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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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Pretty sure i am gunna swap the d16 for a b16. How hard is it to do the actual swap? How long does it usually take to do the swap? Should it be professionally done or can the average guy do it?
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 03:14 PM
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What vehicle are you swapping it into???
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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if you know wat youre doing it shoud take like a week end if not then make sure you have a spare car...
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 05:36 PM
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I have a 99 ex coupe. I haven't swapped an engine before but i do most of the work on the car so i am somewhat familiar with things.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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If you dont know what ur doing then get someone that does
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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well i wouldnt say get someone that does . i mean the best way to learn is hands on and with personal experience so i say find a friend to help and get at it...
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 06:34 AM
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True, I'm all about DIY'ing but be sure to have a helms and a good set of tools so you know what you're doing. Along with a friend to help
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 09:18 PM
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Me and my friends are pretty good with engines but we have never done a swap. Is there anywhere online that has any kind of guide or like a walkthrough?
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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Find a swap that doesn't require a bunch of wiring changes and you'll be ok.
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 08:39 AM
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How much wiring would there be to swap a d16y8 to a b16a? Will i need any motor mounts or will it drop right in?
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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Itll drop right in and plug right up...
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