Will a 88-91 Si Distributor work on a 1st gen B16?

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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 01:57 PM
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Default Will a 88-91 Si Distributor work on a 1st gen B16?

Need a new dizzy and wondering if a 88-91 dizzy will work on a b16? Thanks
If not, what are my other options?
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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No, you have to use a JDM vtec distributor. I notice you in Calgary, give me a call local 301-5307, and i will get you one.
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 02:10 PM
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No, you can use a 90-91 Integra dizzy.....
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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damn that sucks, could have got it for cheap. Deetz, I will call you tomorrow, whats the rough cost on one?
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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I am not 100% sure if this is the problem. Threw code 9, and from what I gather, a new dist is the way to go. any advice?
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 02:47 PM
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Now you guys got me wondering the Cap is universal right...no need to JDM or Integ?
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 02:58 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wicked_CRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Now you guys got me wondering the Cap is universal right...no need to JDM or Integ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

They are asking about the whole distributor.....
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 02:59 PM
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i put my factory 88 crx si dis cap onto my jdm b16 and it works after a little mod..but for the whloe distributor you gotta get the correct part,read the post by jim morrison...
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 03:06 PM
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Yeah I understood guys, I just typed my question to quick and realized it sounded stupid after...but I appreciate the responces. Thanks
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 03:47 PM
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Damn it, I don't know where these people are getting their info from, but here is what I know, because I have done it.
YES, it works. It does not bolt perfectly , but it WILL run the engine without codes.
I "personally" installed a 90 CRX HF distributor on a B18C5 engine on a CRX runnig a PR3 ECU that made 200.8 HP at the wheels. You will have to modify the legs a bit to make it stay, but if you are in a pinch and you can get it for cheap, then it's worth the trouble to make it fit.

The only one that WILL NOT work is the one from a DX (DPFI) engine.
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The new Spaceballs &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Damn it, I don't know where these people are getting their info from, but here is what I know, because I have done it.
YES, it works. It does not bolt perfectly , but it WILL run the engine without codes.
I "personally" installed a 90 CRX HF distributor on a B18C5 engine on a CRX runnig a PR3 ECU that made 200.8 HP at the wheels. You will have to modify the legs a bit to make it stay, but if you are in a pinch and you can get it for cheap, then it's worth the trouble to make it fit.


The only one that WILL NOT work is the one from a DX (DPFI) engine.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats almost kinda funny. Can afford the b18c5 but not the right dizzy! But good info nonetheless.
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Old Oct 26, 2003 | 05:26 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by screamincivik &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

thats almost kinda funny. Can afford the b18c5 but not the right dizzy! But good info nonetheless.
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That's not the case.
It happened to a friend of mine, two years ago.
The distributor self destructed and he was stuck. So we got an HF distributor and got him running again. He found the right distributor later and replaced the HF distributor. But he did dynoed the car with the HF distributor, all the way to 9500 RPM.
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Old Oct 26, 2003 | 06:04 AM
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yeah i understand...kinda funny tho
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Old Jan 10, 2004 | 05:00 PM
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yes it will and does work...
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