b16a2 from 1995 crx into EK

**steve88** · 03-12-2008 02:01 PM

A B16A2 from a 1995 CRX, same engine as the ek4 (hydro clutch etc), can it go into my 1998 gli civic?

im in nsw
will the RTA allow it?

**SHOGUNOVDDRK** · 03-12-2008 02:06 PM

The engine is older then the car.

Therefore you cannot road register it.

**steve88** · 03-12-2008 02:08 PM

even though it shares the same engine as a ek4? how would they know any better? ek4 is same age as my car

**steve88** · 03-12-2008 02:15 PM

r u sure??
i spoke to the rta, they said any b16a2 is fine- because the ek chassis came out with the exact same engine

**Chr1s** · 03-12-2008 02:16 PM

I just spoke to the RTA, do you work for the RTA shogun?

It's legal.

**SiReal** · 03-12-2008 02:16 PM

unless u get it in writing from them, i highly suggest u scrutinise their terms and conditions.

unless its only illegal in victoria hehe

**steve88** · 03-12-2008 02:34 PM

i just rang 1300 137 302 (technical support for RTA)

they said its not the age, its the emission that matters. and that GENERALLY, older engines have crapper emissions so you CANT put it into a newer chassis. but because b16a2 was shared between CRX and CIVIC between 1992-2000 (EK4 stopped at 98?) that its fine

**VTec1987** · 03-12-2008 02:40 PM

Well only way to find out is to get a blue slip, if you pass the blue slip with the new engine than that means the rta allows you to register the car.

I've done it before, using a b16a2 from EK4 (96) into a EK1 (98), got a blue slip then went to the rta and finish. No drama what so ever man

**SiReal** · 03-12-2008 02:42 PM

Good stuff steve88

**steve88** · 03-12-2008 02:48 PM

i also rang an engineering place, they said that if i test the b16a2 from the 1995 CRX and emissions are same standard as 1998 EK4 then it passes 100% fully legit, cant do shit.

and he also stated very high chance it will pass, unless the cat is rooted; he said people tuning hte ECU usually get dicked for not passing EPA when swapping b16's

so now all you people who promptly reply with "NO you cant newer engine into older chassis" finally have a proper, legit answer!

**Zdster** · 03-12-2008 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by SiReal

unless its only illegal in victoria hehe

Big fella, have a read here (page 4):
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rd...340/0/VSI8.pdf

There is no reference to the age of the engine, it is mostly about emmission standards.