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shithatch · 10-02-2004, 08:58 PM

Ok its final im gettin a d16z6 this w/e. What all do i need to do? can i pop out my old ecu, throw the new one in, use my stock harness and just run the vtec???? Or just throw in the new harness...What is the easiest way to do this swap. Thanks

92b16vx · 10-02-2004, 10:45 PM

The easiest way is to get the harness with the D16Z6, and just plug it in. Swap out the ECUs, and the 4 wire o2, everything will plug right in.

shithatch · 10-03-2004, 01:43 PM

sweet...... the harness comes with it

StealthMode · 10-03-2004, 04:20 PM

you'll have to run 2 vtec wires to your ecu, it yours isn't pre-wired for it. i have a cx, and mine wasn't pre-wired for vtec

92b16vx · 10-03-2004, 08:43 PM

It's a 92, it is prewired, everything will be good.

shithatch · 10-03-2004, 10:56 PM

So I swap out the wiring harness and ecu completely? How easy is this? is the wiring harness all wrapped up into the dash with the cluster?

Slammed90Lude · 10-03-2004, 11:20 PM

NO, you just use the engine compartment harness that is on the motor-

plus the stock wiring harness from the motor into the shock tower plugs, switch the O2 sensor to 4 wire and plug a P28 into the stock ecu plugs and you're good to go

this is so unbelievably easy because this motor came stock in this car

shithatch · 10-06-2004, 06:19 PM

alright i pulled the harness from the d15 and got the ecu out... but this harness that goes into the firewall looks kinda complicated. Looks like the harness from the lights runs in along with it. Do i cut the loom open and seperate the 2? or take it all out?

Slammed90Lude · 10-06-2004, 06:21 PM

DEAR GOD NO!!!!!!!!!!!!

leave the harness that goes from the shock tower plugs through the firewall alone

you're going to plug the harness from the d16z6 into the SHOCK TOWER PLUGS

shithatch · 10-06-2004, 07:15 PM

Alright thats what i thought! what about vtec!!!!?
is it ran? i just plug in the computer Hopefully!!!!!!!!!???

Slammed90Lude · 10-06-2004, 07:19 PM

yeah all the 92 civic models are prewired for vtec

just plug the harness from the d16z6 into your shock tower plugs and then plug the P28 ecu that you have into the ecu plugs inside the car

nocturnalhatch · 10-06-2004, 09:12 PM

yep, i remember those rookie days........

rex@civic94 · 10-21-2004, 04:17 AM

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Originally posted by Slammed90Lude@Oct 7 2004, 01:19 AM
yeah all the 92 civic models are prewired for vtec

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Does this count for european civic too?
I have gotten a hold of the exact same engine and are doing the swap from my original 1,3l european dx (d13 something)

92b16vx · 10-21-2004, 07:58 AM

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Originally posted by rex@civic94+Oct 21 2004, 10:17 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(rex@civic94 @ Oct 21 2004, 10:17 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Slammed90Lude@Oct 7 2004, 01:19 AM
yeah all the 92 civic models are prewired for vtec

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Does this count for european civic too?
I have gotten a hold of the exact same engine and are doing the swap from my original 1,3l european dx (d13 something)

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I believe the 1.3's are carburated, so no, you'll need to do a LOT more to it, such as pretty much replacing the whole fuel system, and wiring harness.

rex@civic94 · 10-21-2004, 10:26 AM

<_< What do you mean by "pretty much the whole fuel system"? Does that count in the fueltank?
And if I get the harness to the new engine will that do the trick?

92CHB · 10-21-2004, 11:14 AM

Not to be thread jacking but I i thought that only the vx and si where wired for vtec? please correct me if i am wrong but i have a 92 dx and i'll be throwing in a b18c and if it is true that the 92's all where prewired i'll be very happy

92civicb18b1 · 10-21-2004, 11:26 AM

All 1992 american, canadian and japanese civics came wired for vtec, well at least every fuel injected one around the world. There are some 93-95 non vtecs that got the "wiring package" but don't be suprised if it isn't there.

Shithatch,
it will just plug in, do not fuck with anything else (wiring), unplug the 3 plugs on each side and plug the new one in, only other thing you need to do is put in a new o2, again just plug it in (or if u get a universal splice it).
Unplug the old ECU, Plug the new one in.
Reconnect the linkage, axles and fuel system and your good to go.

This swap would take me no more than 6 hours if EVERYTHING was there. I did a B series swap in like 8 hours but I'm special, j/p.

rex@civic94 · 10-22-2004, 01:24 AM

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Originally posted by 92b16vx+Oct 21 2004, 01:58 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(92b16vx @ Oct 21 2004, 01:58 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>

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Originally posted by rex@civic94@Oct 21 2004, 10:17 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-Slammed90Lude

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@Oct 7 2004, 01:19 AM
yeah all the 92 civic models are prewired for vtec

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Does this count for european civic too?
I have gotten a hold of the exact same engine and are doing the swap from my original 1,3l european dx (d13 something)

Quoted post

I believe the 1.3's are carburated, so no, you'll need to do a LOT more to it, such as pretty much replacing the whole fuel system, and wiring harness.

