Sorry but i can't find any link to this question...i know its around here somewhere....anyways, here it goes

looking for a new motor for my girl 94 ex and was wondering....

1. do i have to get the same year or higher (so just a 94 or 95 ex motor)
2. do i have to get paper work for it
3. or can i use any 92-95 motor (just has the be the same z6) no matter what yr
4. do i have to ref it

sorry for the noob question but eveyone keep telling me a different story...
!!flame on!!

 

Your right #3 you can use any 92-95 D16Z6 motor if your just looking for a quick replacement, its always good to have paper work on the sale but you can never be to sure unless u see and hear it run. What's wrong with the old motor?

 

it got like over 250k on it...its leakin oil, runnin weird, oil pan gasket needs replacing...just a bunch of stuff wrong...didnt want to fix it kuz it would of cost just as much as buying a new motor anyways...

thanks stivic

 

keep in mind when you buy a used motor you never realy know what your getting so if its as simple as a leaky oilpan gasket then replace it

 

For an easy and quick fix, D15b7's (came in 92-95 DX) go for like $50...

 

If you're in CA, and you want a technically smog legal (as opposed to crossing your fingers and hoping they don't notice at the smog shop) engine, your best bet is to get a same year or newer direct replacement engine or an OBD1 ZC equivalent. If you get a non-VTEC motor, then to be smog legal, you'd need the correct ECU and smog equipment for that motor if it is different (some models came with EGR). If you're not in CA, just get an OBD1 motor that's not from a CX or VX and keep the ECU you have already.

I've never had any problems with a single cam motor in a Civic in CA. They simply don't notice the engine has been swapped, or they don't care. Mine is an OBD1 ZC VTEC motor (age unknown) in a Civic DX, no paperwork, ebay P28 ECU from Singapore, CARB legal header, and I've smogged it at three different places w/out a second glance. No need to ref it.

 

thanks suspendedHatch....i think i might just go the same year or higher just to make sure. also, i still want that little vtec to kick in from time to time haha..thanks for the info people...