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B18C swap into a 97 EK 2dr Coupe?

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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Default B18C swap into a 97 EK 2dr Coupe?

Which year motor is the best for this swap?


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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Default Re: B18C swap into a 97 EK 2dr Coupe? (luvcivics)

If i get the 98-01 JDM B18C its OBD2B and it will be plug and play rite?

But if I get a 94-95 it will be OBD1

and if i get a 96-97 then it will be OBD2A

so if i get a OBD1 or OBD2A B18C i will have to do some wiring like the V-Tec, Knock sensor and more so does anyone hook me up with a wiring diagram and pics would be sweet pls and thx

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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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I have a 97 civic DX and swapping a JDM OBD2 B18C1.

I am using a USDM P72 ECU OBD2A. I am using OBD2A Civic EX harness from a 96-98 Honda Civic. I am modifying the harness to have the GSR IAB's and secondary o2 sensor. Also, extending a few wires if needed. Thats's it.

Your setup should be very similar. If you require an obd1 setup, then get the same stuff I have but get a obd2 to obd1 conversion harness to use with a obd1 ecu.

Find out more about swaps by visiting http://www.ff-squad.com.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:45 AM
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Default Re: B18C swap into a 97 EK 2dr Coupe? (luvcivics)

Your car is an OBD2A. I suggest go for a JDM ITR '98 Spec (B18C). It is also an OBD2A.

My car is an OBD2B. I dropped in the above engine, but didn't change the harness. It all plugs into the proper sensors with the exception of the AIT sensor.

For the ECU, I use Crome w/ a chipped P30 or the AEM EMS.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Default Re: B18C swap into a 97 EK 2dr Coupe? (luvcivics)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by luvcivics &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If i get the 98-01 JDM B18C its OBD2B and it will be plug and play rite?</TD></TR></TABLE>

jdm integra motors didnt have obd2b..they were all obd2a like your car
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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96-01 is all OBD2 and will work with either a or b harnesses, but you will need the USDM GSR OBD2a ECU and an conversion harness if u have a b car. the USDM GSR OBD2b ECU has an immobilizer built into it that needs the ignition and key from the car it was in. good luck there! I have a 99 civic EX sedan that i swapped an OBD2 GSR into and just reused the wiring harness and used an OBD2b-&gt;OBD2a conversiuon harness. the only things you'll prob have to modify is the IACV plug, add the PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID from a GSR, and do the Crank sensor bypass to get the CEL out.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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this is all getting confusing ... does anybody have or can hook up a link of the DIAGRAMS pls
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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try alldata.com?
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Default Re: B18C swap into a 97 EK 2dr Coupe? (luvcivics)

actually its not confusing at all once you get started on everything will come together i just did my swap few weeks ago 96 ek with 97 obd2a b18c1 all you have to do is wire up vtec selenoid pressure switch and knock and iab and modify the crank sensor and thats it use the same harness and youw ill have no problems.. but check out this link it will help you out alot

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=558245
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