Accord/integra2501
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hello everyone, new to the forums, been a lurker for a bit.
I just recently bought an integra 91 LS with a b18a1 engine in it. it has over 250k on the motor and is running, but barely. first real manual i have ever owned. but hey, for $200 i am not complaining.
here is what is wrong, it skips, backfires sometimes, and wont go above 65 MPH. the RPM wont even break 4.5k.
I think it is time for a new engine!
after reading many posts, i have established that it is OBD0 and i would have to get an engine from a 90-91 integra for a direct swap. going to check the scrapyard in the morning.
multiple questions:
1. would it be smart to drop a b18b1 instead of the b18a1 in there, or should i hunt down a new b18a1?
2. the shifter can wobble left to right quite a bit, even when in gear. is there a way to tighten it up, or do i just have to deal with it?
3. new to swapping, hear that VTECH is annoying. should i look at getting a B16?
4. have a friend who claims to have put a H22 in a 91 teg. and said it bolted up, is that possible?
5. my area has emissions, any tips to make this pass after engine swap? (cat?)
6. should i even bother with an engine swap or just pull and swap the head/valvetrain/IM/etc.
7. is a b18a1 a pretty standard engine? aka easy to find?
8. lastly, any tips on engine swapping since i am new.
Thanks for the useful info
I just recently bought an integra 91 LS with a b18a1 engine in it. it has over 250k on the motor and is running, but barely. first real manual i have ever owned. but hey, for $200 i am not complaining.
here is what is wrong, it skips, backfires sometimes, and wont go above 65 MPH. the RPM wont even break 4.5k.
I think it is time for a new engine!
after reading many posts, i have established that it is OBD0 and i would have to get an engine from a 90-91 integra for a direct swap. going to check the scrapyard in the morning.
multiple questions:
1. would it be smart to drop a b18b1 instead of the b18a1 in there, or should i hunt down a new b18a1?
2. the shifter can wobble left to right quite a bit, even when in gear. is there a way to tighten it up, or do i just have to deal with it?
3. new to swapping, hear that VTECH is annoying. should i look at getting a B16?
4. have a friend who claims to have put a H22 in a 91 teg. and said it bolted up, is that possible?
5. my area has emissions, any tips to make this pass after engine swap? (cat?)
6. should i even bother with an engine swap or just pull and swap the head/valvetrain/IM/etc.
7. is a b18a1 a pretty standard engine? aka easy to find?
8. lastly, any tips on engine swapping since i am new.
Thanks for the useful info
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