mugencivic

I knew a guy with a type r in an ek hatch and he said he couldn't drive his car in the rain because the splash guard under the engine didn't fit on account of the engine being too big!? Would this also happen with an eg hatch? Also I'm wondering whether or not an eg with a type r is still driveable during the crappier days of the year without being uncontrollable and dangerous. Or is this hybrid combo just for the sunny summer days, with a beater in the winter? (trying to narrow down my choices for a swap) thanks

imported_kIeRaN

i had a friend with a b18c5 in his 95 si coupe, he drove his car all year round. i think it should fit fine man

imported_InVaDeR_HB

^^^ if u dont drive like an idoit, why would it be uncontrollable or dangerous?

Also, EK's (coupe) came with SIR motors which are B-series so why would it be too big?? and EG's came with SIR motors in Europe and Asia. A Type-R is still a b-series, it will fit the same as a SIR or GSR would.

imported_Cablerat

I drive my H22 EG Hatch all year round NO problem.

H22 is bigger than B18C5

You just have to be careful.. In cold weather with cold tires, it doesn't take more than 4000 rpm and barely quarter throttle to start you spinning. Hell third gear @ 80km/hr on the highway and half throttle will start you spinning too.

I just go easy on the throttle and shift around 3K and it drives like any other civic.

imported_zc_hatch

yeah its hard to drive a hybrid in snow... especially if you dont have a LSD but with a typeR you dont have to worry about that problem

-Matt

mugencivic

For some reason I thought that driving hybrid cars during the winter/rain was dangerous because of the power, but I guess its just how you drive. And the b18c5 should fit properly in the eg engine bay without having to get rid of the A/C or anything?

95CivicDxCoupe

i still have everything in my EJ, the only thing i replaced was the dx rad, and went with a dual core aluminum rad because i was not sure if it would cool it down properly

SiR_88crx

who cares take them off

Scott-93HBSi

Splash guard fits fine with an ITR in an EK/EG.

mugencivic

okay so the splash guard is fine, but is there any other concerns about fitment such as a/c removal? Also I assume it doesn't matter which trim (si, cx, dx, etc) you use or does it? Just trying to get as many issues as possible out of the way now before I run into them the hard the way. thanks

imported_GoldBadge

Maybe some issues with a/c and power steering in an eg. but i'm not sure. look into it though.

Scott-93HBSi

AC and PS fit/work fine in the EG and the EK.

I have done many swaps that have retained both.

imported_zc_hatch

the splash guards shouldn't stop you from driving the car... i just had mine out today and i dont have any of the front splash guards or mud flaps...

-Matt

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

in order to maintain your a/c you will need the proper bracket to use your old a/c compressor. My 95 ex/si's ac lines didn't fit into the b16 ac compressor. I believe its the ac bracket from a 93-97 del sol DOHC VTEC that is needed.
Power steering pump was fine though.

imported_Torrey

I don't see whats so hard with driving a 200hp fwd car in the winter?
Maybe if it was rwd, but c'ome on its fwd!!

dxhatchback

ya.. i dont have a problem... get some good snows and your set...

Travis

mugencivic

Any other heads up info from experience for swapping a b series into an eg? Like fitment, driveability, etc.?

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

a have a built b16 in my eg coupe and i drive it all year round. Its even lowered 1.7" w/tokico springs and illumina's and the only problem is with crappy all seasons on steelies the tires spin incredibly easy....even on dry pavement.
Are you converting your car to obd2 or just staying obd1 and using a chipped p28? If you use a chipped p28 you can get around having to wire in the knock sensor, that will prolly be broken during shipping.
B18CR is a good choice, with a good induction/header/exhaust system it will be a fun street car.