Which engine should I get

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I recently bought a 5spd 92 civic ex that is in great shape aside from the d16z6 engine. It seems to have damage from a long running detonation problem. It seems weak and it uses about a quart of oil every 400-500miles. I decided I am going to get a new engine.

My question is should I stick with the D16Z6 or go with a different engine? Would swaping a 'b' series motor be much more expensive (Do I need tranny and computer too?) Also, is there a specific place I should look when purchasing this engine? Also which do you think I should go with between used, recertified or remanufactured engine?


Thanks for all your help!
 
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It all depends on your budget. you can pick up a used dseries for real cheap, whereas a bseries will cost you because you need to change the transmission, ecu, axles, etc.
 
A good used D16 can be had for pretty cheap. I would just replace it with a fresh one. D series motors are cheaper to repair and they are much cheaper to mod too..
 
xRONINSxROGUEx said:
A good used D16 can be had for pretty cheap. I would just replace it with a fresh one. D series motors are cheaper to repair and they are much cheaper to mod too..
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Yep it would be cheaper to buy another D, build it for boost, boost it, and have it tuned than it would to swap a B. And a built D-series will smoke a stock B-series all day long.
 
ya bro im runnin a boosted z6 and all go around any b series aspirated... things will go alott smoother if u stic to the same motor and u can get good power out of a z6 and i find single cams hve more low end pull naturly anyway. doin a b swap aint hard but jus like buddy said u will need axels ecu and trany thats smooth u could have eng mount problems and u need a wiring harness
 
efhondakid said:
Yep it would be cheaper to buy another D, build it for boost, boost it, and have it tuned than it would to swap a B. And a built D-series will smoke a stock B-series all day long.
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Words of a wise man lol... I think you statement pretty much sums up what i'm in the process of doing to my hatch.
 
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