Ok guys dnt be rude but i just picked up a 98 dx ek hatch,it needs new piston rings from what the guy told me.is there a not to expensive engine i can drop in it instead of trying to fix it?jus need a daily driver nothing fast.

 

Define "not too expensive". Why did you buy it if you couldn't afford to do the repairs?

 

I never said i couldnt afford it just not trying to waste alot of money on it.traded my crx for it.

 

Agree^

changing the rings is really not the hardest of things the engine can remain in the car, pull the head drop the pan and pickup then unbolt the rods slide the pistons up threw the cyls, could be a ringland also while they're out hone as well i'd think you'd need new rod bearings also. his may be beyond you but a cheap replacement....just get another y7/y8 maybe 5-600$ max

 

Regardless. Still haven't defined "not too expensive". What do you consider "not too expensive"?

 

then just drop a GSR in if money isn't a concern.....they go for 2-2.2K complete swap iirc

 

Meaning I'm not trying to waste more than 5-600.i have always had a crx so this 98ek is a Lil different to me.ive never worked on anything newer than a 91 lol.thats y I needed some opinions but I guess I'll just look for a good block around town.thanks for the replies

 

It is not an EK.

 

It has a z6 in it right now but i was told to put a y8 back on it cus of a sensor.is it better to put a y8 back on or can i still put a z6 in thats healthy?

 

Make it easy on yourself and put the same engine back in the car. Much easier. Less hassle.