Engine Swap in 1997 Civic LX
02-12-2006
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Engine Swap in 1997 Civic LX was just wondering what would be the best way to go in swapping out the auto engine that i have now for something that's a 5 speed manual with some juice so to speak... hahahahaha... i think my engine is the D15Y7... ne opinion, tips, and advice will be appreciated
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Rep Power: 0 i e-mailed a guy at www.teknotik.com, and he recommends dropping in the
D15B engine which is the 92-95 civic si engine, 130 hp, 103 lb/ft of torque... he said that it's almost a direct drop into my car... so that might be the best bet... considering it's $700 canadian... here is the link for it... http://www.teknotik.com/product_sect...disp.php?id=56
would i need the stuff on the right hand side of the page under the optional stuff... even though it says optional, would it be a big + to have???
D15B engine which is the 92-95 civic si engine, 130 hp, 103 lb/ft of torque... he said that it's almost a direct drop into my car... so that might be the best bet... considering it's $700 canadian... here is the link for it... http://www.teknotik.com/product_sect...disp.php?id=56
would i need the stuff on the right hand side of the page under the optional stuff... even though it says optional, would it be a big + to have???
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Rep Power: 0 1997 civic has a D16Y7 stock,, Best bang would be the B18C1(GSR) or the B18C5(Type r) engine. Id say k20 but they are alot of money. B16 is a little cheaper but you dont get the nice TQ that u get from a B18.
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Originally Posted by Ser1N
1997 civic has a D16Y7 stock,, Best bang would be the B18C1(GSR) or the B18C5(Type r) engine. Id say k20 but they are alot of money. B16 is a little cheaper but you dont get the nice TQ that u get from a B18.
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Originally Posted by turboengnr
if you want a simple direct bolt in, go with a ZC. Theyre 130 hp, and i was able to get them for around $300 US.
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Rep Power: 260 well, you would still have to get a tranny and what not. But early (pre 2001) D-series trannys are common as all hell. You can pick them up for $50. Then all you need is the clutch linkage, pedal, and shifter assembly.
If you go with a ZC, i seriously think you could get all the parts for less than $600
If you go with a ZC, i seriously think you could get all the parts for less than $600
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Rep Power: 0 well... i sent the list to a guy that swaps engines and says it's better if i buy a new car cuz it will cost so freak'n much... so my options are narrowed down to this... sell my civic i have now for a 92-2000 civic si manual, take my intake, exhaust, and strut bar from my car and swap it to the new one and fix it up from there... secondly, i could keep my grades high, sell my car, and get a 2003-2004 STI impreza... or thirdly, keep my grades high, sell my car, and get a 2006 rsx type-s... i'm kinda leaning towards the STI... 
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Originally Posted by burnhard88
or thirdly, keep my grades high, sell my car, and get a 2006 rsx type-s... i'm kinda leaning towards the STI...
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I have a seperate question but................
On a 7th gen civic would it be a good idea to put a 6th gen civic D16 engine.
Since they make a supercharger and turbo charger and all the parts are so much more common and easy to buy.
Just a thought
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On a 7th gen civic would it be a good idea to put a 6th gen civic D16 engine.
Since they make a supercharger and turbo charger and all the parts are so much more common and easy to buy.
Just a thought
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Rep Power: 255 Although you could since you an addapt an older manifold to your car, you may be able to adapt a supercharger to your car, or do what i did lol. K20 SC!
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Rep Power: 0 Where is it illegal to put a older motor???
In Texas, it's OK for my 2005 as long as it's OBD-II and engine light does not come ON.
I think it would be Easy and cheap to do such a swap with a Supercharger and since the 05 LX and 1999 EX have the same HP and TQ.....I think!
There wouldn't be much difference........if so then Stoke the D17 motor before putting it in.
In Texas, it's OK for my 2005 as long as it's OBD-II and engine light does not come ON.
I think it would be Easy and cheap to do such a swap with a Supercharger and since the 05 LX and 1999 EX have the same HP and TQ.....I think!
There wouldn't be much difference........if so then Stoke the D17 motor before putting it in.
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Originally Posted by CivicLX_Black
Where is it illegal to put a older motor???
In Texas, it's OK for my 2005 as long as it's OBD-II and engine light does not come ON.
I think it would be Easy and cheap to do such a swap with a Supercharger and since the 05 LX and 1999 EX have the same HP and TQ.....I think!
There wouldn't be much difference........if so then Stoke the D17 motor before putting it in.
In Texas, it's OK for my 2005 as long as it's OBD-II and engine light does not come ON.
I think it would be Easy and cheap to do such a swap with a Supercharger and since the 05 LX and 1999 EX have the same HP and TQ.....I think!
There wouldn't be much difference........if so then Stoke the D17 motor before putting it in.
it depends on your state. In most states it illegal to put a older motor into a newer car because of emission laws.
Originally Posted by CivicLX_Black
I have a seperate question but................
On a 7th gen civic would it be a good idea to put a 6th gen civic D16 engine.
Since they make a supercharger and turbo charger and all the parts are so much more common and easy to buy.
Just a thought
*******s away. Start the comments
On a 7th gen civic would it be a good idea to put a 6th gen civic D16 engine.
Since they make a supercharger and turbo charger and all the parts are so much more common and easy to buy.
Just a thought
*******s away. Start the comments
Why would you want to swap out a economy engine for another economy engine. Its more worth it to save for a k-series or just get a k20a3 for cheap and turbo that.
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