88 hatch motor swap
11-05-2003, 01:08 PM
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88 hatch motor swap
i came across a 1988 dx hatchback today for 350$. it needs a radiator and has minor body dings which isnt a problem for me. my question is, how much is needed to swap my b18a out of my teg(1990) into that car? i would transfer motor, trannie, harness, ecu. what about axles, would mine work or would custom axles be neccesary? and i know mounts will be needed too. i know whats involved, i just need to know whats needed. also, is it really worth it, can i expect some decent performance with the b18 in the civic. thanks.
11-05-2003, 07:20 PM
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You've got it pretty much down, except for the DPFI -> MPFI conversion.
The Integra axles are fine to use.
A B18A into an '88 is a good thing, on par with a B16A with a hell'of'a lot more low end grunt.
The Integra axles are fine to use.
A B18A into an '88 is a good thing, on par with a B16A with a hell'of'a lot more low end grunt.
11-05-2003, 08:40 PM
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Originally posted by Kai
You've got it pretty much down, except for the DPFI -> MPFI conversion.
The Integra axles are fine to use.
A B18A into an '88 is a good thing, on par with a B16A with a hell'of'a lot more low end grunt.
You've got it pretty much down, except for the DPFI -> MPFI conversion.
The Integra axles are fine to use.
A B18A into an '88 is a good thing, on par with a B16A with a hell'of'a lot more low end grunt.
im still debating on swapping everything over or just getting the civic running and selling my teg. i originally wanted a hb but ended up getting my teg. now i can have my cake and eat it too!:naughty: :thumbup: thanks again.