1st - 5th Generation Civic 1973 - 1995 In the years from 1973 to 1995 Honda released its 1-5th Generation Civics.
1st Gen 1972 - July 1979
2nd Gen 1979 - 1983
3rd Gen 1984 - 1987
4th Gen 1987 - 1991
5th Gen 1992 - 1995

89 civic engine swap

 
Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 20, 2011
  #31  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Originally Posted by tbohar
Whoe whoe whoe... you want a sleeper but you don't wait it to be quiet? You think the muffler being cut out (I'm assuming no muffler) is better than it being quiet? Oh boy... put that muffler back on A.S.A.P. It needs some serious cleanup but definitely doable. Fart cannon does not sound good
i don't have a stock exhaust on ANYTHING i own not even my 81 ford courrier that i field bagg ... that muffler is NOT going back on... ill run it right off the headers before i put that bubble box back on... i like big mean sound.... one other thing... do these damn civic all have a special socket to take the rims off? went to start tearing into the a-arms and stuff to put bushings in and there is no socket in the car
Old Feb 20, 2011
  #32  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

well i know for a fact what turbo im going to be ending up with... im going greddy... full mugen exhaust... haven't decided if im going to put a mild body kit on it of not... this is going to take a ton of cash lol... oh well im down... i can sit on this car for a long time.... i think im going to try to sell my dodge...
Old Feb 21, 2011
  #33  
sdaidoji's Avatar
PITA Admin
Administrator
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 15,173
Likes: 1,605
From: TN
Rep Power: 366
sdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud of
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Originally Posted by civicnewb
do these damn civic all have a special socket to take the rims off? went to start tearing into the a-arms and stuff to put bushings in and there is no socket in the car
If they look like a normal bolt head, a normal lugnut cross tool is enough, if you have lock nuts you will need special keys, and there are lots of types, so you will need to post a pic of the special one to ID it.
Old Feb 21, 2011
  #34  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Originally Posted by sdaidoji
If they look like a normal bolt head, a normal lugnut cross tool is enough, if you have lock nuts you will need special keys, and there are lots of types, so you will need to post a pic of the special one to ID it.
long time no chat sda! its definatly a special key... i have never seen people buy every lug nut to be a special one?? so thats why i was thinking it was factory... snapped a few pics

Name:  IMG_0866.jpg
Views: 1148
Size:  74.4 KB

Name:  IMG_0867.jpg
Views: 1122
Size:  37.8 KB

Name:  IMG_0868.jpg
Views: 1135
Size:  41.6 KB
Old Feb 21, 2011
  #35  
MindBomber's Avatar
Live for the Twisties
Administrator
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 8,580
Likes: 5
From: Langley, BC
Rep Power: 284
MindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud of
Re: 89 civic engine swap

I *think* those are mutegi lug nuts, any wheel shop should be able to sell you a key..
Old Feb 21, 2011
  #36  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

im tempted to just take a set of vise grips and a hammer take them off and buy a new set... this kinda lloks like them though http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=h...w=1131&bih=670

took the old girl for 1 last rip before its parked until the engine is done... my clutch is pretty bad haha any suggestions with a clutch good for 400 hp?

ALSO put my dodge on kijiji about 2 hours ago already might have it sold!! HAHA now if that sells my funding for my civic will be there

Thanks for the good rep on my custom turbo gaskets... it was the only thing we had and i didn't want to buy anything so on went the toxic stuff hahaha

Last edited by civicnewb; Feb 21, 2011 at 03:14 PM.
Old Feb 21, 2011
  #37  
sdaidoji's Avatar
PITA Admin
Administrator
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 15,173
Likes: 1,605
From: TN
Rep Power: 366
sdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud of
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Heya!
they do look like the ,motegi, but try to get to a wheel shop to test before buying them

Last edited by sdaidoji; Feb 21, 2011 at 04:31 PM.
Old Feb 21, 2011
  #38  
BlueEM2's Avatar
Whachya lookin at?
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,388
Likes: 13
From: Canada
Rep Power: 313
BlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond repute
Re: 89 civic engine swap

This should be interesting.
Old Feb 21, 2011
  #39  
MindBomber's Avatar
Live for the Twisties
Administrator
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 8,580
Likes: 5
From: Langley, BC
Rep Power: 284
MindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud of
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Any excedy clutch should serve you well, I'd probably get one good for around 500hp just incase you get an urge to push the build a little further. Haha you deserved a green bar, start posting outside your own threads more and you'll bump that rep up higher.
Old Feb 21, 2011
  #40  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Originally Posted by MindBomber
Any excedy clutch should serve you well, I'd probably get one good for around 500hp just incase you get an urge to push the build a little further.
biggest i could find on ebay was the excedy stage 5 clutch kit.... good for 450hp
Old Feb 21, 2011
  #41  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

i think i like this turbo...

http://realstreetperformance.com/sto...urbo-1942.html

kinda have a hard on for it... although the price is not very appealing


and what do you guys think about this kit?

http://realstreetperformance.com/sto...a-d16-118.html

Last edited by civicnewb; Feb 21, 2011 at 07:34 PM.
Old Feb 22, 2011
  #42  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

hmmm.... what do you guys think... proceed with the build.... bought the car for 750$ i have some guy coming to look at it for 1500$ what do you think? double my money or build it?
Old Feb 22, 2011
  #43  
MindBomber's Avatar
Live for the Twisties
Administrator
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 8,580
Likes: 5
From: Langley, BC
Rep Power: 284
MindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud of
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Build it! If you sell you'll need to shell out for another project anyway, you got a great one going now thats barely begun.
Old Feb 23, 2011
  #44  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Originally Posted by MindBomber
Build it! If you sell you'll need to shell out for another project anyway, you got a great one going now thats barely begun.
i have seen a few integra's on kijiji in good shape... around 2000 bucks

