what price should i be looking for

[hoophype84]

what is up..i blew my engine on my 99 civic EX and went to get a quote for a b20 swap...3k was the answer...is that high? it did include a manual changeover (which i dont think i want) what price should i be looking for if i dont get the manual transmission (i am lazy) should i get the b18b instead. i THINK i may turbo eventually but not for a LONG time, i just spend 4k on body work and now i need a new engine
thanx in advance

[MexSiR]

2300-2900 Is the price you should be looking for, depends if it comes with the mounts and everything is complete. How many estimated miles on the motor also...

[hoophype84]

it was my understanding that i pay them...i get the car back with a new engine...so i would actually be getting a good deal if i get the manual swap as well?

[B1SiR6A]

...Get the swap done...

[hoophype84]

i had a new thought...what if i got the same d16y8 engine..and put a turbo on it...wouldnt that cost about 3k as well...interesting idea isnt it?

[94preludeSI]

You'll have more tunning options with the b20 swap. You'll start out with some good power and then have room for the turbo. With the d16, you have to turbo usually just to get some good power.

[hoophype84]

well, i dont want to spend money on my car forever....ive spent 10k just on appearance..i think if i could get my car to like 180 hp (about 6 psi) i would be happy...and hopefully, respected
didnt brian (paul walker) from fast and furious say something about that...well for some people it is more important

[D[X]P]

paul walker....hahahah

[kicker1_solo]

have any pics of your car Mr. Walker? Sounds nice

[hoophype84]

no, sorry, no pics on the computer...but it is awesome looking in my opinion...its certainly original...the best i could do is describe it..lol

[hoophype84]

o and what exactly did i say that gave u the "sounds nice" idea?
btw, thats Mr. Alosso to you =)

[kicker1_solo]

Originally Posted by hoophype84

the best i could do is describe it..lol

go for it

[hoophype84]

this may take awhile...(how did we get on this topic? we were talking about my engine stuff?)
black car with
buddy club body kit molded
feels fender flares molded in
projector headlights
black window 2 hood
m3 mirrors
terminator (i think)wing
3d retro tail lights..molded
yellow and black interior
2 12" subs...still working on how i want it set up
17" motegi mr7 rims..gunmetal with ventus tires
door guard (side molding) shaved, licence plate holder molded
i have my engine that doesnt work painted yellow and chrome..looks pretty atleast
im going to say thats it, but i could be wrong...
let the hating begin

[D[X]P]

FaF cars are bunch of riced out stock engine cars. Do not lookupto them PLEASE!!

[hoophype84]

im not looking up to them, i had the idea of what i wanted to do to my car before that movie even came out..just because i presently do not have a speedy engine does not mean i do not intend to have one..i believe a ricer is someone who thinks he is fast but isnt..i cant help that other people think my car is fast not knowing its a stock engine