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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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Im looking to buy a 99 civic si with engine problems.. basically it needs a new engine..but all other things about the car are fine. Where can i get a nice engine? Any1 know?
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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what kind of engine do you want the stock one or somthing different?

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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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i want the stock d16y whatever.. because it was originally with that motor... its not a true si.. but i was wondering what kind of engine i can put on the stock d16 transmision and not have any problems with it. I want just to swap the engine with no problems. What the best engine for this type of swap? let me know...
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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the best thing for you to do would be replace it with the same motor then it's just all bolt up and plug in so just find out what the "d16y whatever" is and look for that motor
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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if it is a 99si you already have a nice motor in there rebuild will be alot cheapper and will last you alot longer you have b16a2 dohc vtec motor rebuild it for 400bucks and be happy
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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alright thanks its a d16y8 motor.. its not a true si but looks like one.. wish i had the dohc vtec instead!! any places that i can find a good engine at?
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 06:20 AM
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why are you calling it a si then?
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 06:51 AM
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Originally posted by crx1.8
why are you calling it a si then?
Because it looks like one!!!!!!!!! haha


anyways dude just look in import parts for sale for one or post in the want to buy forum that your looking for one

BTW: with the d16y8 it should be a civic ex
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 06:57 AM
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O in that case then, I have a crx si and not a hf.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 07:05 AM
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Originally posted by crx1.8
O in that case then, I have a crx si and not a hf.
but yours doesnt look like a SI so i dont think you have a SI you dont even have a sun roof
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