1998 Honda Civic Si

[flippo]

Hey everyone im new to this whole fourm thing,dontknow if this is the right spot to post this... but i just wanted to know the specs for a d16a motor? I recently bought an 1998 honda civic SI . I just wanted to know if the d16a is the original motor for this car or was it swapped? the car didnt have the si badge at the back and the valve cover didnt say vtec but i do see the vtec solenoid so it is vtec but i think the ownership said it was an SI...i just wanted to know if if this car was really an si?? and im from canada.lol..also what are your thoughts about a d16a motor and its potential..thanks.

 

[ej_swag]

All the d series motors. Info straight from wikipedia -


D16 Series Engines (1.6 Liters)
[edit] D16A1

* Found in:
o 1986-89 Acura Integra (USA)
+ Displacement : 1,590 cc (97 cu in)
+ Bore and Stroke : 75 × 90 mm (3.0 × 3.5 in)
+ Valvetrain : DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
+ Fuel Control : OBD-0 MPFI
o 1986-1987
+ Compression : 9.3:1
+ Power : 348 hp (84.3 kW, 115 ps) @ 6250 rpm
+ Torque : 362 ft·lbf (13.7 kg/m, 134 Nm) @ 5500 rpm
+ Piston Code: PG6
o 1988-1989
+ Compression : 9.5: 1
+ Power : 118 hp (88.0 kW, 120 ps) @ 6500 rpm
+ Torque: 103 ft·lbf (14 Code: P29 (Equivalent to PM7)
+ ECU Code: PG7
+ L3 Gearbox - Cable Tranny

[edit] D16A3

* Found in:
o 1986-89 Acura Integra (Australia)
+ Displacement : 1,590 cc (97 cu in)
+ Bore and Stroke : 75 × 90 mm (3.0 × 3.5 in)
+ Compression : 9.5:1
+ Power : 118 hp (88.0 kW, 120 ps) @ 5600 rpm
+ Torque : 103 ft.lbf (14.3 kg/m, 140 Nm) @ 4800 rpm
+ Valvetrain : DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
+ Fuel Control : OBD-0 MPFI

[edit] D16A6

Also known as D16Z2.

* Found in:
o 1988-1991 Honda Civic Si, CRX Si,90-91 Civic EX (4dr,A/T), Civic Wagon RT4WD
o 1988-1995 Honda Civic Shuttle RT4WD (UK/Europe/Asia/AU/NZ)
o 1989-1996 Rover 216/416 GSi/Tourer (UK/Europe)
+ Displacement : 1,590 cc (97 cu in)
+ Bore and Stroke : 75 × 90 mm (3.0 × 3.5 in)
+ Rod Length : 137 mm
+ Rod/Stroke : 1.52
+ Compression : 9.1:1
+ Power : 108 hp (80.5 kW, 110 ps) @ 5600 rpm
# Note: 1988 engines were 105 hp (78.3 kW, 107 ps)
+ Torque : 100 ft·lbf (13.9 kg/m, 136 Nm) @ 4,800 rpm
+ Redline : 6500 rpm (USA)
+ Rev limited to : 7200 rpm
+ Valvetrain : SOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
+ Cam Gear: 38 Tooth
+ Fuel Control : OBD-0 MPFI
+ Head Code : PM3
+ ECU Code : PM6

[edit] D16A7

(Basically a D16A6 that came without a catalytic converter)

* Found in:
o 1988-1991 Civic 1.6i (GTi) in New Zealand (150 hp (111.9 kW, 150 ps) @ 6400 rpm)
o 1988-1989 Civic models in Europe(ED4,ED7)
o 1995 Civic models in New Zealand (EG4)
o 1988-1995 Models in South Africa
o 1994 Civic GTi (New Zealand) (Various Differences and Increased Output)
o Ballade SH4 and SR4 ( D16A7 / EE4 )
+ Displacement : 1,579 cc (96.4 cu in)
+ Bore and Stroke : 75 × 90 mm (3.0 × 3.5 in)
+ Rod Length : 137mm
+ Compression : 9.6:1
+ Power : 117 hp (95.8 kW, 117 ps) @ 5900 rpm
+ Torque : 100 ft·lbf (13.9 kg/m, 136 Nm) @ 4800 rpm
+ Valvetrain : SOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
+ ECU: PM6 (OBD-0) / P27 (OBD-1)?
+ Fuel Control : OBD-0 Multi-point PGM-FI, OBD-1 (NZDM)

