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

**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.

**STTICH** · 03-12-2008 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Zdster

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.

and is that why u're running b16 now?

**Zdster** · 04-12-2008 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by STTICH

and is that why u're running b16 now?

I wish

. I love my twin turbo K series

.

**mocchi** · 28-02-2009 08:54 PM

Just an update regarding putting an older engine in a newer car. its not allowed.
At least in VIC.

Originally Posted by Zdster

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.

apparently, there is. VSI20 though.. not VSI8

Page 3 - Q.15
Engine Change - The engine in my car is fitted with emission controls,
can i fit an engine from an older vehicle?

No, the replacement engine must be of the same age or newer, and must meet all the emission standards applicable to the vehicle's and engine's date of manufacture.

**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