Can a b16 fit into a new civic

[aznboi407]

I was wondering if it is possible to swap a b16 or b18 motor into a new civic (2001-2002), and if you could is there a lot of modifications that needs to be done?

[Scooter Bug]

no not possible. when doing an engine swap you need a motor that is the same year or newer. otherwise it is illegal.


Becca

[sweetcarz.com]

he is correct, I wouldn't really see the point in swapping a B16 into a new Civic in the first place but to further explain that it's illegal let me explain to you why it cannot be done. Basically there is nonOBD OBD1 OBD2 OBD3. Basically OBD is based on emission controls and if you want the easiest swap just stick with your OBD that is on your car. Bottom line. In cases you can go out of your OBD range but it is just giving u harder work dealing with adding O2 sensors in the such.

[HondaAdict]

You should go to a engine site and e-mail them!?

[Scooter Bug]

Originally posted by sweetcarz.com
he is correct,

he??? last time i checked i was a she. let me check again..........yup. still a she.


Becca

[iLLuCiv99]

Hey would it be possible to swap a K20 into a 7th gen civics? Just a though :o

[Scooter Bug]

i'm thinking it is possible. but i'm not sure if they have the mounts kits and stuff for it yet. but if they don't i'm sure they will soon.


Becca

[sweetcarz.com]

yes u can swap the K20, there are mounts and from what I hear HASport should be coming out with it soon. Sorry about that scooter.

[91zc]

Yep Hasport should be releasing their kit soon for swapping the K20 into the new civics.

[vtechnique]

hmm well if you are talking about a sedan or coupe, and the NEW civic is a 2001 model - you COULD get a 2001 integra Type R B18C and drop it in...

the NEW civic uses an engine based on a d-series ( 1.7L SOHC VTEC ) so I'd say there wouldn't be too much work involved..

if you're talking about the new Si hatchy... the only motor to swap in there is a K20 i'm afraid... or perhaps the new CRV's i-VTEC torque monster..

[Scooter Bug]

the NEW civic uses an engine based on a d-series ( 1.7L SOHC VTEC ) so I'd say there wouldn't be too much work involved..

it shouldn't be hard but it wouldn't be legal. considering the law is the motor has to be same year or newer than the car it is going in to.

Becca

[kidrocket]

it also doesnt help that the B16 is backwards for that engine bay, sitting on the right side instead of the left

[clatescivicr]

umm why not get a brand new CTR motor? Prolly pay a pretty penny for it, but if you want a swap badly...there ya go

[shatshadarach]

Dont worry about the swap, i think the new civics look horrible anyways (cept the ctr...omg)...just get someone to import a ctr for ya...wait until they get like 50g km on em, then someone will be importing them, we get last gen itr's in canada imported and sold to us for like $25g...with tonne o mods on em...most companies who import parts could get the whole car if you ask nicely

[HamsterStyle]

First of all, pardon my ignorance. What is a K20? RSX possibly? And correct me if I am wrong but isn't the older swap only illegal if you get emissions tests done? I live in Indy and we don't have to have our cars tested so there would never be a way for them to tell. Just my $.02

tommy