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- Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:25 pm #105203 I am going to be getting a d16a1 for free it is out of an 89 teggy obd0 i believe and it is a zc motor. I was wondering what is the best approach for this motor: head, cam, tb, etc.. and how much work is this swap going to be what needs to be modified for it to fit and can i use the 5sp transmission that is already in the car or will i need a diffrent one. I have searched the forum and have had some ?? answered but am wondering what is all involved here.. I am a newbie so sorry for any ignorance just trying to learn.

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- Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:17 pm #105230 your best bet would be to find a first gen rex and put that motor in it ....since that motor is very hard to put into 88 on up civics due to its driverside mount some people have tried some have succeeded though really i dont think itd be worth it your best bet would be to either find another 1st gen teggy or first gen rex/ civic of that year.....

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- Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:31 am #105343 is it alot of fabrication work or is it just not a popular swap for this type of car... buying another car is kinda out of the question especelly a rex because i got a kid on the way its kinda gonna be a budget build .. but i appreciate the info thank you

1994 CIVIC Lx Camellia red pearl ( purple)

- Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:41 am #105346 its a bit of fab work, some people have run with out that mount, just dont drive fast