I want to build my brother a motor while he is in basic training and ait.
I found a eg civic lx 4dr automatic that I think would be perfect.
I know of a few names that would be good for parts, but I don't want to waste money if I can get something cheaper that will preform just as well--or better.

I know I'd like to find good...
-suspension
-exhaust system
-possibly a stereo system.
-cams
-intake manifold
-header...I guess that's part of the exhaust system.
-head bolts....but I think i want to order him arp.

I think I want to go with a Cometic head gasket.
I think I've got a block, head, tranny, and pistons and rods.

I know this is really broad, but I get to feeling annoying when i'm asking the same guy questions about car stuff.

Thanks!

 

What motor are you starting out with...

 

bah. sorry, nevermind. I was told to just go find a "jdm swap"

 

your one helluva sister to drop 5k on his ride while he's away..

hope you have some friends that turn wrenches, cuz youll need em.

 

How about just give him the 5K?

 

This..I wouldn't be doing that stuff to an automatic

 

1st would be a 5 speed swap

 

2nd would be a B series

 

well, it would be a whole motor swap. I guess I will go find a b18b1 and order a vtec head.
its his money, hes not a car person. I downloaded a pdf motor swap manual. It cant be thaaat hard. sigh.

 

I would get the b18 from a junkyard, rebuild the bottom and I can buy a vtec head and tranny.

 

If it's his money then I don't get it.

 

Honestly I'd at least try to look around and find a 5 speed car. You never mentioned anything about transmission but it'll have to be swapped to 5 speed as well.

 

She wants to be frugal with bro's cash (=nice sister).

 

Maybe a gsr tranny and head online.

 

I agree with this. 5speed swaps are easy enough if you have the parts laying around or a donor car, but starting off with a manual would be much easier. If it's his money and he's not a car person, would he even enjoy the car? Just curious

 

I know I will need axles motor mounts.

 

Well, im buying a turbo charged, b16 hf crx. He has fun driving it. Im not putting a turbo on his car, and it feels like rebuilding a d series is hardly worth it.

 

The auto is a good deal, and clean. I didnt think the switch to 5spd would be super difficult.

 

I'm also trying to woo him with the ideas of a motor swap and aftermarket parts so that he doesn't buy a motorcycle.

 

It's not really, you just need all the right parts.

 

Im sure I could order the clutch and flywheel online, and pick up the pedal at a junk yard. im not sure if I should get the shift linkage online or at the junkyard.

 

And don't forget about the clutch master cylinder with reservoir, clutch line to slave cylinder and the actual slave cylinder.

 

yes, those too. I watched a video with a guy that said all of those things. lol

 

Cool, well if ya need some help, I am open to answering questions down the road