Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

Is it that difficult to do my own swap.

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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 07:26 AM
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heh I have my old motor out of the car already (i threw 2 rods through the block) would it be that difficult to drop in a swap like a b18c ? is it all plug and play or what ?? thanks


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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 07:30 AM
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are they both OBDI or OBDII?

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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 07:30 AM
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hmmm im not sure.... well mine is obd1... so...i havent bought any motor yet im just tryin to figure total costs.... i mean im not a car retard i know a lot... now enough to do a complete swap im not entirely sure but if its fairly direct it shouldnt be a problem..... ya know if i could just watch someone do it once i would have no problem heh... wheres the engine swap school


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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 07:41 AM
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I did my own with no major car experience. Not that hard. Just make sure you have a helms manual.
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 07:44 AM
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like ive said before i got one of those out in the clusterfuck i call a garage somewhere




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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 07:52 AM
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it's not hard, just buy an engine that is OBDI to ease wiring.
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 08:25 AM
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and which engines qualify ?
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 08:25 AM
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and which engines qualify ?
uuhhhgh....maybe you should just pay someone.
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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92-95 motors are obdI
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 08:30 AM
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I said that like 3 posts earlier I know mine is obd 1 so i guess any 92-95 are OBD 1 is that what your saying ?
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 08:32 AM
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Default Re: Is it that difficult to do my own swap? (Inaniac)

how did I make that unclear?

YES ALL HONDA MOTORS FROM 1992 To 1995 ARE OBDI
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 08:34 AM
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ok stop yelling! heh thanks

btw are you the old dragII ? or are you some new guy with a similar name ?


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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 08:59 AM
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Default Re: Is it that difficult to do my own swap? (Inaniac)

If you want a GSR motor, look for a '94-'95. They are OBD1, have hydro trannies, and a direct bolt in, into your car.

If you want plug and play, just get a skunk2 intake manifold and a rechipped P28 ecu. Then you will have zero wiring to do.
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 09:00 AM
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awesome thanks
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 09:11 AM
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yup same ole Mr. DragII the Moderator
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 09:14 AM
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just have the mindset that everything isnt going to go perfect as planned..

and then you will be happy with any result

and yes a helms manual HELPS alot
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 09:21 AM
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When i did mine, I just figured the worst that could happen was that i would have to have my car towed to a shop to finish it.

It's definitly not as hard as you would think. Did mine using hand tools, No helms, dirt driveway, in the middle of winter.......
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Old Jun 23, 2002 | 10:49 AM
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you can do it!!!!

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