Im thinking about dropping a new motor in my 97 lx sedan, what i dont know is what motor will fit and which one would be the best fit. Thoughts?

 

Define "best motor for your car" in your own words and then I can help you decide what to swap in.

 

Good Point sir, The best motor for performance. I want to give it some zip after i upgrade the suspension and brakes.

 

Boosted J series, hands down. We have one at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama making over 500HP. But that isn't going to happen lol.

What motor you get is directly affected by your mechanical prowess and budget. Mostly, are you willing to spend quite a bit of money on a FWD econobox to make it as fast as a reasonable sports car? Don't worry, a lot of people have answered yes to that question haha.

 

Define give it zip in terms of horsepower. 180? 200? 250? It is difficult to make this suggestion without details in fear of steering you down the wrong path.

B18c1 motor swap

 

Im thinking mabe 180 or 200 horsepower, the know how isnt an issue and budget wise it just depends on how bad i want it.

As a starting point i asked the question to first see what motors can feasibly fit in my car so i know what to look for.

 

I would look at b series. GSR or type R engine would be best for you IMO>

 

This should help

1992-2000 Civic Engine Swap Guide - HondaShowOff.com Forums