h23vtec
Serious response? In theory, I can see a H22/H23 not being an awful choice, but in reality, I can't see myself going that direction.
92-95 civic with a stock D16z6, it's a lot of fun, but you will eventually want more.
You convinced me. Close the thread.
its light as shit so something that doesnt make a ton of torque which rules out srt4 and 4g63.
the ecotec motors are homo.
the obvious choice is a k series given the options listed on the site. that thing would be pretty retarded with a 250whp all motor k.
unless you want an excessive amount of power then a 6 bolt or srt4 motor will both reliably make and handle 450whp.
The weight distribution on these cars actually puts a good amount of weight over the rear tires. I believe from what I read it was about 1000lbs in the back and 600lbs in the front. I don't think a Srt4 or 4g63 would be an issue, but I also agree the car really doesn't need low end torque.
As for power, I think 250whp is a good starting place. It should be able to be in a similar world as a 400whp AWD vehicle. At the same time, I'd like to be able to turbo charge the car at a later date. Being competitive with modified EVOs and STIs is not really that impressive. Where a car like this shines is the fact it is half the weight of anything else. So it only needs to make 1 hp for every 2 almost every other car in the planet has to make. So 300-350whp, the car will be incredibly quick. Quicker than just about everything around. The only issue with the lower hp value is getting up to higher mph's, where the higher hp vehicles will be able to hit those higher speeds.
In short, 250whp is great to start with, but to beat Vettes, high HP AWD cars, GT500s, Porches, Vipers, and all of those other faggot mobiles, 250whp is going to be a limiting factor, especially on a horsepower track(lots of long straights). This is all under the assumption, driving ability is equal and assumed to be good.
since I am honda biased, and I don't believe that any of the motors listed are better than the k series, plus all the ones I saw in here has k series motors, or cosworth built/turboed k series motors. if I chose anything other than a kseries or a hybrid b series, it would be the EVO 8 motor, screw srt4, screw cobalt. both of those motors outperform srt/cobalt in stock, and modified form.
I think Honda makes great engines. But there are other engines out there and I'm willing to look and listen.