I have a dilemma, and need some advice/info


I have a very clean 96 Civic EX cpe. It has a blown engine......some water decided to go into the AEM(no bypass) and put a fingertip sized hole into the #4 cylinder.


Here is my dilemma. I do not want the car anymore, I need a 4dr automatic vehicle......family.....ect....ect......

I would sell the car for 4200.00 as is, or replace the engine(with stock d16y8) and sell for 5200.00. OR!!!!!

I could spend 2000.00 and get a b16a2.......or spend 2200 and get a h22a, or spend 1800 and get a b18b.

So here is the question........what do some of you think the car would be worth with those swaps in it, here is what i figure....

AS IS: 4000-4200

D16Y8: 5000-5200

B18B: 7500

B16A2: 8500

H22A: 10k

Am i smoking crack???? or are those in the range??

I have a friend that just sold his 96 CX hatch w B18C1 swap for just over 9000, that car had no options.....mine has it all, both cars are equally clean, mine has nicer paint(pearl white) his was basic red.

Please give me some advice........the car NEEDS to go fast...and I need to get this done......


Thanks in advance!!!

Mike