Engine Swap INFO Needed

[nekcuttR]

I own a 2001 Honda Civic LX with that lil 1.7 nonvtec motor with about 70K miles. Im really wanting to put a bigger engine in it but im not sure where to go. i know i want a vtec but i dont know what will fit in my car. I'd like to fit a H22 prelude engine in it but i havent ever heard of anyone doing this with a Civic body. if not that id like to find a Accord V6 engine but i still dont know what i will be able to fit in my car. If anyone knows id really appreciate the help muchthanx ;) ;)

[nonovurbizniz]

h22 would be pushing it but it's probobly possible... a v6 is TOTALLY out of the question unless you do this professionally and have a bottomless bankaccount or sponsor.

[nekcuttR]

well id really like to get the h22 but see i dont know where to find these engines to buy them id like to go look around some junkyards but skeptical to what Id find there

[nonovurbizniz]

order it online... that doesn't solve your fitement issue though...

go to h-t and search... you'll find out one way or the other... if not just ask...

[Shot 2 Hel]

b18 would fit better, but i have HEARD of the H22 being done, not all too sure if it can fit and all. But now that i think about it. i dont think you would be able to do many mods to it since the size issue and such.

[slowEJ6]

umm hello? is anyone even paying attention to what this guy is saying??

you cant fit a B series into your car. sorry, it isnt gonna happen.

you CAN however swap in a K20 (Si, CTR, RSX-S, RSX-R.) or K24 (CRV) or do a K20 head w/ K24 block.......but since i have a feeling you arent too knowledgeable - w/ the info you now have, do more research :)

[AzCivic]

swap on the vtec civic head. I'm assuming this can be done. stupid new engines.

[nekcuttR]

Originally posted by slowEJ6
umm hello? is anyone even paying attention to what this guy is saying??

you cant fit a B series into your car. sorry, it isnt gonna happen.

you CAN however swap in a K20 (Si, CTR, RSX-S, RSX-R.) or K24 (CRV) or do a K20 head w/ K24 block.......but since i have a feeling you arent too knowledgeable - w/ the info you now have, do more research :)

So ur saying i can fit an Rsx TypeS engine and tranny in my car? that would be a problem cuz of the 6spd wouldnt it? and if i wanted to do this where would i find somehting like this for sale or would i hafta go get it out of a wrecked one?

[nonovurbizniz]

Originally posted by nonovurbizniz
order it online... that doesn't solve your fitement issue though...

go to h-t and search... you'll find out one way or the other... if not just ask...

[nekcuttR]

h-t not sure what u mean by that one

[AzCivic]

h-t means www.honda-tech.com

[AzCivic]

Originally posted by nekcuttR
So ur saying i can fit an Rsx TypeS engine and tranny in my car? that would be a problem cuz of the 6spd wouldnt it? and if i wanted to do this where would i find somehting like this for sale or would i hafta go get it out of a wrecked one?

yeah you can, it'll be expensive though. search on google.com about it i'm sure something will come up.

[cashizslick]

The H22 swap is stupid - there is no way the front end on a Civic is designed to handle that much more power/torque.

[Mischief(LTS)]

good, do it. something we haven't seen before!!!

[nonovurbizniz]

Originally posted by cashizslick
The H22 swap is stupid - there is no way the front end on a Civic is designed to handle that much more power/torque.

it's not designed to absorb torque the WAY the h22 puts it out...

if civic front ends couldn't handle 200+ hp and high torque then NOBODY would have a fast civic...

It doesn't matter if the power comes from an h22 or a b18 built up... or a b20 whatever... it can handle the power it just doesn't like the way it's applied by the h22....

which has also been realitively dis-proven.... there are LOTS of dudes who LOVE their h22 swaps... and have had NO problems... well... having to do with this particular issue...

I haven't heard of ANYONE ripping their chassis apart...