Thanks, that helps

 

I saw this... "All JDM B16A engines are stamped 'B16A'..." By any chance is this B16A (or any other signifier of a 'B' series engine) show-up in the vehicle ID number plate at the base of the windshield? I ask because at the "unclaimed auto" auctions they don't allow you to open the hood so I wouldn't be able to see any engine stampings. They get less money if the vehicle doesn't start so some bidders would try to pull a wire to save money.

 

No, only the VIN will be on the windshield.

Now, for some cars, the VIN can be used to determine which engine should be under the hood, but with the popularity of swaps (and "restored" theft recovery vehicles) one can never be certain without popping the hood and checking.

 

Another possible option...as crazy as it might sound...has been done with other trans-axles. Flip up-side down. Back in the mid 60s 'Big Daddy' Ed Roth (Rat Fink fame) did some custom car show creations with a Corvair motor flipped to a mid-engine position. Yes, he had to modify some things (drain plug, fluid fill tube etc.) but he rotated the trans over then re-mounted the engine. Same was done with some VW trans too. A part from the obvious, drain plug & fill tube, are there any 'vent tubes' sensors or ?? that you can think of that would also need to be moved out of the "oil-bath" that is the bottom 1/2 of the trans? It would really be great if the engine/trans bolt holes were symmetrical. I would think this option would not only require only one donor car but all the stock parts would be designed to work together (less mixing-up parts with possible future problems) Unless there are serious complications with this option I believe it would be the best plan for my project...what do you think? ( I'm still talking about a Honda Civic's set-up.)

 

My previous post (#29) asked if there were any unique Honda parts or fittings that couldn't be moved to allow the trans from being flipped over (upside-down). Can you think of any? Thanks

 

Do you have an opinion as to what I mentioned in previous post #29 ??

 

This will not work since one of the drive axles would be trying to go through the engine.

 

I guess I'm not being clear on this 'flipping the transmission'...

Imagine the stock engine/trans out of the car as one unit setting on the floor with the drive axles attached. Now remove the motor (set it aside) now without moving the axles location on the floor...lift the trans up enough to flip it over to the opposite side of the axles. With a custom made adapter, re-install the motor in it's normal upright position. Until the needed modifications are done to the upside-down transmission, the drain plug would now be on top of it. An idea of all the other modifications needed for the trans to operate in this position is what I asking those who would know.

 

BUMP