Elizabub

I want to build my brother a motor while he is in basic training and ait.
I found a eg civic lx 4dr automatic that I think would be perfect.
I know of a few names that would be good for parts, but I don't want to waste money if I can get something cheaper that will preform just as well--or better.

I know I'd like to find good...
-suspension
-exhaust system
-possibly a stereo system.
-cams
-intake manifold
-header...I guess that's part of the exhaust system.
-head bolts....but I think i want to order him arp.

I think I want to go with a Cometic head gasket.
I think I've got a block, head, tranny, and pistons and rods.

I know this is really broad, but I get to feeling annoying when i'm asking the same guy questions about car stuff.

Thanks!

Wrona

What motor are you starting out with...

Elizabub

bah. sorry, nevermind. I was told to just go find a "jdm swap"

EsotericImage

iTrader: (8)

your one helluva sister to drop 5k on his ride while he's away..

hope you have some friends that turn wrenches, cuz youll need em.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

How about just give him the 5K?

Dc4LsTeG

iTrader: (7)

This..I wouldn't be doing that stuff to an automatic

Hidenplanvew

1st would be a 5 speed swap

Dc4LsTeG

iTrader: (7)

2nd would be a B series

Elizabub

well, it would be a whole motor swap. I guess I will go find a b18b1 and order a vtec head.
its his money, hes not a car person. I downloaded a pdf motor swap manual. It cant be thaaat hard. sigh.

Elizabub

I would get the b18 from a junkyard, rebuild the bottom and I can buy a vtec head and tranny.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

If it's his money then I don't get it.

HondaPartsHero

Honestly I'd at least try to look around and find a 5 speed car. You never mentioned anything about transmission but it'll have to be swapped to 5 speed as well.

Former User

She wants to be frugal with bro's cash (=nice sister).

Elizabub

Maybe a gsr tranny and head online.

Carboncrash

I agree with this. 5speed swaps are easy enough if you have the parts laying around or a donor car, but starting off with a manual would be much easier. If it's his money and he's not a car person, would he even enjoy the car? Just curious

Elizabub

I know I will need axles motor mounts.

Elizabub

Well, im buying a turbo charged, b16 hf crx. He has fun driving it. Im not putting a turbo on his car, and it feels like rebuilding a d series is hardly worth it.

Elizabub

The auto is a good deal, and clean. I didnt think the switch to 5spd would be super difficult.

Elizabub

I'm also trying to woo him with the ideas of a motor swap and aftermarket parts so that he doesn't buy a motorcycle.

Carboncrash

It's not really, you just need all the right parts.

Elizabub

Im sure I could order the clutch and flywheel online, and pick up the pedal at a junk yard. im not sure if I should get the shift linkage online or at the junkyard.

Carboncrash

And don't forget about the clutch master cylinder with reservoir, clutch line to slave cylinder and the actual slave cylinder.

Elizabub

yes, those too. I watched a video with a guy that said all of those things. lol

Carboncrash

Cool, well if ya need some help, I am open to answering questions down the road