Problem!!!!!!!!!

[mcruz]

my civic was running very funny so i took it too the shop, and the answer is that, I NEED A NEW ENGINE, my 97 engine will not be able to hang with the kit, SO THANK EVERYBODY FOR YOU COMMENTS, NOW I HAVE TO FIND A NEW ENGINE, PS I LOVE HS TUNERS, LATER:confused: :confused: ;(

[pdiggitydogg]

you could upgrade to a b series or you could buy another y8 for very cheap
sucks though

[sicones]

whats wrong with the engine??

[mcruz]

pistons are no good and i am burning too much oil, its ok i just have to find a engine that will fit the greddy kit

[IALuder]

^yup i got the same problem....:no:

[JDMFantasy2k]

hmm well couldn't you just take your engine out, rebuild it (pistons, rods rings) and save a shitload more money and run more boost??

[AzCivic]

the pistons are no good!? usually pistons dont just go bad. pistons rings?

either way have the engine rebuilt, parts should be less than a grand for aftermarkets that'll take whatever you can throw at em.

[mcruz]

i have talk to the shop and they found me a 1998 ex w/ 28,000 miles, so i think i will go with the swap, at the same time i am getting a ACT clutch added when they start, thank you for you feed back

[pdiggitydogg]

Id check on the price of that and then compare it to rebuild w/ beefier parts...take the smarter choice

[mcruz]

ok i will check and see what comes up, not to seem stupid what kind of car is a ej8, i a little about cars but never heard of that one

[AzCivic]

Originally posted by mcruz
i have talk to the shop and they found me a 1998 ex w/ 28,000 miles, so i think i will go with the swap, at the same time i am getting a ACT clutch added when they start, thank you for you feed back

how much?

[pdiggitydogg]

ej8 is a civic ex
its the vin id

[mcruz]

How much is what AZ civic?,

[thermal]

Originally posted by JDMFantasy2k
hmm well couldn't you just take your engine out, rebuild it (pistons, rods rings) and save a shitload more money and run more boost??
Best idea I've heard other than a swap...

[AzCivic]

Originally posted by mcruz
How much is what AZ civic?,

how much are they trying to sell a stock engine w/ install for?

[mcruz]

they are selling it for 1000 w/ install and tuning, so its a good price,i really just want to run 5 to 7 psi, for now see how it feels if i like it then i will buy all the mods i need this winter then take to the next level

[pdiggitydogg]

no, its not a good price
The motor you could get for 1/2 that and install it yourself in about a weekend (if youve never done it before) 5hrs if you have.

If I were you Id seriously get different parts - ie pistons (if thats what is really needed) and just keep the engine thats already in there
It would be less than $1k

[mcruz]

wow, sounds like you are right i will sit down and get more detail and see what we can come up with