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Old 05-15-2011, 08:44 PM
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My 1996 civic hx with a b16a2 converted to obd1 p28 ecu launch control set at 3800rpm, vtec cracks at 5200 and redline is 8500.. Just completed the swap today!!!

Next up is je pistons, eagle rods, block guard, golden eagle intake mani and boost!




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looking good not bg fan of headlights but CLEAN AS HELL
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I'm sure changing that vtec engagement showed a massive HP increase
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thank u very much!
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evilclown oh yeah it pulls pretty good! big upgrade from the y7 lol
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Default Re: 96 hx b16a2 swap finally done!!!

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My 1996 civic hx with a b16a2 converted to obd1 p28 ecu launch control set at 3800rpm, vtec cracks at 5200 and redline is 8500.. Just completed the swap today!!!

Next up is je pistons, eagle rods, block guard, golden eagle intake mani and boost!




here she is

Looks great. If I were you, if the compression is good and the motor is healthy, just boost the stock b16. They can handle 300whp all day long which is plenty for the street. I'm building my d-series engine and transmission, and costs add up pretty quick.
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ya its a very healthy motor, saw it run before i bought it, 85k miles on it
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Thought about painting the lip yet?

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Nice man ,really clean.
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Thanks guys, and yeah im debating on wheter to paint the lip or just keep the carbon look, I do think it would look clean painted though
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