90 b18a1 motor--will 88 civic trans match?

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stvbro1

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need help my stepson needs new tranny in his 90 acura integra found a 88 civic trans for cheap and am wondering if it is possible to match this up to the b18a1 motor in integra Mysteriously he doesnt know how he cracked trans from front to back. So this is why im not ready to drop at ton of money on this car. Please help trans has a sticker on it starts with L3
 
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90 integra = B series
88 civic = D series

they dont bolt up to each other... there may be adapter plates available... but they tend to be more expensive than just getting the correct tranny

sorry man... keep looking for a cable B series tranny... they are out there
 
what else had a b series transmission in 90.

Thanks for the info E solsi on the b and d series but I was wondering if there is anything that interchangeable with the b18a1. What model of car should I look for. Looks like im gonna be searching through junkyards. Appreciate any info you could give. Thanks again
 
You can use any B series transmission. If you are gonna look in a junkyard then you are gonna want to look for an Integra, a Prelude, a 96-00 Civic SI or you might just find a Honda that has had a B series swap done to it.. When you go, just make sure to look at the stamp on the engine block, as long as it starts with a B (IE: B16, B17, B18, B20) the transmission will bolt up to your engine.
 
You can use any B series transmission. If you are gonna look in a junkyard then you are gonna want to look for an Integra, a Prelude, a 96-00 Civic SI or you might just find a Honda that has had a B series swap done to it.. When you go, just make sure to look at the stamp on the engine block, as long as it starts with a B (IE: B16, B17, B18, B20) the transmission will bolt up to your engine.

yes its true that any b series trans will bolt up to the old b18a1 in that 90 integra.... but, you need a cable transmission. most of the ones you will find are hydraulic. cable trans was only in the cars from the very early 90s. a lot of b16a cable trannys have been imported from japan, and there are some 90-91 model integras ones around too. you could convert to a hydraulic transmission, but it sounds like you just want something cheap to throw in there.

and whiterabbit06, no prelude ever came with a b series engine. just civics, integras, and del sols.
 
88-91 Prelude
B20A/B20A1 - 2.0L DOHC PGM-FI 143/160 hp (Japan/Europe)
B20A3 - 2.0L SOHC carb(12v) 104 hp Canada/US
B20A4 - 2.0L SOHC carb(12v) Non US
B20A5 - 2.0L DOHC PGM-FI 135 hp (101 kW) US
B20A6 - 2.0L DOHC PGM-FI 142 hp (106 kW) Australia/New Zealand
B20A7 - 2.0L DOHC PGM-FI 150 hp (110 kW) Europe
B20A8 - 2.0L DOHC PGM-FI 133 hp (99 kW) Europe
B20A9 - 2.0L DOHC PGM-FI 140 hp (100 kW) Europe
B21A - 2.1L DOHC PGM-FI 145 hp (108 kW) Japan (SI States)
B21A1 - 2.1L DOHC PGM-FI 140 hp (100 kW) Canada/US
 
im pretty sure the prelude B was completely different from the rest of the Bs
kinda some sort of bastard child that no one loved
 
but yeah like mdpsEG said you are going to want a cable tranny from a 93 or older B series

id hit some junkyards and see what you can find... or check craigslist and honda forums
but your best bet will likely be to contact some of the reputable importers and see if they have anything
 
im pretty sure the prelude B was completely different from the rest of the Bs
kinda some sort of bastard child that no one loved

Yeah, the B motors in the Prelude were their own deal separate from the B-series that most are familiar with (B16, B18, CR-V B20, etc.). Those transmissions won't be compatible with the Integra...
 
thanks

thanks for the info guys this helps a ton now i know where to look stvbro1:rimshot::cool:
 
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