I have a bone stock civic ex coupe, 1996. I want to do an engine swap and not sure what engine. I am hoping to make a car for autocross competition. How much would it cost for the b16 swap, how much for the b18. Also should I swap the engine or should I just upgrade the handling on my car.

Then there is the source of my confusion. Should I build an autocross car or more street?


Thanks for the input.

 

for autocross i would say upgrade your handling and brakes first,along with some sticky *** tires,then go all out on a motor

 

is autocross the best thing for me to do? should I build it for straight-out drag racing?

 

have you ever autox'ed? You should really make the decision for your self. An all out drag car doesnt sound that fun to me compared to a car made for autoxing. But then again thats MY preferance. Do you like cars that go fast on turns or on just straight lines..

 

for swaps try local junkyards, shopsm or http://www.hmotorsonline.com

for the labor itself give or take 500. (depends who you know and a bunch of other factors.)