Cheaper to rebuild or Replace?

Alright, my D15B2 is starting to drink more oil and now I'm hearing some nasty valve noise. I'm getting to the point where I need to either rebuild the engine, or replace it. In your opinion, what is the least costly route? I don't race, enjoy my 40 plus MPG, but, wouldn't mind a little extra ooomph. I was considering rebuilding the engine and going the MPFI swap route.

Hmmm - I'd say a swap would be cheaper - rebuild is lots and lots of hours (especially if you are having somebody else do it). The swap would be cheaper.

I was beginning to think that might be the case. Now, which motor would be the cheapest route?

get a d16a6, little more power and it already has mpfi

I would love to get ahold of a d16a6 but, the salvage yards in my area are picked clean. If I decide to go after a swap I need to be sure the engine would be available. The car is my daily driver so, I wouldn't have a lot of search for an engine time.

get a DOHC ZC or SOHC vtec cheap easy install not too shabby either most of the time you can find them easier then a6s least round me

try ebay for an engine or go to a site that sells honda engines cheap

if you want Fuel Economy go with the D15B6 (CRX HF ENGINE) or go with a D16Y8 if you want a bit more power

hey, i just replaced the engine in my 88 4g4d....

i kept the DPFI system, and the engine is a d15b7... from a 93 dx..

definetally a bit more power.. and cheap to do!!

i say do what i did, no problems... and i got the tranny, clutch and motor all in one!.. :smokin:

I like the idea of getting the D15B7 motor. That may be an option. I'm going to start the search this week. Hope to get by without emptying my bank account.

hey i got an engine out of a 95 cx....
tranny and clutch too.... just no exhuast manifold (had header.. i keep header)... comes with mpfi too...
pm me if u want it..
200$ canadian.. u pay shipping..