Enginear

Hi to all. My first post on this forum:

I am in the process of obtaining a 95 Civic CX, and am interested in converting it to a VX. I understand that the cx and vx 5 speeds are the same, so I will only need to swap in a D15Z1 engine. My question is basically - what else do I need to look out for? Is the computer different? Do I need a new engine harness, different O2 sensor and wires? I have heard of people doing this swap, and many of the problems are getting the lean burn VTEC to run right. I also read that the VX has a 1 wire sensor, versus 5 wires on the VX, so I am already thinking I may need to change the sensor with the swap. I just would like to know what I am up against. If I could find a decent VX for any reasonable money, I would go that route, but making the conversion seems viable.

So - any words of wisdom here?

Thanks in advance for pointing a newbie in the right direction.

blk92_d16

For the easiest swap, get the VX motor w/ IM & TB, wiring harness & ecu, and 5-wire if available. If not, try to locate a seller on the boards here cuz they're about as much as a used motor at the dealership.