[edit] D16A8

* Found in:
o 1988-1995 Civic/CRX/Concerto (UK/Europe/Australia)
o 1992-1995 Rover 216/416 GTi(UK/Europe)
o 1993-1997 Rover 216 SportCoupe (Europe)
+ Displacement : 1,590 cc (97 cu in)
+ Bore and Stroke : 75 × 90 mm (3.0 × 3.5 in)
+ Compression : 9.5:1
+ Power : 120 hp (90 kW, 127 ps) @ 6800 rpm
+ Torque : 108 ft·lbf (14.9 kg/m, 146 Nm) @ 5900 rpm
+ Valvetrain : DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
+ Fuel Control : OBD-0 MPFI
+ ECU Code : PP5
+ Gearbox : L3

[edit] D16A9

(Same as D16A8 but without a catalytic converter)

* Found in:
o 1988-1991 Concerto (UK/Europe)
o 1988-1991 CRX 1.6i-16(UK/Europe/South Africa)
o 1988-1991 Civic 1.6i-16(UK/Europe)
o 1992-1993 Civic GTi (New Zealand)
o 1989-1992 Rover 216/416 GTi (UK/Europe)
o 1992-1995 Civic Si (Japanese, European and Peruvian version)
+ Displacement : 1,598 cc (97 cu in)
+ Bore and Stroke : 75 mm × 90 mm (3.0 in × 3.5 in)
+ Compression : 9.5:1
+ Power : 120-127 hp (96.9 kW, 132 ps) @ 6.800 rpm
+ Torque : 105 ft·lbf (14.5 kg/m, 143 Nm) @ 5700 rpm
+ Valvetrain : 16 valve (4 valves per cylinder)
+ Redline: 7200 rpm
+ Limit: 7800 rpm
+ Fuel Control : 88-91 OBD-0 MPFI (92-95 OBD-1)
+ ECU Code: PM7 (P29 OBD1)
+ GearBox : <non LSD> (88-91 L3) (LSD 92- 95 S20)

 

[XpL0d3r]

Not an Si motor at least... If it were an Si (US equivalent EX), you'd have a D16Y8 motor.

 

[flippo]

i got people telling me its equivalent to the d16z6 and d16y8..which one is it? also im guessing this isnt the original motor for the car then right so would anyone happen to know what year/model this motor came from?

 

[NOFX]

Hey everyone im new to this whole fourm thing,dontknow if this is the right spot to post this... but i just wanted to know the specs for a d16a motor? I recently bought an 1998 honda civic SI . I just wanted to know if the d16a is the original motor for this car or was it swapped? the car didnt have the si badge at the back and the valve cover didnt say vtec but i do see the vtec solenoid so it is vtec but i think the ownership said it was an SI...i just wanted to know if if this car was really an si?? and im from canada.lol..also what are your thoughts about a d16a motor and its potential..thanks.

i got people telling me its equivalent to the d16z6 and d16y8..which one is it? also im guessing this isnt the original motor for the car then right so would anyone happen to know what year/model this motor came from?

Your car's original engine would be a D16Y8, which is also found in the US '96-'00 Civic EX coupe and sedan.

The D16A is an engine from a Japanese market car, possibly another Civic. Japanese engines usually do not have a digit at the end of their engine code though, so often different engines might have the same code. For example, there is an engine in JDM Integras that is equivalent to our GSR engine and another one that is in the higher powered Integra Type R. They both say B18C on them though, while the US GSR reads B18C1 and the US ITR reads B18C5.

D16As are NOT the same as all those codes posted earlier from Wikipedia.

So D16A is stamped on several different engines of different years. It could be VTEC or non-VTEC or even VTEC-E (though this is less likely).

What we do know from the code is that it's a SOHC JDM engine. I believe this engine would come from an OBD1 or OBD2 car. It is likely more like a D16Z6, D16Y7 or D16Y8 than any of the engines in the Wikipedia post.

