Is a USDM Honda Civic Compatatble with a JDM Motor?

Hey, I know that any motor will go in any car with the right amount of money and know how. So I guess I know the answer to my question, but my real question is how difficult would it be, and how much money would it cost. My application would be to a 1999 Civic.|||Yes, you could swap it out with a B18C from a JDM Integra or a B16A from a Civic Type-R. But your best option(bang for your buck) would probably be to swap an integra GSR engine/tranny/mounts/ecu into your civic,the harness should plug right up and mounts will bolt right in. With a few bolt ons it can make as much or more power than the Type-R engines. The only thing that would make it difficult is if your civic is not an Si, then wiring will need to be done for Vtec to function as it should. If i were you, i would go with a 1998 or so Integra GSR swap. just so you know, your car is OBD-II so make sure when selecting a swap your getting an OBD-II GSR swap.|||It depends on the exact engine, and year of the engine. If you're swapping in a '99-'00 D-series or a '99-'01 B-series, then it will be easy. In those cases, you would just need to add a few more wires, for sensors your stock car doesn't have (vtec, 2nd O2 sensor, Intake Air Bypass, knock sensor). For the B-series, you will also need a rear mount bracket %26amp; a driver's side mount bracket; both from a '00-'99 USDM Civic Si (to keep A/C, you'd need a '96 Del Sol VTEC A/C bracket).


Here's more info on the B-series swaps:


http://kosmo.homedns.org/trey/6gen/


http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=5582鈥?/a>





After that, the other swaps become more involved. For an H22A or any H-series or F-series swap (from an Accord or Prelude), you'll need to do more wiring, buy a special aftermarket mount kit, and get custom axles (not necessarily aftermarket ones).


Here's more info on the H22A/H-series swaps:


http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=6503鈥?/a> (lots of wiring info, some is for older cars)





Then, if you really have the $ to spend, there is the K-series swap. It will be more expensive than the rest, but will have the most potential for power. Parts are similar to that of the H/F-series swaps. You need aftermarket mounts, axles, shifter %26amp; cables, a lot more wiring, a custom header. Expect to pay around $10,000 for everything, if you pay someone to do the swap.


Here's info on the swap:


http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=鈥?/a> ('92-'95 Civic, but the same basic idea)


http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthrea鈥?/a> (wiring info)


http://www.hasport.com/tech/installs/EKK鈥?/a> (straight from the mount manufacturer)





When all is said and done, the B18C1 is the best bang for the buck. 180hp for around $3,500-4,000 for everything you'll need. Parts are very plentiful and most are compatible with the other vtec B-series engines.|||for the real most bang for your buck you should swap in a k20a3 that will SMOKE any b,h,f,d or any other series engine