I have a 89 Civic DX, my friend is selling me his Si motor w/everything.. axles, ecu, tranny for only $450. Burns very little oil and has 130k miles.

Will it be worth my time and money to over haul this d16a6, convert my car to mpfi, do a mini me swap, and turbo it - safely? As compared to just getting a b16?

 

D16a6, more work less $$(less power too)
B16a, less work more $$ (more power too)

I'd go with the B16 and turbo it too later on.

 

sall about the $$$$$.....but if you do a junk yard turbo d16....less $$$$....

 

rebuild the d16a6 shave the head, throw in a cam and away you go. vtec is over rated dont forget that

 

Vtec is not over-rated...Are you kidding me? Variable Timing is a breakthrough in modern street performance and was pioneered by Honda...

If I were you, I would blueprint the D16 motor and learn as I go...Make sure you choose a reputable engine machine shop and have fun...

Zee

 

Dude tell your friend $450 is too much. you can get a D16a6 for about $300, I have one sitting, engine,transaxle,ECU,axles,shiftlinkage,mounts,and no wiring harness though. I will sell you mine, I live in Eugene.