engine swap

i am looking to have an engine swap preformed on my car. it's a 2000 honda civic ex. right now it's got the standard 4 cylinder, 1.7 liter, 117hp motor. what i want to do is have this one replaced with something substantially more powerful. the problem is that i have only a basic knowlege about cars. i dont know what engine would be best, what would actually fit or operate effectively? i was thinking along the line of a nissan maxima motor or a mustang motor or something like that. it's an automatic car and i prefer to keep it that way cuz im not a serious race fan, but i like the idea of having a ridiculously overpowered honda. if i could find and engine with about 250-300hp that would work okay i dont care what it costs. i was looking at these ATK engines but again, i dont know if you could a chevy 350 v8 330hp engine in a civic bay. that link is http://www.atk-engines.com/download/highperf.txt if anyone can let me know if this is at all possible, how to get started even or if this is just a dumb idea all together i'd appreciate it. my email is
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http://www.high-performance-engines.com/vc01.html

can someone go to this link and tell me if this engine would work out in my 2000 civic ?? any engine at this site actually.

it won't fit.... wait i take it back... it will fit... but u will have to pay major $$ or know how to fabricate things..... also u'll need a new suspension for the extra weight... and keeping the thing automatic.... good luck..... i think your better buying a Chevy.... and its just a no no of mine... but mixing domestic and import parts together just makes me naucious

what is this soem kind of joke

if your serious, u can do anything u want to a car with the right amount of money

sell your civic go get an auto z28 or something.....your dreams really make no sense and would be a big waste of money

Originally posted by idontknow
i am looking to have an engine swap preformed on my car. it's a 2000 honda civic ex. right now it's got the standard 4 cylinder, 1.7 liter, 117hp motor.

DING wrong answer!

you have a 1.6 liter motor in your 2000 civic. only 1.7's made by honda are in the 7th gen (2001 and up) civics

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why the hell would you want a domestic motor in a civic!!!!!

sure it can work but you would have to cut the firewall and extend it back also you would have to custom mount the bitch in there somehow. i am guessing around 10k if not more for the complete job.

it's an automatic car and i prefer to keep it that way cuz im not a serious race fan, but i like the idea of having a ridiculously overpowered honda can anyone say STUPID! you dont race but you want a powerful car......wtf :confused: