kP_Accord

If i had a hatch (96-00) would it be worth it to do an engine swap for the Civic EX (96-00) engine?? 127 hp w/ vtec or something. I kno it is really cheap to get that engine, but is it worth it or jus save for the B16?

thanks

KrazeDx

just get the vtec head off the ex and put it onto yours and you have vtec. which might run you 2 or 3 bills. but its all up to you. and a b16 longblock might run you 4 to 5 bills so you decide

ITR 2K

Save your money, and invest in a B-series motor. They are cheap nowadays, you can probably find a b16 for around $1800.00. A buddy of mine just bought a JDM SIR motor for $1575.00, and it came with everything, except for the shift linkage. Get this, the motor only has 30k miles on it, and it comes with paper work, stating everything is legit, and the motor is in GRADE A condition.

Trac226

I'd save up for a B-series. I don't know about other peoples' experiences, but good b-series engines are still pretty pricey here around the bay.

4-1-1

Whats your budget and the Horsepower you desire ??

cxSOHChatch

not worth it in my opinion...from 106hp to 127? thats a 21 hp gain...unless you get an unbelievably great deal on that sohc dont do it...get the b16 and youll have a 54hp gain...if you had a motor like mine ANY swap would be good haha

broke1

it all depends on how much power you want in the long run.

StevenTran305

No, save your money on a better engine. Like cxSOHChatch said 21 HP gain is not worth it, but I dont kno how much you're willing to spend so its you call. Whatever suits you.

shawnhayes

The only thing is that an EX head and ECU can be found for almost nothing. The 21HP gain you get this way is much cheaper than what we B series guys pay for a 21HP gain on our motors (what, header, exhaust, intake MIGHT make 21HP, and how much does it cost?).

The EX head is worth it in the very short run. It's a cheap upgrade, but if you're going to get into this power sickness with the rest of us, it will be throwing good money after bad.

Shawn

RyanR

Not worth it in a car as heavy as yours. If you had a 2000lbs CRX I'd say go for it.

meams

Hey, yea i have the 98 HX engine, and although the EX has 10 more HP than my engine, i'll tel lya it isn't worth it...at all..i dont even have my liscense yet but my dad let me test out what power my engine has...and it doesn't have much.. I have already started saving up for the B16a (sir2) engine...I recommen you do the same

meams

also, for the dude who said that the ECU and head of an EX is a cheaper 21 hp gain than waht the B seriies people pay for 21 hp...well u gotta consider if he wants to get up there and turbo his car and what not...the D16y engien isn't a good platform for all that. The guy i bought my car from sold it for the soul reason that the D series engine is crap to start out with...its like, your building a house, would you rather build it with a screwdriver (which doesnt cost much) or a drill (which costs more), which one will make the house get built quicker? which one will be more efficent? Although it may cost more it'l help you out more in the long run...i dunno, i think that analogy sucked but it was all i had at the time

kP_Accord

well it is just going to be a daily driver, but i thought there would be a lot more potential in the EX motor than the DX one. Well i guess saving up for the b16 would be better.

96 SOHC VTEC

There is an intelligent response.

95civiccoupe31

I agree! On the pro...the parts are hella cheap!! If something busts you can buy a freakin new engine and tranny for well under 1000!! On the con...NO TORQUE!! B18 Baby!!

Ricey McRicerton

agreed

beeboyee

wha?
NO!

VTC_CiViC

Gee.. I sure wish somebody woulda told me that before I went and wasted $$ on turbo'ing my D16! Now I'm stuck with a "crappy" 217whp D16 that cost me $2500 to turbo, when I coulda spend that $2500 on a B16 and had 80whp less.. but at least i'd have a DOHC VTEC!!....


[Modified by VTC_CiViC, 4:01 PM 6/8/2002]

96 SOHC VTEC

Ales

RR98DX

[Modified by RR98DX, 2:02 PM 6/8/2002]

95civiccoupe31

Thats funny Go SOHCS!

00CIVICwB18C1

I hope you modified your bottom end. SOHCs are notorious for spinning rod bearings. Four friends of mine have spun bearings on their EX motors. One friend has acutally had 4 different EX motors and they all spun bearings. The bottom end on those things suck. I'm glad i traded my EX in for a GSR.

VTC_CiViC

I've heard the same, but no, my bottom end is bone stock along with the rst of te motor. It comes down to lubrication really, good oil changed frequently and it'll last, has for me and alot of my D16 turbo breathern.