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rdomeck · 02-26-2008, 05:51 PM

I'm trying to put a JDM B18C GSR engine and auto tranny into my wifes car. I am having a lot of clearance issues on the left frame rail. I am also having issues with the top mount on that side.

I have had to modify all the mounting brackets with the exception of the right lower transmission mount.

From there I had to shorten the lower front A/C engine mount by about an inch.

After that I was able to slightly modify the upper transmission mount on the right side. I have clearance everywhere excpet for the pulley on the crank shaft and the alt. pulley.

Has anyone done this swap?

I ready to start cutting and welding the left frame rail, but I'm a little supprized because everything I read said this was almost a direct bolt in!

Any help?

Thanks

AHHVTEC · 02-26-2008, 05:58 PM

yea im thinking something is wrong it should drop right in no cutting at all

rdomeck · 02-28-2008, 02:24 PM

Any other suggestions? I am using the civic mounts because Nagasaki JDM Motors did not send me anything they said they would! I am waiting on those mounts to see if things locate any better! Anyone who has done this swap may know the answers, I could use the help! Thanks

AHHVTEC · 02-28-2008, 02:27 PM

you have to mix and match stock mounts the normal d series mounts in your car will not work, that your problem..

Matts96HB · 02-29-2008, 11:31 AM

Wait until the mounts get there to try anything else. That is why its not setting up right. You need B-series upper driver side and T-Bracket to get it positioned correctly. Also need the torque moutns I believe.

02-26-2008, 05:51 PM	#1
rdomeck Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Anything with 4 wheels Rep Power: 5	B18C JDM Auto into 98 civic I'm trying to put a JDM B18C GSR engine and auto tranny into my wifes car. I am having a lot of clearance issues on the left frame rail. I am also having issues with the top mount on that side. I have had to modify all the mounting brackets with the exception of the right lower transmission mount. From there I had to shorten the lower front A/C engine mount by about an inch. After that I was able to slightly modify the upper transmission mount on the right side. I have clearance everywhere excpet for the pulley on the crank shaft and the alt. pulley. Has anyone done this swap? I ready to start cutting and welding the left frame rail, but I'm a little supprized because everything I read said this was almost a direct bolt in! Any help? Thanks __________________ 1987 CRX Si-Stock 1998 Civic-B18C 2001 Suburban 2500-8.1 Big Block 1915 Model T Speedster-Original 1974 914 Porsche-Somewhat Original Unlimited class 125cc Shifter kart Previous toys 1985 CRX Si-D stock Champion 1986 CRX Si-Daily driver 1984 Wagoner-Tow vehicle 1968 Formula Vee 1995 Tahoe-Tow vehicle 1976 911-track car project 1986 CRX Si- Rust bucket for parts 1982 Dodge Rampage-Kind of still have in pieces 1989 Civic-DX 1984 GTI 1966 Ranchero 1984 Civic Hatch 1971 Karman Ghia

02-28-2008, 02:24 PM	#3
rdomeck Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Anything with 4 wheels Rep Power: 5	Any other suggestions? I am using the civic mounts because Nagasaki JDM Motors did not send me anything they said they would! I am waiting on those mounts to see if things locate any better! Anyone who has done this swap may know the answers, I could use the help! Thanks __________________ 1987 CRX Si-Stock 1998 Civic-B18C 2001 Suburban 2500-8.1 Big Block 1915 Model T Speedster-Original 1974 914 Porsche-Somewhat Original Unlimited class 125cc Shifter kart Previous toys 1985 CRX Si-D stock Champion 1986 CRX Si-Daily driver 1984 Wagoner-Tow vehicle 1968 Formula Vee 1995 Tahoe-Tow vehicle 1976 911-track car project 1986 CRX Si- Rust bucket for parts 1982 Dodge Rampage-Kind of still have in pieces 1989 Civic-DX 1984 GTI 1966 Ranchero 1984 Civic Hatch 1971 Karman Ghia

02-29-2008, 11:31 AM	#5
Matts96HB F.I. Junkie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 19 Posts: 2,658 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1996 Civic, 1992 Accord Rep Power: 101	Wait until the mounts get there to try anything else. That is why its not setting up right. You need B-series upper driver side and T-Bracket to get it positioned correctly. Also need the torque moutns I believe. __________________ XBOX LIVE GT: teb00stcat (00's are zeroes) -320 WHP EJ6-

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02-26-2008, 05:58 PM	#2
AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,378 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 272	yea im thinking something is wrong it should drop right in no cutting at all

02-28-2008, 02:27 PM	#4
AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,378 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 272	you have to mix and match stock mounts the normal d series mounts in your car will not work, that your problem..

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