Some cars that came with engines stamped D16A (I will mark cars I know or believe have VTEC):

1991-1995 Civic Coupe STD (EJ1) (VTEC)
1995-1998 CR-X del Sol VGi (EJ4) (VTEC)
1996-2001 Civic Coupe STD (EJ7) (VTEC)
1995-2000 Civic Ferio RTi (EK5) (4WD) (VTEC)
1995-2000 Civic Ferio LEV (EK8) (4WD) (VTEC)
1996-2006 Partner 1.6EL (EY8)
1996-2006 Partner 1.6GL (EY8)
1997-???? Partner 1.6LEV (EY9)
1996-2002 HR-V J (GH1)
2001-???? HR-V JS (GH1)
1996-2003 HR-V J4 (GH2)
1996-2003 HR-V JS4 (GH2) (VTEC)
1996-2003 HR-V J (GH3)
2001-???? HR-V JS (GH3)
1996-2003 HR-V J (GH4)
1996-2003 HR-V J4 (GH4)
1996-2003 HR-V JS4 (GH4) (VTEC)
1997-1999 Domani 16G sedan (MB4)
1997-1999 Domani 16X sedan (MB4) (VTEC)
1998-???? Domani 16LEV sedan (MB4)
1997-1999 Domani 16G 4WD sedan (MB5) (VTEC)
1997-2000 Isuzu Gemini 1600 C/C (MJ5)
1997-2000 Isuzu Gemini 1600 C/C 4WD (MJ6)

To get a better idea of what your D16A is equivalent to, at least in US terms, you need to find the year stamp in the circle directly under where the valve cover mates with the head and check to see if the engine has a VTEC solenoid. That should start you on figuring it out at least.

I would greatly recommend you post this in the '92-'00 Civic section on Honda-Tech.com as well.

 

[flippo]

To get a better idea of what your D16A is equivalent to, at least in US terms, you need to find the year stamp in the circle directly under where the valve cover mates with the head and check to see if the engine has a VTEC solenoid. That should start you on figuring it out at least.

I would greatly recommend you post this in the '92-'00 Civic section on Honda-Tech.com as well.

it does have a vtec solenoid but i still have to look for the year stamp.

 

[sinister06civic]

sounds more like it's not an si, you have probably got an ex civic and someone put si stickers on it.

 

[XpL0d3r]

the car didnt have the si badge at the back and the valve cover didnt say vtec.

sounds more like it's not an si, you have probably got an ex civic and someone put si stickers on it.

Fail.

To tell if the car were really an Si, look at your VIN #. Not really sure if the VIN's line up like the USDM ones, but if you see EJ8 in the VIN # towards the beginning... it was originally an Si and may have had the motor switched..

 

[NOFX]

it does have a vtec solenoid but i still have to look for the year stamp.

Okay. I can't say if you'll be able to tell for sure what model it ever came out of, but you mght be able to narrow it down.

There are more people on Honda-Tech.com that might be able to tell you more about different D16As and what the small differences between them might be.

 

[flippo]

well the car comes with power locks/windows/sunroof and with tan/beige interior and green exterior..is that an SI ? (american EX) ? also on the ownership it just says honda civic.

 

[CIVICEXJMS]

Tan interior is from an american ex 4d sedan.

 

[flippo]

well i have a tan/beige color interior on a 2d coupe..what model could that be? lol...also what color/texture of interior do the honda civic si (canada) / honda civic ex ( american) normally come in? also the vin number started with an ej8 something something something...lol

 

[NOFX]

well the car comes with power locks/windows/sunroof and with tan/beige interior and green exterior..is that an SI ? (american EX) ? also on the ownership it just says honda civic.

Don't think of this as being a USDM car. It's just NOT.

Tan interior is from an american ex 4d sedan.

And other cars.

well i have a tan/beige color interior on a 2d coupe..what model could that be? lol...also what color/texture of interior do the honda civic si (canada) / honda civic ex ( american) normally come in? also the vin number started with an ej8 something something something...lol

Your car is a Canadian 1998 Honda Civic Si.

The US coupes only had light and dark gray interiors. Tan interiors only came on sedans in the US. Tan interiors were available on different bodies in different countries.

While the US model your car is closest to would be a Civic EX coupe, there are still differences. There's not a lot of info out there to confirm what those differences are though.