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89 Hatchback DX Need an Engine - 1/15/2007 1:14:32 AM    markwilson   Posts: 21 Joined: 1/15/2007 Status: offline I bought a 89 Hatchback DX for five hundred bucks, High miles and the engine isnt in great shape at all.  Its got the 16 valve 1.5 litre SOHC engine What is a really easy swap for it? What kind of replacement engines can I look for? besides the same one of course I would like something with an easy swap, Im not up for the big modifications. And maybe a little more hp like a DOHC or something What do you think? Help Me Post #: 1

RE: 89 Hatchback DX Need an Engine - 1/15/2007 11:57:00 AM    Powermidget Posts: 418 Joined: 1/3/2007 From: So Cal Status: offline B16, B18a or c area all relatively easy if you buy the swap complete...it depends on how much you want to spend... _____________________________ 86 Bronco XLT ~ Blown Tranny&Motor(Ebay'd to Texas) 91 CRX Si ~ Totaled 90 CRX Dx(b16) ~ Jacked 96 LS Teg ~ Traded 91 HB B18a1~Blown Trans FOR SALE 93 Miata MX-5 56000 orig miles SWEET!!! (in reply to markwilson) Post #: 2

RE: 89 Hatchback DX Need an Engine - 1/16/2007 12:58:40 AM    markwilson   Posts: 21 Joined: 1/15/2007 Status: offline Well basically i want to spend as little as possible. I am a newby as well so I dont really know the codes, what cars are those from?  Thanks for the reply though (in reply to Powermidget) Post #: 3

RE: 89 Hatchback DX Need an Engine - 1/16/2007 2:32:48 AM    finalimpact Posts: 1798 Joined: 3/7/2005 From: NC Status: offline d16a6 found in the 88-91 crx si/ civic si/ civic ex. its a direct bolt in for you car assuming you use your current intake and exh manifolds. its one of the most popular sohc engines due to the steel main girddle caps and is well known to make more power than factory ratings in stock form. _____________________________ (in reply to markwilson) Post #: 4

RE: 89 Hatchback DX Need an Engine - 1/18/2007 7:37:40 PM    civtec00   Posts: 80 Joined: 7/20/2006 Status: offline if you are doing a d16a6 swap you will have to get the harness the motor came out of(or modify your harness), because your stock motor is the dual point injection. if you do a d series vtec swap you will need the harness, and cumputer. d16z6  -   92-95 civic vtec d16y8  -    96-00 civic vtec if you want to do a b series swap you will need new motor mounts, harness, computer, axles, etc. _____________________________ 1969 chevelle 350 4 speed 1990 civic hatchback dx b18b 5 speed 1990 civic hatchback dx d15b2 turbo 4 speed 1989 civic hatchback si 5 speed (in reply to finalimpact) Post #: 5

RE: 89 Hatchback DX Need an Engine - 1/22/2007 12:06:12 PM    Powermidget Posts: 418 Joined: 1/3/2007 From: So Cal Status: offline B18 a1 is going to be pretty cheap and an easy install. That is an integra ls motor...not as high hp as the gen 1 B16 (JDM CRX Sir)...but it has good torque and will be great if you plan on boosting... _____________________________ 86 Bronco XLT ~ Blown Tranny&Motor(Ebay'd to Texas) 91 CRX Si ~ Totaled 90 CRX Dx(b16) ~ Jacked 96 LS Teg ~ Traded 91 HB B18a1~Blown Trans FOR SALE 93 Miata MX-5 56000 orig miles SWEET!!! (in reply to civtec00) Post #: 6

RE: 89 Hatchback DX Need an Engine - 3/13/2008 10:36:45 AM    markwilson   Posts: 21 Joined: 1/15/2007 Status: offline Oh man, get a non VTEC DOHC ZC engine, i did the swap, direct bolt-in some wiring changes but not too bad (in reply to Powermidget) Post #: 7

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