http://www.superhonda.com/tech/honda_engine_codes.html lists different years
that may have the same engine.

You can find the engine code stamped on your engine beneath where the valve
cover sits, near the distributor's connection. It may be covered in oil, so
clean off that area with WD-40 or similar.

"black_13" <jjosburn@gmail.com> wrote
>I have a 2000 civic hatchback and im considering doing an engine swap.
> The engine has almost 200k and my mechanic says I am having problems
> with the catalytic converter. Are there other honda/acura engines of
> other makes/years that can be placed in this auto? Also are there
> engines that have an inline catalytic instead of the composite
> manifold/catalyic converter that I have. The final question what would
> the replacement engine cost?
>
> black_13
>