D series vs. B series engine harnes

[RedEh3]

ive got a question on the engine harness from a d16 and a b16, wolud a d16 vtec harness work on a b16 engine and vise versa? if it does would it just be plug and play?

 

[lnxmad]

What version of the b16 are you putting in? The JDM B16a sir II, all you need to do is run a wire for the knock sensor. thats for OBD1 for OBD2(B16a2 - 99 SI) you need to run a few more wires. But the harness will work with some modifications. Nothing like wiring an h22 =p IMO

 

[TheManRSW]

Yes if it's an sir2 engine...the d series with vtec will work. You will need to extend your o2 sensor wire and if I am not mistaken the intake air temp wire as well. You will also need a different throttle cable then what came with the d series, needs the b16a3 throttle cable (delsol)...at least I did (I swapped from a d16z6to b16sir2 obd1). The vtec pressure plug will be unused on the d series harness and you will need to pin in a knock sensor to the ecu. No knock sensor on the d16 engine or harness.

 

[lnxmad]

I heard you can just modify the existing bracket on the D series throttle cable to make it work. This true?

 

[TheManRSW]

Yes

 

[TheManRSW]

You have to extend the bracket and drill new holes for the cable to mount. This is what I ended up doing for a while because I wanted the engine in right away and didn't feel like waiting for the throttle cable to come in. Have since changed...just because. The bracket worked fine, though.

 

[lnxmad]

heh, Ill be doing that

 

[RedEh3]

whats a good price for an engine harness?

 

[lnxmad]

junk yard

 

[TheManRSW]

Harnesses are retarded expensive. I looked into getting a usdm b16 harness and my jaw hit the floor when I heard the price (over $500 from the dealer). I think the junkyard would definitely be the way to go just as lnxmad said.

 

[TheManRSW]

d16z6 or any d16 vtec harness will suffice. You just have to extend a couple of wires and pin in a knock sensor to the ecu. D-series harnesses are relatively easy to find in most junkyards.

 

[xj0hnx]

If you route it right, you don't have to extend the wires (except o2). If you are really patient, you can unloom it all, and rewrap it to fit perfectly.

 

[RedEh3]

so is $100 bux good for one?

 

[xj0hnx]

so is $100 bux good for one?

For an OEM B series wiring harness? Yea, it's pretty good. I'd rather just do teh work myself, but if you aren't patient, that's a good price. Becareful though, I have seen quite a few D series harness get sold as B series.

 

[TheManRSW]

I would say yes, I mean if you look around long enough you may find one cheaper. I don't think 100 is that bad, though.