Engine Swap Recomendation
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From: Houston
Engine Swap Recomendation
I have a 93 civic, and was looking into an engine swap. Just curious if anyone has any recomendations on whats compatible. I don't want something thats gonna make me lose my hat when I punch it then again I dont want something that can't stand up to par. I just wanna hall ass haha I can't stand this DX
Crazy Canoodler
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Youngstown, OH
Three options, IMO. B-series (bolt-in, good for beginners, where I'm starting), Mini-me (Head swap on your existing DX block) (Second thought, is the 5th gen DX a 1.6 or a 1.5?), or use the search button in the upper right corner of the screen and read a LOT of threads about swaps.
You've got a great platform to work from with that car. Good luck. Check out the hybrid forum too.
You've got a great platform to work from with that car. Good luck. Check out the hybrid forum too.
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Fresno, CA
Depends on what you want to spend. Do you want to be really fast, for extra money (b18c/b18c1) *best option*. Or do you want to be fast, and affordable (b16). You can also go with an LS motor (non-vtec) b18a/b18b.
It also depends on whether you want to be all-motor, or boosted. Or if you are gonna keep it stock.
It also depends on whether you want to be all-motor, or boosted. Or if you are gonna keep it stock.
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From: Canada
i'd say b18b. best bang for the buck if you ask me, well in canada anyway. a b18b is like 3000, while a b16a2 is like 5000. with the extra 2000 you could build the mofo and be just as good, if not better. but it all depends on what you want to do with the car. like dude said above, do a search. this topic has been dicussed to death.
