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96 hx b16a2 swap finally done!!!

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Old May 15, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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My 1996 civic hx with a b16a2 converted to obd1 p28 ecu launch control set at 3800rpm, vtec cracks at 5200 and redline is 8500.. Just completed the swap today!!!

Next up is je pistons, eagle rods, block guard, golden eagle intake mani and boost!




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Old May 15, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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looking good not bg fan of headlights but CLEAN AS HELL
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Old May 15, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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I'm sure changing that vtec engagement showed a massive HP increase
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Old May 15, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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thank u very much!
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Old May 15, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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evilclown oh yeah it pulls pretty good! big upgrade from the y7 lol
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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dylroche1
My 1996 civic hx with a b16a2 converted to obd1 p28 ecu launch control set at 3800rpm, vtec cracks at 5200 and redline is 8500.. Just completed the swap today!!!

Next up is je pistons, eagle rods, block guard, golden eagle intake mani and boost!




here she is

Looks great. If I were you, if the compression is good and the motor is healthy, just boost the stock b16. They can handle 300whp all day long which is plenty for the street. I'm building my d-series engine and transmission, and costs add up pretty quick.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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ya its a very healthy motor, saw it run before i bought it, 85k miles on it
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Old May 16, 2011 | 06:35 AM
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Thought about painting the lip yet?

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Old May 16, 2011 | 07:13 AM
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Nice man ,really clean.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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Thanks guys, and yeah im debating on wheter to paint the lip or just keep the carbon look, I do think it would look clean painted though
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