Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should I do
05-15-2004, 04:05 PM
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Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should I do
I won't be able to afford a B18c1 swap, so I am thinking about doing a rebuild, but maybe with high compression pistons, cam, etc. (headwork)
My motor went out , I think because by oil pump went out and I fried it-LOUD clacking noise followed by "da-dump!".
I live in Dallas and will either need someone to do it for me or with me, who knows what they are doing. My AC is out also-Needs a new compressor.
Anyone want to help me, or willing to help with this project?
I already have a $1,600 bid to do a rebuild, if my core is ok, if not, them it goes up to $2,000.
I figure as long as it's getting rebuilt, lets make it bullet proof and more powerful!!!
Any help is greatly appreciated.
-Edward
My motor went out , I think because by oil pump went out and I fried it-LOUD clacking noise followed by "da-dump!".
I live in Dallas and will either need someone to do it for me or with me, who knows what they are doing. My AC is out also-Needs a new compressor.
Anyone want to help me, or willing to help with this project?
I already have a $1,600 bid to do a rebuild, if my core is ok, if not, them it goes up to $2,000.
I figure as long as it's getting rebuilt, lets make it bullet proof and more powerful!!!
Any help is greatly appreciated.
-Edward
05-15-2004, 04:07 PM
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
i think you can do a b16 or maybe ls/b20vtec within your budget...thats what I'd go for unless you're set on keeping the sohc
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
id build the bottom end and turbo it, run some high boost
n/a d series isnt worth the money IMO
n/a d series isnt worth the money IMO
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
buy a b18c1 and do your own install 
.. if you are to scared to attempt a swap.. then go for a b16 and let someone else put it in for you!!.. remeber just like the alphabet... b will always be ahead of d
.. if you are to scared to attempt a swap.. then go for a b16 and let someone else put it in for you!!.. remeber just like the alphabet... b will always be ahead of d
05-16-2004, 01:54 AM
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
with that kind of budget u should go for b16 /ls-vtec or sohc+turbo n da sohc+turbo can beat b16 n ls-vtec^_^
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
seriously, if you have 3500 to spend u can get a b18c1 and get it installed... look at the local honda acura salvage yard or look online for a swap
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ekb18cCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">buy a b18c1 and do your own install .. if you are to scared to attempt a swap.. then go for a b16 and let someone else put it in for you!!.. remeber just like the alphabet... b will always be ahead of d </TD></TR></TABLE>
Can you NOT read dipshit?
He said he couldn't afford it.
Build the bottom end of the d-series and boost the hell of it.
My .02
.. if you are to scared to attempt a swap.. then go for a b16 and let someone else put it in for you!!.. remeber just like the alphabet... b will always be ahead of d </TD></TR></TABLE>Can you NOT read dipshit?
He said he couldn't afford it.
Build the bottom end of the d-series and boost the hell of it.
My .02
05-16-2004, 08:28 AM
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
Get a B18B you can pick one of those swaps up for around 2000-2500, do that and have some money left over for some parts. Rebuilding a D16Y8 is not worth 3,500 unless your gonna do...DART block, pistons, rings, rods, valve train and a GReddy Turbo Kit puttin out 10+ PSI...that would be sick but...i think LS would be the way to go. If not, you could still pull off a B16 or B18 VTEC motor... Its up to you.
05-16-2004, 08:55 AM
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
yo, i have a compressor that'll fit ur motor if u want it. i can let it go for 75 shipped(****** is heavy) 
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jimmy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Can you NOT read dipshit?
He said he couldn't afford it.
Build the bottom end of the d-series and boost the hell of it.
My .02
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Built d- series turbo will cost the same as a stock b series.
So if he cant afford A b-series how is he going to afford to build the d-series and then boost it?
He said he couldn't afford it.
Build the bottom end of the d-series and boost the hell of it.
My .02
</TD></TR></TABLE>Built d- series turbo will cost the same as a stock b series.
So if he cant afford A b-series how is he going to afford to build the d-series and then boost it?
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b16ahybrid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Built d- series turbo will cost the same as a stock b series.
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Not really. when you build the D series, you don't have to get mounts, axels, tranny, or any of the other parts assocatied with a swap.
Built d- series turbo will cost the same as a stock b series.
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Not really. when you build the D series, you don't have to get mounts, axels, tranny, or any of the other parts assocatied with a swap.
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by infinatenexus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Not really. when you build the D series, you don't have to get mounts, axels, tranny, or any of the other parts assocatied with a swap.</TD></TR></TABLE>
my thoughts exactly. Build the D series for boost. For the same amount of money you spend (Maybe around 3-5 grand) on building your motor and a nice turbo, you'd have only a b series swap and maybe a thousand left over. Not to mention that a built sohc will punish a stock dohc
Not really. when you build the D series, you don't have to get mounts, axels, tranny, or any of the other parts assocatied with a swap.</TD></TR></TABLE>
my thoughts exactly. Build the D series for boost. For the same amount of money you spend (Maybe around 3-5 grand) on building your motor and a nice turbo, you'd have only a b series swap and maybe a thousand left over. Not to mention that a built sohc will punish a stock dohc
05-16-2004, 11:22 AM
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
I threw a rod bearing in my 96 civic, and I'll be doing a B18B swap. Engine will be $2400 for a complete changeover swap.
05-16-2004, 11:28 AM
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
ls motor and a b16 or itr tranny that should be around your budget
that should be around your budget
05-16-2004, 12:19 PM
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
Anyone charging you $2k for a d16 is ****** nuts. You can buy a lightly used d16y8 for $700-800 easily. I would do that, then you have almost 3k for a sick turbo set up. If you wanna stay NA then use that $3500 and go buy a b18c1. Check shops in your area about prices. I know around here you can get a motor installed for the same cost as you can buy it off line.
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Re: Blew my D16Y8 in my 97 Civic EX. And I will Have $3,500 to spend getting it fixed. What should
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by infinatenexus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not really. when you build the D series, you don't have to get mounts, axels, tranny, or any of the other parts assocatied with a swap.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I paid $2,100 for my COMPLETE b16 swap included all parts (mounts tranny,ecu, axles, etc) So Still less then his $3,500 budget
I paid $2,100 for my COMPLETE b16 swap included all parts (mounts tranny,ecu, axles, etc) So Still less then his $3,500 budget
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by illicon2003 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Not to mention that a built sohc will punish a stock dohc</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not on his budget it won't. Figure after the cost of the build (remember he's paying for labor) Anything left would maybe be enough for a basic turbo set-up. He's not going to have a built 400whp sohc turbo for $3,500.
Not on his budget it won't. Figure after the cost of the build (remember he's paying for labor) Anything left would maybe be enough for a basic turbo set-up. He's not going to have a built 400whp sohc turbo for $3,500.