DOHC Engine Swap
titantn24
07-11-2005, 12:06 PM
Okay, I'm researching possible options of DOHC engines to swap for my D16Y8 in my Civic EX coupe. I have an automatic tranny and planned on keeping it. What would be the best DOHC engine to do a bolt on swap with? I was thinking the B18C1 possibly. If anyone could offer some insight on this(preferrably somone who has done it), I would appreciate it.
BrodyP
07-11-2005, 12:09 PM
Did you read the swap FAQ at the top of the forum start there alot of good info.
alacard
07-11-2005, 01:18 PM
no offense, but if youre going for a quick car...why do you want an auto? thats more than half the fun.
Greenblurr93
07-11-2005, 01:24 PM
you want to keep your car an auto? or Keep your auto tranny and bolt a DOHC engine to it??? a b18c1 is a very nice engine, but youd have to buy a b series tranny for it cuz you cant mix series'.... d bolts with d and b bolts with b.. etc. etc.
titantn24
07-11-2005, 01:24 PM
no offense, but if youre going for a quick car...why do you want an auto? thats more than half the fun.
No offense taken...I'm considering keeping the auto tranny for the sake of saving time and $$. With the right setup, an auto will be quick enough.
No offense taken...I'm considering keeping the auto tranny for the sake of saving time and $$. With the right setup, an auto will be quick enough.
BrodyP
07-11-2005, 01:29 PM
No offense taken...I'm considering keeping the auto tranny for the sake of saving time and $$. With the right setup, an auto will be quick enough.
If your going to do it you might as well do it right and swapping for a manual tranny is somthing you will need to do. Dont rush into this project. Do it right and you will enjoy the benefits in the long run.
If your going to do it you might as well do it right and swapping for a manual tranny is somthing you will need to do. Dont rush into this project. Do it right and you will enjoy the benefits in the long run.
honda_racing101
07-11-2005, 02:06 PM
If your going to do it you might as well do it right and swapping for a manual tranny is somthing you will need to do. Dont rush into this project. Do it right and you will enjoy the benefits in the long run.
:werd: Yeah if your really going to do all this then I highly recomend a manual trans as well. You car will be faster, and a hell of alot more fun. And if the reason for staying auto is funding, then just save and buy the engine/trans as one then do the swap. You can thank us later. :wink:
:werd: Yeah if your really going to do all this then I highly recomend a manual trans as well. You car will be faster, and a hell of alot more fun. And if the reason for staying auto is funding, then just save and buy the engine/trans as one then do the swap. You can thank us later. :wink:
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