B18C5 into my 93 DX hatch.
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B18C5 into my 93 DX hatch.
I've completed the swap and got the motor running. It was in a 94 ex coupe before so i did not have to re-wire anything. When i wire up the vtec for this swap do i follow the same guidlines as a B16 would have? I am running the motor with a chipped p28 if that helps any. Thanks for any input.
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Re: B18C5 into my 93 DX hatch. (Hart-n-Sol)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hart-n-Sol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've completed the swap and got the motor running. It was in a 94 ex coupe before so i did not have to re-wire anything. When i wire up the vtec for this swap do i follow the same guidlines as a B16 would have? I am running the motor with a chipped p28 if that helps any. Thanks for any input.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, as far as wiring goes, you just follow the same OBD1 wiring procedure as if you were doing a B16A swap.
btw, what engine wire harness are you using?
If you were able to retain the B18C5 engine harness...kudos.. USE IT. If not, boo. I suggest you find a US OBD2 engine harness though. Doing this will save you time & $$$ on converting the B18C5's electronic parts to OBD1 spec (ie. distributor, injectors, alternator).
The P28 ecu (reprogrammed) will work just fine with your setup too.
yes, as far as wiring goes, you just follow the same OBD1 wiring procedure as if you were doing a B16A swap.
btw, what engine wire harness are you using?
If you were able to retain the B18C5 engine harness...kudos.. USE IT. If not, boo. I suggest you find a US OBD2 engine harness though. Doing this will save you time & $$$ on converting the B18C5's electronic parts to OBD1 spec (ie. distributor, injectors, alternator).
The P28 ecu (reprogrammed) will work just fine with your setup too.
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Re: B18C5 into my 93 DX hatch. (Katman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Katman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
yes, as far as wiring goes, you just follow the same OBD1 wiring procedure as if you were doing a B16A swap.
btw, what engine wire harness are you using?
If you were able to retain the B18C5 engine harness...kudos.. USE IT. If not, boo. I suggest you find a US OBD2 engine harness though. Doing this will save you time & $$$ on converting the B18C5's electronic parts to OBD1 spec (ie. distributor, injectors, alternator).
The P28 ecu (reprogrammed) will work just fine with your setup too.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Listen to this man (KATMAN) he knows his poop...
yes, as far as wiring goes, you just follow the same OBD1 wiring procedure as if you were doing a B16A swap.
btw, what engine wire harness are you using?
If you were able to retain the B18C5 engine harness...kudos.. USE IT. If not, boo. I suggest you find a US OBD2 engine harness though. Doing this will save you time & $$$ on converting the B18C5's electronic parts to OBD1 spec (ie. distributor, injectors, alternator).
The P28 ecu (reprogrammed) will work just fine with your setup too.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Listen to this man (KATMAN) he knows his poop...
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Re: B18C5 into my 93 DX hatch. (Katman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Katman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
yes, as far as wiring goes, you just follow the same OBD1 wiring procedure as if you were doing a B16A swap.
btw, what engine wire harness are you using?
If you were able to retain the B18C5 engine harness...kudos.. USE IT. If not, boo. I suggest you find a US OBD2 engine harness though. Doing this will save you time & $$$ on converting the B18C5's electronic parts to OBD1 spec (ie. distributor, injectors, alternator).
The P28 ecu (reprogrammed) will work just fine with your setup too.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah i was able to retain the stock r harness. way way easier then re-wiring the civic's harness. thanks for the info but for my last question, do u know a good source to find the wiring how too that i'm looking for. i have never had to run them and i was thinking about removing the pins from the ex shell and using them in the dx clips for a cleaner look. a good how too with some pics would be real helpful. thanks again for the info.
yes, as far as wiring goes, you just follow the same OBD1 wiring procedure as if you were doing a B16A swap.
btw, what engine wire harness are you using?
If you were able to retain the B18C5 engine harness...kudos.. USE IT. If not, boo. I suggest you find a US OBD2 engine harness though. Doing this will save you time & $$$ on converting the B18C5's electronic parts to OBD1 spec (ie. distributor, injectors, alternator).
The P28 ecu (reprogrammed) will work just fine with your setup too.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah i was able to retain the stock r harness. way way easier then re-wiring the civic's harness. thanks for the info but for my last question, do u know a good source to find the wiring how too that i'm looking for. i have never had to run them and i was thinking about removing the pins from the ex shell and using them in the dx clips for a cleaner look. a good how too with some pics would be real helpful. thanks again for the info.
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