Need some engine advice!!

Mark McCrary · Post by **Mark McCrary** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 2:51 pm

Well after buying my Honda after not even a week ago it has developed and very bad smoking problem so this sucks. I was planning on rebuilding the engine but I was think of like 2 years from know. So I am try to see if I should take my looses and sell it for wat I can or rebuild it and drive it. Does anyone know of a good but resonable priced place to rebuild the engine. If I rebuild it I will go ahead and shave the head. I want the car to be STS legal just incase I make a autocross car in the future. So if any one know of somebody let me know or if anybody wants a 89 Honda Si with a oil smoking problem.

ImpressvRS · Post by **ImpressvRS** » Sun Oct 31, 2004 4:17 pm

Part it out and sell it. Talk to Derek about the engine,he's in the market.

If your more optimistic, talk to Doug Allen. I asked him about a good place to get D16 Honda engines and he mentioned a place called Evans which is a Honda part smorgasboard specializing in engine swaps.

Good luck on keeping a 15 year old engine in good shape....ever thought of buying a Subaru?

JW · Post by JW » Mon Nov 01, 2004 12:53 pm

jared · Post by **jared** » Mon Nov 01, 2004 5:43 pm

I have an 89 Si does not smoke but has 250K on it. This car is for sale $1500 OBO. Add is in Classifieds.

gbwrx · Post by **gbwrx** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 1:02 pm

ImpressvRS wrote:....ever thought of buying a Subaru?

I can bet the thought has crossed his mind after the subaru challenge.

Mark McCrary · Post by **Mark McCrary** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 2:26 pm

I wanted a 2.5 RS before I bought the civic but the cheapest one I can find with decent miles is $9000+. I can't afford that. But if I sell the Honda I might consider one foe the right money.

Aquafina · Post by **Aquafina** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 11:47 pm

Let me know if you want to sell it.

Mark McCrary · Post by **Mark McCrary** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 9:18 pm

Is a J-spec engine SM legal? I am considering a ZC swap.
Thanks,

JW · Post by JW » Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:34 pm

Mark McCrary · Post by **Mark McCrary** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 11:06 pm

I think if I am going to fix it that will be what I will do. I think I would like it for a local autocrosser but that takes any chance of the car being fast nationally away. I think that would make it fun for the street and that is the main reason I bought it.

Post by **thrdeye** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 7:30 am

I think with the engine swap, it would be legal as long as there wasn't a lot of fabrication you had to do to make it fit. As long as a "ZC" is a Honda engine.

exhacker · Post by **exhacker** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 10:01 am

There's nothing like a rebuilt motor ....

I would keep whatcha have, and get it back in running order. Hondas are awesome for STS.

-x

Mark McCrary · Post by **Mark McCrary** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 2:25 pm

If I keep the car I will rebuild the engine. I have at least made that decision. I am getting the miata fever again. I miss not driving a miata everyday.

BillyM · Post by **BillyM** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 5:28 pm

There is a little interest here if you decide to sell...

--BillyM

Mark McCrary · Post by **Mark McCrary** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 6:49 pm

I will listen to offers. Just let me know.
Thanks,