h22a or b18a??????

[gameoner]

i was recently thinking about swapping motors in my 88 accord, and i was wondering, what would be the better choice, a b18a or a h22a?

[gameoner]

whoops, i just saw the important on the h22a's. so sorry for the inconvienxe, but, how much would it cost to put a b18a into a 88 lx?

[carotman]

the mount kit will cost around 1000 if you get all the parts (mounts, axles, wiring harness, shift rod, etc)

The B18A price will vary alot depending of the condition of the engine

You can save on labor if you do everything yourself.

I would say it costs around 2000 to 2500 installed in your car.

[gameoner]

i can get a b18a from a kid across the street from me for $300. its only been run once, all it needs is a mount welded on it where another on broke off, is this a good deal? should i go for it?

[NXRacer]

lol might be less of a headache when you go to put the motor in your accord to have that mount broken off.......i'd be wary of getting that motor. What did he do to the car and/or motor to have a motor mount break off the block? It takes a LOT for that to happen. It might have done a lot of damage to the motor thats why he'll sell it to ya for only 300 bucks.....

[Justin86]

Get a B16a VTEC head on that engine.

[gameoner]

Originally posted by NXRacer
lol might be less of a headache when you go to put the motor in your accord to have that mount broken off.......i'd be wary of getting that motor. What did he do to the car and/or motor to have a motor mount break off the block? It takes a LOT for that to happen. It might have done a lot of damage to the motor thats why he'll sell it to ya for only 300 bucks..... i dont know what happened to it to have that mount broken off. i saw the motor and its in really god condition,its just been sitting around his shop for about a year. i think he said that there was a bad weld on the mount to begin with when they got the motor. but all around is $300 worth it compared to what id have to pay else where plus s&h?

[gameoner]

Originally posted by Justin86
Get a B16a VTEC head on that engine. how much would that run me? i dont have that much money and a shitty job doing yardwork for 7.50 and hr, so i dont have the biggest income. i was going to get that b18 because its cheap and i can afford it, just wanted to know what other hassles i could expect

[NXRacer]

$300 is a good price if its in good condition. Is he someone who'll give your money back if it turns out to be junk?

You can expect to pay about $1500-$2000 to swap that motor into a 3rd gen accord. Search on the board and you will come up with a lot of info regarding swapping in a B series motor into those cars.

[carlessNcareless]

i paid 400 for my 70k mi 92 b18a with the 10 extra hp :D but b18as go for 200-300 around ehre all day long

[BITESIZE]

I heard h22 don't give out as much as you would like.......A B-18 would be the way to go......I guess they have alot of torque and that is what you want.

[infecto]

You got to be bsing me by saying h22 dont give out as much as you like. Just ask the people who have done it here. There have been 2 people on this board that have done the swap correct?

[‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^›]

What exactly do mean " the Mount broke off" ? You mean the Bracket? Where exactly did it brake? A swap without labor would probably cost around 3k+. Depending on which engine you buy offcourse.. Then you have factor in the Wiring Issues!! HA!Good Luck

[gameoner]

all the wiring harnesses come with it, and this kid would give me my money back if it sucks

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Originally posted by gameoner
all the wiring harnesses come with it, and this kid would give me my money back if it sucks

Dude.. U can't use that wiring!! Did u read my post??

[iloveJDMblackrims69]

matt is right...

[gameoner]

Originally posted by ‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^›
Dude.. U can't use that wiring!! Did u read my post?? why wouldnt i be able to? sorry, im only 16 and this is my first swap, so naturally i dont know what all i need.

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Originally posted by gameoner
why wouldnt i be able to? sorry, im only 16 and this is my first swap, so naturally i dont know what all i need.

In all honesty If u are really serious about doing a swap, then I will post some info on it.. It gets very expensive & fustrating. Do u have any money?

[gameoner]

im serious about it. i got about 3100

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Originally posted by gameoner
im serious about it. i got about 3100

AlrighT!!!!! First off! You need to decide which engine you want! You can choose either a JDM B16, B17a1, B18a, B18b, B18c1 or a combo like an Ls/vtec or Cr-vtec. Judging from your Budget your best bet is a JDM B16a. Pretty cheap if you know ppl. Keep in that you are going to need Mounts, Axles, Ecu, Wire Harness and whole mess of other things. So Keep in mind that your are probably looking to spend a lil more than $3100 bucks.. read this than decide!

[gameoner]

im getting a b18a for 300 dollars with a ecu, bit after what you said i dont know if the ecu will work. im stupid with engine swaps, becasue this is my first one. the kid im getting the b18 from is going to put it in for me, and i can get some axles i found for like 100 bucks, so with all that its only going to be like 400 bucks, so i stil got 2700

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Originally posted by gameoner
im getting a b18a for 300 dollars with a ecu, bit after what you said i dont know if the ecu will work. im stupid with engine swaps, becasue this is my first one. the kid im getting the b18 from is going to put it in for me, and i can get some axles i found for like 100 bucks, so with all that its only going to be like 400 bucks, so i stil got 2700

Whoa.. That wont work!

[Neuspeed007]

ehh it sounds to me gameoner, u dont know what ur doing and with all that money on the line i wouldnt go with the swap. a b18 for 300 is way outta wack. if this kid is so good and smart he wouldnt sell and engine with 130hp for 300 its just not right. just dont even bother and spend ur money on a newer car...

[toastyghost]

If it's a JDM B18A it might bolt in and it has more power. But I'm guessing we're talkin 1g USDM teg LS/RS here.

[Neuspeed87lx]

you get what you pay for

[johndej]

yeah, you do get what you pay for. if you really want something faster and arn't really digging your 3g, then i would honestly suggest you keep your money, save a bit more, and you could prob by a teg like the one that motor came out of. it prob wouldn't be in prime condition but if you get $4000 there are lots of choices for low buck quick cars (teg, civic, miata, newer accord, AE-86 *if you can find one*, celica, 240sx, mustang, MR-2). although if you are into keeping the 3g then good luck to you and the B18. if that doesn't turn out well, i would recomend a B16 or jap/euro B20 since they are the more strait forward/easier swaps being your 1st time.

[gameoner]

its a jdm