Juk3zz

Well picked up a 95 civic ex cheap got the motor running good.
Now I want to do a motor swap and I've been reading a little up on j swap, and for the successful ones having nothing to say but the hard work paid off.
I just want to know whats the best J engine swap for my eg. I've been reading that a J35a3 is the best bang for your buck?What are my other options?Can I keep P/S & A/C?If I can keep a/c my civic didn't come with one, so what brackets would I use and what a/c parts should I get?
Also I've been reading something about having to change your clusters?

boogienights

Not to be a dick but if your asking those questions then your not ready for a j swap....

first of all you have to take into consideration that about almost all of j swaps have the engine sticking out the hood, so you would have to make a cutout for the engine in your hood. I dont know how that would be very streetable.

if you were intrested in doing a good swap, just go k series. If your hell bent on building the monstrosity you need to research on j32a.com

Juk3zz

I have been all over j32a.com, but looking for some insight from a HT member with experience in j swapping.
Plus I've been reading that if you cut and mix match the harness? the motor can clear. from j32a.com I'll go try to sort those my saved links for j swap.
Not interested in K what so ever plenty of that out hear.
"No replacement for displacement" right?lol

roadsqueegy95

haha there is a replacement for displacement tho...boost

boogienights

x2 on boost, you could easily boost your engine and hang with the big boys

Juk3zz

I've been reading and it looks like there are hoods in the work, but I also read gen 2 mounts from hasport solve the clearance issue, but your ride needs to be factory height and I would be ok with that seeing as I wasn't planing on lowering it.
Set up for far to cover my basics.
J35a4
Tranny of a 03 CL-S 6 speed or a 04-06 TL Sport, 6 speed (LSd comes with)
There is also a 07 TL-S 6 speed, but don't know if it will bolt up? I can get my hands on one right now but I don't want to buy prematurely.
I need suspension ideas, but I've been reading and looks like aftermarket is my best bet.
Doing a GSR conversion for brakes(yuck to drums). or maybe a 5lug well see what the funds allow.

Juk3zz

Also hybrid shifter to I've heard nothing but a must have for J swaps.
This is my 1st Honda motor swap so go big or go home for me.

fv8s

you may or not be ready, but if you feel somewhat confident are a smart person you can do this swap