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BrutalB, thanks for your input.

When i said "a 92" I was referring to a 92 Horsepower engine, not a 1992 civic. Sorry for not being clear. And thanks for your input on the MPFI.

1) Can anyone approximate how much gain a MPFI swap would yield? Maybe 5 HP? Consider MPFI is being swapped in to a 92 HP d15b2 in good condition. 2) Is it much more difficult to install a new header while the engine is in as opposed to out? I question because i'd rather not blow a ton of...

Supplier on the east coast Flier, If you're from Pennsylvania you might consider a local supplier. I've used these guys for my transmission -- it cost 150 bucks and works wonderfully. They have a pretty solid seller rating on ebay. You can pick up the engine yourself and save on shipping...

I just called Japanese Engines of North New Jersey. They said they'd perform a leakdown and/or compression test on their low-miles engine before selling to me. This company is reputable-- a pretty solid seller rating on ebay. I've dealt with them before. I feel that they are trustworthy...

This seems to be the smart way to go. Yes, tons of blue smoke. EDIT Not really a ton of blue smoke. But certainly enough to bother me. A few months ago I switched to a thinner oil for the cold weather. Now that it's getting warmer I'll switch back to a thicker oil. Hopefully this...

Thanks Thanks for reading Blanco, That was a very longwinded question that i wrote up. And you addressed it well. Excellent. This addresses my question. I forgot about such a test in which I can identify bad rings/compression before I pay to have the engine swapped in. If I can be...

I'm considering buying a used low-miles jdm d16 (1989-1991) from a reputable importer for my daily driver. I have very little mechanical knowledge. Could this engine be nearly as reliable as a 1999 or 2001 with the same amount of mileage? (i do know to look at the warranty) I've browsed...