D16z6 Tranny Swap

[bsi101]

Im building a d16z6 to swap into a 88-91 civic. 1st, will the early integra d16 dohc tranny bolt up? And 2nd, is it a stronger unit than what came in the 93-95 civic? thanks!

 

[phunky.buddha]

No locking here.

I would think that the D16 Integra engine would bolt up to the engine, but I'm not sure if the mounts are all the same.

 

[Jeef]

The Integra trany will have different mounting points. Just use a 4th gen tranny preferrable an 89-91 CRX SI, if not that then use a dx or lx sedan 5 spd tranny, or you can get into the other 4th gen trannys but I think they are geared too long for a vtec engine. 93-95 trannys are weak, ask B who is on his 4th (I think its the 4th) tranny. He doesn't really beat the shit out of his car either. In general D series trannys aren't the strongest.

 

[phunky.buddha]

The 4th gen D series stuff is the strongest, generally... transmissions and blocks both.

 

[solblu]

the 92-95 tranny will not work either. You are pretty much looking at a 4g tranny or ZC. Are you planning on converting to OBD1?

 

[D See 2]

to make everything easier, just get an 88-91 si tranny. i have one for sale but needs new tranny synchros if your willing to rebuild, i'd let it go for cheap knowing it needs work. let me know.

 

[bsi101]

1st let me thank all of you for your input! My z6 came from my wifes car which now houses a b18b. So, to answer some questions, I would like to use the vtec ecu since it's out any way. Rebuilding a tranny is not a big problem. However, I can get a good 4th gen unit cheap, it may or may not be worth my labor. I love the way my friends 89 integra is geared (I dont have access to it any more or i could probably answer some of my own questions!) is the si tranny similar? Also, any resources on wiring would be a lot of help! thanks again guys!