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B-Series Transmission Guide By: Chet Hewitt B-series Transmissions In response to recent questions about different transmissions I think its important to shed some light into the ones available for the b-series motors. There are many differences between B-series transmissions and I've never found an article describing the positives and negatives of each unit. Below, you'll see transmission codes, the car it's found in, and whether or not it has factory LSD. It's important to realize that Honda didn't make it easy for us to distinguish between transmissions. For example, almost all transmissions found in Integra's are stamped S80. This includes the tall LS transmission and the ultra short JDM Type-R transmission. In some cases, the...

Basics of Honda Engine Swaps: What Engines Fit (easily) in What Chassis Overview In order to properly cover every aspect, this article will be broken down into section based vastly on generation of vehicle. First, its important to decide what you're goals are. If you're interested in running 15 second quarter miles without hassle or complication then finding a B16 is probably your best bet. Some of us are interested in running 11 and 12 second quarter miles. For this type of performance it's important to plan every detail so that the engine is capable and reliable when asked to perform. Another part of planning that should be done before the swap begins is whether or the engine will be naturally aspirated or have forced induction...

How to Convert DPFI TO MPFI: A Wiring Guide SUPPLIES: 1 black 0BD0 ecu connector w/ pins 1 0BD0 MPFI engine harness Distributor plug w/ wires 1 0BD0 MPFI ECU 1 Injector resistor box (w/ enough wire to solder to) Various wires in colors close to factory colors as possible heat shrink tubing electrical tape soldering iron/solder/equipment Wiring: Refer to the above diagram for more details on location and colors A1 - BROWN A3 - RED A5 - BLUE A7 - YELLOW INJ TO RES BLK/RED RES TO Al5 BLK/YEL Move wire from Cl to B10 ORANGE Move wire from C2 to B12 WHITE Pins C1 & C2 are now empty From C1 run a BLU/GRN wire into the engine bay From C2 run a BLU/YEL wire into the engine bay *I advise you to put the connectors near the...

How to Wire VTEC This is something that I see come up, and sometimes people get confused by the written instructions, so here's one with pics. This can also be used for wiring just about anything you need, like a knock sensor, IABs, o2 sensor, whatever. I HIGHLY suggest have a manual with a wiring diagram and the pinouts, for your ECU, you don't want to screw up now that your motors in right? Ok, assuming you have a vtec motor in a non vtec car and you need to wire in vtec y0! here it is... Our demonstrator model is a 95 CX with a OBD I B16A. So you have your motor in the car, and you are using XXXX engine harness, as long as you have the plugs (usually come with motors harness, even JDM, just remove the whole thing from...

With the new K-seires motors around us, there is a need for new information about the motors themselves. This article won't deal with swapping it in any car- but rather comparing the two variants. the k20a3 is found in the 02+ civic si and the base model rsx and have a 5 speed tranny. the k20a2 is found in the rsx type S and comes with the 6 speed tranny. The k20a2 and the k20a3 share the same 2.0-liters of displacement, bore/stroke, block, head, valves, and intake manifold. However, pretty much the entire internals and external bolt ons couldn't be more different. The k20a2 has higher compression pistons, more agressive cams, dual valve springs, and a tri-Y header with larger primaries than the k20a3. If that wasn't enough, the...

The mad tyte JDM h22a swap for 92-95 EG Civics (should work for 92-00. Edited to include EK 96-00 wiring): Seeing lots of h22 swap questions and misc B.S h22a threads, I decided I'd make a thread here for Honda Swap. An almost complete h22 swap guide if you will. I've done the swap and regret not taking pics of pulling and installing the h22 in my 92 hatch. What you'll need: H22 Motor and trans p13 ecu(or chipped ecu like a p28) Shifter box and cables Swap mounts Injector resistor box(or do Bizzar's DSM injector resistor mod from d-series.org) Accord(94ish) Driver's side mid shaft 90-93 Integra axles + the inner CV snout of a 94+ Prelude or Accord(Explained later) Spare CV grease and boot clamp After market radiator(suggested) slim...

Proper Engine Removal Instructions The following shows a good way to remove your motor. There are plenty of other ways to do it, but this is what we have found to be the easiest way. Remeber, practice safety precautions at all times. Good luck. WARNING *Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly and host brackets are attached to the correct position on the engine. *Make sure the vehicle will not roll off stands and fall while you are working under it. CAUTION *Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surface. *Unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion to avoid damage. *Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection. Also be sure that they do not contact other wiring or hoses or...

