KdF

I have an ls vtec 00 Ek. I want to retain my Ac using a b series compressor. What do I need??

Vindicator9000

Using a B-series compressor?

From what I remember, EK hoses will not mate to a B series compressor. They're clocked at a completely different angle than where they go into the compressor. At the very least, I'd say you need different hoses, possibly Integra. I'm not sure though, whether they'll hook up to the EK stuff at the other end.

It's much much easier to use a D-series compressor on a B-series swap. All you need is a 97-01 CRV compressor bracket.

B18CivicEJ8

FYI, 99-00 Si hoses will match up to a B-Series compressor.

Vindicator9000

Interesting... I figured the Si used the same D-series compressor as the other Civics and the CRV, but I guess not.

Good to know. I wonder how much else in the system is different from the other Civics.

KdF

TTt!!!

Jimster480

so you want to use the B series compressor? if so you are going to need to get all the lines to match up with the b series compressor and figure out some way to attach them to your current system.

KdF

So using a del sol vtec bracket is easiest.

B18CivicEJ8

You can use the Del Sol/CRV bracket only if you still have a D-Series compressor and are trying to bolt it to a B-Series block.

If you have a B-Series compressor and are trying to bolt it to a B-Series block in your 00 EK, you'll need a 99-00 Si bracket and 99-00 Si hoses. I run this setup with a GS-R motor in my 99 coupe.

Vindicator9000

CRV bracket is cheaper.

Neither the DelSol or the CRV bracket will allow you to use a B series compressor... They allow you to use a D-series compressor on a B-series engine.

So, assuming you already have a D-Series compressor in a D-series car, the easiest and best way to go about keeping A/C on a B-series swap is to get the CRV A/C bracket and bolt your D-series compressor to it. Everything lines up perfect.

If you truly want to use a B-series compressor, you have to get all of the Si stuff like the previous poster said. Which will usually be much more expensive and tougher than just junkyarding a B-series compressor and ordering the CRV bracket. It's like $70 from Majestic Honda.