gabebauman

No way you say...yes way...the time has finally come. It's taken me nearly EIGHT years to get to this point in my car's life.
A couple weeks ago, I stumbled across a reasonably priced B20Z2 & just couldn't pass-up the chance to get started on my
long-overdue & much needed motor swap.



In no way is my build thread gonna be epic like that of Pandahatch, EF8kid, SHG_EasyE, B16B_coupe, mr.coupe, JDM Dan
(It's been so helpful scrolling thru the endless pages of useful & detail oriented build threads these fellas have compiled)

My build will not be overly extensive...just a simple, "Here's what I'm up to" kinda thing to catalog the events of my motor swap & certain
DIY mods that make the Honda hobby something enjoyable for me.

If you're not aware, I'm in my third season of SOLO/AUTOX with this car and the new two liter power-plant should be just what the doctor
ordered for my regionally competitive Street Mod classed Civic.




A special thanks to all my buddies who help with tools, parts, know-how, etc. You fellas have given me this opportunity
to get started on this project & I only hope that I can return the favor.

Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to click, Watch this topic so you can remain updated.

05/27/08
Started the initial tear-down so I can clean the block, head & intake manifold.


Removed the stock cast iron paper weight of an exhaust manifold.


Intake manifold needed to come off as well.




I was amazed at how easy some of the grime, (what little there is) came off when I hit a small portion of the front
of the block with some Simple Green & steel wool.


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99 B20Z2 Longblock: THANK YOU DAVE!

98 Spec ITR LSD Transmission with 4.785 FD: THANK YOU CHRIS!

'96-01 Integra LS Distributor: THANK YOU MIKE!

OBDII Alternator: THANK YOU CHRIS!

GSR Starter: THANK YOU CHRIS!

Header: me

B18B Dipstick: THANK YOU CASEY!

’98 Honda Civic Ex Throttle Cable: me

’96 Integra LS OEM Plug Wires: me

'92-95 OBD1 LS/RS P75 ECU: THANK YOU ANDREW, (91tegraRS)

OBD2A -> OBD1 ECU Wiring Conversion Harness: THANK YOU DUSTIN!

GSR Clutch/Pressure Plate: THANK YOU CHRIS!

GSR Flywheel: THANK YOU CHAS!

OBD1 P75 LS Intake Manifold: THANK YOU DEBI!

'94-01 Integra Intermediate Shaft: THANK YOU ADI!

'94-01 Integra Axles: THANK YOU DANNY!

B-Series Shift Linkage: THANK YOU ADI!

GSR Dual Bend Shifter: THANK YOU ADI!

'92-00 Honda Civic Clutch Reservoir: THANK YOU DINKO!

ES Rear Mount Insert: THANK YOU RYAN!

7/10/08

FINALLY!

Still has a few minor issues that need to be buttoned up,
(idle, exhaust, timing, starter, etc)...but other than that...she's home.

Again...I'd like to personally thank all who've contributed to my project...I promise to give each and every one of you a FUN RUN at an autox event.

Dinko
Dave
Chris
Mike
Chas
Debi
Casey
Adi
Andrew
Dustin
Danny
Kevin
Ryan
Pat
Joe
Kelly, Brian & Chad at Wrenches.

& my wife, (Diana) for letting me sneak out of the house late every night for two weeks.

I can't wait to get this thing back together & on the streets in it's beastly form.

Even with the open header...this motor just wants to REV...I can't wait to feel it after everything is tidy'd-up!

00ekcoupe

Looks good Gabe! Congrats on the new B. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

IA95civicDX

wow, i thought you would rock the y8 for ever... let me know if you want to sell the y8 swap. Good luck

ware

Looks good gabe

dinko

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hah this man rocks the d-series like it's in style

this is gonna be fun! in for later!

gabebauman

TIMELINE

I don't have any pix of when it was stock...but here is the timeline of my car over the past eight years of ownership.

Purchased stock in August of 2000


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The End

highneo

nice. definitely going to watch this thread. have fun

MJobe

Yahooooo!!! im excited for ya Gabe

44mag

I'll be sure to keep an eye on this thread!

TwoKSiR

About time Gabe. GOod luck. Any help you need call me. I would be glad to come over and wrech on it with you.

The guy that has Jobe's old DA offered to trade me shells can some cash.

MJobe

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The guy that has Jobe's old DA offered to trade me shells can some cash.</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol at you in a DA.

dinko

that motor will clean up nice. you need some exhaust studs though

that kid at ace hardware is gonna be your new best friend lol

TwoKSiR

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lol at you in a DA.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I said I would trade only if I got the turbo setup with it.

kptrulee

iTrader: (2)

glad to be a part of this milestone!!

Grams0wnsyouz99*

AAAAAHHHHH YESSSSSSSSSSS. I support and salute you!

EJ8 944

you need to change your screen name to gaBeBauman

marc-111

iTrader: (1)

finally Gabe!!!!

goodluck with the build....


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SanSational

My $1 I donated went a long way

jers99

Wow Gabe congrats with both bundles of joy. Finally its like ur in a new club. Good luck with it. Ill def be keeping an eye on this

97integraLS911

yay for gabe! congrats man. cant wait for it to become a trailer/garage queen lol

bjones

suscribed!

93jdmcivic

.Ej8 yaahh

yaaaaay! Your not going to know what to do when you have a b-series sitting under you hood instead of the y8.! Its about damn time son!

gabebauman

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The guy that has Jobe's old DA offered to trade me shells can some cash.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Will do...thanks Chas.

Jobe's old DA is sick!

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Can I even get them from ACE?

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I'm glad you are too Chris. Can't wait to pick up that tranny and make it sparkle.

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Yes Andrew...Yes indeed.

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NEVER!...I'm gonna drive the turds outta this car.

MJobe

Gabe they stole your sig !