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04-29-2004, 07:42 PM
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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.
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04-29-2004, 07:50 PM
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Re: Cheaper to rebuild or Replace?
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.
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1991 Sedan LX Auto (Auto2Manual / MPFI / OBD1 conversions complete) www.naytontech.com :: youtube.com/naytontech
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04-29-2004, 08:17 PM
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Re: Cheaper to rebuild or Replace?
get a d16a6, little more power and it already has mpfi
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04-29-2004, 08:53 PM
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Re: Cheaper to rebuild or Replace?
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.
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04-29-2004, 09:34 PM
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Re: Cheaper to rebuild or Replace?
try ebay for an engine or go to a site that sells honda engines cheap
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1991 Honda Civic DX Sedan
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#8
04-29-2004, 09:48 PM
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Re: Cheaper to rebuild or Replace?
if you want Fuel Economy go with the D15B6 (CRX HF ENGINE) or go with a D16Y8 if you want a bit more power
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I have a B18A1 with a T3/T4 turbo charger and MANY extras looking for a fuel management unit and exterior mods. interior mods are just a 5 point harness and racing seat with roll cage and a 3 point for pass with a racing seat. Car will be done by april 20th
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#9
04-30-2004, 12:23 AM
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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!.. 
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Vehicles I Currently Own - 82 Toyota Tercel/Corolla (daily driver... o it kicks ass, lights the tires up real good hah) - 88 Civic 4 door LX (not running, not sure what im going to do with it, race car, sell parts, sell?) Vehicles I Have Previously Owned 1 - 85 Plymouth Caravelle 2 - 90 Civic Cx 3 - 83 Chevrolet S10 ......And just for fun.... this makes me laugh every time.   image removed by moderator
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05-05-2004, 09:05 PM
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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..
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Vehicles I Currently Own - 82 Toyota Tercel/Corolla (daily driver... o it kicks ass, lights the tires up real good hah) - 88 Civic 4 door LX (not running, not sure what im going to do with it, race car, sell parts, sell?) Vehicles I Have Previously Owned 1 - 85 Plymouth Caravelle 2 - 90 Civic Cx 3 - 83 Chevrolet S10 ......And just for fun.... this makes me laugh every time. image removed by moderator
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