deebo's ek9

i have a stock 1997civic dx hatchback d16y8 i believe but recently ithe only thig i did to it was change the radiator to a aluminum one because it was over heating a bit and ever cince i replaced that it just doesnt run know it doesnt even start so i desided to just change the motor to a vtec motor the problem is i only have $1000 dollars and i dont know with what engine i should go with if any one have any suggestions let me know

00EckoSI

sent a pm to you

deebo's ek9

yea big dog but im in south cali and i still have topay for instalation

00EckoSI

offer is there if u run out of options

deebo's ek9

ok thanks

apexi_rsx

turbo another Dseries

98civdx

You can get singles for cheep, bribe some buddys to do the work. beer and pizza always works.

deebo's ek9

i found this place on craigs list that is selling a d16y8 instaled for 900 dollars but there rebuilds

todd217e

i had a few buddies help me with a swap for taco bell, best 20 bucks spent ever

98civdx

check it out, see if they are legit.

Unless you drop some serous cash your not getting BRAND NEW, rebuilt is the best your going to get.

apexi_rsx

u can install it yourself it isn't rocket science with the rite tools and if u can take a puzzle and put it back together after taking it a apart its not hard.

deebo's ek9

but are rebuilt engines usually good

BiG ChOr!Zo

iTrader: (1)

sounds like you are talking about scam junkies (the lab) in san bernardino...stay away from them crooks...!!!
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/show...ht=lab+junkies

deebo's ek9

well i havent contacted them yet i wanted to ask u guys first but i think its some were in los angeles because it says la hollywood

95civtecex

They always post another city other then their own i wouldnt even call them I would justgo to hmotorsonline.com an talk to Steve. There in Burbank an honestly the best place to buy a motor, unfourtinley they don't install that I kno of but I would rather do it my self an kno that the motor I'm puttin in is good rather then have the lab do it an risk yo **** bein stolen by those scammers

D Griff

You can pick up a JDM D15B vtec from hmotorsonline for around $600, the motors are guaranteed, then get some friends to help you install it. You'll learn a lot, I'm sure you guys could do it.

98civdx

Sence when?
my friend got a completly rebuilt y8 in his coupe cost 1100, but it runs great, i mean purs like a kitten.
As long as it comes for a legit shop or person there is noihting wrong with a rebuilt engine.

hondacurious

go to a junkyard outside of city limits, like a little family owned redneck establishment and look for one like a b18b. found my b20b for 350. then just made sure compression is all good and threw a b16 head.

300whpej

OP motors can be found through reputable businesses online for less than 800, and I'm sure you can find someone to help you put the motor in for some food/drinks. A couple free pizzas and drinks is enough to get the help you need.
That would be a great option, except there is a d-series engine and tranny sitting in the car now.

chuck75

sorry about the hyjack but I have a quick question. whats the diffrence between a vtech from 1997 to one from 1999. someone said theres an extra cam sensor but be damned if I can find one.

motoxman

Your best bet is to get another Dseries engine... your not going to do a swap to a b-series for a $1000... even if you got the motor and harness and tranny for free it would be difficult to do the swap for $1000... Shop labor alone would be that... if you plan on doing it yourself to save money then you can put the rebuilt d series in as well so... Dollar for dollar spent your better off getting another d-series...

crxboy909

just get another d series... i just recently picked one up for 450 with distributor from extreme jdm... down in el monte... go to extremejdm.com and it should show the shop address