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soulkeeper · #1 03-21-2003, 08:39 AM

I could score a free 97 DX motor, I was wondering could I use the MFPI ignition from it on my 89 DX, just wondering...

IM4U2NV81 · #2 03-21-2003, 08:44 AM

I think because it is an OBD-1 ( i think) you can't use it. But, surely you can use some parts from it. If it's free, take it, if you can't use it sell it and buy what you can use.

Civic Rush · #3 03-21-2003, 08:50 AM

I do belive that 96-00 are OBD2 92-95 OBD1 and 88-91 OBD0. I don't belive that you can just swap it in there. BUT you can always just take the motor and use what you can and just keep the rest or part it out

Melt · #4 03-21-2003, 08:54 AM

wait a minute, why wouldnt it swap right in? Its still D series.

Civic Rush · #5 03-21-2003, 08:56 AM

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Originally posted by Melt
wait a minute, why wouldnt it swap right in? Its still D series.

Yes it is still a d series motor. But you have to take into consideration that you are crossing in to different ECU's.

soulkeeper · #6 03-21-2003, 09:02 AM

is it even worth anything? what parts could i use then?

amy@af · #7 03-21-2003, 09:13 AM

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Originally posted by soulkeeper
is it even worth anything? what parts could i use then?

really it's all or nothing. you can't mix dizzy, ecu, and intake mani. they all have to be from the same model. to run the correct ecu for that 97 you will have to rewire your stock harness to match the new ecu. if you're feeling like mac gyver....do it to it. however, i think it's WAAAAY more trouble than you're looking for.

4G4D Store · #8 03-21-2003, 09:35 AM

That engine is a 1.6l, I'd just swap the whole engine - use your stock tranny, and the 97 engine and swap all the electronics, if you feel like doing it - it's be almost easier than doing just the MPFI.

soulkeeper · #9 03-21-2003, 09:56 AM

fuck that, I'm getting a b16a soon enough, just thought this would be fun in the mean time, besides, its got 90000 miles on it already.

amy@af · #10 03-21-2003, 10:00 AM

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Originally posted by soulkeeper
fuck that, I'm getting a b16a soon enough, just thought this would be fun in the mean time, besides, its got 90000 miles on it already.

to be honest...i was thinking "fuck that" about dropping in the whole thing....you would still have a wiring nightmare to run the correct ecu. i would wait for the b16. even though it takes more to drop it in (axels, shift linkage, motor mounts) it doesn't have the wiring nightmare

rewiring a stock harness =

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