suggested swap for a 91 dx

liljohn · #1 03-20-2007, 10:35 PM

just wondering what kind of swap anyone would suggest for a 91 dx. that will be easy on the budget and reliable for a daily driver. Any help would be great.

Powermidget · #2 03-21-2007, 12:12 PM

B18a or B18a1....a1 has more hp but the B18a is obd0 like the dx so would be an easier swap...both are cheap....

also you could get a jdm d15b ...that is a really inexpesive swap for you cause you can use your tranny ect and it will give you a little more pep(vtec)

liljohn · #3 03-21-2007, 05:38 PM

Thanks for the info yeah I was kinda thinking along the lines of the d15b swap thats what I have swapped into my 92 cx. Although its non vtec.

Powermidget · #4 03-21-2007, 05:58 PM

Thats why you want the jdm d15b it has vtec(there would not be much of a point to swap a non vtec d15 when you could just get a d16y8/z6)....there are some people on here with zc motors also...ive not got any real experience with them but there inexpensive and come in dohc & sohc....not a whole lot of aftermarket support from what i hear....hopefully someone sees this and put some more info about them on

liljohn · #5 03-21-2007, 06:01 PM

Alright thanks for the info it helps alot. Just wondering Ive been checking around and found some info on the zc swap and was wondering if it would b a worth while swap

Powermidget · #6 03-21-2007, 06:45 PM

again zc motors not my forte but ive know some people that have had them....they are older motors which means they are not a wiring horror when swapping into your car (except youll have to wire for vtec)...dont plan on extensive aftermarket support...if you want to buiild a fast motor this might not be the best route...if you just want a qucker car and keep the motor stock short of i/h/e it would be a good bet i would assume

impreCiV · #7 03-21-2007, 09:31 PM

if it were me i would do a b16 gen 1, because its cheap and it has vtec, the zc doesnt. there plenty of aftermarket support for a b16 because they still make them just obd 2. has the most hp out of any of the above mentioned engines

b8teen · #8 03-22-2007, 12:20 AM

ive swapped a zc into my 91 hb. but if your looking for a legal swap. the zc wouldnt be a good idea. they dont have much aftermarket support.

finalimpact · #9 03-22-2007, 02:14 AM

sohc zc=d16a6 crx/civic si motor. everything is compatable
sohc zc vtec=d16z6, again everything is compatable.


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