YAY - The new engine is purchased!

[Matt Timion]

I just ordered my d15z1 engine from Nippon Motors. The whole thing is going to cost around $550 shipped to my house. It's a little pricey, but I'd very interested in seeing the gas mileage improvements I'm going to get after putting this puppy in my car.

I need a new engine anyway. My previous engine blew a head gasket a few months back which (I'm pretty sure) warped my head. I was getting 38mpg before that, and now I'm getting 33ish. Then again, the mechanic that fixed it may have jacked up my timing.

This will be yet another step in a long journey to get uber good gas mileage in my civic.