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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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Default 92 hatchback swap q's

how much work would have to be done to swap a d16z6 into a 92 civ hb with a d15b8 ....it would be fairly easy beacause that motor was intended for that car right??...is it prewired for vtec
Old Mar 16, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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you just pull it out and pop the new one in. is it a dx? if so re-wiring is in order.
Old Mar 16, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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its a cx............and what about a b16 i really want a b16 but i dont think i have enough $$im on a 2000.00 budget
are they fairly easy to install??
Old Mar 17, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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you have $2,000 US?? that should easily be enough for a b16... are you doing the labour?
Old Mar 17, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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ive asked 3 shops and the cheapest i could get a b16 installed is 3500.00
Old Mar 18, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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Default Re:92 hatchback swap q's

ive read that all 92-93 civics and candian model civics
(92-95) are prewired for vtec so how much work would have to be done to install a b16

can anyone give me a part list....? how much work will i have to do the suspension>>??
Old Mar 19, 2003 | 01:09 AM
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I believe that ALL 92 civics are prewired for v-tec (basically have the same wiring as the Si). I am unsure if the 93's are the same way, but I'm pretty positive that the 92's are. That's why I want a 92 hatch
Old Mar 19, 2003 | 01:45 AM
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Knock sensor is all you need to wire in.
Old Mar 19, 2003 | 12:14 PM
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3500 for a b16 installed....thats crazy....hell nu-image auto salon out here in KC,MO will install one for 2200....and u drive home happy...but me id just slap that baby in myself and save the 800 dollar install price.
Old Mar 21, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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the knock sensor is all i would have to wire in for the b16 a swap i could just get the wiring kit from hassport



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