Recent content by Tim@Canspeed.com

I'll answer my own question as we did figure out the problem. Yes, indeed the Civic Ex (Canadian Si) ecu started and ran the B18B. The reason it wasn't starting before was due to the valve adjustment from the engine machinist. The valve lash was way out of wack and the valves were not closing. A...

I'll answer my own question as we did figure out the problem. Yes, indeed the Civic Ex (Canadian Si) ecu started and ran the B18B. The reason it wasn't starting before was due to the valve adjustment from the engine machinist. The valve lash was way out of wack and the valves were not closing. A...

Which is it? Do you have to disassemble the integra axle(s) or do you mean you just need the prelude half-shaft with integra axles?

As the title says. We have a 99 Honda Civic Si (Canadian) with an OBDII B18B. Should the stock ECU start this engine or more importantly be compatible with the Integra distributor?

I know this post doesn't really belong here according to the rules but it only pertains to this particular forum so here it is anyways. I recently found myself searching the net as I do often when I'm having trouble with a particular project. Sifting through heaps of mostly useless information...

These are the mounts you will need. This should take all the confusion away. https://hondaswap.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55045

It's going to take longer if you don't have all the right parts and tools. That being said with all the right parts and our tools we have the engine mounted in 45mins and out the door in 3-4 hours. But hey, that's why we get paid the big bucks! (I wish :))

Assuming you will be using the same vintage drivetrain as the car here are the Honda part numbers for the 3 main mounts you will require. All mounts from 99-00 Honda Civic SiR (US Si) Note: The transmission mounts are for the 99-00 SiR tranny. If someone could confirm that they would also fit...

The OBD1 and OBD2 distributors are different (nothing a rewire can't fix). However, the OBD2 ECU will be looking for a crank speed fluctuation sensor which on the OBD2 engine is located at the crank pulley under the timing cover. The OBD1 engine lacks this sensor.

Or you could just use a piggy-back (insert SMT6) and actually LIVE tune! I'm just sayin~!

Which one do you need to know or would you like me translate them all for you?

Non-OBD has round plugs. OBD1 uses square plugs. I know this to be true about Civics. You may want to confirm this with somebody regarding the Integra distributors.

If a vehicle is actually tuned properly it should pass any emissions tests. When we dyno tune anything here at the shop we can gauruntee it to pass e-test!

That wasn't really directed at you. I should have stated that. My apologies. For those of us who disagree however. Ask this question. Why must you install a knock sensor in the B18 block when doing an LS/VTEC? Tip: It's not 'cause it's pretty! I'm done! I have used up all of my argument...

If the ECU was designed to utilize a knock sensor and one is not present, VTEC will not engage. Again, unless the ECU has been modified. If the European B16A2 did not come with a knock sensor then obviously it will not look for one! I didn't explain this because I thought that was rather...