ifIexplode

So i posted a thread earlier this week about my car tapping. in the end the motor is done. Im lookin for a b16 with auto trans. i have found websites with motors. but im confused with how the years work, my car is a 98 dx. does the motor have to be from a 96-00 civic? i see alot that says 92-95. how does that work? thanks

sol2hatch

your car is OBD2, and the 92-95 motors are OBD1, so you will have to convert. You an still use either of the motors, but you may have to convert.

And you dont want an Auto. Just dont do it. If you are disabled and have to have one, thats fine, but if not, get a 5 speed.

ifIexplode

yea its not really my choice. i have money for a motor. and my cars in perfect condition. im not concerned about the auto tranny or my car bein super fast. what do you mean by convert?

sol2hatch

there are conversion harnesses available through some of the sponsers on this website. Your car is OBD2, which is the program it uses to diagnose problems. It is the newer, easier, more complete program to use to figure out what is wrong with your car. The motors you mentioned are OBD1, and are a different program, older, not used anymore, and are not compatable with your OBD2 car, unless you convert your car to OBD1. If you have to SMOG your car, you shouldnt do this.

ifIexplode

well its prolly gonna have to go through inspection in about a year. Is there places that i can get a motor that more fits the year of my car?