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Honda Civic B16A Motor Swap - Heart Surgery

Project Old School EF, Part One: B16a Install

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  • B16 Honda Swap On The Front Crossmember
    On the front crossmember, there are two brackets welded in place for the front mount. These two brackets need to be cut down to make room for the B16A. With HASport's solid urethane mounts, a front mount will no longer be needed.
    B16 Honda Swap On The Front Crossmember
    On the front crossmember, there are two brackets welded in place for the front mount. Thes
  • B16 Honda Swap A Very Common Problem
    A very common problem among these used transmissions is the third gear grind. Along with a new third gear synchro set from Gear Speed, the transmission was sent to ES Tuning for a rebuild.
    B16 Honda Swap A Very Common Problem
    A very common problem among these used transmissions is the third gear grind. Along with a
  • B16 Honda Swap With The Transmission Off
    With the transmission off, install the ACT flywheel, clutch and pressure plate. Make sure to use an alignment tool so the transmission will slide on correctly.
    B16 Honda Swap With The Transmission Off
    With the transmission off, install the ACT flywheel, clutch and pressure plate. Make sure
  • B16 Honda Swap Just Behind The Vtec
    Just behind the VTEC solenoid, the always-leaky cam seal was replaced with a aluminum Blox cam seal replacement.
    B16 Honda Swap Just Behind The Vtec
    Just behind the VTEC solenoid, the always-leaky cam seal was replaced with a aluminum Blox
  • B16 Honda Swap With The Engine Out It Made Installing
    With the engine out, it made installing the Mugen thermostat, fan switch and OEM timing belt much easier.
    B16 Honda Swap With The Engine Out It Made Installing
    With the engine out, it made installing the Mugen thermostat, fan switch and OEM timing be
  • B16 Honda Swap Since We Are Installing A B16a
    Since we are installing a B16A from a EG, we had to change the driver side engine bracket to one from a '90-'93 Integra. This is the same part used in Japan on '90-'93 DA Integras and '90-'91 EF Civic/CRX SiR cars.
    B16 Honda Swap Since We Are Installing A B16a
    Since we are installing a B16A from a EG, we had to change the driver side engine bracket
  • B16 Honda Swap A Rear Engine Bracket
    A rear engine bracket from a '90-'93 Integra also had to be purchased in order to fit the B series transmission.
    B16 Honda Swap A Rear Engine Bracket
    A rear engine bracket from a '90-'93 Integra also had to be purchased in order to fit the
  • B16 Honda Swap With The Hasport Ngine Wiring
    With the HASport engine wiring harness, life was a breeze. Just simply attach each female plug into the corresponding male plug found on the engine.
    B16 Honda Swap With The Hasport Ngine Wiring
    With the HASport engine wiring harness, life was a breeze. Just simply attach each female
  • B16 Honda Swap Before Sliding The New Engine In
    Before sliding the new engine in place, the new rear engine mount must be installed first.
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hustlerbd
nice one bro. i have a ed6, i will make my car exactly like this
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