I know i was going to go the route of a B18B, but i stumbled upon a little gold mine. A B16A1, i was wondering (since its a japanese market engine) will it swap in easliy without having to change a bunch of stuff? I ride a 94 civic cx HB. Thanks.

 

If its B16a1 it'll be harder to swap in than a b16a2. Also, if it's JDM, then it should only say B16

 

so what do you think would be involved in doing the swap? it comes with tranny, ecu and other main things involved. is it worth getting?

 

i think differene engine mounts since its jdm i got a b18c and i had to buy Si mounts....

 

The wiring harness will be backwards and you'll need to buy the hydro to cable clutch conversion kit from Hasport -- like $400. I think it should still more or less just bolt in though.

How much?

 

You will also have to modify the distributor. Sport compact car did this swap a year or so ago, maybe I can find the mag. It's a pain IMO. The B16A SIR II is so much better IMO and you can get the mcomplete changeover for around $1,700.00 nowadays. How much are you paying? The biggest expensive will be the mounts and tranny converter from hasport. Just give them a call, they will tell you everything you need, they are really cool. I could'nt have completed my CRX without them and their website:thumbup:

 

I have that mag. If you want, I can go look up what all they needed.

 

Drivetrain mounting parts:

Hasport engine mounts $500 new
Rear engine bracket from teg or delslo from junkyard
OBD1 vtec distributor (teg or delslo)


Drivetrain connection:

G2 teg intermediate shaft and axles


Engine management parts:

OBD1 vtec ecu
hasport wiring kit 1200


Cooling:

Delslo vtec radiator hoses


Other crap:
shift linkages and shifter from teg
obd1 map sensor
teggy throttle cable
high impedance injectors

So you're looking at somewhere in the $1400 dollar range of additional parts, depending on what you can get from the junkyard, and for what price. Also, a number of compatible items might come along with your swap, so it all depends on whats included. Really, the 1st gen b16 swap is best suited to cr-x's and 4th gen civics. It can save you money, or it might not, depending on parts... but even so, at what cost in terms of hassle?

BTW that mag has a 900 hp 4wd carbonfiber golf. Very

 

JDM B16's are designated either B16A or B16B. Just no B16A# "B16A1...etc". At least for Second Gen's.

 

B16A1's aka B16 first generation are cable transmission. Your 94 uses a hydraulic.