Jrox.chase

I have bought a 2000 honda civic DX auto with the d16y7. I have low compression in cylinder 4, so I think I need a valve job. This gives me good excuse to think about doing a swap or mini me y8 head swap. I know that I am going to already do a manual swap as well. What I need to know is which transmission is ideal. Which is better full motor swap or just a head swap. I live in Ca so I am limited to what i can get away with. For the motor I was thinking about doing a B16a2. I am unsure though what computer I would need to run, and which transmission will mount to it and fit in the car. So any help, suggestions, and ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks!

HondaPartsHero

If you swap a y8 or b16 they both will have to be a 2000 to pass smog. It'll probably be easier to find a whole y8 swap with transmission than just trying to piece together a mini me and find a transmission. Look in the FAQ above for all the swap details.

Jrox.chase

I had thought about just doing a complete y8 manual swap. Would this be better then going with a b16a2? Also I have herd some people saying that there is a compression increase with a y7 block and y8 head. I am looking for the best bang for the buck. This is just going to be a nice to drive daily driver. I am not looking to make a track car or anything high in horse power.