i have a 98 civic ex , i just bought a 91 integra with a non vtec b18, i am doing the ls/ vtec swap into the civic , I know i need the block from the integra and i can use the transmission (but should i) what else can i use from the integra for the swap,, i am geting the block sleaved ,,,, and i need a b16 head .... please help

 

try searching, but whatever your civic wont be legal anyway.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch

 

why wont it be legal

 

I never knew that an LS/VTEC wouldnt be legal...how is that?

 

its perfectly legal, wtf are you talking about?

 

legal or not, if ur gonna put cams and pistons in it, it's going to be hard to get it passed smog, maybe what he was trying to say

**EDIT** Noticed the block is 91. I believe the motor has to be younger (98+ for ur case) or it's not legal by the state standards in california at least, correct me if im wrong.

 

Its not legal because you need to put the same year engine in your car or newer.

Don't use the LS tranny.

 

i live in newfoundland no smog testing , and why not use the ls tranny

 

i say go with a GSR tranny shorter gears. ... .. LS tranny has long gears .. blah yeah .. you get it

 

ls/vee

 

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Just cus he doens't have to smog it means it's legal. u don't have any smog refs there? us if he is sent to one he is gonna have a big headache

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Slimm-rw- &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its perfectly legal, wtf are you talking about?</TD></TR></TABLE>

many people are quoting from a california stand point. the motor going into the car must be of the same year or newer. and in california a VTEC head on a Non VTEC block wont pass bar certification.

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No you can not use this transmision. it has a cable operated throw out bearing, while your car uses a hydraulic throwout bearing. you will have to use a B series transmission for a 1994 car or newer.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by haveaniceday &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i say go with a GSR tranny shorter gears. ... .. LS tranny has long gears .. blah yeah .. you get it</TD></TR></TABLE>

The GSR transmission has equally long gears as well.

the B series transmissions that have the shortest gearing in the united states, aside from that of a Integra Type R, is a 1999-2000 Civic Si transmission, or the 1994-1997 DelSol VTEC Transmission.


Modified by Huggy Bear at 11:16 PM 6/16/2005