need the run down on swapinga b16a2 in my 97 hatch

vtjdmsir · Post by **vtjdmsir** » August 07, 2005

i need help on what to get to swap this in my car i have the skunk 2 obd2 to obd1 harness what i need to know is if my stock mounts will work for the time being what shift link i need pretty much i need to know is the run down on parts need to swap a b16a2 in my hatch because the d16y6 is on its way out the door. if any one can give me a website or any write ups that can help me alot .im getting all wired out over this because when i get the motor it has to be in that weekend and i want all the parts there and ready. i don't have another car to get to work. Thanks

munster · Post by **munster** » August 07, 2005

I know you're saying that you have to rush it, but take the time to do it right.

You're going to need the rear mount from a 99-00 Si and the cast iron drivers side mount from the 99-00 Si (the part of the mount that the pins go through that's attached to the block). They're about $100 for both from a Honda dealership.

Do yourself a favor and get an obd2 motor. Just because you have a jumper harness doesn't mean you can run an obd1 motor...that just means you can run an obd1 ecu on an obd2 motor.

Considering you get an obd2 motor the wiring will be plug and play other than running the vtec wiring. obd1 motor is way more wiring (ie...injectors, distributor swap, etc.)

Use your stock harness and lengthen wires where you need to. Saves you a headache.

Also change the timing belt and water pump while the motor is out. No matter how many miles they say is on the motor.

You'll also need the stock Bseries shift linkage and you'll have to get your exhaust cut so the flange can be spun to where it lines up.

Good luck.

vtjdmsir · Post by **vtjdmsir** » August 07, 2005

is droping a b18b less of a pain becasue i want to build my b16 before it goes in and i can get a b18b much less right now.

munster · Post by **munster** » August 07, 2005

B18b is about the same as a B16 as far as swapping. You just don't have to wire vtec. Wiring vtec isn't bad anyhow.

miyagi · Post by **miyagi** » August 07, 2005

I'll see if duanne (30 stones) still has the diagram to wire vtec.

Everything is extremely straight forward. Its just like dropping another d series in there ... but you need to run 3 wires or so for vtec and maybe lengthen some of the plug harnesses.

Its not bad at all brudda....

like munster said ... take the time and do it right. Don't shortcut anywhere ... or you'll have headache's later.

vtjdmsir · Post by **vtjdmsir** » August 07, 2005

yeah droping it in the car is easy but wireing is the thing i want to know about if you can get that diegram that would help out alot thanks