Engine swap on a 2014 honda civic lx?

I came across a 2014 civic lx coupe, it has a blown engine so it will need to be replaced no matter what, I was wondering if I chose to not put a stock motor in it could I put in something a little stronger like a CLA45 AMG from a Mercedes or a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder?

Like Skippy said, also changing a car from an engine & tranny designed for FWD to RWD would most certainly cost more than a new 2014 Civic, Two. Dreams are great, but that is a pure fantasy unless you have like $100,000 to create a total custom car here.

Sure. It would probably be expensive and may take some cutting and welding and parts fabrication. My son's buddy put a 6Bt in a Corvette because everyone said that it couldn't be done. He is getting about 700 hp out of it and smokes all of the other 'vettes.

Engine swaps depends on motor & transmission mounting points,
engine bay clearances, drive shaft lengths & hood clearances.
If you don't uses the same transmission then there's bell housing issues. Just basic compatibility.
HOWEVER, if you could shoehorn the Mercedes engine/trans combo into the Civic you would have one of the sweetest "sleeper" on the road!

The car is still under factory warranty.

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