Just curious of all of your opinions and some advice on what would result in the most bang for the buck as far as hybrid swaps in a 97 LX w/ the conversion from auto to man.. Emissions tests are not an issue so I was curious as to the difficulty in swapping in an OBDI. I am looking to do a swap that is fairly inexpensive but I am an automotive technology student, a certified ASE tech and have access to tools and equip.(liftsetc...) so difficulty can be a little on the tough side but I have never done a honda swap although i have heard that that they are comperativley easy, similar to a SB chevy swap. Any advice or suggetions would be appreciated. PEACE

 

You're going to some great lengths with an auto... It almost calls for a new car, but if you have the time and that patients (and especially the $$) I commend you.

This is one of the most asked questions on this board so you could do a search for compatible engines and find a bunch of info.

you can swap any B-series engine (B16A2, B16A3, B16B, B18A, B18C1, B18C5, B18C) using stock mounts and it will slip right in.

You can also put H-series engines in with a HASport mount kit.

As for OBD1, I just used an OBD2 engine and harness with an OBD1 ECU and all is well.

I'm not too experienced with auto/manual conversions, but there was just a thread open on it in the '92+ civic forum. Do a search on that too.

Hope it helps.

 

Best engine i would say would have to be a JDM B18C1 with an LSD. you get 180hp, an LSD, and you can rev it just as high as a b16 and get more hp out of it. Thats just my opinion.

 

Dont forget about the option of the B20 too. Thats one torquey mofo.

 

After doing some research, if you have the money to spend, the H22A-R is the best way to go.

Performance
H22A-R
220hp @ 7200 rpm
163lb/ft @ 6500 rpm
13.75@100.8mph


Now that time is in a 4gen Civic Hatch but you could probably expect similar times.

 

a 6th gen civic SEDAN will not get similar times to a 4th gen HATCH