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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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I going to swap a b18b into an eg for the time being. I've never done a swap before and would like to learn and this motor seems pretty cheap and I would think would be an easier swap. Basically I want to start off with finding the motor. Where is a good place to find a low mileage quality b18b? It has to be a 93 or newer because thats when they switch to hydro trannys in integras.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 04:25 AM
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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i purchased mine from the local yard. I got the complete engine(minus distributor and alternator) and GSR Tranny for 850 bucks.
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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hmotorsonline is a very good place to purchase a motor, my friend just got a b16a from them and it's clean as hell.. I beleive you can pick one up for 2200..
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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Hwocan you tell if the mileage is low on the motor u receive?
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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well you can never tell exactly what the milaege is by looking at it. if you buy a motor from a well known seller then you should be fine. hmotorsonline.com is a great place to order from. i have had nothing but great things to say about them.
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 04:43 AM
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that sounds good. I had a freind tell me that usdm motors are much easier because they are much easier to wire but generally have hihger miles then there jdm counterparts? Any truth to this?
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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If you can find one in a junk yard you can check the mileage yourself. If you order it no one knows the exact mileage. I personally don't care what shape the wiring harness is in when i purchase a new engine, my junk yard usually torches them off. I use my d-series harness and extend a few plugs when needed
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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you can do that? you can extend the d series harness and use it on a b18?
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cbmprelude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can do that? you can extend the d series harness and use it on a b18?</TD></TR></TABLE>


correct

The harness will work but some connectors will need to be extended
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Old Jun 6, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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HMO (www.hmotorsonline.com) or IAS (www.importautosalvage), either place is great for getting used engines. The longblock + GSR tranny for $850 is a great deal, you most likely won't find something that cheap.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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that 850 sounds like a great deal can you link me to it? I can use the integra axles as well right, even if the car is significantly lowered?
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 07:18 AM
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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 07:57 AM
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I also cant find this deal you are talking about..
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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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bump to find out about this deal and does a gsr tranny have an lsd?
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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How much worse will my gas mileage become? And can I swap in a/c as well?
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 03:49 AM
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you can keep a/c if you get a dohc delsol or crv ac bracket. Your gas mileage will probably be from 23-30 mpg depending on the ecu and tranny you put with the engine. I averaged 24 around town with a 94 b18b, chipped ecu, and si tranny. The ls tranny would be better for gas mileage. At 75 mph i'm at 4,000 rpms in 5th gear.
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