1991 Honda Civic swps on engines

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BRAD6790
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1991 Honda Civic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

Hello,
I'm a first time user of ur site so i hope that ur reliable for the info i want.I have a 91 honda civic dx 4 dr sedan. It needs a new engine and I have access to a 89 honda accord. My question is will the engines swap out and if so what am i going to need to change out as well as. I mean will the tranny from my civic fit the accord engine as well will my drive shaft fit. Or should i just redo the whole undercarage of my civic with the accords? Please help i could really use some answers. Ive talked to 3 or four mechanics and they say that the motor should fit but cant tell me diddly about the tranny.
Thanks a ton for your time.
Sincerly,
brad
May 14, 2009 at 5:43 PM
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F4I_GUY
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You are talking about two pretty different motors and transmissions. It will fit, however, you will need the accord axles, linkage and harness. Not to mention the ECU to run the engine.

This engine swap is more difficult than what it has to be. Just swap in a zc or a d16a6 or something that will bolt right in.
May 15, 2009 at 4:59 AM
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