Project from wreck to vtec

**markismaximus** · 06-08-2010 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by jdm_b16a

Don't take my thread as GOSPEL. Look at markismaximus' thread - he is more cluey on mounts and stuff. His setup uses all the original D15 mounts (if I remember correctly) whereas I used a combo set on the passenger side (non-gearbox side).

Peter

That is correct Peter, I used ALL of the mounts off my D15. I had to replace the front gearbox mount that was torn. I used non-genuine as it was cheaper but the fitment quality was very very average. The timing side mount is slightly angled though, I believe you mentioned this is the case on your build too.

**EK1 Civic** · 06-08-2010 09:40 PM

Like the approach your going with the d16y1. Don't get why people bother saying why not drop a b18. You got a supra, the fk would be the point of putting in a b18. I know this is a honda forum and people will argue go b18 etc, but still you got a supra that in n/a and TT spec is faster then the b18. I'd prob turn the ed into a daily to save fuel, my mates got an n/a supra and it still drinks a fair bit, then use the supra for a weekend car xD. Good luck with the build

**Val** · 09-08-2010 11:28 PM

yeah thats the idea mate, civic for some fun and fuel efficiency! I love the supra, mine is a TT, and even though it pretty quick, the engine still feels lazy. I miss being able to rev the old civ

**EK1 Civic** · 11-08-2010 01:46 PM

they rev but dont go anywhere. Love that expression, well unless you go for a quicker engine. Your approach is sensible though, no point putting money down the drain, the TT fuel efficiency will out way cost of engine swap.

**Val** · 11-08-2010 04:00 PM

TT fuel efficiency depends on the weight of the foot on the gas pedal lol

**EK1 Civic** · 11-08-2010 05:17 PM

Well ye if u take it easy but if u compare it to a 4 cylinder the 4 cylinder would run outa gas further down the road then the v6 tt =/

**Val** · 12-08-2010 10:39 AM

Its a straight 6 TT, but yeah i know what you mean. On the highway its about the same, i used to get about 600km a 40L tank on my ed, and its about 600km on a 70L tank on the supra. 218rwkw & 550nm of torque sure is a fun way of getting to work and from work though

**jdm_b16a** · 12-08-2010 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Val

Its a straight 6 TT, but yeah i know what you mean. On the highway its about the same, i used to get about 600km a 40L tank on my ed, and its about 600km on a 70L tank on the supra. 218rwkw & 550nm of torque sure is a fun way of getting to work and from work though

Tell me about it. My Aristo (or four door Supra TT for those that don't know) drinks like a fish - you can actually see the fuel needle go down as you drive. I've got an 80L tank and about 600Km 'round town is average.

Peter

**Val** · 30-09-2010 11:43 AM

Ok here's a picture for comparison of the filler pipes for hatch / sedan tanks.

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End result - couldn't use the sedan fuel tank, the hatch tank had plenty of rust so had to clean it down to metal and re-paint.

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Also - swapped the springs over from the sedan shocks to the hb, coilover sleeves. Damn sedan looks like its in 4wd mode now lol

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And thats where im at now. Small update, but i only had weekends to work on this as im away for most of the week out of Sydney.

**Val** · 20-10-2010 05:34 PM

Update: I've put in the front shocks aswell. Also the fuel tank and pump have all been put in and hooked up.

Pulled out the OEM harness and put in the main part of the Vti harness. Turned out i didn't get the rear harness when i purchased it, even though i asked if it was a complete harness, turned out there was a misunderstanding so i went to pick'n'payless for my first time and got that from a carby eg (don't need fuel pump connection as mine is external) as well as DA9 sway bars and already fitted the front. Have to drill holes for the rear sway. Also got dash/cluster harnesses (non-vti

) and fuseboxes (one under the bonnet and the other under the dash from a Vti).

The engine is out (D16), pulled the gearbox off and looking at replacing the clutch. The clutch is a 20 spline version. Looking at an exedy replacement, HD or HDCB & have to get the flywheel machined.

Been doing some cleaning up, i've cut the rust out of one of the guards and repainted cross members in black.

**Val** · 21-10-2010 06:58 PM

pulled the clutch off, took off the flywheel - picking up new clutch tomorrow and getting the flywheel machined. Flywheel was a bit of a shrew, but i won in the end.

**mugen_ctr** · 21-10-2010 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by EK1 Civic

Like the approach your going with the d16y1. Don't get why people bother saying why not drop a b18. You got a supra, the fk would be the point of putting in a b18. I know this is a honda forum and people will argue go b18 etc, but still you got a supra that in n/a and TT spec is faster then the b18. I'd prob turn the ed into a daily to save fuel, my mates got an n/a supra and it still drinks a fair bit, then use the supra for a weekend car xD. Good luck with the build

Your opinion will change when u see a b18 swap eg keep up with a rx7 for that matter

.... just tryna say dont doubt those lil b18 powered civics, since u already got the supra car, keep the civic as daily... d-series ftw