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FAITHLESS
02-08-2011, 02:40 PM
1. Is it worth buying an engine swap book?
2. Would they be relevant to Australian Hondas?
3. This is the only one I can find. (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-Engine-Swap-Civic-Accord-Integra-Prelude-New-Book-/260828301738?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item3cba9409aa) Has anyone used this and was it helpful?
4. Will it/another one contain enough information for a D16Y4 to B18 swap?
5. Off topic question, but what is the resale value of a D16Y4 with 140,000 k's?

Any help is much appreciated.
mocchi
02-08-2011, 03:11 PM
I got that one, it's rubbish.
I'll sell it $10 + shipping lol.

Google has MUCH MUCH more information than that lousy book.
markismaximus
02-08-2011, 03:37 PM
engine swap books

1. Is it worth buying an engine swap book? No
2. Would they be relevant to Australian Hondas? Somewhat
3. This is the only one I can find. Has anyone used this and was it helpful? These types of books give you general info, not the detailed info you may be looking for if you need step-by-step instructions
4. Will it/another one contain enough information for a D16Y4 to B18 swap? As above. Swap books typically have general info, not specific engine to engine swap instructions
5. Off topic question, but what is the resale value of a D16Y4 with 140,000 k's? maybe a few hundred, they aren't a very sought after motor
FAITHLESS
02-08-2011, 03:37 PM
ok thanks. just seems like the information that I get from searches is very fragmented. would love the organisation of a book, or to see a comprehensive thread where a d16 is swapped for a b18. i've only done fairly small things to engines like testing thermostat, changing water pump, changing oil, changing timing belt. i'd love to do an engine swap myself but it seems like it could become a nightmare without a clear, organised, detailed guide.
Banana_hammock
02-08-2011, 03:41 PM
I agree. You could probably find a PDF version of that floating around somewhere + more info. Also engine swapping help can be quite easily sourced from the forums
FAITHLESS
02-08-2011, 03:52 PM
Also engine swapping help can be quite easily sourced from the forums
Am I doing searches wrong? I'll type in something like "D16 to B18 engine swap" and will get a bunch of threads that have these words in them but are not about that topic. The title will be completely different.
mocchi
02-08-2011, 05:10 PM
Am I doing searches wrong? I'll type in something like "D16 to B18 engine swap" and will get a bunch of threads that have these words in them but are not about that topic. The title will be completely different.

i would search with these keywords on google.
-engine swap ek b18c
-how to ek b18c swap
-ek b18c parts list
FAITHLESS
02-08-2011, 05:45 PM
those keywords helped alot, and google works alot better than forum search lol thanks.
TheSaint
02-08-2011, 06:46 PM
ozhonda is indexed in google as well ... so its double win
dougie_504
02-08-2011, 07:53 PM
Start by reading like this maybe...

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?30312-DIY-JDM-B18C-ITR-Engine-Install-in-EG-Civic
Banana_hammock
02-08-2011, 08:14 PM
I was just about to suggest that thread as a starting point. I learnt a lot from reading it
ouch
02-08-2011, 08:27 PM
i got the PDF if you want it!
FAITHLESS
03-08-2011, 03:45 AM
Start by reading like this maybe...

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?30312-DIY-JDM-B18C-ITR-Engine-Install-in-EG-Civic
That is a great thread thanks alot.


i got the PDF if you want it!
Thanks man but markismaximus already sent me it!

I'd really enjoy a project like this but a part of me just wants to take the easy way out, sell my car and get a supra tt lol.