parts interchangable request

**m2h** · 04-09-2003 03:38 PM

Is there any parts that can be swap from other civics to mine? i am driving a 1988 (4th gen) civic, any parts that can be swap in and upgrade?

**aZZ** · 04-09-2003 03:53 PM

whats the engine code on the motor?

if its a D series motor you an pretty much use any D series stuff.

**m2h** · 04-09-2003 03:54 PM

its d15b4, BUT its dual carb. not EFI, thats why i had a problem

**aZZ** · 04-09-2003 03:59 PM

hmmm being carb i cant really think of any D series stuff which would work with it, with all post 90's model D series being EFI.

**Jnr Teggy** · 04-09-2003 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by m2h

its d15b4, BUT its dual carb. not EFI, thats why i had a problem

don't waste your time or effort on that engine..

a B16a is a simple swap and will turn your civic into a monster!

**online** · 04-09-2003 07:03 PM

if you want some more power you can use the concerto injection with a microtech LT8 computer, definitely a big increase. My suggestion is B16A also.

**SIKCVC** · 04-09-2003 09:37 PM

I wouldn't waste my time with a B16 unless you want to boost it. theres no real point for the increases in power. Never the less from your d15 to a b16 your car will feel like a bat outa hell. its like a 50kw increase, with the usual I/H/E work your looking at a 60ish kwt gain total from the d15. thats HUGE.

**bengbear** · 04-09-2003 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by SIKCVC

I wouldn't waste my time with a B16 unless you want to boost it. theres no real point for the increases in power.

Excuse me?

**Setanta** · 05-09-2003 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by Jnr Teggy

Originally Posted by m2h

its d15b4, BUT its dual carb. not EFI, thats why i had a problem

don't waste your time or effort on that engine..

a B16a is a simple swap and will turn your civic into a monster!

Not quite - the engine mounts are all wrong for a start and if you try welding in SiR/XSi ones you' be looking for trouble as the nose of these was redesigned - not to mention you need a SiR bonnet etc because the engine placement is high. Place and Hasport do custom mounts but they are about 600 bucks a set and you have to get them from the US.

ZC bolts straight in to give you a 30bhp increase, as do the later D series SOHC VTEC motors.

The D15 can be made to run well, it starts with 98ps and the carbs can be rejetted, go I/H/E and bump the compression. Jackson Racing made twin-40 mm Webber manifolds for the D15 and D16 - finding one nowadays could be interesting though.

The ZC route is prolly the best bang for buck - get a front cut so that you have the ECU/loom/ancilleries and cam-humped bonnet for clearance (yes, the CRX bonnet will bolt straight on

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**Setanta** · 05-09-2003 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by SIKCVC

I wouldn't waste my time with a B16 unless you want to boost it. theres no real point for the increases in power.

Ummmm... WTF??????

60bhp increase over a B15 is a huge increase. Time to lay off the crack I think :roll: :P

Edit: I forgot to add that you can get a Mugen grind cam for the D15, I think a few other companies do them too

**A.C.S DRAG** · 05-09-2003 09:44 AM

i think going from a sohc 1.6 carby to a B16a is a big difference in power, to do the conversion want be cheap, as setanta sed you will need mounts, then you'll need driveshafts and other lil things. you DONT have to get a new bonnet, the stock one will still clear the newer vtec engine. i have a usdm cf bonnet on mine.

if your restricted with budget then, get a d16a8 drop it in, no mounts required, drive that around for a while then turbo it when you have the money.