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Old Feb 14, 2018
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2010 Honda Civic engine swap

I’ve a 2010 Honda Civic lx-s automatic . I want to swap out for another engine that might be a little stronger than what I have. Any recommendation ?
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Re: 2010 Honda Civic engine swap

you can swap in the si engine + trans, will need the ecu and a bunch of other parts, not too familiar with swapping engines in the newer civics
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Re: 2010 Honda Civic engine swap

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you can swap in the si engine + trans, will need the ecu and a bunch of other parts, not too familiar with swapping engines in the newer civics
This will give you 60hp (140 to 200) but you will need to convert to manual unless the Si engine will bolt up to an automatic.
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Re: 2010 Honda Civic engine swap

Sell the car you don't want, and buy the car you really want
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Re: 2010 Honda Civic engine swap

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Sell the car you don't want, and buy the car you really want
much cheaper and faster
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Re: 2010 Honda Civic engine swap

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much cheaper and faster
and extremely legal, no emissions/EPA/smog problems, and no strange parts lookup issues at all
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Re: 2010 Honda Civic engine swap

Si engine in the 06-11 is the K20Z3. 11.0:1 CR, 197hp 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC, as compared to your R18A1, 10.5:1 CR, 140hp 1.8L SOHC i-VTEC engine.

Also, moved to correct subforum (8th/9thgen > F/I & Swaps)
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