hi,

i have an 88 integra lss. everything is stock with 141 k on it. i want to swap the engine to make it more reliable and perhaps more power. I am using this car as a daily driver. Is there any suggestions on what motor i can put in it? i am a student so i dont have much money. Something that isnt too expensive but will give me more reliability. Thanks for your help.

 

for a little more power you should consider a b16a swap, or a b17a (if you can find one). My friend has one in his G2 Teg, and it goes awesome. It goes even better with some top end stuff, which can be picked up for retalivity cheap (see type r). As for reliability, stick with Naturally Asperated, it came that way, and was intended that way. Have you had any specific problems with you integra? That car should be pretty reliable to start with.

 

Is it easy to drop B series engines into 1st gen Integras? I think I've heard of people putting ZC's in them, but I'm not sure about a B series.

 

It'll fit, same steps as a 1st gen CRX... which also means it can be pricey... But on the up side, it's already an EFI platform :thumbup:

 

i am really concerned about reliability because the car is not in good condition. I dont want it to break down on me in the middle of the road somewhere. Is an engine swap the good way to go or should i focus on other areas. All the help i received so far is much appreciated.