just did a swap on a 97 ex. went from auto d-series to b18c 5-spd

check it out.

 

ci9v7ic,

I'm about to do a d-series auto swap to a B16A2 5-spd. Did you have to cut any holes in the floor board? Patch any holes in the floorboard? I've read a lot of articles of people having to cut out the automatic shift cable bracket, etc.

BTW, looks good.

Jim

 

Nice, more pics more pics

 

sweet. How long did the whole swap and auto to manual conversion take you?

 

Nice, looks good from at least that pic. How'd the auto to manny go?? I have a 98 EX auto that I was planning on swapping to manual, but really didnt want to go through the hassle of tranny changeover.

 

very nice!

 

how you like the power diff?

 

the whole swap took about 9 hrs. the only problem converting auto to manual was the housing where the auto shift cable went through the floor. i had to remove and patch it because the shift linkage hit it. also had to connect the two large wires on the shifter so the car would start. then the key wouldnt come out so i removed the mechanism in the steering column that retains the key when not in park. overall it was very easy. if you do this swap, i recomend an ex engine harness, and obd-2 jdm computer because the jdm computers dont require a crankshaft position sensor and its plug and play, no obd2 to 1 jumper harness. the car is completely different. the v-tech hits very hard . the car rips nasty. very nice upgrade!

 

its vtec dude. not vtech, thats a type of portible phone

 

Good to see you got everything together that quickly. You did wire up your reverse lights didn't you? I never saw that mentioned so I thought I would ask.

 

i havnt checked the reverse lights. thanks

 

misspelled it : [B]v-tec [B] is that better?

 

I see you kept your AC and PS right?
Did yo modify the brackets by any chance, with the compressor (D) fit b engine?
i got 99 ex 5spd, and got an itr engine, and i dont really care about PS, but i gots to keep the AC
give me some detaisl on that man, thanx

 

I have a HX alot of people say I should swap in a 98 EX Wiring harness would you guys recomend that over the HX's

 

antzemail,

I have an HX as well, 1999 to be exact and I will be using a '99 SI wire harness for my swap.

My swap is a '99 B16A2.

I haven't heard of anything in regards to using an EX harness. What have you heard?

Jim

 

ci9v7ic,

Thanks for the response.

I'll crawl under my car to see if I need to cut out the shift cable housing. I'm hoping that I won't have to, but it sounds like I might.

Would it be possible for you to take pics of the shifter with the center console and shift boot removed?

Jim

 

get a del sol a/c bracket. b-series

 

definately get the ex harness. it will save you alot of hassle

 

it all looks the same as the five speed from the top but underneath is where the modifying takes place. you also have to drill holes for the shift linkage to bolt in.

 

ok so i need del sol AC bracket and thats it? excellent?

 

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i love to see that.. lmao

nice swap btw

 

what powersteering bracket and pump did u use?

 

uhh you wont see low 14's w/a b18c or b16a swap into a EK in stock form.... ive got a bic18c5 in my EK and ran a 14.6.

 

i used the gsr bracket, d-series pump with a smaller belt

 

yes the del sol dohc vtec a/c bracket lets u bolt a single cam a/c compressor to it. if u know what your doing or the shop they should be able to do the swap without even discharging the ac. I think the bracket is around $130 from honda.