P Plate ek engine swap

**dougie_504** · 04-07-2011 11:31 PM

B16A is a fun engine. The torque difference between B16 and B18 is noticeable but don't go thinking the B16 isn't enjoyable.

The first thing you need to do is determine your budget. What are you going to spend? And remember that your car is running sh!t already so if you don't want to fix it for $1800 you surely aren't in a position to spend like $6000 on a B18C swap...?

**lilthug** · 04-07-2011 11:33 PM

would insurance be void if u go ahead with swap??
considering ur on ur p plates?

**dougie_504** · 05-07-2011 12:33 AM

No insurance company will cover you if you don't inform them of an engine swap.

**grifty** · 05-07-2011 01:08 AM

B18 is legal in NSW with p plates since it falls under the up to 15% engine capacity increase rules.

All you need to do after the conversion is get a blue slip (adjustment of records) and also you need a receipt for the engine.

**VTec1987** · 05-07-2011 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by grifty

B18 is legal in NSW with p plates since it falls under the up to 15% engine capacity increase rules.

All you need to do after the conversion is get a blue slip (adjustment of records) and also you need a receipt for the engine.

Spot on.....

**unl3a5h** · 05-07-2011 04:00 PM

oh wowww grifty thanks for the info. i found a b18c2 half cut for 2800 soo thats great to know will go ahead with that asap. will i need anything other than what the integra half cut already has or will it all bolt up using the dc2 parts? also do i still need to have it engineered and what is the cost of engineering it?

**grifty** · 05-07-2011 05:18 PM

No need for an engineering certificate in NSW, other states may differ.

**chauster** · 05-07-2011 05:37 PM

Go b18c2 if your budget can't go for c7. Later you can change cams and the gearbox or whatnot.

B18c to ek you need vtir loom and wire the vtec solenoid and knock sensor. You gotta change headers and cat to fit.

Legally you need eng cert to rego b18 to ek but sometimes depending on vicroads you can get away with it. Good luck. Ive asked before and the guy said as long it's a 4 cyl to 4cyl it should be ok. Shows how much they know

**unl3a5h** · 05-07-2011 07:13 PM

okay awesome putting a deposit on the engine tomorrow can anyone give confirmation to nsw law on not needing engineering certificate on b18 in civic? i dont want to get dicked cause i didnt know. thanks for all your help guys.

**DC2-PWR** · 05-07-2011 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by unl3a5h

okay awesome putting a deposit on the engine tomorrow can anyone give confirmation to nsw law on not needing engineering certificate on b18 in civic? i dont want to get dicked cause i didnt know. thanks for all your help guys.

Originally Posted by grifty

B18 is legal in NSW with p plates since it falls under the up to 15% engine capacity increase rules.

All you need to do after the conversion is get a blue slip (adjustment of records) and also you need a receipt for the engine.

Thats all you need to know, its legal.

If your not 110% sure, go check it yourself on the website or call/interview them personally, to be satisfied.

**VTec1987** · 06-07-2011 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by unl3a5h

okay awesome putting a deposit on the engine tomorrow can anyone give confirmation to nsw law on not needing engineering certificate on b18 in civic? i dont want to get dicked cause i didnt know. thanks for all your help guys.

It has been done many time, you will just need a blueslip and your fine

To get it fitted in your EK
You need the following parts:
Ek4 rear bracket
Ek4 Wiring Loom
Mayb Ek4 power steering pump
Passenger side Engine mount ( 2 hole not 3)

Everything else will be plug and play