to install an engine if youve never done it before? how many of u did it urself the 1st time. was it succesful?

 

it shouldnt be hard if you have general car knowledge and an engine lift

 

thats ridiculous... I wouldnt let someone with 'general car knowledge' put an engine in my car...

 

at least have someone who knows what they're doing around so you can ask for help when you need it.

 

I've never done it.
A lotta wires I'd imagine. Miss one and you'll get a CEL.

 

the way I see it, you should have some sort of guidance OR make sure its not your daily driver.

if you take one out, and the new one is supposedly able to fit right in. i don't see why not. you unplugged everything, you should be able to plug it back in... obviously do lotsa research or get advice prior.

 

i did two already. straight forward, hardest part is wiring. other then that, fitment and knowledge of what engine fits its all gravy. just wiring is hard.

late

 

yeah i'd have a professinal do it, that's what i'm planning to even though i know the engine pretty well, i want the capability to know it's done well

 

It is so easy. Dont be scared:crying:

It is basic nuts and bolts, connecting a few hoses and running just a few wires. You gain so much knowledge about your car when doing it too. Its pretty hard to mess it up. Just dont drop your engine or not put oil in it. The worst thing that happens is that you get a CEL and figure out what it is and fix it.

plus if you do it yourself you get my respect, something im sure you care about.

 

I put an engine in a 66 mustang, but I'm still a little uncomfortable about swapping a late model engine in my Civic.
There is a lot of little lines, wiring harnesses etc. I'm not sure about the placement in each engine bay. I also wonder about the a/c. When you buy a full swap do most come with the air compressor? DO you use your existing evaporator?