My b/f and I have been talking about engine builds and swaps for my 94 Civic EX, we have come down to these options.
#1: Cammed D16Z6.
I already have a decent running Z6 in the car with about 182K miles on it, leaks oil, the usual.I already have a short ram and 60mm B18 TB on it. We thought of installing a Bisimoto stage 2 cam and Pro valve springs. With a 2.25 in exhaust, we estimate in between 150-160 hp. Of course, the question my BF has is, does the Z6 head have good enough flow to make this a worthwhile N/A build? Of course down the road we could throw a turbo setup on and make some great power along with the cam.
Cost here-
Cam - $350
Springs - $180
Seals and stuff - $20-50
#2: Cammed F22A
The 2nd option we have is a F22A1 from a wrecked parts car we are picking up. This engine runs great and has 138K miles, which I like. We could throw in a Delta 272 or, if i can afford it, a Bisi stage 2. But the expense is gonna be higher with this option, but we all know the potential of the F22a. I will also have to source a manual tranny, as the donor car is automatic. Plus mounts and axles. Exhaust system, we'd make a custom downpipe out of an old A6 d/p with a 2.25" collector and a custom exhaust. Intake system, H23A manifold and TB, blocked EGR.
Cost here-
Cam - $100-225
Mounts - $150
Axles - $120
Engine - $100
H22/H23 Tranny and shifter - $200 (estimate)
Misc - $200 - 500 (estimate)
Figure in cost of tuning on both options. My boyfriend is a whiz when it comes to electronics and wiring, so no cost for chipping and custom wiring harnesses.
I'd like to see others input on this, as I can't decide and would like pros and cons pointed out to me. And anything we might have missed. Basically looking for best bang for the buck. Thanks
PS, I posted this here because no other site I know of on the web even cares about the F22, especially Civic sites, so here I am. I put this in offtopic instead of Technical/performance because its for a Civic, not an Accord.
#1: Cammed D16Z6.
I already have a decent running Z6 in the car with about 182K miles on it, leaks oil, the usual.I already have a short ram and 60mm B18 TB on it. We thought of installing a Bisimoto stage 2 cam and Pro valve springs. With a 2.25 in exhaust, we estimate in between 150-160 hp. Of course, the question my BF has is, does the Z6 head have good enough flow to make this a worthwhile N/A build? Of course down the road we could throw a turbo setup on and make some great power along with the cam.
Cost here-
Cam - $350
Springs - $180
Seals and stuff - $20-50
#2: Cammed F22A
The 2nd option we have is a F22A1 from a wrecked parts car we are picking up. This engine runs great and has 138K miles, which I like. We could throw in a Delta 272 or, if i can afford it, a Bisi stage 2. But the expense is gonna be higher with this option, but we all know the potential of the F22a. I will also have to source a manual tranny, as the donor car is automatic. Plus mounts and axles. Exhaust system, we'd make a custom downpipe out of an old A6 d/p with a 2.25" collector and a custom exhaust. Intake system, H23A manifold and TB, blocked EGR.
Cost here-
Cam - $100-225
Mounts - $150
Axles - $120
Engine - $100
H22/H23 Tranny and shifter - $200 (estimate)
Misc - $200 - 500 (estimate)
Figure in cost of tuning on both options. My boyfriend is a whiz when it comes to electronics and wiring, so no cost for chipping and custom wiring harnesses.
I'd like to see others input on this, as I can't decide and would like pros and cons pointed out to me. And anything we might have missed. Basically looking for best bang for the buck. Thanks
PS, I posted this here because no other site I know of on the web even cares about the F22, especially Civic sites, so here I am. I put this in offtopic instead of Technical/performance because its for a Civic, not an Accord.
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