Good Swap for my 1992 LX

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Good Swap for my 1992 LX

By fuhq2man
- Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:53 pm #148097 First Off. Are Their Any Motors I could Swap that would work in conjunction With my TRANS It is the 4spd AT?
Second. Disregard the top question, what would be a good direct swap Motor to safely boost? I am Looking to Keep my AT But Need More Power!! I Have a Tuned ECU etc.
Please Help 4cyl, v6 Don't matter Just Looking For direct Swap!!
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Re: Good Swap for my 1992 LX

By teal_dx
- Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:39 pm #148103
fuhq2man wrote:First Off. Are Their Any Motors I could Swap that would work in conjunction With my TRANS It is the 4spd AT?
Second. Disregard the top question, what would be a good direct swap Motor to safely boost? I am Looking to Keep my AT But Need More Power!! I Have a Tuned ECU etc.
Please Help 4cyl, v6 Don't matter Just Looking For direct Swap!!
ENGINE CODE HELPS


jdm D15b or D16z6 would be the easiest swaps to work with your auto tranny.

B16* B18* or D16* would all be good motors to boost with proper tuning. Auto trannys do not like a lot of horsepower though...

If you are looking for a direct swap, stay with the D16. D16z6 will probably be the easiest for you.

By fuhq2man
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:48 am #148141 :thumb: Thanks Man good help does the D16Z6 have forged pistons??
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By Mr. Pink
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:55 am #148142 no factory honda motor came with forged pistons. you would have to build a motor with forged pistons.


Oh and btw the honda auto trans can not handle more than 250whp so your max psi when turboing is like 10psi...


you can do anywhere from 5-10psi on a stock bottom end but you MUST GET IT TUNED!. thats the only way it will last.

By fuhq2man
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:17 pm #148276 What Model Does the d16z6 come standard in, so I know what I'm Looking for at the junk yard?
Also, What are my DOHC Options?? Remember I'm looking for a Direct Swap. :thumb:
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By chrono404
- Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:14 pm #148290 D16z6 comes in the 92-95 Civic Sedan EX TRIM, Coupe EX Trim, and the Hatch Si Trim

DOHC options would be a D16a1 out of 85-89 Integra, or any B Series Swap.
The D16a1 is DOHC, However doesn't have a huge aftermarket like the d16z6 does, Both engines make the same power.

B Series, I.E. the B16, B18, and B20b/z(not the b20a or b21a out of the old preludes, they are known as the Basterd B's and have no aftermarket Support, Avoid these) Can use the B18 Automatic Transmissions found in the Integra. These swaps are not really hard, However will require more money and work to do then a D Series swap.

I have read that you cant use the B18b Automatic Transmission out of the DC(94-01 Integra). However you can use the Automatic Transmission out of the 92 and 93 Integra. There are a few threads talking about swapping to a B Series and keeping an automatic. If you plan on going this path read them.
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