Best Swap for a 1992 Civic SI Hatch
09-17-2007, 06:44 PM
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Best Swap for a 1992 Civic SI Hatch
Ok so i want to buy this 92 si hatch it's got 205k on it and it runs ok but i want to do a swap.
What do you guys think.
i want to keep the price of the motor around $2000
What do you guys think.
i want to keep the price of the motor around $2000
09-17-2007, 06:50 PM
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Re: (drtysohc)
There is no such thing as best swap.
For $2k i'd turbo what you have, or swap in a cheap b-series.
If you found a good deal you could install an h22 in there too. I've seen full h22 swaps go for $500-1000 on craigslist. ****'s crazy.
For $2k i'd turbo what you have, or swap in a cheap b-series.
If you found a good deal you could install an h22 in there too. I've seen full h22 swaps go for $500-1000 on craigslist. ****'s crazy.
09-17-2007, 06:53 PM
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It really just depends on what you want to do with the car. It really is something that you have to decide on your own.
Ek forever guy is right though, d series turbo is a lot of fun. I had a blast with all of the single cam setups that I did.
Ek forever guy is right though, d series turbo is a lot of fun. I had a blast with all of the single cam setups that I did.
09-17-2007, 07:04 PM
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Yeah i'm not looking to turbo though. I want to go all motor. I was thinking a b18a ls swap just built up.
I also want something that isn't to hard to smog or ref
I also want something that isn't to hard to smog or ref
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i have honestly thought about a k20 i have enough money once i sell my ek for a k20 but i just dont know i mean i still want it to get decent gas milage and be my daily driver
09-17-2007, 07:06 PM
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a k20 will still get ~30MPG with the right driver.
Sell your other car and swap a k20 in.
Or if you don't have enough money do an h2b swap. You can get decent mileage with those as well.
Sell your other car and swap a k20 in.
Or if you don't have enough money do an h2b swap. You can get decent mileage with those as well.
09-17-2007, 07:12 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2000jdmciv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how much you thinking for the k20 4-5 grand</TD></TR></TABLE>
double that by the time you get it in the car and running
double that by the time you get it in the car and running
09-17-2007, 07:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2000jdmciv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how much you thinking for the k20 4-5 grand</TD></TR></TABLE>
Of the swappers I've asked I've yet to see one had the swap running and tuned for less than $7500. But I don't frequent the k20 sites, so the only K-traffic I've seen is on here and also limited.
~$7000 is with a LOT of hookups and often a swap that is second hand with no warranty.
If you're buying the swap from a dealer it's going to be an automatic $5000.
If you want to tune it and get a decent header it's going to be ~$2000 alone there.
k-pro + tuning time is likely to cost more than $1000.
Of the swappers I've asked I've yet to see one had the swap running and tuned for less than $7500. But I don't frequent the k20 sites, so the only K-traffic I've seen is on here and also limited.
~$7000 is with a LOT of hookups and often a swap that is second hand with no warranty.
If you're buying the swap from a dealer it's going to be an automatic $5000.
If you want to tune it and get a decent header it's going to be ~$2000 alone there.
k-pro + tuning time is likely to cost more than $1000.
09-17-2007, 07:15 PM
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Re: Best Swap for a 1992 Civic SI Hatch (2000jdmciv)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2000jdmciv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok so i want to buy this 92 si hatch it's got 205k on it and it runs ok but i want to do a swap.
What do you guys think.
i want to keep the price of the motor around $2000</TD></TR></TABLE>
for 2g's i would just get an LS
What do you guys think.
i want to keep the price of the motor around $2000</TD></TR></TABLE>
for 2g's i would just get an LS
09-17-2007, 07:28 PM
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Re: (ek forever guy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">For 2k my vote goes for the turbo sohc. You can buy a complete used kit for ~2k.</TD></TR></TABLE> 
09-17-2007, 07:53 PM
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Re: (ek forever guy)
well damn i really dont want to put that much into that car i mean i'll probably drive it for a week and get it stolen lol no but maybe i'll just go with like a type r or something
09-17-2007, 08:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2000jdmciv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Theres a type r b16 for sale around my area for 2900 it's stright from japan</TD></TR></TABLE>
damn good price for a good strong motor.. and rare.. well in my area at leasr.. def get that same price as gsr and a hella nice
damn good price for a good strong motor.. and rare.. well in my area at leasr.. def get that same price as gsr and a hella nice
09-17-2007, 08:05 PM
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Re: (luvmihatch)
yeah it's hella gay though i just can't figure out what motor i want hahaha i'm buying the car for 1500 maybe 2marrow and i want to start right away i'm swpaing out all my stuff on my 2000 ek and putting it on the eg it's sweet
09-17-2007, 08:48 PM
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Re: Best Swap for a 1992 Civic SI Hatch (2000jdmciv)
2000 bucks in your pocket...... do an LS/VTEC. looking to ref the damn thing... save a little bit and get a GS-R swap.
LS/VTEC people say arent reliable but the one i got has lasted a little more than 8 years and its still running strong. just do it right and no need to worry.
LS/VTEC people say arent reliable but the one i got has lasted a little more than 8 years and its still running strong. just do it right and no need to worry.
09-17-2007, 09:19 PM
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Leave it stock or slap a turbo on it. Those are your only two reasonable options considering the price range.
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