...Motors for my 97 civic...

[Mangrum]

allright yall i have a 97 civic HX with a D16Y5. right now i am in the process of getting money together for a header cat and exhaust.. but as i have heard from many people thay the Y5 is the "economy" motor that honda came out with. is it even worth putting money into this motor because it has no power and even less torque lol no pick up :D .. i have thought it over about just goign ahead with the header and exhaust etc.. basic bolt ons but want to swap the motor. what are good motors to put into a civicand price ranges? i have heard many thing B16, B18, etc but dont really know alot about these motors. can someone please tell me the motors that are able to swap into this car and specs and pros/cons of each. a list would be great. and if i did swap the motor the header is completely useless on another motor but the exhaust would be good right? i am trying to stay away from SOHC motors cause they have no power from the people i talk to. all help is greatly appreciated - michael

[2.0civic]

whats your budget? a no power sohc?? pm halfwit....

[Mangrum]

yea idk i am going off of what i hear.. i am not saying i am right i am just wondering is it worth to build up a d-series or just swap it. and as far as my budget goes its not exactly short term i want to figure out what is best and what all i can do and depending on the cost save up from there and see. but prolly around 2k

[2.0civic]

2k best bet is either a b20 or a b16...b20 has more torque than a ls but if you want vtec, get the 1.6....


that may put you around 2k with MAYBE cause you need mounts, motor, tranny, ETC + labor....

[Mangrum]

well me and my dad will be doign the swap.. and what about the b18 whats the difference between that and the b16 besides displacement?

[Mangrum]

and yes i will definatly want to go with vtec.

[2.0civic]

b16=less torque...get a ls and find a vtec head and the golden eagle kit....get a gsr tranny and call it a day

you got aim?

[Mangrum]

yea look at my profile and i will talk to you on there

[speedminded]

H22, conversion mounts, axles, ecu. Instant 14 sec. 1/4 on street tires for not much more than $2k (if you do the swap yourself)

[§treet_§peed]

K20A2 ftw

[i4_garage]

here are ur options and price range ...


these prices are on Swaps only....labor and other parts are not included

B16-around 1300 to 1600
B18A1-600 to 800
B18B1-800 to 1000
B18 GSR-2000+
B18 Type R- don;t get it too much $$$
K20A2 Type S - 3000+
K20 Type R- too much $$ also
K24A4 Accord-700 *only need longblock*
K24 TSX - don;t get..too much $$$...lol

[The Ninja]

K20 FTMFW!

[§treet_§peed]

^^ Indeed

[SKUNK2GUY]

boost on a single vtec! you could piece it for 2g's or less. g/l