ZC Identification Guide The ZC engine is one of the hardest to identify because there are many different versions of this engine. Honda offered this engine in both single and dual overhead cam designs, as well as fuel injected and carbureted versions of these. This article distinguishes the different versions of the ZCs offered. Hopefully this will separate the facts from the myths. The First Generation ZC ZC's were first offered in Civics and Integras in 1985 and were still being manufactured in vehicles up until 2001. The first Generation ZC's were offered from 1985 through 1987. These engines can be found in 85-87 JDM Civics and JDM CRX Si's and were very similar to the 1986-1987 US Integra engine. It's worth noting that this...

EF Swap Guide Original: Ben Ogle (Updated and fixed bad links by HondaSwap.com Staff] So you have an EF/ED. Chances are that it is slow, especially if you ended up with a DX, LX, STD or some other long-geared, gas-saving, dual point model. So this guide is here to help you decide how you want to make faster without the aid of forced induction (well, you can go that route too but its not covered). If you are a newbie read EVERYTHING here. That way you will spend less time asking questions on message boards. Also, I didn't feel like reiterating everything in every specific motor section so read at least the first few before you scroll down to the motor you want to get. B-series These are by far the most popular swaps. They are fairly...

1st Gen CRX FAQ By: cbstd (cbstd@hotmail.com) This is not a definitive list of answers but it will help the newbie get started by answering the most Frequently Asked Questions about the 1984-1987 CRX. Contents: Basic Questions Cheap Modification Questions Body and Cosmetic Questions Engine Questions Brake Questions Suspension Questions Junkyard Parts List Basic Questions Q: What is the best source of information about my CRX? A: The FACTORY service manual is invaluable. I suggest that every CRX owner get a FACTORY manual. FACTORY manuals turn up on eBay and are well worth the price. Q: Most web sites do not list parts for the early CRX, can I use parts from the 1988 and newer models on my car? A: There are not a lot of...

Differences between B16A motors B16A Motor Guide - Describing the Differences There are 4 general classifications for B16A motors: * B16A SiR * B16A SiR II * B16A2 * B16A3 It is often confused as to which motor is which. In this article, we will help you to pick out the clues as to which motor is which, and which one you should get for your B16 swap. Although I just noted that there are 4 classes of B16A's, we can break that list down into two groups. Our new grouping of B16A motors: * B16A SiR * B16A SiR II, B16A2, B16A3 Why this breakdown? It all comes down to OBD. OBD, or on board diagnostics, are broken down into levels, based on the years they are instated. For more info on OBD, please read our...

Non-recommended Swaps Not all motors work well, or at all, in every chassis. In addition, some DO fit and work, but are still not recommended. Most of this comes down to OBD again. If you haven't read our article on OBD yet, do so before reading the rest of this article. 4th gen * D16Y7/8 * B16A2 (USDM) * B16A3 * 96+ B18C * 96+ B18B * B18C5 * any H-series * any C-series motor We don't recommend these motors for several reasons. The H-series will require much chassis denting, and while that may be cool to do on a race car, it makes your bay look like crap and can lead to a weaker engine bay. In addition, you wont have room for A/C or power steering if those options are required by you.The other motors...

H22 Into an Integra A conversion from B18C1, to H23A1, to JDM H22A VTEC PARTS REQUIRED H Series Motor A Mount kit (www.hasport.com) (www.placeracing.com) Custom axles Custom Radiator Custom Radiator Fan Custom Welding of Catalyst 90-97 Accord Shift Linkage, all lines running up to cabin 97-00 Prelude Power Steering Line General Knowledge of Wiring. A 92-00 Civic, A 90-00 Integra A VTEC Ecu (P-13) (P-28) . January 13th, A Wrecked 95 Integra Gsr was purchased, no motor, ecu, and rims. FIG 1 FIG 2 FIG 3 I purchased a Fully Built H23A1 Block, It was supposedly 11.5:1 Compression with Arias pistons, it was bought for 1500 Dollars. FIG 4 FIG 5 MOTOR Since it was only a block, a head and transmission had to be purchased. Since we were...

