bfraley
Active Member
I've read through most of the posts by retired and senior members. I'm collecting parts to perform a B18b1 OBDII non-VTEC swap into my 97 Civic DX 5 speed hatch. My goal is to have a sleeper that would make a mechanic take a second look to make sure EKs didn't come with B18B1 engines in the base model. Honda purist if you will. I've done a ton of research and will be taking a week off of work in May to do the duty. What I've purchased so far:
96 JDM OBDII B18b1 w/5speed tranny, engine harness, accessories, ECU, new axles, new Integra catalytic converter, stage 1 clutch, front end ball joint/tie rod kit, H&R OE springs, KYB GR2 struts, Integra shift linkage w/new bushings, motor mounts from a 00 Civic Si, JDM B18B1 timing belt kit...I think that's it so far.
I still have some questions reqarding the swap:
What is the best radiator for the money I can purchase to replace the D16Y7 Civic radiator with the B18 radiator?
I understand there a total of 5 rubber motor mounts and all 5 from the D16y7 can be used with the B18, however the metal brackets/mounts are a different story. I currently have the T bracket and cam end metal mount/bracket from a 00 Civic Si. According to all the posts I've read, I'm all set to bolt in the B18. I noticed the passenger side tranny metal bracket has a different PN between the D16 and B18 applications. Will this bracket work on both?
I've read that the wiring harness from the D16 to B18 nonvtec(both OBDII) only needs minor work with some wire extensions and plug swaps from the B18 harness to the D16 harness. Does anyone have a detailed description of the wire harness changes that need to be made? Are all sensors in fact a one to one swap?
Thanks for your help!
96 JDM OBDII B18b1 w/5speed tranny, engine harness, accessories, ECU, new axles, new Integra catalytic converter, stage 1 clutch, front end ball joint/tie rod kit, H&R OE springs, KYB GR2 struts, Integra shift linkage w/new bushings, motor mounts from a 00 Civic Si, JDM B18B1 timing belt kit...I think that's it so far.
I still have some questions reqarding the swap:
What is the best radiator for the money I can purchase to replace the D16Y7 Civic radiator with the B18 radiator?
I understand there a total of 5 rubber motor mounts and all 5 from the D16y7 can be used with the B18, however the metal brackets/mounts are a different story. I currently have the T bracket and cam end metal mount/bracket from a 00 Civic Si. According to all the posts I've read, I'm all set to bolt in the B18. I noticed the passenger side tranny metal bracket has a different PN between the D16 and B18 applications. Will this bracket work on both?
I've read that the wiring harness from the D16 to B18 nonvtec(both OBDII) only needs minor work with some wire extensions and plug swaps from the B18 harness to the D16 harness. Does anyone have a detailed description of the wire harness changes that need to be made? Are all sensors in fact a one to one swap?
Thanks for your help!