Help! Need to decide on an engine.

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11-Jun-2003, 01:08 AM

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Help! Need to decide on an engine.

I have an 89 civ dx hatch. My motor is almost on its last legs. I need suggestions as to what would work best in my car. I was thinking SOHC V TECH. Does anyone already have this settup? Could anyone tell me what I would need for this swap and how much it would cost to do it? Thanks I appreciate any help I can get. What about a 95 integra swap into my car? (Non v tech).

11-Jun-2003, 01:27 AM

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it all depend on how much you wanna spend, personally i would drop in a b16 (sir engine,dohc v-tec, 160hp)...you can find them dirt cheap these days...

11-Jun-2003, 01:31 AM

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Does anyone have anything available in terms of engines and know where I can have them installed? Thanks.

11-Jun-2003, 02:28 AM

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zc or b16

BTW, that would be vtec, not "V TECH"

(variable valve-timing & lift electronic control)

11-Jun-2003, 02:49 AM

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tamato tamahto, whatevs, you got the idea right? its koo.

11-Jun-2003, 02:53 AM

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any engine, zc, b16, sohc V-TEC, non V TEC, whatever you got.

11-Jun-2003, 02:54 AM

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tamato tamahto, whatevs, you got the idea right? its koo.

lol sorry, some of us are very picky that way!

back on topic...

11-Jun-2003, 08:45 AM

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h22.spend the money you wont regret it

11-Jun-2003, 10:17 AM

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h22.spend the money you wont regret it

yes but be ready to spend LOTS of money, you can't just do a straight h22 sawp, you gotta do so much more work, upgarde brakes, suspension etc....

11-Jun-2003, 11:06 AM

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Quote:

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tamato tamahto, whatevs, you got the idea right? its koo.

NO.

Its VTEC. Understood?

11-Jun-2003, 12:54 PM

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h22, too expensive, anyone else have ideas?

11-Jun-2003, 01:15 PM

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On a budget? sohc vtec...
otherwise have some fun and go ls vtec... :P

11-Jun-2003, 02:03 PM

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ummm gsr

13-Jun-2003, 09:26 PM

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single vtec ecu is $$ and for the money u can slap in an LS b18a motor...for cheaper..and it will run a lot better...and strong more tourqe,...for limited budget LS, cheap reliable b seris..its non vtec but betterthan single vtec...and u can always make it vtec in the future if u want

13-Jun-2003, 09:28 PM

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i say GSR,

rite sam.....but for limited budget ls will give u a bit more..with potenial

14-Jun-2003, 01:28 PM

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Anyone know where I can get a hold of an Ls? and everything necessary to swap it into my 89 dx hatch?

14-Jun-2003, 01:30 PM

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Get an LS motor

15-Jun-2003, 12:00 AM

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Here are your basic prices on swaps...complete...harness, ecu, tranny, driveshafts and labour

All approximate values but in the ballpark range for your car

B18C5 (type r) - $7000 to $8000 based on availability
H22 - $7000 to $7500
B18C1 (gsr) - $4000 to $4500
B16A1 (sir) - $2000
Si, LS, GS - $600 to $1000