ENGINE SWAP INFO & FAQs,HOW-TO CK ENGINE LIGHTS
02-14-2005, 02:59 PM
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Re: (SOHCD16y8)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHCD16y8 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
thats not always true, maybe for low boost setups but my local shop has a Crx thats running low tens with 10 inch slicks, with a gsr trans all it did was burnout down the track resulting in low 12's, they dropped down to 10's almost immediately when switching to longer gears, it still looses some traction but is much better then the short gsr gears</TD></TR></TABLE>
Unless they are redlining in 5th gear before they cross the line, with a better driver, the shorter transmission will still be faster.
thats not always true, maybe for low boost setups but my local shop has a Crx thats running low tens with 10 inch slicks, with a gsr trans all it did was burnout down the track resulting in low 12's, they dropped down to 10's almost immediately when switching to longer gears, it still looses some traction but is much better then the short gsr gears</TD></TR></TABLE>
Unless they are redlining in 5th gear before they cross the line, with a better driver, the shorter transmission will still be faster.
02-14-2005, 03:15 PM
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Re: (V-Tech Ricey)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by V-Tech Ricey »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Unless they are redlining in 5th gear before they cross the line, with a better driver, the shorter transmission will still be faster. </TD></TR></TABLE>
thats true, if there were tires that could keep it on the ground it would be faster but with over 450 WHP on FWD with short gears its not that easy no matter whos driven, but there no point in arguing, just trying to give some input from the long gear end
Unless they are redlining in 5th gear before they cross the line, with a better driver, the shorter transmission will still be faster. </TD></TR></TABLE>
thats true, if there were tires that could keep it on the ground it would be faster but with over 450 WHP on FWD with short gears its not that easy no matter whos driven, but there no point in arguing, just trying to give some input from the long gear end
02-17-2005, 05:16 PM
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Re: (SOHCD16y8)
personally i dont think that is true. the problem is with the final drive. you can still have short gear that keep the turbo spooled but still get traction a better solution would be to increase the tire size but keep the close ratio tranny. with the larger tires you would get more top end also.
02-23-2005, 08:39 PM
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hey ricey i got to thinkin and ive heard that you can either bore a ls or gsr to make it a 2.0 soooo can a b20 be bored to a 2.2 and still be safe and drivable
02-24-2005, 12:57 PM
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Re: (SniperRCivic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SniperRCivic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey ricey i got to thinkin and ive heard that you can either bore a ls or gsr to make it a 2.0 soooo can a b20 be bored to a 2.2 and still be safe and drivable</TD></TR></TABLE>
if you want safe and reliable go with an H22 or H23. the H22 is vtec and has a lot of hp while the H23 is non-vtec but has more torque.
good luck.
if you want safe and reliable go with an H22 or H23. the H22 is vtec and has a lot of hp while the H23 is non-vtec but has more torque.
good luck.
02-24-2005, 06:23 PM
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Re: (SniperRCivic)
i dont remember the site for sure but i thimk it was raceeng.com if i recall you had to use the dart tall deck block also and it is built with all forged and top of the line stuff so it probably pretty reliable and pretty expensive, but i'm sure that's what the top racers us you know?
02-28-2005, 01:45 PM
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Re: (ZacCarter)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ZacCarter »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">1. No you do not need a bigger radiator, but a bigger radiator is always a plus.
2. The biggest pain with the swaps is finding the right combonation of mounts to get it to go in correctly, getting your axels straight is the most important part.
3. Technically it is not legal, If you have emmisions testing in your state this might make it a little tough. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I have a 93 integra engine in my civic, egr and valve cover breather aren't connected, they did a visual inspection and I still passed with flying colors. And they had my engine as a 1.5 for the test.
2. The biggest pain with the swaps is finding the right combonation of mounts to get it to go in correctly, getting your axels straight is the most important part.
3. Technically it is not legal, If you have emmisions testing in your state this might make it a little tough. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I have a 93 integra engine in my civic, egr and valve cover breather aren't connected, they did a visual inspection and I still passed with flying colors. And they had my engine as a 1.5 for the test.
02-28-2005, 06:52 PM
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Re: (civicsitek GanGsTa)
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I have a 93 integra engine in my civic, egr and valve cover breather aren't connected, they did a visual inspection and I still passed with flying colors. And they had my engine as a 1.5 for the test.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You got lucky.
I have a 93 integra engine in my civic, egr and valve cover breather aren't connected, they did a visual inspection and I still passed with flying colors. And they had my engine as a 1.5 for the test.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You got lucky.
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d15b swap into my eg
i just bought a jdm-d15b engine from cali... i was just wondering how do you know wat year it is? and can u use parts from american engines? as for parts is it best to use a obd1 instead of a obd2, and is it worth it to buy a SI wiring harness, i own a 94 hatch dx.... any info on the d15b is appreciated...holla back at ya boy!! 
