Propulsion

ok, im thoroughly confused, after doing a search and reading, I got the impression that for a swap (b18 into ek), you need the cam gear mount (place racing or HASport). Is that the only mount that needs to be changed?

Also, which inserts should I buy, are they really neccessary? (Excessive rattling a prob?), is prothane the only company that makes them, and how much should they cost?

sorry about all the questions, I really want to make sure I do the swap right.

thanx guys

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u need the 99-00 cam gear mount that bolts to the block and the rear tranny mount from the same (99-00). MAKE SURE U USE THE DRIVERS SIDE LOWER MOUNT THAT THE AC MOUNTS TO. if not, the upper drivers side "liquid filled" motor mount will break. i know first hand. the motor mounts are not necessary. they do cause it to seem like its idling rough becuase it gets transfered through the body.

Propulsion

so you dont think I need aftermarket mounts? what if I want to eventually go JRSC? will that make enough torque to damage mounts on hard launches? thanx for your info, first hand exprience is the most reliable source

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i dont think u need aftermarket mounts. like i said, the biggest suggestion is to use the drivers side lower mount that houses the AC compressor. stock integra mounts will work fine even with a JRSC. JRSC has a smooth power delivery on them so it shouldnt tear up the stock mounts. the motor mount inserts do a good job of keeping the motor in its place though.

Propulsion

sounds good, no mounts = less money to spend. so this ac mount you are talking about, do I use the stock integra one? thanx alot for your help.

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i used the stock integra one but the AC compressor will only line up with 2 of the 4 bolts. i made a pattern and drilled and tapped the GSR lower mount to accept my SOHC compressor. from what i hear the 96 del sol VTEC (make sure its VTEC, not SI or S models) accepts the SOHC compressor onto this exact swap. the other option is to discharge the AC lines and get a B series AC compressor then refill. i think either way its about the same cost. by the way, have fun with the bolts on the AC compressor. little to no room. i had to use a wrench turning it like 1/19th of a turn at a time. it sucked. took FOREVER.