Hi guys,

I want to swap a type-R motor in a 98 civic SI (actually an acura 1.6 EL, but same chassis as the civic SI).

How can I keep an almost stock suspension feel, or maybe just a littler firmer? Can I use the SIR suspension as it uses a B series motor?

Thanks for any input.


Modified by charjacq at 2:36 AM 4/20/2006

 

98 civic si? your talken about a canadian right because us model si's are 99-00

 

Yeah, I'm confused with canadian-usa equivalents. I'm actually looking for a 98 acura 1.6 EL, which has the same chassis as the civic with d17y8 motor in it, I don't know which model it is in the USA.

What about the suspension? Can I use the one from the civic with B16 motor? (US SI model??)

 

Civic Si = Civic EX (US model)

You can use the struts and springs from an SiR.

 

umm it's a d16y8 motor in 96-00 Civic Si's in canada, not d17y8

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by charjacq &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hi guys,

I want to swap a type-R motor in a 98 civic SI (actually an acura 1.6 EL, but same chassis as the civic SI).

How can I keep an almost stock suspension feel, or maybe just a littler firmer? Can I use the SIR suspension as it uses a B series motor?

Thanks for any input.


Modified by charjacq at 2:36 AM 4/20/2006</TD></TR></TABLE>

dont think u need to worry too much about your suspension too much.