tmdz28

i'm thinking about swaping my 95 civic ex engine to a b16 engine with tranny. i can get them for $1600 for the engine and the tranny. i wanna do this in my garage since i dont have any money to pay someone to do it. do you think i can do this?? i can take the heads and install a cam in a camaro Z28. do you think i have enough knowledge?? thanks

2000blackgsr

I think with a Helm's manual, you should be able to swap an engine. Its not uncommon for someone to do the work themselves. Just do some research to find out everything you need, and ask someone here if you get into any trouble.

TeStUdO

if you dont have a cherry picker you can always just raise the car up and drop the engine out of the bottom too. any problems ask on here. but buy a helms first. good luck

B.

do what I did, I drove my car to the shop pulled the engine that night and set the b16 in place then called around for a ride home....lol when swapping the engine make sure you have done some research about swaps, check out the wiring diagrams, obd year of the motor and go from there. It can be a fun learning experience if you have the right tools and know alot about the motor coming out and the one going in, if you have know Idea about Honda's, the mounting or wiring it can be a painful prolonged experience that will plague you forever. RESEARCH RESEARCH, would you dive headfirst into an empty pool? I didn't think so.............gl

TeStUdO

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oh, great analogy. i love how you threw that in there

1999all_motoR_teg

I swapped my engine in my garage as you can see in my avatar. Just take your time don't rush and make sure you ALWAYS factor in some extra money for miscellaneous things.

GradyDC5

Its super easy man... Start from the bottom and work your way up or was it the other way around ...????

Eyes Only

it can be done and it is rewarding reeping the fruits of your hard labor

nsxmatt

Yeah and make sure that $1600 B16 is a 2nd gen HYDRO swap not a 1st gen cable swap.