Hi,

This is my first time to the forum, and I'm hoping someone can give me some info/advice here. My 91 Civic Si engine has pretty much had it, after an overheating incident and old age, it is on its way out. I'm thinking that for the amount of money it would cost in addition to selling my car, I might be able to get a decent new engine for this car instead of buying a new car. Plus i've nicely customized the body with a paint job and few other minor "adjustments". Can anyone recommend the best type of engine swap for my Civic? I would like to put in a V-tec, and heard something about using the acura integra's engine. Thanks in advance for anyhelp or advice.

 

What's up champ, thats too bad about your motor. Yes, these are my suggestions for your 91 Si. I have a 91 Si Civic also. This what I recommend. Get you a B16A1 w/ cable tranny. I have a 1st Gen in mine w/ DC sports header, custom short ram intake & a Thermal Research Development exhaust. You'll pay around $3200 for swap, not including exhaust & header.. Alot of people would tell you to get the B18C1 Gsr because more tq. etc... You'll love the power / 8200 redline 160 hp, 111 tq. Good luck.....

 

B20 is the ticket!!!!!!!! best bang for the buck

 

you paid 3200 for a swap.....Damn. You can pick them up for around 1600 for 1st gen. And thats complete. But not alot of tq out of that motor. But thats what my car has in it. I have a 91 SiR. And it runs nice. Nothing to brag about.