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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...

SiR 2 into an EK So, you didn't listen when everyone on the board said, "dude, get a motor with the same obd as your chassis" huh? Well, there is some hope for you. Using the mounts and basic swap info as listed in our Basic 6th Gen Swap Guide, you are going to need a bunch of other things as well. This does not hold 100% true for the B18C into the EK though. This article focuses on a B16A3 or B16A SiR2. Here's a basic parts list from other cars, in addition to your donor car and your recipient car. You will need the following parts from a del Sol VTEC: * Intermediate shaft * A pipe * A/C belt (if you use A/C as mentioned in the linked article above) * Alternator belt * Axle seals * Upper and Lower radiator...

OBD 2 B18C1 into a 5th gen EX Question: I have an OBD 1 Civic. Does it make a swap much harder to do by choosing an engine that is obd2? For example, putting a 1999 B18C1 into my 95 Civic EX coupe? I know of the wire harnesses that can be gotten for this kind of swap but i read on a site that it is not recommended?? What are your thoughts on this? Answer: If you get the wiring harness with the '99 GS-R swap all you need to do is drop it in, plug the engine harness in, and add wires for the VTEC solenoid, knock sensor, and VTEC pressure switch. Get an OBD1 GS-R ECU. It plugs right in. For the IAB you will need to move A20 to A17. Since you will be using the OBD2 engine harness and an OBD1 GS-R ECU you will need to cut the black...

First Gen B16A into 5th Gen Civic Overview In this article I will explain how it's possible to put a First Gen B16A into your 92-95 Civic. First, it's important to remember that this setup will be OBD1. The only difference with this swap is using the first Generation B16A long-block, which can be purchased from online distributors for around 400-600 dollars. Next, you'll need to find B-series equipment for the following: a hydraulic transmission, OBD1 ECU, OBD1 Distributor, OBD1 Saturated injectors, and use your original OBD1 wiring harness in your obd1 civic. Wiring As far as the wiring goes, if you have a VX or Si you'll need to lengthen the wires for VTEC and add a wire and plug for the knock sensor if you're running an ECU...

B20 Tech - Swapping a B20B/B20Z in a 5th Gen Civic Overview In 1997, Honda began offering the CRV as part of its new model line. While most of us weren't interested in this vehicle, those interested in building the ultimate hybrid were delighted when they found a B-series motor under the hood. While there are some adjustments and changes that need to be made, this motor comes rated with around 140 torque and 140 horsepower making it a very viable candidate for swap. Here is what you'll need 1.ECU: P75(B18B) Note: Some P74's will work (obd1 variants) as well, but P75's are a sure thing for the most part 2. B-series throttle cable specific to motor, B17A or B16A throttle cables will both work Note: B18C throttle cables are different...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Here are all the parts I used for my OBD0 B16 swap into a 89 Civic Si... Some are from 90-91 Teg and some are from 94 Del Sol Vtec DOHC.... Use the Honda Part Number anywhere it's included, It's the best way to order from Dealer. Hope this will help someone. :D Pappy --Honda Motors Online --88-91 SiR B16 full change over kit 5XXXXX JDM SiR --Rear mount bracket(came with engine) 50827-SK7-020 JDM SiR/ 90-93 Integra --Y1 LSD tranny Y1 LSD JDM SiR --Pr3 ecu (OBD 0) 37820-PR3-003 JDM SiR --Pr3 axles (installed but had to remove hub seals) Hasport reports these are 86-89 Integra Axels w/ 90-93 Integra inner CV joints. (which are longer & stronger) “RAXLES†1 800 257-8192 (FL) will supply axels to fit with hub seals 88-91...

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If you did an OBD1 B18C or B16A swap into your 5th gen Civic VX, chances are you are throwing code 41 if you haven't converted the Oxygen sensor over to operate in the 4-wire way your ecu (like a p28, p30, or p72) is expecting. If you have an automatic ECU, read this first: Convert a Honda ECU from Automatic to Manual Situation: OBD B-series Swap into EG Civic VX Civic EG VX harness used on B-series engine A b-series will not run off the 5-wire, mostly for the computer reasons. First, pick up a 4-wire o2, found in just about every other civic besides the 1 or 2-wire equipped ones. These can be found at the local auto parts store pretty cheap. Now you have a 4-wire ecu and O2, but a 5 wire harness. The easiest way to do this...

California Smog Guide California has some of the toughest rules for vehicles in the United States. The CARB (California Air Research Board) is the governing body that oversees environmental factors for the state including vehicle emissions. Swaps are not always allowed and can get you in trouble with authorities, or even have your car impounded or crushed. Before you change out your engine, be sure you understand what you can and cannot do from a legal perspective. Some of these links will help inform you of the process. California blank map Angr, CC BY-SA 3.0 <Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Database: Aftermarket Parts Database of Executive Orders Aftermarket...

How to Test a VTEC Solenoid Disconnect the 1P connector from the VTEC solenoid valve. Measure resistance between the terminal and body ground. Resistance: approx ~30 ohms If the resistance is within specifications, remove the VTEC solenoid valve from the cylinder head, and check the VTEC solenoid valve filter for clogging. If there is clogging, replace the engine oil filter and the engine oil. If the filter is not clogged, push the VTEC solenoid valve with your finger and check its movement. If VTEC solenoid valve is normal, check the engine oil pressure.

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...

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...