b16 into 83 civic hatch

[83civichick]

does anybody have pics from a b16 into a 2nd gen civic?

or any advice?

thanks

[Setanta]

Try here: http://hcoc.2u.com.my/2gen.htm

It's actualy a CRVTEC (B16A head/B20 block) motor but same concept. Based in Malaysia I think, but it looks like a weapon.

Cheers

[83civichick]

that link doesn't work?!?!

[Setanta]

Doh - must have died :? I saved it on my HD though - will cut and paste for you:

2nd Generation Honda Civic Tap R

Full Spec 2nd Gen 1984 Honda Civic SA0 Limited Edition

The Toyota's may have their famous Trueno AE86 a.k.a. Hachiroku. Now its time for Honda to unleash the 2nd Gen Honda Civic. Weighing at approximately 700 kg's the car is powered by the famous DOHC VTEC engine...producing over 210 ps in NA form, this car really kicks some serious ass !!!

The 2nd Gen started life with a decent 1.5 litres carburated single cam engine...Not until owner Shedden got a hold of it. The car was transformed from a decent road going car to a completely striped down ..roll caged...monster !





Notice that the car has a new air duct and removed front grill for better cooling ! The air duct was placed to direct air into the OER 4 Throttles !



Rear view of the 2nd Gen. Notice the striped interior and the lightweight WedSports rims!

Bride Zeta II Racing Seats...Carbon Kevlar back ! This seats are worth more than the car.. =)

The power house ..a.Hybrid Frankenstein. Matching a B16A head together with a B20B bottom end is quite a common sight in Malaysia. Notice the OER 4 independant throttles!

Ride

I was given a ride in this 2nd Gen. The experience was one thing that i'll never forget. The first thing you'll notice when starting the engine is the sound of the fuel pump...i could literally feel the oil being pumped up to the engine. Ignition was swift and the car started with just a single crank. The car idles like any other race car running High Cams. The car sounded really loud even at stand still.

Ok now on the ride...1st gear was engaged...gently release the clutch and the car was on its way...(i was suprised that the car was quite easy to drive.) Although i had the oppurtunity to drive this Monster... i wanted to feel what it is like driven by the owner himself. This car launches really well at 1st gear ...the Revs climbed pretty easily...once it reaches 5500 rpms...the VTEC screamed like there was another engine in there! The tires was fighting for grip once VTEC came in...the car actually twitched !

The pull once VTEC came in was incredible ! The feeling of G -Force was like what a 600hp Skyline would produce...no joke! And the distinctive sound of the VTEC was music to my ears...The Rev climbed pretty quickly once it reached high cams....shifting to 2nd...and upon releasing the clutch..the car launches forward again in VTEC zone !! And again the tires was fighting for grip --> and this was semi-slicks (Silverstone Tarmac Rally Tires)

Things was passing by pretty quickly as we reached 3rd gear...3rd gear was awesome..the G-Force was so great that i was glued to the seats! Frankly, i was pretty scared by the sound of the screaming engine and the sound of wind blowing...Luckily there was the roll cage to hold on to.

Shedden had to brake as we reached the end of the road...the brakes was very effective. Being a lightweight car, there was absolutely no problems stoping. However, i must admit it felt pretty scarry braking just at the end of the junction....

The power was just unbelievable...2 thumbs up to the 2nd Gen !! VTEC rulez!

Am just going 2 dinner - will post the pics of it when I get back

[JiGGaWaTT]

sounds Like a sweet ass engine to bad cant drop on of those in a 1st gen CRX

[Setanta]

Sorry guys - was pretty tired last night and forgot to upload the pics, here you go:













Hope this helps out with your ideas - it's just a pity the website has gone.

Cheers

[Setanta]

Originally Posted by JiGGaWaTT

sounds Like a sweet ass engine to bad cant drop on of those in a 1st gen CRX

PM ALLMTR, he did this swap into a 3rd gen Civic (same front end as a 1G CRX), road-driven race car, 12 second quarters. So it is possible

[83civichick]

Originally Posted by Setanta

Sorry guys - was pretty tired last night and forgot to upload the pics, here you go:



Cheers

Setanta, you rock! Thanks so much. I'll prolly post all this stuff on my site.
This one is even the same color as mine. Not that I'll be keeping that color!

[83civwag]

Hey All,

I just read the post on the B16 into a 83 civic, which I'm sure used the axels that mated up to the matching B16 tranny.

I'm in the process of dropping a ZC motor and tranny into my 83 civic wagon and need to find out what axels to use?
Through my research I've heard that 90-93 Integra axels work the best with the ZC tranny... but I would like other opinions. Since none of the said swaps were going into a 2nd gen civic.
Also, I was wondering if I'll need the SI radiator/fan and fuel pump?

If anyone out there knows please drop me a line or a post. Also any other helpful input or site references would be greatly appreciated.

[JiGGaWaTT]

does it take alot of customization to drop into a 1st gen crx

[cvcc_wagon]

Originally Posted by JiGGaWaTT

does it take alot of customization to drop into a 1st gen crx

yes, but i think hasport has mounting kits for the 84-87 cars, but they are expensive.

[sikvic]

bump. im looking to put a B16a into my 2nd gen civic. Looking for help. Im completely new to engine swaps and would like to learn from doing this. Can anyone give me advice on how exactly to do it?