When i do get the motor, what should i replace on the motor before i put in? What should i look for? What is the hardest part, what is the easiest? Anything that will benefit me would be most helpful and appreciated. how much time do you think it takes to put one in if you have almost every part you need? What vehicle do i ask to get parts off of if something happens?

Thanks,
Matt

 

hmm I would replace the clutch,timing belt,thermostat (sp), water pump,plugs,cap,wires at the very least. If you have never done a swap before but you have some mechanical skills, it should take you and a buddy 2-3 days depending on how much research you have done. Take your time and make sure you know what your doing before you start. If you run into a problem get on the computer and ask HT for help. There are enough people that have done this swap ALOT. Goodluck also you could find someone from HT that has done this and lives close to you. Offer them all the beer they can drink for their help. Everybody works for beer LOL. Just make sure you do the swap first then drink

 

Can you use most of the si harness to make the b16 work, or how much of the b16 harness do you use? Do you still use the injector resistor box? What all do i need to change? Wiring that is. i know about the usual wires you hve to add but i am asking about the si harness as it is before the b16 is installed.

Thanks,
Matt


[Modified by 91hondacrx, 4:03 AM 1/6/2003]

 

a simple search can answer all your questions. but since im nice,

You can use everything from your Si. Just wire the stock Si harness to the b16 injectors and add 4 wires. (vtec, 2nd o2, knock, oil press.)

 

I have a step by step on my site. Ryan
http://www.geocities.com/droppedcrxsi

 

The thing was i have already been to that site looked it over completely and it still did not mention a few things about the wiring harness. That is why i did ask them, thank you guys for answering my questions. I figured since the motor i had was a d series motor and the motor i would be puttin in would be a b series motor, i did not think evrything would be have straight compatability. So you can unhook the motor(wiring wise), yank the motor, throw the b16 in(i know about the dent and bending the x-member), and everything will plug right up,except adding the 4 new wires. Again i just want to know EVERYTHING about this swap before i do it so i have it all covered. I want this thing done within a week at most, and in order to do that i would need you guys' input. If any of you guys did have some problems, and are willing to post, throw it on here, i wanna know.

Thank you again,
Matt

 

On the subject of wiring. When i did my swap, yes everything hooks up to the b16 fine except for one small plug on the stock harness towards the back. It has no home. I think it use to plug onto the si intake mani. What is this plug for?

 

Any time
Gotta change the tranny also along with shafts
You need a motor mount kit
within a week is easy as long as you have everything

 

Assuming you get a first generation b16 you might want to check some things out. Take the head off and look at the condition of the pistons and cyl. walls. Also, take the head to a headshop and have the valve guide tolerances checked, unless you have the means to do this yourself.

Mine were WAY off par and I had to get new valve guides and seals. Since my head was already in the shop also had them clean up the valves and do a 3 way vavlejob.

Don't forget to adjust your valves
Don't forget to bang in the wall for the alternator
Don't forget to remove the 2 hinges on the front x-member that were meant for the original front motor mount.
Don't forget to ground EVERYTHING properly!

I used the hasport wire harness and it worked like a charm.

While the engine is apart you could also take off the oil pan and bang out any dents and perhaps clean out any "sludge" if it exists.

Last but not least. Good luck with the vacuum lines!