Ok I am about to recieve a stock 1992 Honda Civic 4-Door Sedan DX with a blown engine for free.

I have $6300 coming soon as well to spend on it.

What engine should I swap to, and any other mods I can do to it?

Also I have to pay someone to do the swap since I don't have the tools to do it.[Well I may be able to find some1 to do it for cheap since my friend's dad used to be a mechanic and he works on cars...not garunteed though]

 

where are you located? don't pay a mechanic to do an aftermarket swap..they will charge you an arm and a leg. as far as what motor, with that money and someone to swap it relatively cheap, I'd go b18c1...with a supercharger haha. I'd do that if I had that much cash to spend. or possibly a b20b sc'd

 

I live in Burlington, North Carolina.

 

b18c1 and turbo. yes sir. dont argue just do it

 

ah, sucks if you were in Georgia id swap it for ya. for the right price of course

 

id do it for $100 and a 32oz of green tea

 

Where can I find a B18C1?

And where Can I find the turbo kit?

 

turbo would have your hands full. id say stick with a supercharger...much easier

 

hmotorsonline.com

 

Hmotors has the engine, vendors on here have the turbo kit. I would peice one together though since you save so much more.

 

Hey OP, I live in Concord,NC. Probably like 2 hours from Burlington so if you need it man, I'd lend you a hand on the swap.

And IMO, Screw the Supercharger. Turbos are much better..or maybe I'm just biased.

TR_Accord, The only reason I would say a supercharger is alot easier was if I was to lazy to do everything for the Turbo.

 

what do you want the car for? daily driver? weekend car? track star?
H2B is a pretty sick swap, i would start off by looking into that.

 

Do a K swap, its definately worth it. Go with a K24a2 since your rockin the 4dr, the torque will make up for the weight and will still have good power up top too

 

Daily car
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With the B18C1 engine swap and turbo kit...would it beat a 89 mustang with a stock 305 in it? haha im just curious

 

www.craigslist.com is your friend

 

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/search...min&maxAsk=max
this is Raliegh NC loads of stuff motors and such
and youl find friends that will help you

 

I guess you can call me biased. I think that its cheaper to do and more fun. especially with honda motors. you have power at any rpm. turbo's are more impressive but as far as taking it to a track, the supercharger will give you the reliable power. you are right though part of it is the amount of work that it takes and parts sourcing. I like turbo's as well but for the person who posted the thread not having many tools or being a gear head it would seem to be the better route.

 

Find a stock DX/LX engine. And save your money to buy a better car.

 

Build a G23 and do a H2B swap. K series power at a fraction of the price. Or if you want AC, get a B18C1 and do all the maintainance, then spend the rest on suspension, bodywork and brakes. It will be a decent power for a DD, reliable, and get great gas mileage.

 

cars are the worst investment ever

 

Yeah, I also think the OP should take some of that money and buy him some tools. That way he can do maintience and also fix things when they do and will break instead of having to take it to a shop..plus then he will learn about his car and how things work.

I do like how the SCs give you boost right off the bottom though. I still however prefer a TC.

Rick, Craigslist is good..but you have to really watch out for scammers on there. But play your cards right and you should be fine.

 

i know duder. thats why i meet people places and carry a g u n

 

[A=rick_rabies;39147954]i know duder. thats why i meet people places and carry a g u n[/QUOTE]

Smartass, I was just letting the guy know to watch out and be careful.