Originally Posted by dorkunderfire
i'm looking for a good engine swap to go into my '97 integra. is it possible to swap in the motor from an acura CL or TL? also, since most of the engines are automatic, what's the best easily-found transmission i could use with those engines in case the best deal i can find happens to be with an automatic tranny? thanks for your help.
- Sean
A V6 swap for your DC Integra is nigh-on impossible. You're looking at frame and firewall modifications, completely custom wiring and a set of custom mounts. You could esily spend $10k on such a swap and make about the same amount of power as a turbocharged LS or GSR.
The J-series V6s are much larger than the B-series Inline-4s. When combined with larger transmission, I doubt you'll have anywhere near enough width in the engine bay to mount the drivetrain.
What model Integra do you own?
A GSR? Or an RS/ LS / GS? 4-door or 2-door?
Where do you live? In California, your options are somewhat limited.
The most realistic option for an Integra of your model year is a bolt-on turbocharger. GReddy makes a CARB-legal kit for the DC2 & DC4 coupes, which can be installed on the DB7 & DB8 sedans as well.
Lastly, welcome to HAN.
