Honda Civic Type R Crate Engines Will Go On Sale From May 1 Feb 11, 2021 at 4:51am ET ++ 306 horsepower for $6,790. Crate engines often come in big sizes and with big price tags. Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge all have V8 crate engines on sale with hundreds of horsepower but if you are looking for something smaller and more affordable, we might finally have the answer. Honda has just announced it will begin sales of Civic Type R crate engines from May 1 this year. The four-cylinder unit will be distributed by the Honda Performance Development through its newly established official dealers around the country. You’ll have to hurry up though, as the availability will be limited.