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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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I need all the info on a swap. I am trying to swap a 98+ JDM b18c (itr) into a 2000 honda civic dx hatchback. Thanks for the assist


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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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step1: get the correct mounts
step2: wire your civic harness onto the motor making any necessary changes/additions
step3: install
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ndogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">step1: get the correct mounts
step2: wire your civic harness onto the motor making any necessary changes/additions
step3: install</TD></TR></TABLE>


really? ....... k now lets get serious
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by do what &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


really? ....... k now lets get serious</TD></TR></TABLE>

really? i am serious, those are the basic steps. all the info you want exists on this site, do you want some to do a 10 page write-up just for you?

if you have any specific questions then post and you will probably get an answer, but you can't post such a general question and expect a detailed answer. this is a very common and easy swap. get to researching.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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ok i got some questions. what wire harness would i need to do the swap? Would i need and special brackets or anything to keep my ac?
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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you will use the DX harness and modify it as necessary (like i said in step 2). for wiring info i use this site alot: http://technet.ff-squad.com/

as for mounts, you will need a new rear, and driver side upper. to keep AC you will also need a new driver lower mount. you can find the part numbers off this link: http://kosmo.homedns.org/trey/6gen/

another way to do the wiring is by using an obd2a EX harness and you will have less modding to do.

there is alot of info to be found at both of the links i just gave you. check um out carefully.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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i read the info in the second link and from what i understand is that with the EX harness, all i would have to do is lengthen a couple wires. Is that right?
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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correct.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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cool. Thanks alot, that info was really useful. Any other tips?
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Buy a whole bunch of patience when it goes on sale.

A cherry picker is your friend.

Nothing good happens after midnight.

Beer tastes good.

When you think your done, double check all of your work.

If I think of any other tips I will be sure to post them for you.

Check the faq sections in some of the other forums.
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sauceja &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Check the faq sections in some of the other forums.</TD></TR></TABLE>

how about checking the faq in THIS forum for starters...

third sticky at the top of this sub-forum,

posts 2 and 3.

sheesh.

anyway, an add'l tip is if you want to use the sohc compressor, use a 97 CRV ac bracke and pulleyt- it's the same as the 93-97 del sol unit and half the price.




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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sauceja &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Buy a whole bunch of patience when it goes on sale.

A cherry picker is your friend.

Nothing good happens after midnight.

Beer tastes good.

When you think your done, double check all of your work.

If I think of any other tips I will be sure to post them for you.

Check the faq sections in some of the other forums.</TD></TR></TABLE>

good stuff.

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

how about checking the faq in THIS forum for starters...
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and dont be scared to use the SEARCH button in the top right. i have learned so much from HT, hybrid forum.. then when i learned how to use search, i quit asking so many questions.

good luck
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ndogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

as for mounts, you will need a new rear, and driver side upper. to keep AC you will also need a new driver lower mount. you can find the part numbers off this link: [url=http://kosmo.homedns.org/trey/6gen/]</TD></TR></TABLE>

No, you will not need a new drivers side upper mount. The stock D series one will work just fine. A/C retention will require either the P54 (Del Sol) or the P7J (CRV) bracket.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ndogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">another way to do the wiring is by using an obd2a EX harness and you will have less modding to do.
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Won't help him out much considering his car is a 2000. He would need an OBD2B harness. The absolute best option in his case is to fine a 99-00 Si harness and make the entire deal plug and play.
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 04:52 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid96EK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

No, you will not need a new drivers side upper mount. The stock D series one will work just fine. </TD></TR></TABLE>

he needs the driver's side upper motor side bracket tho from a 99-00 si...
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid96EK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

No, you will not need a new drivers side upper mount. The stock D series one will work just fine. A/C retention will require either the P54 (Del Sol) or the P7J (CRV) bracket.

Won't help him out much considering his car is a 2000. He would need an OBD2B harness. The absolute best option in his case is to fine a 99-00 Si harness and make the entire deal plug and play.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes, he will need the driver side upper mount. the part that bolts to the block.

as far as the wiring your right, obd2B.
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ndogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

yes, he will need the driver side upper mount. the part that bolts to the block.

as far as the wiring your right, obd2B.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well, when I thought "mount" I was thinking the metal bracket that connects the engine to the frame. The actual "mount" on the side of the engine wasn't in mind. Sorry for not clarifying.
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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So my best bet would be to use the 99-00 si wire harness rather than the ex harness?
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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you can go to rywire.com they make specific harnesses for a ton of swaps. aslo if your gona spend the money on a itr get some quality mounts like hasport, avid racing,and arizona machine. do it right the first time and save yourself some headaches.
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by do what &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So my best bet would be to use the 99-00 si wire harness rather than the ex harness? </TD></TR></TABLE>

if you want to spend the money to save some time. reusing your stock harness is not that hard to add and make necessary changes.
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ndogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

if you want to spend the money to save some time. reusing your stock harness is not that hard to add and make necessary changes.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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but if you dont know wiring then i would get a harness. a lot is riding on that you know??
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 07:52 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b17eg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">but if you dont know wiring then i would get a harness. a lot is riding on that you know??</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea i feel ya. i really don't know about wiring so what would be my best bet?
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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really? ....... k now lets get serious</TD></TR></TABLE>



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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sauceja &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nothing good happens after midnight.</TD></TR></TABLE>

One of the best statements I've ever read. So true.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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just go to rywire.com and check it out.
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