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Well, I have been asking this website for honda advice since last september. So I figured I might as well introduce myself.
From Sacramento,CA names Jimmy and...


I got a 96 civic hatchback with a thrown piston rod (shot through block)

My only car experience was on my first car and that was a 1978 Pontiac Firebird

So, what im trying to say is... My hatchback scares the **** outta me! Dont know whats what under the hood of a civic.

Currently trying to pick apart the engine a little so I eventually pull it out and put a new one in.
this would be my first swap as well.

 
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working on a civic is very basic and simple think small block 350 but half the size and its an interference engine instead of a chain and gear

 
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hahah half the size? This 1.6 is like a sewing machine compared to 350 sbc :P

Any advice for first time engine swaps though?
I just wanna unbolt all the required items in order to pull an engine.

 
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lol nice are you gonna put a new stock in or an upgrade

 
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Im planning on just getting another stock engine, I just want an economical car again.

Besides :P dont want to upgrade a front wheel drive car. no point in my opinion XD

 
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yea true especially with gas prices now and its not that bad of a job you can pick up a cheap motor well were im from not so sure about cali but once you get one its pretty basic there small so two guys you dont even need a engine lift just rip apart and put the new one in just mark all the connections on the harness to were they go

 
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is that all the crap thats below the intanke/ fuel rails?

what would I need to disconnect?

 
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everything that goes to the firewall and yes gas lines

 
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okie dokie, Ill figure what that **** is and fuel lines aint that hard

Thanks for the advice!