89 Civic dx Hatch --- what should I upgrade this too... Its an Automatic with STOCK everything.

what kinda engine is one step up and easy to put in ?

 

swap in a b16

 

b16 or if u want to do something cheap go d series but either way its gonna cost alot cause u would most likly do a manual change over

 

what should you do with it? nothing

There's no way to build a D15 block and get respectable power out of it compared to building a D16. Exception is the D15B however.

 

do a dohc ZC

 

ya im not looking for a really expensive engine or to get alot of power out of it... i just want something brand new that doesn't have 240,000+ miles on it like that one does.

so .. b16 .. d15b .. dohc zc ... what would be the cheaper and / or easier way to go

 

Ok ok ... since i don't know much about engines haha. would either of these work

http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...30019

http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...30021

http://www.hmotorsonline.com/s...30018


and would any Mods need to be made on any of those to drop it in a 89 civic dx Automatic

 

you can give it to me when you do a swap...

 

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help me put it in.. and its yours.

 

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gunna need mpfi swap

 

been doin some searching

will i need the MPFI swap for an auto... on all 3 of those engines i listed.. and are all 3 of those engines all able to be put in my car?


as far as the mpfi auto swap i found this thread - https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=411366

all that correct? i need all the stuff from an auto 90-91 ex ?

 

You should get a jdm d15b vtec...be a little different. I think the DOHC zc's kinda suck. The parts have always seemed frustrating to me and there practically no aftermarket stuff for the DOHC zc

 

put it in the back of a truck floor it in reverse and slam on your brakes thats what i did

 

deal.....

 

Throw it over the bridge into a creek! Like that one guy did who took a pic! haha.

 

Drive it till it dies, THEN swap the motor, unless your REALLY hard up for power.

 

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thats prolly your best bet. if you want to mod now then nuy another block and build one up out side the car first then swap when the current one pukes. or shoot it with a 100 shot when your ready to swap

 

AT to MT swaps arent too expensive #1. And as long as you have the right harness you can put any B series into your car. ( and mounts of course) Go to your local junk yard and find a set of pedals, and a trans cable, and your golden. Linkage should come with the swap.

 

[QUOTE=douglaslovin]Ok ok ... since i don't know much about engines haha. would either of these work

the b16a 88-91 SIR is the best one of those three. you need motor mounts and a some other ****. check for a list of what U need
http://www.hasport.com

 

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No way; he'll be an old man before that D15 dies, unless it's not maintained at all. It's a Honda after all, built to last!

 

the b16 is probably out of your budget, the cost you spend to swap in a stock one you can have a sohc or dohc zc swap w/a lil mods for equal or less i'm sure. good luck.

 

Any D16/ZC would net a GREAT overall power improvement over the current DPFI D15.

No need to go B16, especially if you're low on $$$ and this is your first swap.

B16 AUTO sucks *****!!!
what's the use!!!!!!

 

he needs to put the old motor in a custom bult gokart that would have a nice power to weght ratio as soon as i learn how to weld thats what i will do

 

Damn sorry but that made me sick.

Bust a DOHC ZC