bboixtc

Long story short my fathers auto 97 dx civic sedan has an engine that has a ton of problems (leaking/burning oil, tranny fluid, ps fluid, coolant, etc.)

He'd like to keep it auto and doesn't want to sell it since it needs a lot and isn't worth much. There's some sentimental value as well so I told him my friend and I could probably just swap a different motor in and do the mait on the motor before dropping it in.

I'd simply like to know what engine options we have and if anyone has any suggestions as to where to purchase from. We're located in NYC and are not looking to go too much into modifying to get something like a K series in. I'd say the max budget for the swap is 1.5k (including parts).

I already know many of you would say to swap to 5 speed but for my father it's simply not an option.

Thanks in advance for any input!

Miguel613ekb18c

For 1500 put a v8 in there

bboixtc

lol c'mon man. =[

NotARaCist

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No. If you want to swap a different motor in, you'll need to switch to a standard transmission. You're stuck using a D16Y7 in that.

eghatch9295

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untrue. op, you can switch to a y8 vtec engine, but youll need the auto trans and ecu for it as well.

bboixtc

Those were from the 96-00 EX models correct? Any particular places or websites I should shop around for it?

NotARaCist

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Yes, for that epic 5 horse to the wheels you'll gain from it. You'll also have to wire in VTEC, and modify your harness for the different IACV. It's a complete waste of time - just rebuild the Y7 in the car already.

HondaPartsHero

If you get the Y8 harness as well the only thing to wire in is the secondary 02 but you'll need the EX exhaust system setup style as well.

If you use your harness you'll only need to wire in VTEC and knock as auto y7 and y8 both use 3 wire IACVs. You can reuse the exhaust manifold for this setup if you want. If you don't you'll need to extend the second 02.

96-98 Ex engines will mostly plug and play, 99-00 as well but you'll need to reuse your y7 distributor if you use a 99-00 engine.

tony_2018

Just put another d16y7 in there. If you mate the y8 with the y7 tranny you will get check engine light for torque converter lock up and the it won't shift right from 2nd to 3rd.

doctorake

Another Y7 is what you should do to avoid headaches.

bboixtc

Thank you, this is the type of information I was looking for. I guess the problem at the moment is trying to source Y8.

This is good to know. At the moment, I'm trying to find a place I could either get the Y8 complete with the auto tranny or another Y7.

This is more than likely to be the route we take if I cannot source a complete Y8 somewhere. The problem I'm having looking for another D16Y7 or Y8 is the ones I've seen for sale have high mileage and no start up guarantees. Another reason I made this thread was because the only sites I know of to source engines are Hmotors, tigerjapanese, and jdmenginedepot in Jersey.

All of which have various motors complete with either an auto or manual tranny.

I guess my next question is: Does anyone have any suggestions on where to obtain a clean and complete motor/tranny that would suit our needs?

eghatch9295

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car-part.com

tony_2018

Damn good place to start. If you want the y8 than make sure you get it complete and wire up the secondary o2 sensor. You'll see what we mean.