1992 Civix LX - Oil around 1 spark plug when removed

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By egsedanguy
- Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:52 pm #156983 i would say ecu and run the v-tec wires. all your axels and stuff will all be the same. same engine just vtec. and im sertin somone on here will tell you exactly what to do. im not familuer with the vtec wiring.

By jmoshe
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:43 am #157052
egsedanguy wrote:i would say ecu and run the v-tec wires. all your axels and stuff will all be the same. same engine just vtec. and im sertin somone on here will tell you exactly what to do. im not familuer with the vtec wiring.
OK.. I have located this HONDA CIVIC EG/EJ OBD1 D15B SOHC VTEC ENGINE which I am about to order.... I am not familiar with the codes ( EG/EJ OBD1 ) but would this be a good swap for the d15B ?. Also, is the ECU that you say is the Electronic Control Unit and should I ask the seller to provide me with one ?

By jmoshe
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:48 am #157054
jmoshe wrote:
egsedanguy wrote:i would say ecu and run the v-tec wires. all your axels and stuff will all be the same. same engine just vtec. and im sertin somone on here will tell you exactly what to do. im not familuer with the vtec wiring.
OK.. I have located this HONDA CIVIC EG/EJ OBD1 D15B SOHC VTEC ENGINE which I am about to order.... I am not familiar with the codes ( EG/EJ OBD1 ) but would this be a good swap for the d15B ?. Also, is the ECU that you say is the Electronic Control Unit and should I ask the seller to provide me with one ?
Here is the link to this engine... take a moment to look at it and give me your opinion...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEWAX%3AIT
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By Dippin_EG
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:32 am #157063 If that is the engine and trans, id say go for it.
If its just the engine... id probably save a little more and get a b18b swap

By jmoshe
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:47 pm #157151
Dippin_EG wrote:If that is the engine and trans, id say go for it.
If its just the engine... id probably save a little more and get a b18b swap
Just out of curiosity... why a b18b ? is it better ? more economical ? is it a direct swap ?
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By chrono404
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:11 pm #157160 b18b's have more torque. They have tons of aftermarket parts. and can pretty quick with very few mods. They have a better power potential then a JDM d15b VTEC, ZC VTEC, or a D16z6(SOHC VTEC). In Stock trim they are better for turboing then a D Series as well. With a Transmission swap to a GSR(b18c) or a B16, you will be faster then direct b16 swaps, AS well as most N/A D Series Vtec's.

I Use to promote D16z6's and jdm d15b's all the time, They the best D Series engine you can get, a stock d16z6 with d16z6 transmission, will beat a b18b with a stock b18b(LS) transmission. However the B18b still has better potential, Also like I said above, with a B18c(GSR) Transmission it will be faster then B16's as well as D16z6's. I believe the b18b is a more fun daily Driver as well because of the extra torque it has.

Its a really easy swap. You will need the engine(from a 94-95), 94-01 Integra Mounts, Axles and shift linkage. All wiring is plug and play. You pull out the old D Series. take out the shift linkage. Replace it with the Integra linkage, put in the B Series Engine/Transmission and your done.

The swap can be done over a Weekend.

By jmoshe
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:26 pm #157186
chrono404 wrote:b18b's have more torque. They have tons of aftermarket parts. and can pretty quick with very few mods. They have a better power potential then a JDM d15b VTEC, ZC VTEC, or a D16z6(SOHC VTEC). In Stock trim they are better for turboing then a D Series as well. With a Transmission swap to a GSR(b18c) or a B16, you will be faster then direct b16 swaps, AS well as most N/A D Series Vtec's.

I Use to promote D16z6's and jdm d15b's all the time, They the best D Series engine you can get, a stock d16z6 with d16z6 transmission, will beat a b18b with a stock b18b(LS) transmission. However the B18b still has better potential, Also like I said above, with a B18c(GSR) Transmission it will be faster then B16's as well as D16z6's. I believe the b18b is a more fun daily Driver as well because of the extra torque it has.

Its a really easy swap. You will need the engine(from a 94-95), 94-01 Integra Mounts, Axles and shift linkage. All wiring is plug and play. You pull out the old D Series. take out the shift linkage. Replace it with the Integra linkage, put in the B Series Engine/Transmission and your done.

The swap can be done over a Weekend.
So you suggest I put in a B series transmission as well ? Will the b18b engine not work with my current transmission which I assume is still good ? Maybe I can get a better deal if I get the engine/transmission package... I'll have to start looking for a JDM one... Do they have them coming from Japan too ?
Is there any welding to be done replacing the Integra Mounts, Axles and shift linkage .. or is it direct mod. replacement ?
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By egsedanguy
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:55 pm #157189 my friend. this is what you need to do. decide if you want to put in a swap or not. ther is no welding required for a b18b1 swap. yes you need a b series tranny. your tranny will not work. d trans go on d motors, b trans go on b motors. and if you order off of hmotors.com the engines come from japan. with low milage. to your door step. ready to slap in..
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By egsedanguy
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:02 pm #157191 http://hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc2000sea ... %20Engines


go here and pick what one ya want. buy a full swap.. comes with everything you need. and pay the extra for the axels :thumb:


here this is for you
http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc200 ... item=30007

By jmoshe
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:30 pm #157202
egsedanguy wrote:my friend. this is what you need to do. decide if you want to put in a swap or not. ther is no welding required for a b18b1 swap. yes you need a b series tranny. your tranny will not work. d trans go on d motors, b trans go on b motors. and if you order off of hmotors.com the engines come from japan. with low milage. to your door step. ready to slap in..
Thanks alot.. this is all alittle new to me... your suggestions are very helpful.. keep in mind I am pretty fresh with all this stuff but once I get the hang ot this I'll be up and ruinning...
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By egsedanguy
- Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:15 pm #157211 here is a good word of advise for you. you wont understand how easy working on are civics is, untill you work on it yourself :thumb:

start working on it. you will understand soon enough :D

By jmoshe
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:29 pm #157391
egsedanguy wrote:here is a good word of advise for you. you wont understand how easy working on are civics is, untill you work on it yourself :thumb:

start working on it. you will understand soon enough :D

Boy ! That B18B is quite beyond my budget ! by the time I'm done with it it'll cost me almost $2500+. I think I'd rather stay with the D15B VTEC... it fit my budget better....

By jmoshe
- Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:14 am #162104
egsedanguy wrote:your choice. but you can find a used one from somone for a lot cheaper. just have to make sure it runs good and shit. but good luck either way :thumb:

I wanted to buy a japenese VTEC engine but the seller told me that my 92 civic is not wired for a VTEC... If so, what does it involve putting in the right wire harness and I would imaging it is for the ECU... could the engine run without it ?
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