So say I get an Integra that has about 150,000 miles on it. What would it cost approximetely to make it run well again without replacing the whole motor?

Would just replacing the pistons be considered a life adding change? I know they cost around $650 with rings and rods on ebay so that's not too bad.
How much time does it take to replace/install these new parts?

thanks

 

well, a proper rebuild isnt that costly in parts, its the labor of a skilled engine builder that will cost you. if you are going to go throught the trouble of haveing an engine rebuilt go for performance. increase compression ratio at the very least. you can always go with an extra thick head gasket and change it to a thinner one for more power.

 

also, you should not need new rods. i dont remember hearing about integra rods giving anybody trouble. i would surely go with ARP bolts on them.

 

Shouldn't need new piston either... just new rings and a re-hone on the cylinder walls. You will also need new main and rod bearings, and new seals.

 

Wow...so lots of work.

 

Yeah, pulling the engine out and taking all that apart is already quite a few hours of labor, then you add the machining (horning), hot tanking the block to removing all the junk, measuring everything to make sure they are still within service limit, etc. You are talking about a couple k to a few k for sure.

From what I heard if you just want to add life to a almost dead engine, it is easier to buy a used one from a salvage car and just slap it on. Usually that is much cheaper and will outlast the rest of the car.

If you do all the work yourself or if you a need for a special built (boost?) then you cannot get away from rebuilding, but with good parts.

 

I was wondering, usually when someone has their engine rebuilt, does it make the engine almost as good as a new one coming out of the factory?

 

Panda Bear: Thanks for the insightful post! Now, what other Honda/Acura motors can be swapped with relative ease? What non-Honda/Acura motors can be swapped with relative ease?

 

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It all depends upon who did the rebuild. Personally I would rather buy an OE spec engine (not touched since it left the factory) than buy one that was "rebuilt" by someone. You're never really going to know whether or not it was rebuilt correctly using the right parts, and in many cases you wouldn't know if it's even rebuilt at all. Just because an engine is rebuilt doesn't mean it's bullet proof. If the smallest corner is cut or something small is forgotten, it can lead to engine failure down the line. For example, incorrect torque specs, low quality or used bolts are a thing to be weary of.

Also, if you're new to Honda's, then consider this: Just because an engine has high milage doesn't mean that it needs to be rebuilt! I just put a 92 B17 GS-R VTEC head in my car that had 200k miles on it (I owned the original car). The valve-seals and guides looked brand new! The engine sleeves still had the factory cross-hatching on them, and my engine builder took the block and put it in his turbo GS-R boosting 8lbs without thinking twice. These engines are amazing when it comes to reliability, don't sell them short!

Hope that helped, Good luck!

 

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Swapped into an Integra? Any B-series will go right in, H series and K series engines will require aftermarket motor mounts (and a little work) but can still be done easily.

Do a search, but for quick reference say you bought a 94 Integra with no engine in it, look into getting a B18C, B18C5, B18B for the simplest swap.

 

Yes, an Integra.

Cool, so a B18C5 (ITR) motor should be plug n play, right? What do GSR motors run for these days? I know there are lots of variables but an estimate is fine.

Thank you

 

well, it should. but,.... factiry built engines have many advantages to owner built or small shop built engines. they are built on incredibly expensive tooling and extremely tight tolerances and that is how the quality is built into them you are probably better off picking up a engine out of a totaled low mileage car. its cheaper in the long run.