engine swap
 

Does anyone know if its possible to do an engine swap on a 2003 civic lx that has an auto transmission?

LOL, what motor?
if u wanted like a K20 or somthing then u would need to swap the tranny too, but I think if u wanted to just get the D17 Vtec motor from the Si model then u don't need to

I would liek a K20, but if I cant find one I was wondering if B18C1 from an integra would work? Would it be easier just to do a turbo kit instead of a swap. Im not trying to build a racer..I just want to get some extra oomph out of the car, but I dont wanna sell it because I spent alot of money on the exterior of the car.

turbo in an auto will be horrible. i don't think there's even a kit available to put a b-series into your chassis. then there's tranny, axels. it won't work.
i think you need to do a little more homework

Seen a few (not many) automatic civics & integras with Jackson Racing Superchargers (JRS). Will give you a bit more ooomph that you are looking - and if you keep the PSI low, your stock auto tranny should be able to handle it. Google and and I am sure you will find info on Turbo & Supercharge for automatics.

if your looking for just alittle more power, maybe u should just turbo it with low PSI like CarCar1 said
there is no way your going to be able to put a B in your car without alot of custom work
your only real choice is:
K20 - must do tranny swap $$$$$$$$
turbo - I think it would be your best bet

I strongly suggest you take some time to read through this site:

www.hondaswap.com

Lots of good stuff there.

thanks guys. I dont know much about swapping. But yeah I dont want to haev to do custom work to get a b series to fit in.

how much do u think it will cost to do teh D17 vtec switch?

im sure it's been done...everybody swaps K20

Not worth the time or money.

Of course it has been done. Nothing is impossible ( to a degree) as long as you have $$. I am sure the OP does not want to spend the $$ and judging from the last few posts, may lack the know how and get raped with misc. charges. I don't think I would even do a K20 swap. The bang for the buck is ridicerous. Great for car shows I suppose.

That Tranny is going to be an issue and if you only want a little "extra oomph" and I stress Very little, there are other things you may consider. You can go with a better suspension set up, lighter wheels etc.. which will improve braking, acceleration etc.

One of the most fun cars I have had possessed only 127hp; the beloved crx. Also, check Honda-tech.com for more info/ideas.

GL man

thanks sas