hondanewbie
Junior Member
Hello, I'm writing in hopes of some help or a point in the right
direction. I just purchased a (manufactured 12/92) 1993? Honda Civic DX
Hatchback for $ 600.00 it had been babied until it was hit on the front
divers side in a parking lot.This is what needs to be fixed:left side
fender,left side lights,front bumper cover,wheel, shock and stirring
knuckle.as far as most of the things i've looked for just replacement
parts and have only found regular civic parts in that year model. MY
first question is what years of civic parts are the same ? The engine
is very strong but it has around 160,000 (regular maintenance records)and
i was told the timing belt is due to be changed soon, so i was wondering
about an engine swap and have read about a few but it is all very
confusing to a newbie.The stock engine that comes in my car is it a
good engine (b16,b?) to be fixed up or should i look for better engine
(b20/b18 a,b,c ?/b16 ?/ ZC ?/ VETC ??) and if i should find a better
engine what kind and what year model and do i use the same tranny and
axels that come with the engine i find. i know this is a lot to ask but
i would really be grateful if you could help if not direct info maybe a
site or book, anything. Thank you very much for your time. AL
direction. I just purchased a (manufactured 12/92) 1993? Honda Civic DX
Hatchback for $ 600.00 it had been babied until it was hit on the front
divers side in a parking lot.This is what needs to be fixed:left side
fender,left side lights,front bumper cover,wheel, shock and stirring
knuckle.as far as most of the things i've looked for just replacement
parts and have only found regular civic parts in that year model. MY
first question is what years of civic parts are the same ? The engine
is very strong but it has around 160,000 (regular maintenance records)and
i was told the timing belt is due to be changed soon, so i was wondering
about an engine swap and have read about a few but it is all very
confusing to a newbie.The stock engine that comes in my car is it a
good engine (b16,b?) to be fixed up or should i look for better engine
(b20/b18 a,b,c ?/b16 ?/ ZC ?/ VETC ??) and if i should find a better
engine what kind and what year model and do i use the same tranny and
axels that come with the engine i find. i know this is a lot to ask but
i would really be grateful if you could help if not direct info maybe a
site or book, anything. Thank you very much for your time. AL