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beau_safken · 04-01-2003, 05:21 PM

Howdy Guys,

IT'S DONE!!!! After three weeks of waiting for parts, massive snow storm that shut everything down for the week and all around frustration, it is finally done. I'll tell you what...Everyone that has been on this forum for a long time knows I have been posting for a damn long time about this swap so all you need to do is search for my name to get my previous tech filled or shit filled posts. I'll let the pictures talk for themselves.

Tell me what you guys think. I tell you what...This car really packs a punch and that new clutch was worth the extra couple bucks..

kyleirwin · 04-01-2003, 05:47 PM

looks good... clean swap. what muffler is that and what tranny are you runnin'?

liquid00meth · 04-01-2003, 05:56 PM

I have a muffler almost exactly like that, mine is basically just a straight JR racing canister. lol. not much "muffler" to it at all. Clean swap, same thing im planning on.

Out of curiosity, how much did the whole project cost?

beau_safken · 04-01-2003, 05:59 PM

Lets see...The whole swap cost me around 3400 I think...After all the little parts and upgrades. the muffler is a 5Zigen fireball catback and I'm running a LS tranny.

**Tonyd0821** · 04-01-2003, 06:14 PM

im not feeling ur exhaust, but other than that

LOOKS GOOD!!!!

92b16vx · 04-01-2003, 06:15 PM

Yellow plug wires...are you gay?!! :P hahaha j/p looks nice yO.

zymotix2003 · 04-01-2003, 07:17 PM

i'm currently suffering through i guess what you went through as well. this is the exact swap I'm trying to accomplish. right now, so seeing how everything fits in those pictures give me a whole lot of hopes. thanks for sharing them.

Domeskilla · 04-01-2003, 07:31 PM

You should have had the exhuast cut a little to fit right. I know the bumper will get black, but god, must it stick out there? Nice swap, i would have opted for a CAI, but still clean.

Calesta · 04-01-2003, 07:57 PM

Very nicely done!

beau_safken · 04-01-2003, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Domeskilla@Apr 1 2003, 07:36 PM
You should have had the exhuast cut a little to fit right. I know the bumper will get black, but god, must it stick out there? Nice swap, i would have opted for a CAI, but still clean.

I hear ya. I'm thinking I will just have to get used to it a little bit...or fix it later. Right now I am in the get it done finally mode. I'll get it taken care of later....

SixtySecondAssassin · 04-01-2003, 08:34 PM

you should put the flywheel cover on. mad tiiiigggghhhhhhhttttttttt kid!

heterosapian · 04-01-2003, 08:35 PM

Shes preeeety... a few questions tho.
I read this the other day on civicland.com, is this true?

Quote:

B18C 94-97 GSR and del sol motor will bolt right in without the use of motor mounts, however I think this is only true for the SI models as they have 4 motor mounts for the d16z, the CX/DX models with the d15b7/8 only have three mounts and will require a aftermarket mount. *

Did everything line up or did you need an aftermarket 4th mount? I ask because a freind of mine is looking into the same thing (ie paying me to do it) on a 92 cx and Id like to think it all lines up.

Dont mean to steal youre thread, Im just curious.

beau_safken · 04-01-2003, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SixtySecondAssassin@Apr 1 2003, 08:39 PM
you should put the flywheel cover on. mad tiiiigggghhhhhhhttttttttt kid!

Never came with one....I'm looking.

beau_safken · 04-01-2003, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by heterosapian@Apr 1 2003, 08:40 PM
Shes preeeety... a few questions tho.
I read this the other day on civicland.com, is this true?

Quote:

B18C 94-97 GSR and del sol motor will bolt right in without the use of motor mounts, however I think this is only true for the SI models as they have 4 motor mounts for the d16z, the CX/DX models with the d15b7/8 only have three mounts and will require a aftermarket mount. *

Did everything line up or did you need an aftermarket 4th mount? I ask because a freind of mine is looking into the same thing (ie paying me to do it) on a 92 cx and Id like to think it all lines up.

Dont mean to steal youre thread, Im just curious.

Well...I had to get all GSR mounts and a new rear mount. Also the mounts didn't line up so we had to drill a hole in the frame and mount it that way. It was off by about an inch on the front tranny mount... Little things like that plagued this build up but in the end...it was worth every damn dollar!!!

heterosapian · 04-01-2003, 09:03 PM

I just realized that that piece said the

Quote:

B18C 94-97 GSR and del sol motor will bolt right in without the use of motor mounts,

HAHA! The power of japanese engineering, so precise it levitates.

beau_safken · 04-02-2003, 02:12 AM

Quote:

I just realized that that piece said the QUOTE
B18C 94-97 GSR and del sol motor will bolt right in without the use of motor mounts,
HAHA! The power of japanese engineering, so precise it levitates.

