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Old 05-13-2003, 03:39 PM
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how much would it run me to swap the engine of a teg type-r into a civic lx?
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About 5 grand.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lazy bum shaughn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">About 5 grand.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Give or take a few hundred, depending on where you get it and what miscelaneous parts you'll need.
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This is true.
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yeah i found a place that sells the jdm engine with the tranny, linkage, half axles, ecu, wirig, mounts, and all the micelanious (misspelled) for a total of 4900. sounds about right. would i be able to do this swap my self or should i leave it to the professionals? it says its direct drop in swap
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ok also what is lighter the dx or the ex cause the lighter car is the one i'm gunna swap into i can't find a 2 door lx(i bet it only came in 4 door models) thanx, and what quarter mile times could i expect with that swap? and does it come with the clutch and flywheel and everything? thanx again
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The DX is lighter.
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its not THAT hard but if you havent done it before its good to get some help.
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