Hoddi3

I got a 89 Civic and the motors got about 300,000km and I want to swapp it with a new enigine. Someone told me a b16b would be my best bet.

what would be the best engine to put in a 89 civic and how much would it set me back?

Also what are all the parts am I gonna need to do this.

Sleekef

I really dont think your ready for a b16b...If you have limited funds and looking for a swap do try a zc or dohc zc swap!

imported_viper_2_4

b16b is the CTR I believe (civic type R), way over priced IMO, just go with a b16a1, or if your on a budget or just getting started, do like Sleekef said DOHC ZC

cee_mon

They prolly meant B18B....more budget motor with decent gains.

Hoddi3

I was looking for more of a raced tuned high performance engine that would beable to be droped in a 89 civic with out heavy mods.

Nova_Dust

Any engine can be race tuned. If you want a factory motor that is somewhat ready to take some red line screaming, B16B is good, because it is a destroked B18C engine. Having said that, B18C, and ZC are good choices as well.

And race tuned, do you race?

Hoddi3

No I just want to build a nice civic with ***** and show it at car shows and mabe somtime take it to a strip and see what it can do.

Nova_Dust

How deep is your wallet?

bdotdan

better be REAL deep if he wants a b16b

Hoddi3

About 4 - 5 grand

bdotdan

thats not even enough for the motor

Hoddi3

Dam how much for it and whats the price rage for other motors?

Nova_Dust

4 to 5 grand will get you a B16B to your door step (more or less) and that's about it. If you can do your own work, great. If not, prepare another grand to hire some professional to do the job.

Having said that, there is no way to tell how the engine has been running back home in Japan (or even in North America, since it is used) so until you install the engine and run it, you can't tell if the clutch is bad, or if the gear grinds or other little things.

If you have this much money to spend, build your own engine. Contact one of our affiliates (Concept On Wheels) and they can build a race engine for you, and you can finance it too. How does 2.3% interest rate sound? Not bad eh?

Honestly, if you want a fresh engine, build one. There is almost always risk involved in buying a second hand engine. But building one from a shop that can be trusted is not just a peace of mind, but it is a job that is guarantee to work.

bdotdan

i think they are around 5000-6000, plus finding one is a bitch itself. those ****ers are rare.

Nova_Dust

If you really want a "B16B" (other than having the block stamped B16B on it), start with a B18C block and destroke it.

gooseshit

i have a complete b16a1 for $2000

Nova_Dust

Better yet, see the sticky thread on the top? 200HP B16? Just buy that and find a LSD tranny, get some fresh engine mount and you will be a happy camper. And that should run you maybe a little over 5G.

Sounds like a plan? I think so.

Hoddi3

I think I gonna try building one and drive my 300,000km v-tec motor till it blows up
Thanks guys

imported_Dawson

for the price of a b16b which would be about 5500 with out mounts so add another 500 plus more $$ its not worth it if you wanted a solid set up that has decent relablility i would go with a b18 a or b in it and turbo it cause even still a b18a swap with a turbo set up is still way cheaper than a b16b

bbarbulo

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wow, on top of spoon feeding you all the info, can we also buy and install the engine for you?? ****, lemme pay your insurance too!!