92' Civic CX Engine swaps
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7D6R
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I think you need to read more with that budget you have.
It'll be a year or two before your able to boost 10-15 with-out going kaBooM!
And you could find a used D16z6 from $200-500 and Trans from 200-300 there out there.---
And just swap it! You could run the Vtec later... The D16 would still give you more ponies with out the V than a. D15. And you'll have plenty room to mod and save and research and mod and save and... Well you get the picture...
It's the internet, the info is out there, you'll want to read up and understand what and how to do it.
A few topics, though some are using the newer d16y8 head, basic concept is the same.
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=554053
http://civic-eg.com/viewtopic.php?t=10
http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc/dans-massive-d15b8-d16y8-minime-write-up-96144/
I mention it because in the Haynes Repair Manual on page 2A-13 in picture 10.17, shows a timing belt marked with chalk indicating the direction of rotation as clockwise. It was a source of confusion for me since I am not a mechanic. It doesn't sound like the person inquiring has a lot of experience either, and I mentioned the Haynes manual in my original reply. Grandaddy always said," don't believe anything that you hear and only half of what you see."
Hubbal
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Throttle body and Intake Mani
i am gonna go with the z6 head looks like, I am gonna have to change the TB and Intake Mani too? Also if I do change those two things should i get the d15b8 manifold/TB or the z6 manifold/TB?
This stuff is a little confusing, wheres a good place other than ebay to shop for car parts?
I am trying my best to understand this jargon haha
i am gonna go with the z6 head looks like, I am gonna have to change the TB and Intake Mani too? Also if I do change those two things should i get the d15b8 manifold/TB or the z6 manifold/TB?
This stuff is a little confusing, wheres a good place other than ebay to shop for car parts?
I am trying my best to understand this jargon haha
If you can, I would get the Z6 intake manifold, it a bit different, the d15b7/b8 are a bit more restrictive than the z6. It will give a little bit better performance, especially mated to the matching head.
Again, the info is out there.
http://civic-eg.com/viewtopic.php?t=3340
The used market obviously, Craigslist, local salvage yards, classifieds on Honda forums.
How is it lacking? It looks pretty self explanatory.
The manifolds have the same TB openings and the intake ports are 2mm different.
It's up to you, but they will bolt on the same nonetheless.
This tread hurts my brain...
If you want to do a mini-me research it EXTENSIVELY
If you want to do a straight swap, take out the old motor and put int he new one with accompanying ecu etc.. .again, research
If you want to build boost....
you get the idea,
There are about 400 threads on this forum that describe mini-me, full swaps and boost builds. Search, research and ask specific questions.
Any D-series manifold will bolt up to any other d-series as long as it is pre- 7th gen. It's up to you which you want to go with, some are more restrictive and others more open... most go with a Z6 or a y8 IM and TB...
If you want to do a mini-me research it EXTENSIVELY
If you want to do a straight swap, take out the old motor and put int he new one with accompanying ecu etc.. .again, research
If you want to build boost....
you get the idea,
There are about 400 threads on this forum that describe mini-me, full swaps and boost builds. Search, research and ask specific questions.
Any D-series manifold will bolt up to any other d-series as long as it is pre- 7th gen. It's up to you which you want to go with, some are more restrictive and others more open... most go with a Z6 or a y8 IM and TB...
Hubbal
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Rebuild or new engine?
I can rebuild my engine for the same cost as buying a new one, still no luck on finding a decent motor, the rebuild kit is gonna cost $390 and it comes with everything i need to do the work...but the current engine is burning oil, if i rebuild it would that fix the problem?
I can rebuild my engine for the same cost as buying a new one, still no luck on finding a decent motor, the rebuild kit is gonna cost $390 and it comes with everything i need to do the work...but the current engine is burning oil, if i rebuild it would that fix the problem?
Well it depends on what component is causing you to burn oil. Most common thing is going to be piston rings, and that should be included in a rebuild "kit". I would do some diagnostic work to find out why the engine could possibly be burning oil first. Compression test, power balance, leakdown.... etc. But there is a good place to start.
That's probably in the rebuild kit, right?
OP never posted though what it includes, but I imagine so.
When the motor is torn down, check your cylinder walls to see how they look.
If you do rebuild the motor, it should alleviate your burning oil issue, bad rings or valve seals are the usual suspects when it comes to burning oil.
I am happy about my jdm d15b vtec and also check your local craigslist for a d series i found mine for dirt cheap 200$ so you can find them cheap and it bolts right up and runs excellent
Yes a b7 will bolt right in its a d series motor
Hubbal
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Ok, new question I am going to get a JDM D15B Vtec engine, my question is will the hoses from the radiator and brake line tubing all fit? Anything else thats helpful is appreciated! Oh and BTW I am replaceing said hoses and master cylinder also....thanks for any input....Time for some RE5