What can i swap into this car? i heard that the Si is wired the best for a vtec engine but im not too familiar with the dx model...

 

True SI's are easier to start out with. But DX can be modifed to run any motor. There are alot of swaps you can do with a 88 civic. There is the DOHC non-vtec ZC 130hp(JDM CRX), D16 vtec 127hp (USDM civic EX or SI), DOHC B16a or b 160hp (jdm integra), DOHC B17(USDM 93 GSR) ,DOHC B18a,b or c 137-200hp depending on which one. (USDM or JDM integra), DOHC H22 195hp(USDM or JDM integra) , DOHC B20b or z 126-146hp(CRV). Also there are frankinstein motors ls/vtec. Basically any honda motor you want can be swapped just depends what you are going for. Most common to do with the 4gen civic 88-91 is the b16 swap. For any B series motor you will need a mount kit IE hasport or place(price around 400) shift linkage, axles, harness and ECU. A D series motor just drops in a wiring harness and ECU. ZC needs Axles, ECU, wiring harness. H series is a little harder you will need to chop the frame alittle to make it fit, also requires mount kit, ECU, Harness, axles, shiftlinkage.