Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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ok so im going to be starting on swapping a b16a3 into my 92 4 door civic lx im getting the engine, computer and wiring harness all together out of an integra from my work, what would be easier for me to do...swap the whole harness or just wire VTEC in? and what axles will i need for the tranny? will the axles that are in the car right now (its a 92 integra)..any other parts i should get from the car while i can?
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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Default Re: which would be easier? (1jdmferio)

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just wire v tec in. rule of thumb. b series motor needs b series axels.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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i would have said just yank the whole harness from the teg but what do i know. and yes, B engine= B tranny which = B axles.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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not to be dumb, but isn't that a spoon sports motor?
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 05:39 AM
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no the b16a3 came in delsols in 94-95 with 170 hp and 111 ft lbs. torque
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 05:43 AM
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you are also going to need hydro tranny.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 06:47 AM
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I would go for wiring the v-tech for easier, but the harness might become more efficient in the longrun, if you're going to upgrade something and have to tap into it or some ****, it's really up to you. I would jsut wire the v-tech in..
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