Swap help....

[ShagginJet]

Keep in mind i have an 89' Civic DX Hatchback w/ d15b2.

Well since my car is being a piece of junk i'm thinking about swapping. I'm considering a d16, b16, or ZC. I want it to be as easy as possible and not have to do much. I am doing the complete swap, ecu, tranny, pedals, linkage, etc. ( I have an automatic).

I'm just needing some input. I know the d16 should be easiest to swap because I won't need to buy the engine mounts. Does the ZC require the mounts? Is it worth going from the 92hp d15b2 to a 110hp d16? I mean i'm gaining MPFI and a 5sp tranny, that should be goor for atleast $400, right?

Anything anyone want's to add about swaps, please do.

[themadhatter]

man i would go 4 the b16 u can get the most hp out of your ride it will be more but its worth it

[Leets]

Just go with a built d16. The ED's a great chassis to work with considering how light it is. Plus you've got a weight advantage cuz it's a DX. Just get a d16z6, head package, ecu upgrade and make sure you upgrade your fuel system too. It'll give you some awesome times and better weight balance than any b-series.

[ShagginJet]

But wouldn't the 137hp from the ZC be better then the 108hp from the d16?

[ChrisCantSkate]

if you can, b16, if not zc. i personaly wouldnt consider the d16

[ShagginJet]

I'm still trying to find out what's wrong with my car. If I have to spend over 500 to fix it, i'm getting a new engine. I'm planning on the ZC for now. Easy to swap and goot amount of HP.

[Mirkwo0dForest]

i'd go wit ZC also
doesn't sound like u wanna tackle the B16 swap
though it'd be worth it... supa-speedy

[96coupe]

b16 is the best choice, but if you don't want to get the motor mounts go w/ a zc.

[Leets]

Originally posted by ShagginJet
But wouldn't the 137hp from the ZC be better then the 108hp from the d16?

not in cali... the smog nazis are never gonna let a Japanese motor pass. However, the d16z6 will be completely legal. That combined with the fact that the first gen zc has the same amount of power as a d16z6, just makes the the d16z6 the better choice... in my opinion. Besides, you could easily find for a couple bills... know anyone who's willing to give up a zc that easily?

[ShagginJet]

Acording to a book i have, the d16z6 only puts out 125hp. Plus, isn't the d16z6 an OBD1 and wouldn't I have to convert that to an ODB0, or something like that?