eurostartech
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congrats on the passing i am in the process of doing the same thing with my ek 4-door and your build thread has been so very much helpful
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congrats on the passing i am in the process of doing the same thing with my ek 4-door and your build thread has been so very much helpful
so just to clarify something bfraley this P75 A03 ECU is the usdm spec ls ecu obd2a?
Great thread, just read through it again in anticipation of my swap (some things came up that set me back a bit, lol).
If you haven't already sorted out your shifter issue, yes an Integra shifter should fit that Integra shift linkage with no play. Also, I highly recommend a poly shifter bushing kit, really firms up the feel, and only about $10.
I found front seats from a 2008 Civic Si on craigslist. I researched and found two similar methods of installing the seats for a 97(EK) civic. I bought the seats and fabricated new frame rails that I welded to the bottom seat rails on the new seats. The seats sit a bit high compare to the original DX seats and they are almost the same height at the 2000 civic Si seats I'm taking out of the car. after a lot of work and measurements both seats have been successfully installed and are much better than the original EK dx or si seats.
Thanks guys!!! I am new to the Import scene.(4wd enthusiast).... I am in the Army, currently deployed to Afghanistan. I was home a few weeks ago on R&R and purchased a 96 ek. Its already built and has the same swap already done. The only problem is the swap was done kinda sloppy. I am having alot of emission issues that you addressed in this post. There was alot of good insight in this, and I am itching to get out of this Hell Hole desert, and get back to the garage so I can tackle the rebuild of this motor. Thanks again guys!!!
Dude great post !
I have a 1997 EX (D16Y) and my motor just started going 60 psi & 90psi in 2 cyl. And seeing that she has 216,000 miles the motor is a bit tired.. But the rest of the car is still in good shape.
I have been looking on Ebay and I can score a B18B (with everything) for 1500 shipped right to my door... with the small parts & exhaust I hope to do the swap for under 2500. I love the fact you can still keep 30 MPG with your foot out of the pedal ! My biggest worries are ECU (wiring) and axels everthing else looks easy.
You have done a lot of the research and hard work for this swap. Thank you for sharing the info ! I will be pulling up this thread over the next few weeks as I collect parts...
I need to get 2 more years out of this civic.. then my wife Honda Pilot will be paid off...
-Dave
I'd go for an exedy oem replacement clutch. Pick up an OEM throwout bearing while you are at it. I hope you realize that LS motor will be spinning at 4k rpms at 70mph. Makes for a loud ride and will hurt mileage. Something to consider if you plan on piling on the miles.