I just got a 89 hatch and I was thinking about droping a LS in it. I read that the JDM ZC DOHC motor from the JDM Civics/CRXs will bolt up without any aftemarkert motor mounts. That sounds easier, and more cost affective than the LS. My question is what wiring harness do i use?? The Si harness??

 

You can use the SI harness to hook up the ZC but the question is, what are you going to have to wire to get the SI harness to work with a DX?

 

there is nothing in the car, so im pretty much starting from scratch. So i guess what im really asking is what an i going to need to get this to work?

 

everything SI will get the ZC to work even the ECU although I have heard that the ZC euc is better by a bit....i wonder why

 

oh by the way I am getting ready to do a swap in my SI so i'm in the same bout, going with either a D16z6 or a DOHC ZC haven't decided

 

i was reading that the Si ecu will control the ZC, but the ZC ECU (JDM) along with the ZC motor will put the car at 137 to the wheels. gotta love JDM.

 

amen, but watch out for some usdm's out there

 

where can i get a good deal on one???

 

hmotorsonline is a good company to deal with, I've heard a lot of good about them and they're prices are resonable. I personally might be getting one from a private seller as soon as he tells me how much shippings going to be.

 

Well guys, I myself have delt with hmotorsonline, and had no problems with the motor (dohc zc) Motor looked awesome, very clean, everything was there except the tps sensor on the tb...but i just took off my si tb and put it on...no problem...It was my first swap ive done myself, ive helped out on many...but its alot different, when you are orchestrating everything yourself. I have to admit, i love my dohc zc, its VERY torquey....as apposed to what others have said sayin otherwise. I havent taken it out to the track yet due to lack of money for a new clutch. But its so easy to modify the harness to work with the zc....just 7 wires...nothing to it...its just re arranging them....i had a wiring diagram....but once you look at the colors...it all just matched up...So in my vote...ill stay with the dohc zc...im very happy with it

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rafimos &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well guys, I myself have delt with hmotorsonline, and had no problems with the motor (dohc zc) Motor looked awesome, very clean, everything was there except the tps sensor on the tb...but i just took off my si tb and put it on...no problem...It was my first swap ive done myself, ive helped out on many...but its alot different, when you are orchestrating everything yourself. I have to admit, i love my dohc zc, its VERY torquey....as apposed to what others have said sayin otherwise. I havent taken it out to the track yet due to lack of money for a new clutch. But its so easy to modify the harness to work with the zc....just 7 wires...nothing to it...its just re arranging them....i had a wiring diagram....but once you look at the colors...it all just matched up...So in my vote...ill stay with the dohc zc...im very happy with it</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hey I was wondering if you still had that diagram? And if you could mail me a picture of it?

 

also I was just wondering what you have done to your DOHC ZC? I can't decide if i want one or a D16z6. IF i get the ZC I can also purchase a ZC race head that my friend has. That will turn some more horses out.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 90SICRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">amen, but watch out for some usdm's out there</TD></TR></TABLE>

As far as usdm's go....they H22 is just a serious bragging right...and to me...worth the 6 grand youd invest on having a TOTAL screamer.....hell...you wouldnt even have to race to have people bug eyed over it...just pop the hood....And hell.....what about a K series.....(as skunk goes into a day dream of honda engines in his hatch......)

 

as far as the diagram, i have it...http://www.geocities.com/civic...g.gif but ive got your basics done, intake, exhaust, header (i had one for the d16, but you have to port match it to the zc) nothing spectacular, im gettin things prepared for a turbo....removing the air box, and windshield washer tanks out...you get these two perfect holes for intercooler/turbo piping.......inspired me...lol.... its not mutch to look at.... but you can check it out at http://groups.msn.com/HONDA-si...age=1


Modified by rafimos at 10:11 PM 5/11/2004

 

the dohc zc is great and not that hard to do just use the si harness not a prob. i dont know about hmotors but i can get a dohc zc in sd for $325

 

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i wish i could get a dohc zc here for 325........damn shipping....

 

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amen

 

hell with all the extra parts you have to add to a swap....and with shipping...i could have baught a b16 gen 1 if i were in cali....i had my location