Mini-me swap
07-15-2006, 07:09 PM
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Mini-me swap
Hey i decided i wanted to do a mini-me swap for my completely stock 96' honda civic cx.
I have the D16Y7 motor in my car. what are the parts im going to need so i can so the swap? how much is might cost? and a good how to if anyone knows one.
Thx a million
I have the D16Y7 motor in my car. what are the parts im going to need so i can so the swap? how much is might cost? and a good how to if anyone knows one.
Thx a million
07-15-2006, 09:32 PM
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Re: Mini-me swap (chaz2190)
search; this has been covered 800 million times. There are tons of writeups explaining the parts you need and how to install them.
As for cost, it'll vary depending on your luck, patience, and how much you buy. I paid a **** load for mine ($1000
), but I got a lot of extras, and I blew the head gasket once...
As for cost, it'll vary depending on your luck, patience, and how much you buy. I paid a **** load for mine ($1000
), but I got a lot of extras, and I blew the head gasket once...
07-15-2006, 11:04 PM
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07-15-2006, 11:15 PM
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dont do it unless u plan on changin to a si/ex tranny
the cx tranny wasnt made for vtec
its impossible to engage vtec in any gear besides first without already reachin 70mph+
the cx tranny wasnt made for vtec
its impossible to engage vtec in any gear besides first without already reachin 70mph+
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07-15-2006, 11:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tha_badguy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dont do it unless u plan on changin to a si/ex tranny</TD></TR></TABLE>
also, don't do it unless you can either (a) get the parts for very cheap and have a spare car in case you expletive yours up, or (b) need to replace something major, such as the head itself, head gasket, or the timing belt.
I still have my DX tranny (which is probably slowing it down), it's untuned, and I can barely feel a difference. Hopefully I'll have a different opinion after tuning. At least now the torque doesn't drop off after 5500...
also, don't do it unless you can either (a) get the parts for very cheap and have a spare car in case you expletive yours up, or (b) need to replace something major, such as the head itself, head gasket, or the timing belt.
I still have my DX tranny (which is probably slowing it down), it's untuned, and I can barely feel a difference. Hopefully I'll have a different opinion after tuning. At least now the torque doesn't drop off after 5500...
07-15-2006, 11:41 PM
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Iv got about 600 in hand and iv read a couple tutorials on how to do it. Iv got the basic knowledge down on these things. but im not expert yet i live across the street from a mechanic
07-15-2006, 11:47 PM
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its not that difficult
i just jumped into it & I did it by myself
the hardest thing is lining it up top dead center because i did it the ghetto way
just keep track of everything u remove & label everything
i just jumped into it & I did it by myself
the hardest thing is lining it up top dead center because i did it the ghetto way
just keep track of everything u remove & label everything
07-15-2006, 11:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tha_badguy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just keep track of everything u remove & label everything</TD></TR></TABLE>
good advice
for 600, I guess it's worth it. Just take your time and do it right. You shouldn't have much trouble, if any.
good advice
for 600, I guess it's worth it. Just take your time and do it right. You shouldn't have much trouble, if any.
07-15-2006, 11:52 PM
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ya thats what iv heard. Did u line it up with the screwdriver way? ya im definitly going to label all the stuff so. and like i said im going to have a mechanic there.
Has anyone had any serious problems with the Mini- me swap? like the car not working anymore problems
Has anyone had any serious problems with the Mini- me swap? like the car not working anymore problems
07-16-2006, 12:01 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chaz2190 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did u line it up with the screwdriver way?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't even know what that is, so I guess not.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chaz2190 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Has anyone had any serious problems with the Mini- me swap? like the car not working anymore problems</TD></TR></TABLE>
I had enough problems....here goes:
WHAT NOT TO DO: forget to put a clamp back on a coolant hose and use Permatex Copper Spray
WHAT HAPPENS: I blew the head gasket. DO NOT USE COPPER SPRAY
WHAT NOT TO DO: I'm still not sure... I guess not torque everything down correctly
WHAT HAPPENS: My A/C idler pulley fell off the damn car. But expletive A/C; who needs it...
WHAT NOT TO DO: forget to pull the ECU fuse when doing compression tests
WHAT HAPPENS: I spent a week and a half diagnosing a no-start; turned out that I weakened the ignition coil by doing this, and the spark was too weak to start the engine
WHAT NOT TO DO: leave the car untuned
WHAT HAPPENS: it runs like ****
that's all I remember. These mistakes were clearly my fault, but it could've happened to anyone.
I don't even know what that is, so I guess not.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chaz2190 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Has anyone had any serious problems with the Mini- me swap? like the car not working anymore problems</TD></TR></TABLE>
I had enough problems....here goes:
WHAT NOT TO DO: forget to put a clamp back on a coolant hose and use Permatex Copper Spray
WHAT HAPPENS: I blew the head gasket. DO NOT USE COPPER SPRAY
WHAT NOT TO DO: I'm still not sure... I guess not torque everything down correctly
WHAT HAPPENS: My A/C idler pulley fell off the damn car. But expletive A/C; who needs it...
WHAT NOT TO DO: forget to pull the ECU fuse when doing compression tests
WHAT HAPPENS: I spent a week and a half diagnosing a no-start; turned out that I weakened the ignition coil by doing this, and the spark was too weak to start the engine
WHAT NOT TO DO: leave the car untuned
WHAT HAPPENS: it runs like ****
that's all I remember. These mistakes were clearly my fault, but it could've happened to anyone.
07-16-2006, 12:07 AM
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well im kind of a noobie like my avatar. So i was just hoping for when i got this swap that i wouldent need to do anything else like get it tuned. should i take it to someplace to get it tuned because i dont know how to tune a car
07-16-2006, 12:13 AM
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I don't either; I'm giving it to somebody else. From what I've heard (and experienced), you NEED some sort of tuning to get your money's worth. Stock timing and fuel maps won't do a mini-me justice.
07-16-2006, 10:52 AM
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what do u mean dont leave it un-tuned? we did our b7/z6 mini me swap- swapped to a ex tranny, and put a p28- its running fine no problems?
07-16-2006, 01:49 PM
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i had did my mini swap for about 400. ran like ****. got a bad block only ran off 2 cylinders pissed me off. now about to go ls/vtec. here in a min once i get some more cash. oh yea and definitly looking into getting a new coil. mine was bad. couldnt get the car to start for a long time and couldnt figure it out for a bit too. sucked ***
07-16-2006, 03:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chaz2190 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is this really worth doing to my car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
A mini-me is illegal in California and will not pass visual emissions inspection, so no, I wouldn't bother.
A mini-me is illegal in California and will not pass visual emissions inspection, so no, I wouldn't bother.
07-16-2006, 03:57 PM
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Re: (Targa250R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
A mini-me is illegal in California and will not pass visual emissions inspection, so no, I wouldn't bother.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How can u speak on cali when ur from pittsburgh
Dont listen to this guy
Just look at his sig" Friends dont let friends drive ek's"
nothin he says is credible because of that statement alone
The heads look identical besides the intake manifold & valve cover
Just hook up all the sensors & fix all ur cels & u will pass smog no problem
& i agree with a 70 shot
A mini-me is illegal in California and will not pass visual emissions inspection, so no, I wouldn't bother.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How can u speak on cali when ur from pittsburgh
Dont listen to this guy
Just look at his sig" Friends dont let friends drive ek's"
nothin he says is credible because of that statement alone
The heads look identical besides the intake manifold & valve cover
Just hook up all the sensors & fix all ur cels & u will pass smog no problem
& i agree with a 70 shot