03-08-2005, 05:16 PM
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Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (Diggin DelSol)
Geezz... when I started reading this my 98 EK was brand new! LOL. Anyway I just want to say this thread is awesome... if for nothing other than it doesn't start with "I tried to search but didn't find anything". So here's what I'm think of and I wanted run it by people who have done the same thing and see if they can answer my ?'s. I have a 98 DX Hatchback. I want to put in a B16a3 (I guess) here's my ?s:
-Is there a difference between a2 and a3 or are they the same (sometimes you see people refer to both as 99-00 si motors)?
-Do I need different or extra motor mounts (I've heard that the Si has one on the fire wall)?
-I know I need the VTEC wire harness and ecu, do I need any other electrical do dads??
-I'm getting a full swap, i.e. harness, ecu, shift linkage, motor, tranny. Am I missing anything else?
-What about the axles? Can I use my stock ones?
-Does anyone have any tips for doing this swap?
-Have I not thought of anything? Am I missing something?
I figure it shouldn't be to bad JDM or USDM since it was made for a similar car, I just want to make sure I have everything down before I get into it. Thanks for your help.
-Is there a difference between a2 and a3 or are they the same (sometimes you see people refer to both as 99-00 si motors)?
-Do I need different or extra motor mounts (I've heard that the Si has one on the fire wall)?
-I know I need the VTEC wire harness and ecu, do I need any other electrical do dads??
-I'm getting a full swap, i.e. harness, ecu, shift linkage, motor, tranny. Am I missing anything else?
-What about the axles? Can I use my stock ones?
-Does anyone have any tips for doing this swap?
-Have I not thought of anything? Am I missing something?
I figure it shouldn't be to bad JDM or USDM since it was made for a similar car, I just want to make sure I have everything down before I get into it. Thanks for your help.
03-10-2005, 03:10 PM
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Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (Dirty Dee)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dirty Dee »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Geezz... when I started reading this my 98 EK was brand new! LOL. Anyway I just want to say this thread is awesome... if for nothing other than it doesn't start with "I tried to search but didn't find anything". So here's what I'm think of and I wanted run it by people who have done the same thing and see if they can answer my ?'s. I have a 98 DX Hatchback. I want to put in a B16a3 (I guess) here's my ?s:
-Is there a difference between a2 and a3 or are they the same (sometimes you see people refer to both as 99-00 si motors)?
-Do I need different or extra motor mounts (I've heard that the Si has one on the fire wall)?
-I know I need the VTEC wire harness and ecu, do I need any other electrical do dads??
-I'm getting a full swap, i.e. harness, ecu, shift linkage, motor, tranny. Am I missing anything else?
-What about the axles? Can I use my stock ones?
-Does anyone have any tips for doing this swap?
-Have I not thought of anything? Am I missing something?
I figure it shouldn't be to bad JDM or USDM since it was made for a similar car, I just want to make sure I have everything down before I get into it. Thanks for your help.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You will want to replace the mounts. I think the main difference between the D series (what came in your dx) and the B series (new motor) is the size. I think B series mounts are larger because the B series motors put out more power, and so it needs the bigger mounts.
You cannot use your stock axles. You will need to get a set of B series axles. Doesn't have to be specifically from a B16, but from a B series motor.
-Is there a difference between a2 and a3 or are they the same (sometimes you see people refer to both as 99-00 si motors)?
-Do I need different or extra motor mounts (I've heard that the Si has one on the fire wall)?
-I know I need the VTEC wire harness and ecu, do I need any other electrical do dads??
-I'm getting a full swap, i.e. harness, ecu, shift linkage, motor, tranny. Am I missing anything else?
-What about the axles? Can I use my stock ones?
-Does anyone have any tips for doing this swap?
-Have I not thought of anything? Am I missing something?
I figure it shouldn't be to bad JDM or USDM since it was made for a similar car, I just want to make sure I have everything down before I get into it. Thanks for your help.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You will want to replace the mounts. I think the main difference between the D series (what came in your dx) and the B series (new motor) is the size. I think B series mounts are larger because the B series motors put out more power, and so it needs the bigger mounts.
You cannot use your stock axles. You will need to get a set of B series axles. Doesn't have to be specifically from a B16, but from a B series motor.
03-15-2005, 04:22 PM
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Re: (boostover10)
yo...someone smart... if i wanted to do an engine swap (as in taking out a turboed D16Y8) from a 97 civic ex... what cars could i swap to (sorry if that was previously answered). and where in the world are stripped, decent condition cars available??
03-15-2005, 05:20 PM
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Re: What swaps are available for my Civic? (Kevinup)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kevinup »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What is a swap anyway. Yeah you people are way smart. & I am way, not so smart. What is a swap?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Swap usually means motor swap, though you can swap a lot of other things, like an integra gauge cluster and put it into a civic. Motor swap is when you take a motor from one car and put it into another. Like taking an integra ls b18b and putting it into a civic.
Swap usually means motor swap, though you can swap a lot of other things, like an integra gauge cluster and put it into a civic. Motor swap is when you take a motor from one car and put it into another. Like taking an integra ls b18b and putting it into a civic.