i want to get a new engine for 92 honda civic dx
what engine should i get & what other parts will i need to make it work

 

depends how much you wanna spend.

1.b16 swap = 2,000 everything needed(mounts if not included), require professional help with wiring and installing.

2.b18c1 aka GSR swap = 3,000-4,000 same as b16 maybe convert to obdII

3.V-tec head (easier) = 200-500 replace head with v-tec head off any d-series motor recommend y8 for more compression, wiring need.

4.h22 swap- = 2,000 convert obdII, also alot of wiring needed.

 

ive replaced motors before just never swapped a motor for a bigger better motor
do you still think ill need pro help?

 

if you can do all the wiring and mounts your self then go for it if your not sure get help

 

I'm having trouble finding a b16. What about a b16a?
I've found tons of them & they're JDM. Where on the net would you go to buy a motor?

 

b16 is a generalization. theres the b16a and the b16a2. the former is JDM, the latter USDM. if you can get a b16a...go for it. they usually have less miles on them than the USDM counterpart. and i think theres a bit more power in them. personally id rather go b18c or b18c1 and throw on a b16a2 head. but its up to you

 

hey man..
i dont know why no one has said b18c5, it's an awsome engine. type r and it gives u about 210 horses stock. boreit out and itll give you more with other upgrades as well..
also some advice, i wouldn go with the h22, (h series) because its a killer to installand u have to take out power steering and ac. not worth it.
the only thing about this b18c5-r is that its expensive, about 4000-5000, but its worth it.

if that would be too expensive, i would go with a gsr b18c1 swap or a b16a
(although not as power full)

iight good luk mang

 

b18c5 is good for an N/A car...but there are a lot of engines out there that are cheaper, easier to find, and better for boosting

it would be great if you dotn want a turbo

 

i think I'll go with the b16a its best for my price and I'll eventually put a turbo or a super charger on it.

what about a transmission. What kind of trans should i use with this motor?