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1998 civic LX engine swap...help!

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Old Sep 15, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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Default 1998 civic LX engine swap...help!

I recently bought a 1998 honda civic LX. Its an automatic ( i kno but i got a good deal). I want to swap my engine for a B series engine but i was told by some that a b series wont go for an automatic. So my question to ya'll is, could i get a b series engine? Which one should i get? where could i get it?...Help me out...Thanks!
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 05:48 AM
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Default Re: 1998 civic LX engine swap...help! (98civicLXRyder)

Any B-series swap will fit in your car.

You can either get a JDM B18c1 with an auto tranny, yes they exist, if you want to keep you car an auto or get a regular swap and convert your car to use a manual tranny.
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Old Sep 16, 2002 | 03:20 PM
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Default Re: 1998 civic LX engine swap...help! (Trey)

i just replied to the email you sent me via my webpage.

but like the dude said any b series will fit in your car.

and if you want you can also turn it from an auto to a manual

good luck
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