readersx

I should be picking up a 90 civic hatchback today. It has a motor in it and tranny but the motor is done so im planning on throwing in somethign else. Does anyone have an idea on what i should be in. Id like to try and spend less then 800 on the motor if possible. i have plans on putting a turbo on but not till later in time. Also, if i do a swap will i have to change the tranny. All i know is new engine = new ECU

fingolfin

D-series

why?
cheap
turbo-able
reliable
good on gas
parts EVERYWHERE

kruption

ZC.

viper_2_4

for that price, just get a D16Y8...127ish HP, reliable, bolts in, cheap, parts are everywhere, uses the same transmission, same mounts, etc...

readersx

done, now where cani get expect to get one of these and what am i going to look at paying for one..will instalation be a b*tch to?

Roll_outz

Zc DOHC but it will cost you lil bit.

Dexst

b18

viper_2_4

Good, but harder to find, for like 3 more hp, and parts are slightly harder, and they are older...

not a great buy unless you could find one cheap

viper_2_4

mounts and new transmission wont work for under $800...

Fr0z3N

D series obviously, then if you have any question you can ask the resident d series expert. IE me. I have a boosted D15B.

T-MacK

I'm putting down 162whp on a non-vtec sohc ZC N/A.
$800 bills won't get you much more then a engine and tranny...Try to get a SI tranny wahtever you do.

Fr0z3N

Si tranny being stamped with a P20/B000 code. Try not to get the CX/VX/DX A000 trannies.

readersx

i managed to grab a 98 si engine..d-series with tranny..new clutch..header and ecu for 300 bucks

lilmoh16

^^ from where? I could use a new engine

viper_2_4

thats a pretty good deal