big4 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I just bought an HX with 140,000 on it. I have several ?s 1. is the EX and HX the same engine just different computers and trannies? 2. should I turbo it or swap engines first? EX engine? SI engine? H22? 3. how much hp can I get out of an ex engine if I swap? All motor of-course.... I would love to get around 250hp to the dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamEj6 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 to the dirt? wtf are you gonna be doing with that thing and if you do all motor and wanna get 250whp your gonna be paying a crapload youd prolly wanna do an ls/vtec then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xer0 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 u can swap the head, tb, ecu, ( mini me swap, search on Google to learn how) and make your hx D16Y5 it into a ex D16Y8, plus new tranny how much money u wokrign with will determin waht your goonna do. if it s a budget build i woudl do the mini-me if your got some cash look in to a swapping in a motor whit lower millage. and depending on how much u got or want to sepdn will determine waht u will get. how much u have or planning to put in to the motor of this car? "to the dirt" meaning to the wheels, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big4 Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 WTF......LOL To the dirt(at the wheels). I love my gas mileage 34-44 !!!! Yeah I think I just make it look nice....Its just my work car anyways....thanks guys. I think I'm going to buy an SI 2000 or 1999 civic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big4 Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 An ex motor can't be built to 250 hp? Non-vtec swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Fun for cheap... Y8 intake manifold, exhaust manifold Y8 transmission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH6TunerDaniel Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Buy my y8 Intake Mani and head.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newkid Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 whats a y8 ? how much would that cost to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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