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Old 06-17-2003, 08:24 PM
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im 18...just saved up enough to get a d16y8 to replace my 95 DX coupe motor... im borrowing my dad garage to put this thing in...i have a chiltons manuel and im on this site every single nite so i have some knowlege about cars..is it that hard??
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it wont be that hard except the wiring if your not use to that...remember to have a 7mm punch and 32mm socket...
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ight kewl man...anymore info...just in case i asked off for work for a week..hopefully no problems...this will be a fun experiment
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come on people wat was your first swap like>> or did you not do it yourself?
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i have helped on four engine swaps and each one was a good learning experience...just dont get mad cuz you will be learning alot...make sure all fluids are drained too...how many people do you have helping???
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me<--every single chance that i have...PART TIME:brother, other car friend guy
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Default Re: need advice...1st swap (Eibach95Civic)

ok, try to borrow, buy or downlaod the Helms manual... the one you have is very average..

Also, read this thread concerning the tools you will need and search search search for the wiring issues.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=131949

Read this topic real good

Make sure you have another car for emergency trips to the dealer
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2 B 4GO10 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Make sure you have another car for emergency trips to the dealer </TD></TR></TABLE> i was thinking the same ****
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hey man good luck on your first swap....let me know how it goes...
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i will man....i was hopefully going to go turbo...just doing peice by peice for now...do you have a turbo set-up? if so wats you engine and set-up
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for right now(got a b18c1 on the way)i have a drag III kit, bbk intake fuel pump, aem fpr, aem fr, aem hp filter, act stage 1 clutch, random technology hf cat, vafc, xs boost gauge, dc ss....i run 7psi daily...i am bout to have it dynoed and tuned cuz it will be awhile before i put the 1.8 in the car...gotta build the block...wanna 400whp daily driver just because...
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dude if you need more info just pm me or email me at mycvc8u2@yahoo.com
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mycvc8u2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude if you need more info just pm me or email me at mycvc8u2@yahoo.com </TD></TR></TABLE>

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yesssirrreeeebob!
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