anyways, excited cuz i got my new b18b motor.

so im starting to accumulate parts to swap into my 96 civic coupe.

parts i have accumulated so far:
compelte motor
transmission
ecu
wiring harness
half shaft

parts i need:
axles
motor mounts
shift linkage


now are there any other parts im forgetting to compelete this swap? im planning on goin to a LS-T build, so i heard i can keep the block stock cuz the block is strong enough, but i might need to work on the head. anyone to confirm that? thanks.

 

Why dont you just get the parts you need to get it into the car and run? Its called taking steps. You cant go ahead and debate whether or not the block will hold the amount of boost you want if you dont have the motor running in your car.

 

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so i heard i can keep the block stock cuz the block is strong enough, but i might need to work on the head. anyone to confirm that? thanks.
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The block is stable if you operate it within its factory specified ranged, which is a 7200 limiter. Boost would work fine for it, as long as you use the right parts with the right installation and tuning time.

 

Sound like a good project. How much did you get that motor for if u dont mind me asking?

 

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now are there any other parts im forgetting to compelete this swap? im planning on goin to a LS-T build, so i heard i can keep the block stock cuz the block is strong enough, but i might need to work on the head. anyone to confirm that? thanks.
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How many miles are on the JDM motor?

I would replace....

1. Headgasket
2. Timing belt
3. Water pump
4. Upgrade to a Bseries vtec oil pump
5. Upgrade your rod bolts to ARP

Keep the head stock and replace anything else you can think of like the oil pan gasket and possibly pick up a Hondata IM gasket.

I would do all of this while you still have the motor out and if you are thinking about boostin' later. And also get yourself a LS trans... longer gears and the cheaper of the Bseries transmissions. Good for boost if you are looking to daily your car and get the most MPG you can

 

Rod bolts are a definite if you want longevity. You will also need the corresponding throttle cable. Mr Janer perf. covered most things that will be good. I love my LS great milage and quite perky compared to the original d series.

 

well 90,xxx miles on the motor.
got it for $400 for complete motor and transmission.

the guy was an idiot, he gave me his number to his mechanic, and the mechanic told me to get the motor cuz the guy was an idiot. wat happened was, the transmission was leaking fluid, the mechanic told him to just swap out just the transmission, but the guy insisted that the mechanic was just trying to take shortcuts, and wanted the whole motor and tranny replaced. now the motor is out, and i got it for a steal of $400.

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its alot easier to put things into the motor with it out of the car, so instead of replying with smart-alec answers, you should start posting intellectual ones. and i am taking steps, which this is one of tehem. first step is asking for opinions and advice, its called learning from other people's experience and mistakes.