LS B18a1 obd0 swap into 80 dx hatch

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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 07:10 AM
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Default LS B18a1 obd0 swap into 90 dx hatch

Ok. i've searched and found bits and pieces of info that sometimes contradict each other so i've decided to ask straight out. How would i go about dropping a OBD0 B18a1 into a 1990 Civic DX hatch. i know that i gotta convert to MPFI 1st but what about after that. i need mounts and whatelse? What kinda wiring am i looking at? This is for my daily driver so i can't have it down for too long. That's why i'm asking. Thanks guys.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 07:11 AM
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oops 90 in the title not 80 lol.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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comon guys need your help h-t.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Convert to multi point fuel injection
Get some mounts for the swap
Get a shiftlinkage for swap or mod the integra unit
Use a 90-93 integra rear mount bracket
Use 90-93 integra axles
Remove the rubber dust ring from the knucke and remove the rubber ring on the axles..
Make a big dent in inner fender for alternator clearence
Replace timing belt and waterpump,,and whatever else you can while motor is out.

Theres other stuff but you just need to search for the rest.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by _Keith_ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Convert to multi point fuel injection
Get some mounts for the swap
Get a shiftlinkage for swap or mod the integra unit
Use a 90-93 integra rear mount bracket
Use 90-93 integra axles
Remove the rubber dust ring from the knucke and remove the rubber ring on the axles..
Make a big dent in inner fender for alternator clearence
Replace timing belt and waterpump,,and whatever else you can while motor is out.

Theres other stuff but you just need to search for the rest.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks man.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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And I would suggest to replace all the gaskets
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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yeah. what about the wiring? what has to be done as far as that? rewiring for the dizzy and alternator im guessing.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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if your going non obd nothing really just need to make it a mpfi
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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For the wireing go to Rywire.com
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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Default Re: LS B18a1 obd0 swap into 90 dx hatch (spooncivicsi)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spooncivicsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok. i've searched and found bits and pieces of info that sometimes contradict each other so i've decided to ask straight out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You couldn't of searched that hard. I just did the exact same swap and I was able to find all my answers with out making a new thread for it. I even made a semi write up/info/progress thread of the ordeal as well.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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say you dont have to make no dint bro.... ive got a b16a n my rex and it went right in no banging on anything.. you may need to get a sir or a aftermarket front cross member.. and both my homies have one 96ls and one 93 ls in there rex same situation....
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by soulassasincc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">say you dont have to make no dint bro.... ive got a b16a n my rex and it went right in no banging on anything.. you may need to get a sir or a aftermarket front cross member.. and both my homies have one 96ls and one 93 ls in there rex same situation....</TD></TR></TABLE>

I definitly had to dent my inner fender to clear the alternator my swap. As for the cross member, the stock was fine but I suppose if you get a 4-1 header or something you might need an aftermarket one.
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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k thanks... i knew the infamous SEARCH was coming. thank anyway.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Call up Sport Compact Car magazine, get a back issue of the one from a few years back(probably 2003) that was titled: "Street Racing Toyko" on the front

It has a very complete article for dropping the OBD0 LS into a 90 or 91 DX hatch.
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