Techy question

substance

08-23-2003, 03:08 AM

For some reason or another the engine on my 2000 Civic EX went out so I'm going to have to get a new one (pronto). I was looking into getting a bigger better engine since i'm going to be needing a new one anyway, thats where i came accros this "engine swapping". From the looks of it, the b16 will prob be the easiest/cheapest choice. If i decide to get this i have a couple questions:

1.Where do i locate/buy this engine from? Do i get it new or used?
2.If i do get this engine, will i have to update any of my other components?
3. Will my old mods work with my new engine? (CAI/headers)
4. How much does it run all together? (buying, putting together)
5. Turbocharging? I've herd if you do this it will lower the life expectancy(sp?) on your car. Oh and does turbocharging give it that little "pssst" noise? or is that supercharging?

Also i plan on getting a new exaust in the near future so is there a brand highly recommended for the new engine?

Any suggestion will be appreciated ;]

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Jas_M

08-23-2003, 03:18 AM

Get yourself started here http://www.jdmhondaparts.com/index.html and here http://www.hmotorsonline.com/

mattyoung33

08-23-2003, 07:32 AM

substance

08-23-2003, 03:04 PM

B16 was the swap i was looking at doing for awhile... ive decided im not gonna do a swap for awhile now. But if i do decide to do a swap it wont be a B16, its not worth it really. Civic Si isnt even that fast of a car and thats basically what you are getting with this swap. I'd look at GSR, or maybe a turbo/LS setup...

Could you elaborate a little more? whats a turbo/LS setup? I have to keep in mind that even though i need a new engine, i'm still on the tight budget. (3,000 overall MAX)

Ricochet

08-23-2003, 03:14 PM

Before asking any swap questions you should have read the top of the thread list. Here is a link with answers to a ton of swap questions...

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t19176.html

go to www.hmotorsonline.com or www.inlinefour.com for a quality used engine. btw nobody sells new B16's, Honda doesn't make those cars anymore...

substance

08-23-2003, 03:39 PM

all done reading. :-)

Would it be best to order an engine from online? (shipping fees etc.)
or a local distributer (?)?

If i get it should i get a "Complete Change over" I guess that comes with all components needed or a cheaper engine where i'd have to actually go find the parts i need.

Also is there a engine ( not listed on that post) that i shouldnt be looking into? Like it has a high rate of going out faster or something?

30005 -* B16A 92-00 (SiR-II) Complete Change Over
170Hp 113Trq 10.4 Compression (JDM)
$ 2350.00 Plus shipping and handling

is what i'm looking at now

Ricochet

08-23-2003, 03:44 PM

They're all Honda engines and have longetivity branded into them. It all depends on how you drive/maintain it... You could go to a junkyard and get the same EX engine for like $700 or so, or get a DX for around $150 (ah the good old days :)). The SiRII is a great engine for the buck though, if you have the money do that.

substance

08-23-2003, 06:03 PM

A-1Performance

08-23-2003, 07:42 PM

B16EJ1

08-23-2003, 07:59 PM

This is weird:

30006 -* B16B (EK TypeR) Complete Change Over
185Hp 117 Trq 10.8 Compression(JDM)
$ 3800.00 Plus shipping and handling

30012 -* F20B 97-00 Complete Changeover (Accord SiR-T)
200Hp 145Trq 11.0 Compression (JDM)
$ 3500.00 Plus shipping and handling

The later has more horsepower and torque.. yet its cheaper?!

The reason behind it is the demand not to mention the fact that it's a Civic Type R motor. There are more people with swapped Civic's and the elusive Civic Type R motor is sought after by more because of the simplicity of the swap compared to F20 or H22. Take a look at the price of the H22. That's cheap as hell. Why??? Because not too many choose to go that route.

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