1997 DX hatch

[ReedMann]

I finally finished the harness. It was a ton of work and something I don't plan on doing again anytime soon, but definitely a learning experience.

I started with an OEM 96-98 EX harness.

Modifications:
-2nd O2 sensor
-CKF bypass
-removed PS
-extended/shortened wires for a "tucked" look
-custom loom

Before:





After:









and I even did the charge harness...



More updates tonight. I am hoping to take out the D16Y7 tomorrow.

 

[Hecz]

How much modification did you have to do to your stock hardness?

 

[ReedMann]

How much modification did you have to do to your stock hardness?

Modifications:
-2nd O2 sensor
-CKF bypass
-removed PS
-extended/shortened wires for a "tucked" look
-custom loom

 

[ReedMann]

Taking a lunch break and decided to post some pics. The engine is completely assembled. After I finish eating I'm going to polish the rest of the muffler, then start to take the old engine out. Wish me luck!

 

[Hecz]

So nice man!

 

[Turbo_Freak]

Harness and engine looking great! Good luck on the swap!

 

[ReedMann]

So nice man!

Harness and engine looking great! Good luck on the swap!

Thanks guys!




I've been working on the engine for about 3 hours now and its almost ready to come out. I need to run to the auto parts store to get some hose clamps and new front lower ball joints. Then I just have to remove the axles and pull it out.

 

[ReedMann]

 

[00siboy]

Nice progress. Gonna clean that bay before you toss it in?

 

[ReedMann]

Nice progress. Gonna clean that bay before you toss it in?

Thanks man, and yeah I'm going to spray it down with degreaser and powerwash it today.

 

[K-N-2-EK]

Awaiting more updates!

 

[ReedMann]

Another long hard day of work.





I still have some more stuff to hook up tomorrow. Let's hope it starts with no problems.

 

[CHILD]

Looks beautimous

 

[TigBitties]

looks good, and appears to went a lot smoother than mine did lol

 

[scarhead92]

everything ...air filter Haha. love it man. gonna be trading my 300 back for another Honda. this car got my want for a Honda back in full swing

 

[ReedMann]

Looks beautimous

Thanks!

looks good, and appears to went a lot smoother than mine did lol

So far at least... Both the lower ball joints were a pain to get out and they both ripped so I have to replace those. I also haven't tried to start it yet...

everything ...air filter Haha. love it man. gonna be trading my 300 back for another Honda. this car got my want for a Honda back in full swing

Haha yeah I need to get a new one. This one is pretty clean, it's just all wrinkled. Glad to hear you're getting back into Honda's!

 

[TigBitties]

atleast yours eventually did come out, i had to go to school and torch the ball joints out after i removed the entire suspension from the car lol

 

[doosua]

Looks great ReedMann! I don't know if you covered this yet but are there going to be any upgrades on the motor?

 

[203CT]

Great update

 

[ReedMann]

atleast yours eventually did come out, i had to go to school and torch the ball joints out after i removed the entire suspension from the car lol

Haha mine weren't as bad as yours, but they were still a pain.

Looks great ReedMann! I don't know if you covered this yet but are there going to be any upgrades on the motor?

As of right now, I'm just trying to get the motor in and running for daily use.

Great update

Thanks!



Help:

So I had everything installed on the motor, filled all the fluids, and went to turn it over. The starter turned the motor over, but it didn't fire. I pulled a spark plug and there was no spark so I'm thinking it's the distributor since I replaced the cap, rotor, wires, and plugs.

I also didn't smell any fuel. Is there anything special that has to be done after the fuel line has been disconnected and reconnected?