EK Swaps - need 2 engines. new 2 forum. need advice.

Hello,

I just registered and am trying to track down some information for my brother-in-law. He has (2) honda civics that he needs engines for. He has a '96 EX coupe and a '98 EX coupe. both have blown engines. He would rather have a JDM. He doesnt want to fork out the cash for a new one from one of the local auto parts chains. What does everyone here recommend. I know he wants something that will be a clean swap, without alot of additional work and changing additional parts around. From what little research I've done it looks like you can swap them out with JDM engines without any changes. Is this true? If so, I guess what I'm really looking to gain from this post is a list of the most recommended suppliers for these engines, what type of warranties I should expect and what engine I should be looking for when contacting them, and what price range I should expect. Both cars are manual trans. Thanks in advance for all of the help, advice, opinions, etc. I look forward to being able to find him a couple of quality reliable engines from research on this site. Thanks again.

--McBride

http://www.naganojapanese.com/jdm_d15b.htm

or http://www.naganojapanese.com/jdm_zcdohcg2.htm

which engines should I be looking for? I'm really surprised that I havent received any more replies on this question. Did I post it into the wrong forum?

--mcbride

Any civic/integra engine from 92 to 00 will work,the ones from 92-95 will need a obd conversion harness and a obd1 ECU. The integra engines will also need a B series tranny,integra axels,and a new rear motor mount

JDM D15B
D16Z6
D16Y8

B16A2
B16A---yes they are different
B17
B18A
B18B1
B18B2
B18C1
B18C5
B20B

that is in order from the cheapest to most expensive

here's one: http://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_81073/tm.htm

ORIGINAL: md420

JDM D15B
D16Z6
D16Y8

B16A2
B16A---yes they are different
B17
B18A
B18B1
B18B2
B18C1
B18C5
B20B

that is in order from the cheapest to most expensive




I dont think there is a JDM B16A2......I think its just a B16A


Actually I think it might be that JDM motors are only like a B18C or a B16A and no numbers on the end.

B16A2 = USDM version

ORIGINAL: mxs

here's one: http://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_81073/tm.htm



he would have to convert to cable tranny which = alot of un-needed bs IMO

saw a b16 if you can

b18c1 GSR if he can afford it, if not a b16a2

edit: oh wait...you said JDM...well then i guess youd better get looking cuz JDM engines are expensive and the good ones are hard to come by (IE b18c, b16a)

ORIGINAL: md420


ORIGINAL: mxs

here's one: http://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_81073/tm.htm



he would have to convert to cable tranny which = alot of un-needed bs IMO


man, I am just full of bad advice. sorry :)

It's cool man you learn something new everyday

Thanks for the info...My brother in law ordered the 130HP model from nagano for $9 bills shipped to VA. He just got the car back last week and seems to be pretty happy with the install so far, although he now has the 'check engine' light on and the codes are apparently telling him that he is getting too much fuel in one cylinder and not enough in another.

I am about to order my engine soon...do most people agree that nagano offers the best prices for these engines? If I want to stay in the 130HP range is there another engine that would be any cheaper? Thanks again.

--McBride

How much you looking to spend? I have a 1994 JDM B16 with a 1996 JDM Integra GSR tranny I want to get rid of. You said you frome Virgina right?