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...
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...
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 :))
...engine however.)
Timing Belt Mount
Part # 11910-P30-000
(Mount bolts to the block underneath the timimg belt cover)
Transmission Mount (top) **Update: All hydraulic trans use the same mount, therefore this mount is not required**
Part # 50825-S04-000
Rear Mount (t-shaped bracket)
Part #...
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.
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...
VTEC will not engage if the (OEM, non-modified) ecu does not see a knock sensor. Trust me. I have ran into this problem on numerous engine swaps here at the shop.
96 and up Civics and Integras use an external crank speed sensor. It's bolted to the oil pump housing at the crank pulley. If your B20 isn't 96 or up chances are it doesn't have an external sensor. If you want to fix this problem correctly, you'll have to find the crank speed sensor signal wire...
Are you actually looking for the ECU or are you just waiting for someone to tell you where it is. If you take 5 minutes and have a look for it you will be able to tell us if it does infact have an l.e.d. light or not.
If it does have the light then just observe the number of flashes its...
Civicious is correct.
If the distributor is from 96 and up then there is no need to change anything. Use your harness and make the necessary minor changes to it. Use the appropriate ecu (for that engine) in the same vintage as your vehicle (so it will plug directly into your harness). OBD2a and...
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