hamada]

Can anyone else spare some time to help me out!? It's a really basic question and all I'm looking for is some advice?

Does anyone maybe have a link to a site or message that has some answers to these questions? ...

I'd like to thank everyone who's helped me so far and I'm really greatful for your guys patience with another newbie asking newbie questions. I've tryed to sound as educated as possible so that you guys would take me seriously, but out of all the people that visit this forum only 3 GUYS are able to try and help me!!!!? I know that if I personally had the knowledge some of the guys on this forum did I would do my best to help every newbie out, cause I would remember the help I had needed when I was first starting out. But i guess my expectations are too high.



Well, I guess the reason that no one here knows the answers!! Cause I'm stumped...

Sorry, I'm just blowing of some steam, i really am a nice guy when ya get to know me.

[CRXdan]

D16 turbo
turbo crx

[b16_destroyer]

I had the same dilemma. I first off went to the bone yard and stripped an 88 Integra of everything. It had over 200,000 miles but I didn't car because I sent it out and had Golden Eagle Sleeves installed, Wiseco Pistons, and Eagle Rods. I wanted to prove a point that the "little engine that could" actually could run.

That was a 3 year project. Technology has stepped up and factory cars are running 12's. The D16A1 will run high 15's all day and low 14's w/turbo. I didn't get to install my D16A1 project because I decided to go B series.

I gutted everything out of my 87 CRX and rewired the entire car OBD1 with 95 Integra wire harness and B18B with 8lb flywheel and GSR tranny. B series have more torque than you can shake a stick at. My car all motor (stock) can beat B16's and MUSTANGS any day. It is probably a low 14 second car for now and maybe 13's with slicks.

Remember, D series will be quick but you will get no respect on the streets and still get whipped at the dragstrip. B series it and forget about it. Yeah, you will break the bank but it is all worth it the first time you can spin the tires in all three gears without popping the clutch.

I am installing my turbo kit right now because even just the Bseries alone is not enough to beat the cars down here. I am tired of V8's and DSM's telling me I am not worthy to race them. Once I am finished tuning, they will know my name and fear it; "I am B16 Destroyer!!!"

[CRXdan]

muahahahah
your evil

[CRXer]

if it was me and i was going to mainly use it for a road racing car and auto-x like i do with mine i am keeping the stock engine untill i can fully harness all the 90horses it has. i am just a beginner and it has more power than i need right now.