Q for sol swaps

ridebmx · #1 07-02-2005, 07:42 PM

93 del sol non-vtec

what all would i have to do in order to put the B16a2 engine in[like motor mounts(would i have to change them out or will the engine bolt straight up) and where would i buy them].

and what would i have to do to put the h22a engine in.

in ur opinion which engine is worth it, and which one is easier/faster to install.
thnx for all of the help

CivicSpoon · #2 07-02-2005, 08:28 PM

Do you mean the jdm b16a, edm b16a2 or the usdm b16a2 ('99-'00 Si)? Because that would matter for wiring.
But you shouldn't need mounts. You'll need the shiftlinkage from a del sol vtec.
For the H22a, you'd need to buy an aftermarket mount kit, do some wiring, fabricate some axles, upgrade the springs and shocks, cutting or cutting off the transmission side mount bracket (part physically attached to the engine bay; and it'd depend on which mount kit you went with), and cut 2 holes inside the car for the shifter.

If you're planning on doing this yourself, then don't even consider doing the h22a swap. And the b16a swap would be easier and cheaper to do anyways. But both swaps are worth the time and $ (if done correctly).

ridebmx · #3 07-02-2005, 11:14 PM

thnx for the imput im am goin to go with the b16a2 from http://osakajdmmotors.com/introhonda.htm

CivicSpoon · #4 07-02-2005, 11:49 PM

Then that's the jdm b16a. I've heard some sketchy things about them, as well as from someone I know.

ridebmx · #5 07-03-2005, 11:47 AM

what's wrong with them? which engine should i get for the same price (around $2500 after shiftlinkage ect.) in ur opinion? or ne1's opinion.

ridebmx · #6 07-03-2005, 11:58 AM

is the b16a2 obd I or II? i forgot. and the sol is obd I right?

CivicSpoon · #7 07-03-2005, 01:09 PM

All I know is from what I've seen and also read online. The guy I know got an engine that was incredibly dirty on the inside of it, and he was missing a few parts off the engine as well. From reading forums and such, it seems like it's a semi-common problem with osaka. However, I've also heard of people not having a problem at all with them; so it's kind of hit or miss on getting a good engine from them.

Personally I'd check out www.hmotorsonline.com and www.passwordjdm.com. But I think that you'll still need to buy the shiftlinkage separate. I might be wrong but I'm pretty sure the shiftlinkage that comes with it is ment for a Civic/ Integra and is a different size from the one for the Del Sol.

The engine you want is the B16a, no 2 at the end. You'll want something that says B16a ver2 or Gen2. And yes your car is an OBD1 so you'll want an engine that is also OBD1; '92-'95 (excluding the '92-'93 XSi engine that comes with a cable transmission).

ridebmx · #8 07-03-2005, 02:21 PM

thnx. if i get the from http://hmotorsonline.com will i have to buy Axles, Half Shaft[the complete change over(#30005)]?

CivicSpoon · #9 07-03-2005, 02:44 PM

They're included in the swap, but see what condition they're in first. I know passwordjdm says to use the axels as a core and to buy new ones (discount from the core of course). But if they're in good condition, then just use them.

ridebmx · #10 07-03-2005, 02:53 PM

im confused, sorry. are you talking bout keeping the del sol's axles or buying them with the swap?

has ne1 heard of http://plan-b-co.com/ ?

jcrx · #11 07-03-2005, 04:24 PM

You need the B axles, along with shiftlionkage, ECU and brackets.

Don't buy anything from Osaka, if you do, why don't you just send me your money instead. Do a search on www.honda-tech.com, you'll find a lot of bullshit about them.

ridebmx · #12 07-03-2005, 06:20 PM

which brackets are you talking about?

ridebmx · #13 07-03-2005, 09:26 PM

also can i use the del sol's wiring harness or buy an engine that comes with one?

ridebmx · #14 07-04-2005, 12:42 PM

where is the best/ cheapest place to find this engine with lsd, new axles, and the half shaft, and most important a complete motor? i know the lsd and new axles are going to be extra, i just want the option to buy them. thnx for all of the help

CivicSpoon · #15 07-04-2005, 01:13 PM

You'll need the rear mount bracket (not the mount) from a del sol vtec to integra. Also if you have AC and want to keep it, you'll need the Del Sol vtec AC bracket.

You can use your stock harness, just add the wires for vtec.

www.passwordjdm.com will probably be the cheapest place for new axles and LSD. I don't know of any other site that sells (or at least advertises) new or re-manufactured axles; other than password. and their price is $2799 for new axles and $2649 for re-manufactured axles. But you could just go with hmotorsonline for $2550, and get the axles from a place like Napa or any other auto parts store for around $200 minus the core charge.

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