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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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his guys, ive got the worst engine that a honda civic can have...well for speed anyways, ive got a d171a engine..now ive been looking for about a month now for an engine sway, i want a B18c engine in it but i dont know if it will fit? and if it does what about engine mounts, can anyone help me! plz im looking for real help out there, not some ones crap because im about to spend 10 000 on this so....and if that does not fit than plz tell me what will thanks

2003 1.7Lhonda civic lx couple is my car
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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hey bro sorry to tell you but you can you can put an old engine in your car your only choice is the overpriced k20 trust me i know and btw welcome but learn to use the search feature because there are the same questions about this all over.
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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any idea's where i can buy a good K20 motor?
 
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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hmotorsonline.com, the k20 isn't just a drop in fit you know there is fabricating involved. Best know what your doing befor scooping one up honky.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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how much fabricating is involved i mean ill be getting a honda tech to do it, but this swap can be done right? and what about the motor mounts ill need to buy those too so any idea's where?
 
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