hey whats up i have a 99 civic si ! i just wanted to know what type of engine i have i know its a vtec dohc but but i always hear other terms when ppl talk about engine swaps ! like gsr b16 ! what r those ?? can someone help ! o yeah i was thinkin about gettin a older civic hb and putting my engine in it what do u guys think ?? thanks for ur help

 

here is a link to a different thread, all the engine codes u can think of:

https://www.hondacivicforum.com/tm.asp?m=1156

 

Why would you want to take the motor out of a 99 and put it in an older car?

 

my thoughts exactly a 99 si is pretty cool. y not find another engine to put in an old car and keep the si the way it is

 

no give me the si, take your old car...

 

i just figured that if i took my engine out and put it in a civic hatchback it would be even faster ! i want this as my hobby car ! i will have a car that i drive everyday but use the civic for the drag races ! what do u guys think ??

 

I guess... the engines in the 99 Si is pretty sweet... If u want my 2 cents, build her up and race her. Those engines are tuner friendly.

 

If you put the b16 in the older civic, it may be quicker but it seems like a waste of a good 99.

 

those are just different types of engines that come from japan...and i say keep the 99 si. if not, we could trade civics lol.