{"id":3820,"date":"2023-01-30T06:13:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T06:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=3820"},"modified":"2023-02-13T19:55:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T19:55:09","slug":"strongest-engines-to-swap-into-a-honda-civic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/engine\/strongest-engines-to-swap-into-a-honda-civic\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Strongest Engines to Swap into a Honda Civic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking to get a higher power-to-weight ratio for your Honda Civic? Consider swapping in a stronger engine. People have been swapping engines into their Honda Civics for decades, but there are five engines most commonly used in Civics since they provide plenty of power. Perhaps one of these engines will find its way into your Civic.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5-Strongest-Engines-to-Swap-into-a-Honda-Civic.jpg\" alt=\"5 Strongest Engines to Swap into a Honda Civic\" class=\"wp-image-3821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5-Strongest-Engines-to-Swap-into-a-Honda-Civic.jpg 624w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5-Strongest-Engines-to-Swap-into-a-Honda-Civic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5-Strongest-Engines-to-Swap-into-a-Honda-Civic-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/engine\/strongest-engines-to-swap-into-a-honda-civic\/#The_G23\" title=\"The G23\">The G23<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/engine\/strongest-engines-to-swap-into-a-honda-civic\/#The_K_Series\" title=\"The K Series\">The K Series<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/engine\/strongest-engines-to-swap-into-a-honda-civic\/#The_B18C1\" title=\"The B18C1\">The B18C1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/engine\/strongest-engines-to-swap-into-a-honda-civic\/#The_Type_R\" title=\"The Type R\">The Type R<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/engine\/strongest-engines-to-swap-into-a-honda-civic\/#The_F20_S2000\" title=\"The F20 S2000\">The F20 S2000<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_G23\"><\/span>The G23<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hondatheotherside.com\/g23-engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The G23<\/a> is a SOHC 2.3-liter F23 shortblock engine with a H22 cylinder head, and it is known for making an excellent amount of power in the Civic. Of course, this engine might not be for everyone since it isn\u2019t an easy swap despite delivering an abundance of torque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing about the G23 is its cost-effectiveness. You can build it for under $2,000, whereas a K Series swap could run you over $7,000.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-G23.jpg\" alt=\"The G23\" class=\"wp-image-3822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-G23.jpg 624w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-G23-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_K_Series\"><\/span>The K Series<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it is exponentially more expensive than the G23, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.speedhunters.com\/2021\/10\/k-powered-why-we-love-hondas-k-series-engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the K Series<\/a> is a popular choice. This DOHC engine first became available in the Honda Civic EP3 Si. Aftermarket companies lend a lot of support to the K Series, so if you need a modification or part you don\u2019t know much about, you can easily get the scoop on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price of the K Series hasn\u2019t gone down over time as predicted, which is why it isn\u2019t for everyone. You also will need to do some mount mods, but they aren\u2019t as extensive as those on the J Series.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-K-Series.jpg\" alt=\"The K Series\" class=\"wp-image-3823\" width=\"590\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-K-Series.jpg 468w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-K-Series-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_B18C1\"><\/span>The B18C1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The B Series is a strong choice for an engine swap in a Honda Civic. Among the top pics is the <a href=\"https:\/\/mymotorlist.com\/engines\/honda\/b18c-b18b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B18C1<\/a>, which has more torque than the B16 and isn\u2019t as expensive as the Type R B18C5. It can be pulled from a 1994-2001 Acura Integra with VTEC. It is also an easy one to swap in, especially if your Civic already has VTEC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The B Series \u2013 and the B18C1 in particular \u2013 has more components and parts available than any other Honda engine. They\u2019re easy to find, and you can smog them without a problem since a lot of factory Integra smog parts can be popped into a Civic.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-B18C1.jpg\" alt=\"The B18C1\" class=\"wp-image-3824\" width=\"671\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-B18C1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-B18C1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Type_R\"><\/span>The Type R<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Type R can make for a brilliant mesh of high revs and small engine displacement. The Type R is wildly popular and can easily be swapped into the Civic. Popping the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadandtrack.com\/car-culture\/a26809848\/acura-integra-type-r-technical-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B18C5<\/a> into the Civic lets you just bolt it in and take off without having to mod or enhance the engine\u2019s performance. You won\u2019t need to mess around with cam gears or cam profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just bear in mind this isn\u2019t a cheap swap. The Type R will cost a pretty penny, so you might want to look into a B18B or B18C1 before leaping into the Type R.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Type-R-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The Type R\" class=\"wp-image-3825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Type-R-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Type-R-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Type-R-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Type-R-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Type-R.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_F20_S2000\"><\/span>The F20 S2000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingline.com\/articles\/how-did-honda-squeeze-120-hp-per-liter-out-of-the-s2000s-f20c-four-cylinder-engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F20 S2000 engine<\/a> hails from the 1999-2005 era and is a track-tuned beast powered by a 2.0-L F20C and a 2.2-L in the F22C. It is indeed a rear-wheel drive design, sure, but people are still dropping this engine into the Civic, effectively converting it to a RWD model. In terms of power to displacement rations, this engine is one of the best. And it\u2019s certainly unique!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drawback is obvious \u2013 RWD. This requires a lot of subframe work, reworking of the shifter linkage, and buying and installing a whole new rear end. With a new rear end, subframe, driveshaft, and axles (not to mention labor), this is an expensive job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking the right engine to swap into your Honda Civic isn\u2019t easy, but you can get a lot of bang for your buck from these engines. Some require more work and money than others, but the payout can be immense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to get a higher power-to-weight ratio for your Honda Civic? Consider swapping in a stronger engine. 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