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Old 11-10-2006, 05:14 PM
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hey i have a 1990 honda civic si hb...the person who had it before me put a 93 d15 in it and i was thinkin of takin it out and puttin in an acura 1.8....the engine is on an automatic trns but my car is a manual....any info about the swap would be greatly appreciated
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Old 11-10-2006, 10:18 PM
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DO YOU WANT THE CAR TO BE AN AUTOMATIC OR REMAIN STICK?
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Old 11-12-2006, 10:19 AM
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i want it to stay stick
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Old 11-16-2006, 06:27 PM
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bro just turbo ur D15B...it'll cost about the same as parts and labor for a swap
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Old 11-16-2006, 06:30 PM
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why do you guys like the d motors they are no fun go with a b18 then turbo that
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Old 11-16-2006, 06:31 PM
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^ yeah, because everybody has $4000 to throw down
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Old 11-16-2006, 06:36 PM
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but when you feel how much faster it is you will be happy
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Old 11-16-2006, 06:40 PM
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ok, but the point is cost...If u have a D15b now, then u put in a turbo, ur gonna be pretty quick and u only put in $1000. This kid isn't gonna have $4000 to make his car fly.
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Old 11-18-2006, 02:16 AM
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hahahaha damn these d vs b ****! it all comes down to what kind of power and what kinda of budget you have/want. my $400 hmt kit on my old d15b7 civic hatch ran circles around gsr swapped crx's......turbo the d till it blows up.......and to the origional poster.......get yoruself a cable b series transmission, flywheel and clutch kit along with the mount kit, axles and shift linkages.
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Old 11-23-2006, 02:29 PM
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thanks for all the suggestions...any sites i can go to to find a turbo kit for my 1.5 if not i have an integra with a 1.8 in it that i can take out...the integra is in bad condition but engine is good...well hit me back with those sites thanks
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