The COMPLETE 92-00 Civic Owners Engine Swapping Guide!! - Page 6

jcrx · 12-31-2003, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by crazzyyj

hi im a honda freak. i just bought a 1993 civic 4 door .i was hoping their was somewon out their .that knew mabie what type of engine i have in it .its stock .from what i can tell . i know a little about them but not near enoufe ,just wanted to know if it was good or what i had under the hood what horse power it might have , it did come with a cold air in take. i want to make it faster than hell/ if i got to swape engines i will please help me ////////////?????????????

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94_CX/Si head · 12-31-2003, 09:54 PM

I just got a $500 '94 CX and just wanted to put a D16A6 (CRX Si) head and a JDM D16Z6 intake manifold/throttle body on it to keep up with traffic (rated 70hp stock), and to gain some hands-on experience. See, I live in Michigan where the closest thing I get to seeing the import aftermarket is at my local auto zone. I have a question; could I just use the distributor and wiring from the A6 or can I just use the stock wires? No V-tec yet. I just want it to be reliable so I can get to school and work, when I find a job. Plus, its cold as $#%! outside! . Any feedback will be appreciated.

94_CX/Si head · 12-31-2003, 11:33 PM

The main point from earlier was that I will be switching from PGM to MPGM fuel system. (right?)

wako528 · 01-06-2004, 02:07 PM

good post ! have a question I have a 92' Civic dx and I bot a B18B engine no trany . What trans should i use is the 92' tranys ok

jcrx · 01-06-2004, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wako528

good post ! have a question I have a 92' Civic dx and I bot a B18B engine no trany . What trans should i use is the 92' tranys ok

No, you need a B series tranny.

sykotic1 · 01-08-2004, 02:48 PM

I got a good question for you guys. Ive had a gsr swap for a civic (d series engine, stock tranny etc.) quoted at around 3500 by a local honda dealership (that was for a complete install im guessing it includes more than the engine). What would be a realistic amount of money to save up for a decent b16a swap on a sohc civic coupe? I'm just looking for a good range that would ensure it gets put in right assuming nothing is wrong with the car in its stock form and the engine has no problems itself.

94tegRS · 01-08-2004, 02:53 PM

well, the B16 is cheaper than the B18C1, but what year civic, if it is 92+ then you gotta get one with a hydro tranny and it is about 2200 i think for the swap and with install i doubt it would be much cheaper so id go for the B18C1, better to start off big.

sideshowrich · 01-21-2004, 11:59 PM

Can anyone explain exactly what/where the piston oil squirters are in a B-series VTEC block? Any pics would be awesome too, thanks!

94tegRS · 01-22-2004, 01:24 AM

if you were to take out your engine and put it on a stand, roll it over so that the heads is closest to the ground, take of your opil pan, and look at the bottoms of the bores, they are right there, and they are a little copper pipe looking thing that are bent towards the bottom of the piston. I know ive seen a pic but cant remember, ill take a quick lok and if I find it ill post it

syk_pal_jgomez · 02-15-2004, 09:41 AM

What would be better for my car a b16 or a b18. also i am a little confused when i hear b16, bc1 and so on. Also with the b18 what is the main difference after the numbers. is the motor newer or something. however, what would be the best swap for my car the b16 or b18. i want it to be fast and possible later on turbo charge it. but i just want a dohc motor right now. but i just want to get the best one right now. plus where can you get such motors for a good price or does any one have either or that they might want to sell.

jcrx · 02-15-2004, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by syk_pal_jgomez

What would be better for my car a b16 or a b18. also i am a little confused when i hear b16, bc1 and so on. Also with the b18 what is the main difference after the numbers. is the motor newer or something. however, what would be the best swap for my car the b16 or b18. i want it to be fast and possible later on turbo charge it. but i just want a dohc motor right now. but i just want to get the best one right now. plus where can you get such motors for a good price or does any one have either or that they might want to sell.

If you took the time to read through the seven pages of info provided to you free of charge, then you would probably not be asking these questions.

Rbarbieri · 03-06-2004, 10:55 AM

My son just blew the engine in his 99 EX (d16y8?). I'm thinking of helping him replace it with something that has more "spunk" to it. I don't want to make it too complicated. Prefer to keep the same manual transmission, etc.

Any recommendations? Replacement engine should be something readily available from a quality rebuilder.

Thanks. Last time I was under a hood was to modify my 1971 Mustang fastback and that was a lot of years ago!!!!!

jcrx · 03-06-2004, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbarbieri

My son just blew the engine in his 99 EX (d16y8?). I'm thinking of helping him replace it with something that has more "spunk" to it. I don't want to make it too complicated. Prefer to keep the same manual transmission, etc.

Any recommendations? Replacement engine should be something readily available from a quality rebuilder.

Thanks. Last time I was under a hood was to modify my 1971 Mustang fastback and that was a lot of years ago!!!!!

Get him a GSR motor (B18C1), about 3400 shipped, from a reseller. They don't rebuild them, they import them from Japan.

If you want a US version, I would suggest giving www.importautosalvage.com a look, they are good people have some of the cleanest motors I've ever seen shipped, and are very helpful. I would call them and see what they can get you.

As far as the swap, it is pretty straight forward remove and replace, some small mods are needed in the way of wiring, but those can be addressed once you have actually started on the project.

94tegRS · 03-06-2004, 02:20 PM

but if you really wanna keep your same tranny etc, then go with a stock replacement because the EX engine is already about the most powerful D series you could bolt to your tranny, and no wiring issues at all.

nosfed360 · 03-10-2004, 10:59 PM

Could someone please help. I recently purchased a 1992 civic cx hatchback 5-speed. The head gasket was blown and after tearing the head off the motor, it was in worse shape than i expected so know i am looking for a motor. http://www.nippon-motors.com/honda.htm has a list of motors, one of which is listed as a "92-95 Civic, Del Sol, D15B2, SOHC, 16 Valve, 92HP, 24mm Crank snout D15B 1.5 $395 ". is this motor a direct replacement for my motor(and will it bolt to my tranny?)? I see the horsepower number is different and I have no knowledge of honda's at all. I am only looking for a simple replacement that requires no modifications as this is a secondary car used primarily for interstate travel to and from work everyday so performance is not an issue but gas mileage and reliability is. If anyone has any idea where I can get a motor for this car other than the site I listed I would really appreciate it, I am trying to pick up a motor for under 500 bucks if possible. thanks.

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