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i just have the stock engine 1.7l 4 cylinder with 210,000 miles.. I've been researching performance engines for a while now, but cant decide what one to buy... i like the k20 engine, also the f20 but then i would have to get a k series transmission, the b18c is good too i think. but what do you guys think? what engine would take the least amount of modifications to drop in? what engine will give me the most horsepower? quickest engine?
I'm tired of racing stuck up people who have a v6 mustang with little over 200 hp, they say no civic will beat a stock mustang... i always have to show them youtube videos, but i want to show them up in a real race.
also durability is a big thing, i put on a lot of miles so the engine needs to last.

 
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after getting a performance engine i would like to still have the 38mpg im getting now

 
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lol how do you think that will ever happen? k20 is the easiest and most common motor swap and you will get around 20-22 mpg.

 
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ok well i guess i can live with that.... and putting the engine in isnt really a problem i relatives can do that for me... but what engine will give me the best performance

 
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well the only engine that will actually fit without major modification is the k20 with hasport motor mounts. the b18 is illegal in a 2001 and far as i know only one person was able to swap it in with months of custom fabrication.

 
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why would it be illegal?

 
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cant swap an older, less efficient motor into a newer car.

 
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thats dumb.. alright well im gonna look for a k20.. my neighbor said one of his buddies from Indiana has a k20 civic but the guy is in jail for 20 years so i can prolly get it for cheap

 
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B18C would be nice, but yeah, you would probably have to go get an illegal smog done on it. lol. K20 is your best bet.