Notices
Hybrid / Engine Swaps Discussions about non-stock engine swaps into Honda cars. This is not a forum for hybrid gas/electric cars.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

b20 into my '90 DA

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-28-2004, 05:49 AM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
elevated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default b20 into my '90 DA

whats going on....
I need help with my b20 that I'm installing in my DA.
Because it is OBD 0 and the motor is a OBD 2 I needed to change a bunch of things over. My question is in the back of the motor to the left of the oil filter there is some wiring differences. My current LS motor has one single wire plug, then to the left of it is a plug that has two wires. On the new B20 motor there is only the single wire plug. Now would my computer throw a code or would it become dead, kinda like the the wiring that connects to the power steering. I'm trying to figure out if i need to ground them or apply 5 volts.

If there is anything you would like to throw in as a reminder of what i need to do because this swap is new to me it would be appreciated.

Gilbert.
Old 09-28-2004, 08:01 AM
  #2  
Honda-Tech Member
 
Slopoke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: blah blah blah
Posts: 4,830
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Re: b20 into my '90 DA (elevated)

The single wire in the oil pressure sending unit. Same on the b20.
The two wire plug on the back of your ls block is your radiator fan switch.
On the b20 its on the thermostat housing(and uses a different style plug).
So you just need to cut the connector off of your ls harness, extend the wires a bit and put the b20 style connector on.
The connector is a common 2 wire plug, so it shouldnt be hard to find one.

Good luck with your swap.
Old 09-28-2004, 08:02 AM
  #3  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
elevated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: b20 into my '90 DA (elevated)

Hey man thank you. This should be a big help.....

Gilbert.
Old 09-28-2004, 12:07 PM
  #4  
 
acy76's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 881
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: b20 into my '90 DA (elevated)

There is also another sensor in the same area on the DA engine. It is screwed into a hex plug, which is in turn screwed into the oil drain passage (not to be confused with the coolant temp fan switch discussed above).

This sensor will run the AC fan for 15 minutes after the engine is shut off when the oil temp rises above a certain level. Newer Integras, etc. don't have this -- better underhood ventilation perhaps?

There will be a hex plug on the back of the B20 block which you can remove and install the DA plug/sensor into. Unless you run the Endyn breather, in which case you'll have to get creative ...
Old 09-28-2004, 12:23 PM
  #5  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
elevated's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: b20 into my '90 DA (acy76)

ahh, good to know, which maybe expains why my ac fan was going on and off after i removed the harness.

Thank you sir.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Suk My DX
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
1
06-25-2008 10:18 PM
WD40
Tech / Misc
2
10-19-2006 11:36 AM
DB20
Tech / Misc
1
04-16-2005 09:40 PM
1stealthls
Hybrid / Engine Swaps
3
04-09-2002 06:57 PM



Quick Reply: b20 into my '90 DA



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:41 PM.