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<_< What do you mean by "pretty much the whole fuel system"? Does that count in the fueltank?
And if I get the harness to the new engine will that do the trick?

92b16vx · 10-22-2004, 02:49 AM

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Originally posted by rex@civic94@Oct 22 2004, 07:24 AM

<_< What do you mean by "pretty much the whole fuel system"? Does that count in the fueltank?
And if I get the harness to the new engine will that do the trick?

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Well, if it's carbed, it may have a different fuel pump, lines, etc...I haven't realy compared my friends to mine, but I am pretty sure it is different enough to be a real pain.

10-21-2004, 11:26 AM	#17
92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 8,874 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 123	All 1992 american, canadian and japanese civics came wired for vtec, well at least every fuel injected one around the world. There are some 93-95 non vtecs that got the "wiring package" but don't be suprised if it isn't there. Shithatch, it will just plug in, do not fuck with anything else (wiring), unplug the 3 plugs on each side and plug the new one in, only other thing you need to do is put in a new o2, again just plug it in (or if u get a universal splice it). Unplug the old ECU, Plug the new one in. Reconnect the linkage, axles and fuel system and your good to go. This swap would take me no more than 6 hours if EVERYTHING was there. I did a B series swap in like 8 hours but I'm special, j/p. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1992 Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1


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10-02-2004, 08:58 PM	#1
shithatch Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Urbana, Ohio Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 12	Ok its final im gettin a d16z6 this w/e. What all do i need to do? can i pop out my old ecu, throw the new one in, use my stock harness and just run the vtec???? Or just throw in the new harness...What is the easiest way to do this swap. Thanks

10-02-2004, 10:45 PM	#2
92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,028 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 187	The easiest way is to get the harness with the D16Z6, and just plug it in. Swap out the ECUs, and the 4 wire o2, everything will plug right in.

10-03-2004, 01:43 PM	#3
shithatch Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Urbana, Ohio Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 12	sweet...... the harness comes with it

10-03-2004, 04:20 PM	#4
StealthMode Kung Foolin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thornton, CO Age: 23 Posts: 2,142 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1990 Integra GS Rep Power: 40	you'll have to run 2 vtec wires to your ecu, it yours isn't pre-wired for it. i have a cx, and mine wasn't pre-wired for vtec

10-03-2004, 08:43 PM	#5
92b16vx B happy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Location: Location: Location: Age: 38 Posts: 13,028 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: dohc 95 egg Rep Power: 187	It's a 92, it is prewired, everything will be good.

10-03-2004, 10:56 PM	#6
shithatch Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Urbana, Ohio Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 12	So I swap out the wiring harness and ecu completely? How easy is this? is the wiring harness all wrapped up into the dash with the cluster?

10-03-2004, 11:20 PM	#7
Slammed90Lude Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: milford, PA Age: 24 Posts: 3,748 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 52	NO, you just use the engine compartment harness that is on the motor- plus the stock wiring harness from the motor into the shock tower plugs, switch the O2 sensor to 4 wire and plug a P28 into the stock ecu plugs and you're good to go this is so unbelievably easy because this motor came stock in this car

10-06-2004, 06:19 PM	#8
shithatch Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Urbana, Ohio Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 12	alright i pulled the harness from the d15 and got the ecu out... but this harness that goes into the firewall looks kinda complicated. Looks like the harness from the lights runs in along with it. Do i cut the loom open and seperate the 2? or take it all out?

10-06-2004, 06:21 PM	#9
Slammed90Lude Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: milford, PA Age: 24 Posts: 3,748 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 52	DEAR GOD NO!!!!!!!!!!!! leave the harness that goes from the shock tower plugs through the firewall alone you're going to plug the harness from the d16z6 into the SHOCK TOWER PLUGS

10-06-2004, 07:15 PM	#10
shithatch Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Urbana, Ohio Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 12	Alright thats what i thought! what about vtec!!!!? is it ran? i just plug in the computer Hopefully!!!!!!!!!???

10-06-2004, 07:19 PM	#11
Slammed90Lude Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: milford, PA Age: 24 Posts: 3,748 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 52	yeah all the 92 civic models are prewired for vtec just plug the harness from the d16z6 into your shock tower plugs and then plug the P28 ecu that you have into the ecu plugs inside the car

10-06-2004, 09:12 PM	#12
nocturnalhatch Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 12	yep, i remember those rookie days........

10-21-2004, 10:26 AM	#15
rex@civic94 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	<_< What do you mean by "pretty much the whole fuel system"? Does that count in the fueltank? And if I get the harness to the new engine will that do the trick?

10-21-2004, 11:14 AM	#16
92CHB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Easthampton, MA Age: 25 Posts: 702 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 2008 Fit Sport Rep Power: 20	Not to be thread jacking but I i thought that only the vx and si where wired for vtec? please correct me if i am wrong but i have a 92 dx and i'll be throwing in a b18c and if it is true that the 92's all where prewired i'll be very happy

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