i have a 1994 honda civic ex<5spd,4cyl,coup,2dr,1.6L
i don't really know that much about engines, and i need to replace this one b/c
it has alittle over 300,000 miles on it and I don't know how much longer it will last
any suggestions?

 

well there are alot of options.

whats your budget??
what are you looking for in the engine (doing performance upgrades or just to replace it and be done)??

swap info click here

and here

 

it all depends on what you really want. there are alot of options to choose from. also how much money are you willing to spend.

 

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Exactly. Personally you can't go wrong with the K20 if you have the money.

 

Why do you think it will not last? is it lossing power or burning oil? Do a compression check and leak down test before you throw out a possibly good engine that could last another 300k miles.

 

It's losing power and burning oil like crazy
it wouldn't start the other day-my bf told me it was just be the battery
i really just want to buy a new engine while I have money to spare&lt;alittle more than $900

 

i really just want to replace it and be done
i have alittle over $900 to spare

 

You can find another D16Z6 EX engine with less than 150k for a couple hundred. Search the Classifieds.

 

well, why don't you throw another d-series engine in there. a d16y8. it's prolly what you have already. there's plenty out there. you can find one for cheap and you'll still have money left over. put a wanted ad in the classifieds and i'm sure you'll get some hits. just try it. and d16's are beasts. i beat mine everyday. lol. good luck.

 

Since you are in TN- a GREAT source for affordable used engines is Evans Honda/Acura Specialists in Newport, TN (they are the largest honda/acura junkyard in the SE) I'm not sure where you are but they're about 40 min eastish from us (we're actually west of Knoxville).

Their # is 423-623-8781 if you are far enough away from them you don't want to/can't pick it up they can ship to you. http://www.evansautomotive.net They can also install for you if you aren't able/interested in doing it yourself.

(We get the engines we race with from them...they "sponsor us" if you go this route please tell them- most likely Jeff- that Lyonel Kent sent you. )

Danielle

edit- I just found out where "Mountain City" is..near Johnson City right? Evans should be somewhat convenient for you- not "local" but not far either...whether you choose to just replace your engine (exact same as came stock- which would be cheapest as there would be no other parts to buy like w/ a swap) or actually swap something else in your car...seriously call Evans- they are good people & cheap & you should at least get a quote from them.




Modified by Lyonel 13H4 at 4:43 PM 6/1/2005

 

Actually, we're about in the same boat. i have a 93 civic hatch that also has a little over 300,000 miles on it. i asked this same question just the other day, and someone suggested replacing it with a B16a or a d series engine. It would cost around 2 thousand bucks, and it would get you a little more power as well.

 

thanks lyonel
I found what I want on that website.

 

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cool- they have more than just whats on the website too....