Hi there. Just a quick Tech question.

I have a 1998 Civic EX 5sp Non V-tech. That I use as a commuter car. I recently broke a timing belt and destroyed the head/pistons. I have a line on a replacement motor out of a 1996 Civic. Non V-tech motor, under 100k for a good price.($199.00)

Are these motors interchangeable, just as long as I switch the wire harness to the new motor right? I will be using my stock intake/exhaust manifold, and accessories (alt,p/s pump) ????? Or am I going to run into problems?

Thank you.
Kevin

 

you may want to check with your local emissions inspections/regulations offiicials first.

some states or municipalities frown upon installing an older model year engines. if they do prohibit it, look for a same model year or newer comparible engine -- even if you have to pay a little more.

 

There are no specific regulations here. They are both OBDII And we have emissions testing every other year anyway.

 

you may be good to go then. is the replacement engine from an ex civic as well?

 

I am not sure what it came off of.. The little research I have done seems to lead me to believe that all of the "base engine" of all 1.6litre motors from 1996-2000are the same. Is this correct?

 

you're in canada?

checking engine codes should be easiest, dead motor should be D16Y7, new engine should be D16Y7, then it's simply a swap of motor, ECU should work, transmission should be the same... everything should bolt right up/hook right up

 

Why would you assume Canada? My profile says Boston, MA..... Where is the data plate that would state "D16Y7"

 

https://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_270258/tm.htm

 

because you said the car was a "Civic EX Non V-tech" and those don't exist in the US (it's VTEC, by the way).

 

pwnt by a canadian chop shop... lol.