d16z6/y8 swap
mightytexn
09-04-2002, 08:04 PM
What do I need to do the swap besides the engine and ecu?
amy@af
09-04-2002, 08:12 PM
no matter what swap you do you need to convert to MPFI.
i suggest a wiring harness ($150) so you can run the p28 ecu. otherwise you have to rewire 50 wires and you'll need the 88-91 & 92-95 manuals. the wiring harness only requires extending 8 wires...other than that it's plug n' play.
you can use your dx tranny but IMO the gearing sucks. for a hatch the 88-91 Si tranny is best and in a 4 door the 88-91 EX tranny. it is not required but by all means worth the $100-250!
i suggest a wiring harness ($150) so you can run the p28 ecu. otherwise you have to rewire 50 wires and you'll need the 88-91 & 92-95 manuals. the wiring harness only requires extending 8 wires...other than that it's plug n' play.
you can use your dx tranny but IMO the gearing sucks. for a hatch the 88-91 Si tranny is best and in a 4 door the 88-91 EX tranny. it is not required but by all means worth the $100-250!
gunnmen01
09-04-2002, 08:13 PM
Time, patience, haynes/chilitons manual, lotsa tools, help on occassion, ok since im being no help right now..... Just a book to help you with wiring changes you'll have to make........maybe Ami will post on this one to give your dropshops email addy, he makes a good wire harness to help out with the swap......
gunnmen01
gunnmen01
ci5ic
09-04-2002, 08:16 PM
Originally posted by gunnmen01
Time, patience, haynes/chilitons manual, lotsa tools, help on occassion, ok since im being no help right now..... Just a book to help you with wiring changes you'll have to make........maybe Ami will post on this one to give your dropshops email addy, he makes a good wire harness to help out with the swap......
gunnmen01
Cool! I was just gonna ask where to get a d16y8 harness... Now I've got a question though... is it just a short section of wiring with all the wires swapped around that plugs into the old harness, and then you use the new plugs?
Time, patience, haynes/chilitons manual, lotsa tools, help on occassion, ok since im being no help right now..... Just a book to help you with wiring changes you'll have to make........maybe Ami will post on this one to give your dropshops email addy, he makes a good wire harness to help out with the swap......
gunnmen01
Cool! I was just gonna ask where to get a d16y8 harness... Now I've got a question though... is it just a short section of wiring with all the wires swapped around that plugs into the old harness, and then you use the new plugs?
gunnmen01
09-04-2002, 08:25 PM
Ami knows the address i cant remember it right now, check the older posts on z6/y8 swaps its dropshop@ something.........dammit i cant remember...............
gunnmen01
gunnmen01
amy@af
09-04-2002, 08:30 PM
there is a pic of the wiring harness at the bottom of this page (http://www.4thgenerationcivic.com/Staff/LadynredSi/SOHC%20v-tec.htm)
dropshop (http://www.thedropshop.tv/) his e-mail is on the contact page :D
dropshop (http://www.thedropshop.tv/) his e-mail is on the contact page :D
mightytexn
09-04-2002, 09:02 PM
Thanks for all the info guys (and girl).
gunnmen01
09-04-2002, 09:08 PM
yeah thanks Ami, your my hero!!!!!!
amy@af
09-04-2002, 09:30 PM
Originally posted by gunnmen01
yeah thanks Ami, your my hero!!!!!!
LMAO! you had your z6 way before i had the y8! i was looking for you on AIM :( you said hi and disappeared
yeah thanks Ami, your my hero!!!!!!
LMAO! you had your z6 way before i had the y8! i was looking for you on AIM :( you said hi and disappeared
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