Where's a good place to buy an engine?

[cornbread499]

I was just wondering where I could buy a good engine from? Are there any sites that deal with both Sohc and Dohc engines for civics. I can't make up my mind yet on what engine to get though. I was thinking of a Dohc ZC but I know that they aren't supported with that many aftermarket parts. What are some more cheaper engines I could get?

[b16rex]

If you could find a totalled 92-95 civic ex they have the d16 in them which would be pretty quick and cheap if u could get a totalled one. if not zc is the cheapest for the power but there isn't a huge aftermarket for them

[jackacc]

The 92-95 civic ex engine will fit into the 4g hatch? Is there any mods that have to be made or is it a clean swap?

[GTA]

the civic ex engine is the d16z6 sohc vtec, so just look for sohc vtec install threads.

[b16rex]

if yours is a dx it has to be wired to mpfi, you'll need to use the 4g si tranny, and maybe convert the ecu from non obd to obd 1 or 2 depending on the year of the engine. I think that's everything

[Melt]

you also need a way to activate the vtec using an rpm activated switch or a vtec controller of some sort

who here has a sohc vtec in a dx? Cause i think most people that have done it have si's ....

[GTA]

Originally posted by Melt
you also need a way to activate the vtec using an rpm activated switch or a vtec controller of some sort

who here has a sohc vtec in a dx? Cause i think most people that have done it have si's ....

i will in about a month. But im converting to obd1 so the ecu will control the vtec.

[mellowboy]

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