I started the swap today after school had been canceled. Thus far, I have the new pedals installed and the Shift Lever (A/T) out. This is for a 90 Acura Integra. First things first get the POS auto out of there and sell it on EBAY! Sell everything you dont need, cuase you wont be able to use it. When mounting new MANUAL transmission you need to get 3 12x1.25x60mm bolts and get a bit more than 1 1/4" of shims for each bolt just so you have extra shims if you end up needing them. (Go with 4 7/8" of shims to be safe) Because otherwise the motor/trans is to low by 1". This picture shows what you need, 4 and 9, 9 is the bracket that bolts to the transmission you shim this piece between the transmission and bracket. 12-10-03 The A/T...

OBD1 B-series Wiring Guide Wiring an OBD1 VTEC B-series into a 92-95 Civic The most common cars for swaps are the EG-chassis line of Civics. Since there were way more base models produced than EX/Si models, chances are that your car is not already wired for a VTEC swap. Here's a quick chart of what to check when wiring in your 94-95 Integra B18C1 or 94-95 del Sol VTEC B16A3 into your EG. Most jdm motors will also follow this guide, but some changes will be made to your stock harness for it to work properly. Ensure that the following are all hooked up before you get any deeper into trying to figure out what's wrong. The B16A/P30 as well as the B18C5 if using an obd1 electronics setup will need 6 wires while the B18C1/P72 and...

Assuming you will be using the same vintage drivetrain as the car here are the Honda part numbers for the 3 main mounts you will require. All mounts from 99-00 Honda Civic SiR (US Si) Note: The transmission mounts are for the 99-00 SiR tranny. If someone could confirm that they would also fit the Integra transmissions it would make this thread more usefull! the T-Belt mount will fit any B Series engine however.) Timing Belt Mount Part # 11910-P30-000 (Mount bolts to the block underneath the timimg belt cover) Transmission Mount (top) **Update: All hydraulic trans use the same mount, therefore this mount is not required** Part # 50825-S04-000 Rear Mount (t-shaped bracket) Part # 50827-S04-N10 Torque Mounts left/right I don't have...

NON- recomended swaps: b16 SiR/ B18A/ ZC/ d16a6/d16a8/d16a9/b20a/b21a//b18c1/b18c5/b18b1/h22a/f20/f22a/all C-series into a 2001+ civic/rsx b16 SiR/EW4/B18A/ ZC/ d16a6/d16a8/d16a9/b20a/b21a/all k-series/ all c-series/ into 92-00 Civic b16a2/ b16a3/ b16a SiR II/b20b/b20z/b21a/b20a/b18c1/b18c5/b18b1/h22a/f20/f22a/ all C-series/all K-series/ into 91 or older civic preludes/accords, stick to the F and H series. Anything can fit in any car with a hacksaw and all kinds of money... but to keep it simple, try your best to stick to the above. It will save you wiring problems and will most likely be cheaper than trying to, for example, stick a b16a SiR1 into an EG chassis vs. just buying the SiR2 in the first place. I'm sure i missed a...

Basic 6th gen Civic B-series Swap info Assuming you have already purchased an OBD2a (96-98) B-series swap, here's some basics on what else you need to get it in your car. Unless you got a b16a2 from a 99-00 Civic SI, you will need to get 2 mounts from this setup. The rear tranny mount and the driver side mount can be had for about $70 for both pieces. In addition, if you wish to use AC on the swap, you will need a 96-97 del Sol AC bracket. This goes for about $100. check local junk yards, or online OEM parts stores, or your local Honda Dealer may have some of these parts available. These are pretty rare parts so you may have a hard time locating it. On the driver side mount, use the mount from the SI and reuse the stock civic studs...

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CONS *h22a is 60lbs heaver than a b18c with a/c power stearing ext.. *parts are more money, and harder to come by for cheep like its b16/18 conter parts *if you want to put forged pistons in you have to resleave the motor, i will explane why if you want me to but for now we will just leave it at that. *beacuse you must resleave for the pistons it make running anyhting over 9psi fairly expensive and a lot of work. *it is a little bit of a tricky swap to get in the bay of a civic. *to turbo you have to get slim radiator fans *when you shift a h22a with a stock transmition at redline you fall about 200 rpms out of vtec, so a vtec controler is a great idea, or go a little deeper in to the redline (indicated redline is 7,400...