I read that a couple times and assumed they meant there would be no need for additional mounts. They are somewhat true..Just need different ones..

whatdahieu · 04-04-2003, 01:17 PM

i love sleeper but i hope that exhaust is quiet cause that kind of defeats the point of having a sleeper

beau_safken · 04-05-2003, 12:34 AM

The 5Zigen fireball catback is VERY quiet. It is about as loud as a stock exhaust but has a little more charactor at idle and sounds very nice at WOT. Trust me...lots of people have fallen prey to my car in the first week I had it driving around...nobody even knows until its too late...

beau_safken · 04-09-2003, 04:15 AM

The damn alternator belt is starting to lash bad....Oh well...Soo much for a flawless build....

saturn_boy96 · 04-09-2003, 12:02 PM

what all did you have to do with the exhaust? did you have to get a custom cat, or did you use a civic one or a teg one? i am asking cause i am doing this same swap but want to know if i can just get a custom cat back setup, or if i need to get a teg cat.

also do you think i could go with 2.5" piping or should i stick with 2.25"?

beau_safken · 04-09-2003, 01:12 PM

I kept the stock civic cat but had to get the exhaust extended and bent to fit. Basically my 5Zigen had to be cut and extended but that was expected. The 5Zigen Fireball Catback is 2.37 inch pipe...So kinda in the middle. You're gonna have to take it to a muffler shop to get the exhaust to fit, not a big deal anyway.

saturn_boy96 · 04-09-2003, 03:34 PM

cool, thanks.

rsaeini · 04-09-2003, 03:41 PM

is it a stock LS with i/h/e ???
i'm curious what setup you're running cuz $3400 is way too much to pay for a LS. You're about $500-600 away from having a GSR.

beau_safken · 04-09-2003, 11:08 PM

I didn't pay 3400 for just the engine itself.... 1400 for the engine, tranny, ecu, and harness. 400 for axles, mounts and shift linkage. 405 for ACT clutch kit, 200 for Fireball catback, and 79 dollars for the intake. Took me around 600 dollars to get it installed and all the other misc. other things. 3400 for everything isn't all that bad...

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04-01-2003, 05:21 PM	#1
beau_safken Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 407 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 18	Howdy Guys, IT'S DONE!!!! After three weeks of waiting for parts, massive snow storm that shut everything down for the week and all around frustration, it is finally done. I'll tell you what...Everyone that has been on this forum for a long time knows I have been posting for a damn long time about this swap so all you need to do is search for my name to get my previous tech filled or shit filled posts. I'll let the pictures talk for themselves. Tell me what you guys think. I tell you what...This car really packs a punch and that new clutch was worth the extra couple bucks.. __________________ 1995 civic Coupe B18B1, AEM SAI, 5Zigen exhaust and others... Life is good with a B18....oh yea...so many victims. <div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(pissedoffs ol @ Aug 2 2005, 02:38 PM)</div><div class=\'quotemain\'>congrats. my car is still cooler and faster than yours, oh, and i have a 24234 foot cock too! </div>

04-01-2003, 05:47 PM	#2
kyleirwin Retired OG Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vegas Age: 22 Posts: 2,422 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Integra, Tahoe Rep Power: 43	looks good... clean swap. what muffler is that and what tranny are you runnin'? __________________ Kyle I. Collins, PmD.

04-01-2003, 05:56 PM	#3
liquid00meth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 3,201 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 47	I have a muffler almost exactly like that, mine is basically just a straight JR racing canister. lol. not much "muffler" to it at all. Clean swap, same thing im planning on. Out of curiosity, how much did the whole project cost? __________________ "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." -The thought provoking George W. Bush

04-01-2003, 05:59 PM	#4
beau_safken Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 407 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 18	Lets see...The whole swap cost me around 3400 I think...After all the little parts and upgrades. the muffler is a 5Zigen fireball catback and I'm running a LS tranny. __________________ 1995 civic Coupe B18B1, AEM SAI, 5Zigen exhaust and others... Life is good with a B18....oh yea...so many victims. <div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(pissedoffs ol @ Aug 2 2005, 02:38 PM)</div><div class=\'quotemain\'>congrats. my car is still cooler and faster than yours, oh, and i have a 24234 foot cock too! </div>


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04-01-2003, 06:14 PM	#5
Tonyd0821 Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,089 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	im not feeling ur exhaust, but other than that LOOKS GOOD!!!!

04-01-2003, 06:15 PM	#6
92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,020 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 186	Yellow plug wires...are you gay?!! :P hahaha j/p looks nice yO. __________________ 95 CX\|B16A2 XBL \| binary xj0hnx \| Halo 3

04-01-2003, 07:17 PM	#7
zymotix2003 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	i'm currently suffering through i guess what you went through as well. this is the exact swap I'm trying to accomplish. right now, so seeing how everything fits in those pictures give me a whole lot of hopes. thanks for sharing them.