Last edited by civicnewb; Feb 23, 2011 at 10:02 AM.
Old Feb 23, 2011
  #45  
MindBomber's Avatar
Live for the Twisties
Administrator
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 8,580
Likes: 5
From: Langley, BC
Rep Power: 284
MindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud of
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Integras are nice, but a lot heavier than EFs.
Old Feb 23, 2011
  #46  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Originally Posted by MindBomber
Integras are nice, but a lot heavier than EFs.
okay.... what is an ef? lol i decided to just build it
Old Feb 23, 2011
  #47  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

lol my civic is a dx
Old Feb 23, 2011
  #48  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

what do you think of this bomber?

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...AdIdZ260940701
Old Feb 23, 2011
  #49  
MindBomber's Avatar
Live for the Twisties
Administrator
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 8,580
Likes: 5
From: Langley, BC
Rep Power: 284
MindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud of
Re: 89 civic engine swap

your civic is an EF body code, my civic is an EM2 body code, that integra is a DA body code; identifying cars by body code is simpler than year, model etc.. I bet that teg needs a ton of work, not only does the engine need to be rebuilt but all the parts listed sound low quality, which usually hints that there are major maintenance issues as well. Unless the paint was flawless quality I wouldn't buy it.
Old Feb 23, 2011
  #50  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Originally Posted by MindBomber
your civic is an EF body code, my civic is an EM2 body code, that integra is a DA body code; identifying cars by body code is simpler than year, model etc.. I bet that teg needs a ton of work, not only does the engine need to be rebuilt but all the parts listed sound low quality, which usually hints that there are major maintenance issues as well. Unless the paint was flawless quality I wouldn't buy it.
i got the guy down to 1300...
Old Feb 23, 2011
  #51  
MindBomber's Avatar
Live for the Twisties
Administrator
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 8,580
Likes: 5
From: Langley, BC
Rep Power: 284
MindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud of
Re: 89 civic engine swap

$1300 ehh... I still wouldn't do it, because guranteed you'll need to either buy a swap for it or spend big money at the machine shop on one of those motors. Its like a hot chick with an STD, it looks great till you get into her and learn just how ****ed you are.
Old Feb 23, 2011
  #52  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Originally Posted by MindBomber
$1300 ehh... I still wouldn't do it, because guranteed you'll need to either buy a swap for it or spend big money at the machine shop on one of those motors. Its like a hot chick with an STD, it looks great till you get into her and learn just how ****ed you are.
why would i need machine shop work??? its being sold with a whole other engine to be put in... same engine.... and plus if that be the case i will just forge up the d16y7, put that car in our shop and sit on it until i find a good deal on an engine... we have a 40x80 shop...

Last edited by civicnewb; Feb 23, 2011 at 03:20 PM.
Old Feb 23, 2011
  #53  
MindBomber's Avatar
Live for the Twisties
Administrator
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 8,580
Likes: 5
From: Langley, BC
Rep Power: 284
MindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud of
Re: 89 civic engine swap

And how old is that engine, with how many km, why was it pulled from it's original chassis, whats the compression like? I can buy an old teg motor for $150, but that doesn't mean it's any good. The value in your current car is that the engine is relatively new.
Old Feb 23, 2011
  #54  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

the new engine will be built before it goes in regardless.... if i do get this acura i may just go all motor with high compression and stuff like that... and still have my turbo civic.... bought the acura... it looks like it should be on the showroom floor... engine bay is super clean... carbon fiber hood rota 8 rims... its a really nice car!

Last edited by civicnewb; Feb 24, 2011 at 10:15 AM.
Old Feb 25, 2011
  #55  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

no input bomber?
Old Feb 25, 2011
  #56  
BlueEM2's Avatar
Whachya lookin at?
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,388
Likes: 13
From: Canada
Rep Power: 313
BlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond reputeBlueEM2 has a reputation beyond repute
Re: 89 civic engine swap

One project at a time your bouncing all over the place... Stick with your EF and make it kick some serious ***...
Old Feb 25, 2011
  #57  
MindBomber's Avatar
Live for the Twisties
Administrator
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 8,580
Likes: 5
From: Langley, BC
Rep Power: 284
MindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud ofMindBomber has much to be proud of
Re: 89 civic engine swap

That sounds good man. Are you gonna build this car too or still focus on the ef?
Old Feb 25, 2011
  #58  
sdaidoji's Avatar
PITA Admin
Administrator
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 15,173
Likes: 1,605
From: TN
Rep Power: 366
sdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud ofsdaidoji has much to be proud of
Re: 89 civic engine swap

trying to keep the maintenance up-to date in 2 cars already can drive one crazy!
Modding both, them i am close to get mad soon
your case, both seems to be headaches
Old Feb 25, 2011
  #59  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

actually i think i just sold the ef.... guy offered me 1300... so if i do sell it im building the integra
Old Feb 25, 2011
  #60  
civicnewb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
civicnewb is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: 89 civic engine swap

Originally Posted by sdaidoji
trying to keep the maintenance up-to date in 2 cars already can drive one crazy!
Modding both, them i am close to get mad soon
your case, both seems to be headaches
man i have 5 vehicles... maintenance is nothing.... im sending the integra engine to chicago



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:44 PM.