i have a 1989 civic dx hatchback and i am currently trying to swap a b16a3 into it but im have problems with the driver side mount. i already got a hasport mount kit and a new rear bracket but my driver side mount will not go in me and a couple of buddies are thinking it is the wrong mount but were not sure ? http://viewmorepics.myspace.co...98173
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Modified by twedter at 11:36 AM 9/23/2007

 

Pictures???

 

yeah just got them posted

 

B16A3, if I'm correct that came out of a Del Sol. Either way, it's a second gen B16.

You have the same problem I did with my B16, except now someone will point you in the right direction, unlike me, which costed me my B16 block.

You need to replace the mount going from the block to the hasport mount with one from either a B16A first gen or a B18A1. Instead of having dual stud that are parralel you will have 1 stud and 1 nut at a 45 deg. angle. Make sure you use that 45 deg. angle mount or you will put serious axial loading on those 3 bolts (mine for some odd reason where cheap aluminum studs, they broke off and ruined my block) and they can snap ruin your block.

 

thank man

 

well i kind of already have one stud and one nut at a 45 degree angle but my mount doesn't line up with the one on the block?