Just put my XSI engine in. I have B16a1 wiring set up in my car ( I dont know the correct term for it) Just need to find out if the wiring for the B16a1 matches the XSI
Thnx

 

Is it OBD1 XSi??

If not, then it's just like every other B16. I've got a first gen XSi motor myself.

 

how do u tell the difference between a XSI and a reg b16?

 

I dont understand the question, you want to know if the wiring for the XSi matches the b16?


Maybe you need general info about wiring the b16 harness into your car?

 

If it is a 1 g XSI it is exactly the same, The XSI difference was the bad *** S1 tranny which only came in the teg

 

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The tranny usually, and the XSi motor has some extra vacuum routings (like the UP dashpot)... lol. So if your tranny isn't a Y1, then usually you've gotten a Teg motor.

 

Hmm. Not sure what generation XSI it is. The tranny is the ys1. My problem is the engine wiill not start. I had my car wired for the first b16a i had. Then i put the Xsi engine in and didint change any wiring. Although i did change out the Dizzy with the original b16 one. The Xsi currently doesnt have a knock sensor in. Only thing not hooked up is the vacuum hoses into the intake manifold. Its getting plenty of spark. Not sure what the problem is. Thnx for any help guys. Cars been down for 6 months. finally got engine in and wont start.

 

What color are the plugs? Milky white, or grey?

 

I have a xsi motor, came with S1 trans

 

i got my xsi engine in just the other day. i got the ys1 tranny and pr3 ecu.

 

i also have an xsi with a ys1 tranny, from wat i can tell there is no diff in motors...
but you said that you changed the dist.
be sure that you lined up the rotor that connects to the cam...
there are two lines that should match up...
if you dont line them up it wunt start...
i forgot to do it before

 

And make sure that it's the right dizzy. EEK!

 

b16's from a ef8 or ef9 have b16a stamped along with a serial # starting with 5xxxxx

the xsi b16a's are stamped with a serial # 1xxxxxxx

and unless you bought the swap along with the front clip it is kinda hard to find out which tranny you have be it the y1 s1 or j1 if the little sticker is missing..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 90crxb16a &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hmm. Not sure what generation XSI it is. The tranny is the ys1. My problem is the engine wiill not start. I had my car wired for the first b16a i had. Then i put the Xsi engine in and didint change any wiring. Although i did change out the Dizzy with the original b16 one. The Xsi currently doesnt have a knock sensor in. Only thing not hooked up is the vacuum hoses into the intake manifold. Its getting plenty of spark. Not sure what the problem is. Thnx for any help guys. Cars been down for 6 months. finally got engine in and wont start. </TD></TR></TABLE>

If it has spark and no fuel, check the small ground wire that goes to the thermostat housing.

 

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speaking of transmissions. I need an S1 tranny for my B16 CRX, anyone selling one? Otherwise I will have to sell my car and buy a Peon SRT-4 for '04.

 

thnx for the info guys. Got it running this morning. the injectors had a loose wire and was grounding itself out+ the throttle position was off. my tranny is the ys1. still has sticker on it. now i need to know what tranny fluid to put in. I have Sea 80w , not sure if thats ok to use. thnx for info

 

No, that gear oil is waaaay to thick for a honda trans. Your best bet is OEM honda MTF. If you just need something to throw in there for the time being, 10-30 is the correct weight oil.

 

for a really smooth running tranny use the GM syncromesh friction modified it makes the shifts feel like butter.

 

thats right... 7 digit number stamped on the front of the block

the xsi starts with a 1

the crx/civic sir starts with a 5

 

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Im going to try this on the new trans im putting together. Ive heard a lot of people
having good luck with it.