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Old 11-22-2004, 01:31 PM
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Default Head swap or whole engine swap?

I was wondering if there was any difference in performance between swapping a D15b vtec into my civic or would I get the same performance by swapping just the vtec head? Also would i have to get a new ecu and wiring harness fopr my 92 lx with either swap.

any sites with good deals on jdm parts would also be helpful, thanx.
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Default Re: Head swap or whole engine swap? (jlebeau)

dunno man..it depends on how u look at it....head and parts can easily run to 400+ and when u crack the head offu may run into probs when u put it all back together..over-heating, oil pressure probs, timing..blah blah.. not to mention the tranny which should be swich to completely benfit from the work, though its a good way to learn the internals of an engine and other related junk.
or just swap..may be easier if anything, and cheaper if u look around or got friends..got mine for 300 with 60k, tranny, ecu,and harness.. and oh ya..its 1.5 compared to 1.6
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Default Re: Head swap or whole engine swap? (EvilPinkEye)

Where is the best place to find cheap jdm engines with everything attached?
ive looked online and the best deal i can find is 700 for everything w/out SH.
I was lookiing into getting just the engine and ecu since my tranny will work alright, but i cant find a place that will sell just the ecu to me.
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