Civic EF question
11-18-2002, 08:30 AM
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Civic EF question
I'm in the process of buying a 1991 Civic EF Si model.
It comes with a JDM ZC engine but that is not enough power for me. (my daily driver is a NOS powered Benz)
newayz I hear of crazy swaps here and there so can I replace the block w/ B20 or B18? Or does it require a lot of other parts such as boring it out, cylinder stuff, blah blah.
I know it has 130 hp and 130 torque.
I'm also putting cold air intake, NOS, headers, and exhaust on it. I got my carbon fiber hood, and rims waiting
If I can't increase the displacement, I guess I'm going turbo. I wanted to turbo after increasing the displacement though. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
It comes with a JDM ZC engine but that is not enough power for me. (my daily driver is a NOS powered Benz)
newayz I hear of crazy swaps here and there so can I replace the block w/ B20 or B18? Or does it require a lot of other parts such as boring it out, cylinder stuff, blah blah.
I know it has 130 hp and 130 torque.
I'm also putting cold air intake, NOS, headers, and exhaust on it. I got my carbon fiber hood, and rims waiting
If I can't increase the displacement, I guess I'm going turbo. I wanted to turbo after increasing the displacement though. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
11-18-2002, 12:48 PM
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ZC has like 130hp, but only about 111ft-lbs, not 130.
The ZC is a d-series engine. Parts from a d-series and b-series are not interchangable, so you can't put the B18/20 block on that ZC head.
If you want a crazy engine build a CRVTEC. Thats a CRV's B20 block with a B18C5 or B16A (or any) VTEC Head. It's good for about 200hp (or more) and 200ft-lbs of Torque. Easy 12 second car in a EF.
The ZC is a d-series engine. Parts from a d-series and b-series are not interchangable, so you can't put the B18/20 block on that ZC head.
If you want a crazy engine build a CRVTEC. Thats a CRV's B20 block with a B18C5 or B16A (or any) VTEC Head. It's good for about 200hp (or more) and 200ft-lbs of Torque. Easy 12 second car in a EF.
11-18-2002, 10:09 PM
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Originally posted by FourthGenHatch
If you want a crazy engine build a CRVTEC. Thats a CRV's B20 block with a B18C5 or B16A (or any) VTEC Head. It's good for about 200hp (or more) and 200ft-lbs of Torque. Easy 12 second car in a EF.
If you want a crazy engine build a CRVTEC. Thats a CRV's B20 block with a B18C5 or B16A (or any) VTEC Head. It's good for about 200hp (or more) and 200ft-lbs of Torque. Easy 12 second car in a EF.
11-19-2002, 12:21 AM
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damnit so there isn't much N/A possibilities with the ZC motor? I don't want to turbo such a 'small' engine. I think the minimum is 1.8 Type R engine or the B20 head.
Oh well, we'll see how it performs w/ the NOS
Oh well, we'll see how it performs w/ the NOS
11-19-2002, 01:58 AM
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Originally posted by autorice
damnit so there isn't much N/A possibilities with the ZC motor? I don't want to turbo such a 'small' engine. I think the minimum is 1.8 Type R engine or the B20 head.
Oh well, we'll see how it performs w/ the NOS
damnit so there isn't much N/A possibilities with the ZC motor? I don't want to turbo such a 'small' engine. I think the minimum is 1.8 Type R engine or the B20 head.
Oh well, we'll see how it performs w/ the NOS
Actually you might want to look into turboing an Integra LS(B18B) engine. They come stock with 140hp/127 lb/ft tq. and with a compression ratio of 9.2:1 they are very boost friendly. Plus there are plenty to be found since most everyone else want's to do a Type R or GSR swap. Not to mention they are cheaper. Probably something you might want to consider.
11-19-2002, 05:44 AM
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Turboing a ZC isn't that bad at all. I have ridden in one and it screams. I am in the process of turboing my ZC. Don't understimate it.
Definately don't go NA w/the ZC. You'll spend a boat-load of cash and get absolutely no where.
Definately don't go NA w/the ZC. You'll spend a boat-load of cash and get absolutely no where.
