I have a bunch of questions regarding engine swapping?

Question

I'm thinking about swapping my '98 Honda Civic's engine soon because the mileage is going pretty high (160k), so I have a few questions.

1. Is it necessary to swap it now? Or can it wait?

2. Where can I find an engine?

3. How much would it be to do it professionally? (I'm in San Jose, California if anyone can recommend a place.)

4. Do I have to notify DMV?

5. Would it affect my insurance in any way?

6. How does it work? Would my mileage start at 0 again? How many times can I swap my engine? How does the whole process work?

Any answers would be greatly appreciated! THANKS ! :)

Answer 1

HI

Just because it got a lot of miles on it doesn't mean it needs changed.. Only if its running bad or using  a lot of oil would I change the motor.

If you decided to get a engine.. I would suggest getting a rebuilt long block. OR have your motor rebuilt. "DON'T BUY A USED MOTOR ITS ONLY ASKING FOR TROUBLE"..

As for cost anywhere from $1200.oo to $1500,oo to ether rebuild yours or to get a rebuilt long block...

No the DMV don't need notified.

No your mileage doesn't start at "0" as it is against the law to mess with the speedometer to change the mileage. What you should do if you replace the motor wirte down the mileage you changed the motor at. Usually the shop should do this on the work order. for warranty purposes

good luck

tim

Answer 2

High mileage does not matter at all. If it is running good and not using a ton of oil, just drive it. Why waste the money. The next engine might not run so good. You are not buying insurance against any problems. The new engine could run for half that and die.  

Answer 3

Unless you are having mechanical failure of your current engine, there's no reason to swap. High mileage on a Honda motor is nothing to worry about if you kept it maintained properly.

Cost: approx $3000 for re-manufactured engine and labor.

Answer 4

I will be brief pull out motor install new motor that is all, will not affect anything and no you do not restart at zero, call honda they got engines but high milage doesn't mean a new motor.