can I run a obd0 b18a1 distributor on a b18b1 in an ef?

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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Default can I run a obd0 b18a1 distributor on a b18b1 in an ef?

yay, nay?
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Default Re: can I run a obd0 b18a1 distributor on a b18b1 in an ef? (turbo_d)

yes you can that what im using in my crx obdo
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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its the same head b1 and a1 mines a b18a1 intake is the only diff i think
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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do you have yahoo messenger if so add me my id is executioner313 i have some parts you may be interested in
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Default Re: can I run a obd0 b18a1 distributor on a b18b1 in an ef? (turbo_d)

yes if you use an obd0 ecu
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Default Re: can I run a obd0 b18a1 distributor on a b18b1 in an ef? (93excivic)

Sorry, I dont have a yahoo messenger account, but If ANYONE has any b18a1 obd0, or b18b1 obd1 parts, just give me an email at stojicboy@hotmail.com. So I do need a obd0 b18a1 distributor then. How easy was it for you guys to do all the wiring? I am using my stock harness, and ecu. I found a pretty awesome website that has a artical about all the wiring for the b18 in a ef. http://ef-honda.com/ben/ Thanks for the help, David
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Default Re: can I run a obd0 b18a1 distributor on a b18b1 in an ef? (turbo_d)

That;s the setup I have in my Civic.. a B18b1 with obd0 ECU & distributor.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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obd0 ECU & distributor will work. i've done this on 2 swaps.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Default Re: can I run a obd0 b18a1 distributor on a b18b1 in an ef? (xtremsi)

Ok, so I just got a b18a1 distributor, and the plugs are different! I thought they would be the same as and ef engine harness plugs. What do I have to do to make the a1 dizzy work?
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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It depends on which ef you start with. If you have a DX then you will want both sides of the distributor plug so that you can repin the engine harness side. Otherwise you could use swap to the old style DX plug and run the extra two wires separately.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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How do I know where the two extra wires go?
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Default Re: can I run a obd0 b18a1 distributor on a b18b1 in an ef? (turbo_d)

it also depends which B18A1 dizzy you bought. the 90-91 b18a is obd0 (white plugs) and the 92-93 b18a is obd1 (grey plugs).
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Default Re: can I run a obd0 b18a1 distributor on a b18b1 in an ef? (crx_si-r)

Lets just put it this way. If you were going to put a b18b1 in your ef, what kind of distributor would you use. What would be easiest? Also, what kind of ecu would you guys recommend that I use? obd1, or obd0


Modified by turbo_d at 4:32 PM 7/8/2008
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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Default Re: can I run a obd0 b18a1 distributor on a b18b1 in an ef? (turbo_d)

lets start off by going in step.

What kind of car do you have?
Is it DPFI or MPFI
Do you already have the B18 in the car
Do you plan on boosting anytime soon?

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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Default Re: can I run a obd0 b18a1 distributor on a b18b1 in an ef? (guy_from_nerk)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbo_d &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Lets just put it this way. If you were going to put a b18b1 in your ef, what kind of distributor would you use. What would be easiest? Also, what kind of ecu would you guys recommend that I use? obd1, or obd0


Modified by turbo_d at 4:32 PM 7/8/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>
the easy way is to keep it obd0. so get an obd0 ls dizzy and a pr4 ecu. if you got the obd0 dizzy and it wont plug in either your car is dpfi or you got an obd1 dizzy. like some one said obd0 has round yelowish plugs obd1 is squareish grey plugs. if your car is still dpfi search dpfi to mpfi.
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