2003 EX. Engine swap?
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2004
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From: Canada
2003 EX. Engine swap?
Eh.</P>
I leased a 2003 Civic EX Coupe last year. In a year I still can't decide what the hell to do with it. As far as keeping it or trading it goes. It has a SOHC VTECengine. I want a ......I mean I <U>NEED</U>a DOHC. 127 ponys aint enough. I could soop up the SOHC, but to what extend? I have heard of people workng over the SOHC engine with new rings, crank, cams etc. in order to use the boost factor. I use this car as a daily driver, so for the most part leaning into the corners andtouching the red line. I am looking to hit 250hp+ when it's fully tricked out. Is this attainable with a SOHC engine?</P>
AsI said b4 I need a DOHC. What will fit? B16A2 is a hydraulic clutch. Is that what i am looking for? It'd be nice to start with a little higher HP since I'll be 95 b4I can afford to T/C or S/C.</P>
Any Ideas or comments? PLZ help </P>
P.S. I hate Touring Spoilers. heh</P>
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From: Arizona
2003 EX. Engine swap?
With the SOHC u wont hit 250+ without forced injection. I'd definately go with the DOHC if u have the opportunity. The 127hp on your SOHC engine is really only putting out about 105hp to the wheel. But with a turbo or a blower 250 is reachable with the SOHC, its gonna cost u though<IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">
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Joined: May 2004
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From: Canada
2003 EX. Engine swap?
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Thanx for the replies boyz. I think you are right about scrapping the SOHC T/C or S/C idea, sinceI live in a cardboard box, and can bearly afford the rent. I would really like to keep the car if I can sinceI love the body style, but only if I can make it worthy.Anyone know what would drop right into a 2003EX Coupe without much trouble?Would my car take a B16A2? Or can I save a few bucks with a B16A1?</P>
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From: United States
2003 EX. Engine swap?
Originally Posted by green98lxsedan
after you lease is up get a new car with a dohc. dont bother on the sohc too much $$$
the price your gonna pay for the b16 installed you can have one hell of a sohc. most places will sell you a package installed for around 2500. 2500 into a sohc can get you into the 250hp range. 1800 on a turbo kit, the rest into fuel managment and internals and ur good to go. i was runnin 176 whp outta a stock block d16a6 at 11psi for over 8 months then i sold it, from which i heard is still kickin. i only spent roughly 800 on the turbo kit, but then again i built it myself. its not so much the money. IMO its your preferance as to what route you want to go. either way, you can get into the 250hp range.</P>
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2003 EX. Engine swap?
if you try squeezin 250 whp out of that motor...plan on breakin sh*t....its just not designed to take that kind of abuse....the car would no longer be a daily driver...i say motor swap...you will have more reliability</P>
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2003 EX. Engine swap?
first of all...engine swap...second a b series won't work I don't think...I am 99.99999999995% positive the only swap capable right now is a k20, trust me get the one out of the RSX-s...awesome motor lots of potential.
