so i was going to buy a new project, but to save money and get started quicker ive decided to buy the motor and shell separately and swap it myself. i know ill need mounts (but most shells come with em anyway) axels shift linkage wire harness and what else?

let me know all the tips and info you guys can shoot at this so i can get started ASAP. thanks HT

btw im talking b series.

 

WHAT KIND OF SHELL R U LOOKING TO BUY. U R GOING TO NEED ECU EXHAUST MANIFOLD TRANSMISSION

 

its most likely gonna be an eg or an ef.......

right i know ill need piping and all that but right now im more focusing on getting the motor into the car lol.

as far as ecus go, do they come plug and play? as in preprogrammed?

 

Search button and FAQ's.....

EVERYTHING you are asking has been covered MANY time!

 

IT DEPENDS ON WHAT MOTOR U R GOING FOR AND WHAT SHELL

 

EG's are OBDI
EF's are OBD0

I would recommend EG for any B-series swap. The B-series engine harnesses plug right into the EG chassis harness whether it's OBDI or II. You can then simply run a chipped P28 ECU mapped for any engine setup you want, it will plug right in.

www.phearable.net is a very reputable place for ECU's. John does great work.

 

EG is much easier. If you match an EG with an OBD1 engine and an OBD1 ECU that was meant for that engine, it will be as plug and play as is possible for a civic. Your easiest bet will probably be a 92-95 Si.

If you go B16, I believe you'll have to get a chipped P28 or similar. If you do B18C, you'll want a P72. Not sure about B18b, I've never screwed with one of those.

 

buy a 1992 CX

 

how much am i looking to spend on the ecu that will fit, the pretty much plug and play ones.

 

bumpppp

 

You answered the question of what shell you are considering, but you still have yet to answer what motor you plan to transplant in said shell.

The search works good, hell even google for that matter.

 

Don't go for the EF, it'll be a PITA. EG will have least issues

 

i mentioned it in the start. b series VTEC either 16 or 18. whichever one i can get the best deal on that i can find thats the one i'll buy.

any other input guys? been great help so far

 

Just a side note:
I don't see which state you reside.. but if you are in Cali stay away from JDM motors/blocks as there is little chance in getting them to pass the visual BAR as a motor "swap".

Edit: Spend the extra money on a legit USDM motor, or just stay away from modding your car.