swap question...b16a owners..
bamer02
03-26-2002, 03:27 PM
i have a 89 civic lx 4dr with a d15b2 engine...it's an automatic and i want to convert it to a manual transmission and i want to swap it with a b16a engine..my budget is about $2000..what will i need and can you give me an estimate on how much it will cost me for everything to be done. thanx!!! :sun:
5_LiTeR_EaTeR
03-27-2002, 07:37 PM
ok lets see what we need. First off you will need Engine, tranny and ECU.
I got my whole package for 1,100 a couple of months ago so you are gonna spend around 1,300 for that unless you can get a deal. you are going to need a motor mount kit. Alot of companies make them but they are shit so I would recommend only Hasport motor mounts which you can probably get for about 350-400. you will then need shift linkage which is available from hasport too for 150-200. Okay you want to convert your Auto to Manual? I hope you have enough know how to do that but you will need shift linkage like I said then you will need the shifter and everything around that and the plastics from one that had a manual in it. Go find one from a junkyard. If you are going to pay someone to do it it will cost a hella load more because they will not only need to install the motor and all but then run new wires from your ecu to Vtec Solenoid, Vtec pressure, knock sensor and secondary o2. its alot of labor your are talking about thats why i am glad I did the swap myself. ohh yeah make sure your get a PR3 ECU and not one for an auto. It will kill performance and the ECU will always run in limp mode. Hope that gives you a slight estimate of how much you are gonna need to spend!
I got my whole package for 1,100 a couple of months ago so you are gonna spend around 1,300 for that unless you can get a deal. you are going to need a motor mount kit. Alot of companies make them but they are shit so I would recommend only Hasport motor mounts which you can probably get for about 350-400. you will then need shift linkage which is available from hasport too for 150-200. Okay you want to convert your Auto to Manual? I hope you have enough know how to do that but you will need shift linkage like I said then you will need the shifter and everything around that and the plastics from one that had a manual in it. Go find one from a junkyard. If you are going to pay someone to do it it will cost a hella load more because they will not only need to install the motor and all but then run new wires from your ecu to Vtec Solenoid, Vtec pressure, knock sensor and secondary o2. its alot of labor your are talking about thats why i am glad I did the swap myself. ohh yeah make sure your get a PR3 ECU and not one for an auto. It will kill performance and the ECU will always run in limp mode. Hope that gives you a slight estimate of how much you are gonna need to spend!
5_LiTeR_EaTeR
03-27-2002, 07:45 PM
phh yeah gonna need the clutch assembly sorry!!!! Hehe:D
5_LiTeR_EaTeR
03-27-2002, 07:52 PM
ohh yeah you are gonna need the clutch Pedal assembly! Sorry! hehe:D
toper
03-28-2002, 12:52 PM
ey 5 liter! thanks for the info! i really appreciate it. this is bamer02. i lost my pass for bamer that's why im using this username. anyways, is that all i need to get (things you replied me to get.)? what tools do i need to get? and can you give me a site that will give info about the wiring and installation of the engine?thanks a lot!
bamer02:sun: :badass:
bamer02:sun: :badass:
ricodemus
03-28-2002, 02:29 PM
www.HASport.com <- sells mount kits and some good info on the swaps
http://hybrid.honda-perf.org/ <- another great resource for info and how-to's
http://hybrid.honda-perf.org/ <- another great resource for info and how-to's
bamer02
03-28-2002, 03:38 PM
i have these stuff:
b16a engine w/ transmission
engine wire harness
intake and exhaust manifolds
axles w/ intermediate shafts
ecu
ignition and electrical components
shift linkage
motor mounts (i dont know if i have the right one)
what else do i need?
thanx for the help!
chris!
b16a engine w/ transmission
engine wire harness
intake and exhaust manifolds
axles w/ intermediate shafts
ecu
ignition and electrical components
shift linkage
motor mounts (i dont know if i have the right one)
what else do i need?
thanx for the help!
chris!
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