04-01-2003, 07:31 PM	#8
Domeskilla Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 2,948 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 44	You should have had the exhuast cut a little to fit right. I know the bumper will get black, but god, must it stick out there? Nice swap, i would have opted for a CAI, but still clean. __________________ For all your air suspension needs <a href=\'http://www.ultimatesporttruck.com\' target=\'_blank\'>Three Rivers Ultimate Sport Truck</a> There are many misconceptions of air ride and handling. A lot of bullshit spread, please PM if you wish to put air on your car/truck. You will get the 411. There ARE ppl who race with air ride, just have to know how to install it right.

04-01-2003, 07:57 PM	#9
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	Very nicely done! __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

04-01-2003, 08:34 PM	#11
SixtySecondAssassin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,071 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 25	you should put the flywheel cover on. mad tiiiigggghhhhhhhttttttttt kid! __________________ .....deagle.....

04-04-2003, 01:17 PM	#17
whatdahieu Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 113 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 15	i love sleeper but i hope that exhaust is quiet cause that kind of defeats the point of having a sleeper

04-05-2003, 12:34 AM	#18
beau_safken Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 407 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 18	The 5Zigen fireball catback is VERY quiet. It is about as loud as a stock exhaust but has a little more charactor at idle and sounds very nice at WOT. Trust me...lots of people have fallen prey to my car in the first week I had it driving around...nobody even knows until its too late... __________________ 1995 civic Coupe B18B1, AEM SAI, 5Zigen exhaust and others... Life is good with a B18....oh yea...so many victims. <div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(pissedoffs ol @ Aug 2 2005, 02:38 PM)</div><div class=\'quotemain\'>congrats. my car is still cooler and faster than yours, oh, and i have a 24234 foot cock too! </div>

04-09-2003, 04:15 AM	#19
beau_safken Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 407 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 18	The damn alternator belt is starting to lash bad....Oh well...Soo much for a flawless build.... __________________ 1995 civic Coupe B18B1, AEM SAI, 5Zigen exhaust and others... Life is good with a B18....oh yea...so many victims. <div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(pissedoffs ol @ Aug 2 2005, 02:38 PM)</div><div class=\'quotemain\'>congrats. my car is still cooler and faster than yours, oh, and i have a 24234 foot cock too! </div>

04-09-2003, 12:02 PM	#20
saturn_boy96 88 C1V1C 53D4N DR1V3R Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheridan, WY Age: 27 Posts: 1,507 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 Suzuki Aerio Rep Power: 31	what all did you have to do with the exhaust? did you have to get a custom cat, or did you use a civic one or a teg one? i am asking cause i am doing this same swap but want to know if i can just get a custom cat back setup, or if i need to get a teg cat. also do you think i could go with 2.5" piping or should i stick with 2.25"?

04-09-2003, 01:12 PM	#21
beau_safken Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 407 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 18	I kept the stock civic cat but had to get the exhaust extended and bent to fit. Basically my 5Zigen had to be cut and extended but that was expected. The 5Zigen Fireball Catback is 2.37 inch pipe...So kinda in the middle. You're gonna have to take it to a muffler shop to get the exhaust to fit, not a big deal anyway. __________________ 1995 civic Coupe B18B1, AEM SAI, 5Zigen exhaust and others... Life is good with a B18....oh yea...so many victims. <div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(pissedoffs ol @ Aug 2 2005, 02:38 PM)</div><div class=\'quotemain\'>congrats. my car is still cooler and faster than yours, oh, and i have a 24234 foot cock too! </div>

04-09-2003, 03:34 PM	#22
saturn_boy96 88 C1V1C 53D4N DR1V3R Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheridan, WY Age: 27 Posts: 1,507 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 Suzuki Aerio Rep Power: 31	cool, thanks.

04-09-2003, 03:41 PM	#23
rsaeini Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,417 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 28	is it a stock LS with i/h/e ??? i'm curious what setup you're running cuz $3400 is way too much to pay for a LS. You're about $500-600 away from having a GSR. __________________ "let those who judge me burn in hell until their Hondas are repossessed" - ME 1.6-1.8

04-09-2003, 11:08 PM	#24
beau_safken Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 407 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 18	I didn't pay 3400 for just the engine itself.... 1400 for the engine, tranny, ecu, and harness. 400 for axles, mounts and shift linkage. 405 for ACT clutch kit, 200 for Fireball catback, and 79 dollars for the intake. Took me around 600 dollars to get it installed and all the other misc. other things. 3400 for everything isn't all that bad... __________________ 1995 civic Coupe B18B1, AEM SAI, 5Zigen exhaust and others... Life is good with a B18....oh yea...so many victims. <div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(pissedoffs ol @ Aug 2 2005, 02:38 PM)</div><div class=\'quotemain\'>congrats. my car is still cooler and faster than yours, oh, and i have a 24234 foot cock too! </div>

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