I have the option to buy a 96 Civic LX for cheap(motor is toast) one problem

Ive always owned Nissans, and never looked into civics. I know squat about hondas, i dont know what engines will swap into what. im not looking for anything outrageous or expensive. Just want to know what would be a good base engine to put in. something i can hopefuly one day build on.


Any tips or advice welcome

thanks

 

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Does money factor into this equation, or are you loaded?

 

How much do you want to spend?

Are you doing the work yourself?

Do you want it to be a 5 speed?

 

Ill be doing it myself, i can handle most tasks, provided it doesnt involve welding anything. right now money is a factor, looking to spend 3k total, and the LX is a 5 speed, but imma guess the current transmission probably wont work with anything else


thanks

 

if you just want a cheap motor to get you around, get another d16y7, if you want a little more power, go for a sohc vtec d16y8. you should get either for a couple/few hundred bucks. and your tranny will work. the vtec will take a little more wiring to work, but its over 20 hp more, so its really worth it.