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Old 08-02-2004, 08:49 AM
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What do u think is the best motor swap for a 98 4dr lx? How much should i be looking foward to paying?
 
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Old 08-02-2004, 03:00 PM
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B18 or B16 if you want my opinion. Will run around $3000 - $4000. Depends on mileage and condition??
 
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Old 08-02-2004, 08:44 PM
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Thanks for the info. Do u think either will mount up or will i have to do some mods? what do u think about the b20 or the h22 or 23?
 
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Old 08-02-2004, 11:20 PM
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the b16a2 or 3, b16b, the b18b, b18c1 or 5, and the b20b or z, will all basically drop into your car with the proper mounts. give hasport a call @602.470.0065 , they are awesome for info. regardless of which motor you choose, youll need a hydrolic transmission. go with something OBD2 for less hassle. where do you live? is smog legality an issue? and what are your plans for your car?
 
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Old 08-03-2004, 04:58 AM
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you might need a few harnesses, but they are pretty cheap and not a big deal.
 
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Old 08-03-2004, 07:57 PM
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i live in alabama so theres no smog really just a hole lot of humidity. Well i plan on making my civic a show car. I have a body kit on the way r34 front, evo rear, and boxer z1 sides. I will probably hold off putting it on until i get my carbon fiber hood, trunk, and mirrors so then i will get my car painted. But i have plenty more ideas so i dunno yet. Does anyone knoe abot the new gen Frankenstien motor swap and if i could get it? Its a K24 block/K20A head.
 
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Old 08-03-2004, 08:17 PM
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Does anyone knoe abot the new gen Frankenstien motor swap and if i could get it? Its a K24 block/K20A head.
Hasport has done the swap and has what you'll need to mount it. Maybe you should check this out.....
 
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Old 08-03-2004, 09:49 PM
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if you have to have a 2.4L I-VTEC, go with the TSX motor. the piston speeds in the k24 from a crv at 8000+ RPM will send pistons flying through your hood. you could always build it, but you're getting pretty deep into the 5-digit range already.
 
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Old 08-04-2004, 03:15 AM
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The usdm 98 lx is gonna have the d16y7 sohc 1.6 which needs as much help as it can get.......[&:]

The k swap will not be cheap.
 
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Old 08-09-2004, 08:16 AM
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THANX FOR THE INFO. DO YAW HAVE ANY IDEA WHERE I COULD MAYBE GET SOME INFO. ABOUT A 98-01 B18A TYPE R. WHAT KIND OF TRANNY SHOULD I GET I WERE TO GET IT. HOW MUCH IS IT TO SWAP A AUTOMATIC TRANNY TO A STANDARD?
 


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