black2k1vtec

Our D17A's have the same bore (75mm) as the D16 motors, so I wonder if the pistons from the previous D16 motor will work in our engines? Maybe they have a different quench area, but some machine work and I bet they fit. As well, I wonder how much different the valve train is, and I wonder when someone is gonna swap a D16 head onto a D17A block, cause then you could have cams, p+p, springs, and all the fun head stuff done, as well a intake manifold with the TB facing the side (62mm aftermarket one), fuel rail, injectors, so there are no wild 90 degree bends in the intake piping. Any gear heads have any answers?

Voiceofid

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do a search! we cannot swap engines in our cars! those d16 will NOT FIT, just go get an RSX if you want speed!!!!




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having flashback yet?




just felt like ranting....

01civicboi

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he's not talkin about doing a whole engine swap. the pistons idea sounds kinda good but i have no idea about compatiblity. as for the head, i'd stick with our 1.7 IMO

Voiceofid

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i know, i was kidding!

black2k1vtec

Will a Type-R motor fit in my 2001 Civic???????[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]

Nah man, im just wondering if the pistons will work, for FI applications, forged pistons are the best way to go, and it seems no companies are making anything for the 7th gen internally.

sentinel

yeah it sucks... i wanna deck and port polish my moter... so when you look under the hood ya see nothing....... BUT that baby as 40 more HP i dunno i need to find a shop for that... anyone in socal know of shops that can do this kind of work?[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG] i want someone whose not gonna fawk up... its gotta be good work.

joe

yea a head swap wouldnt work also because the ignition system is different.

Cowboy

Has anyone done or thought about swapping the head from the EX (with VTEC) to the LX? Do you think that it would be cheaper than just buying the EX? Either way I am stuck with the LX.[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]

Voiceofid

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well, you also have to find the head, get the EX ecu(i think) and get it installed,

CarbonFiberSi

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I never thought about that. Its a damn good idea. I'm going to have to ask around now
to see if its possible.

Cowboy

Tell me what you hear. I thought it was a pretty good idea too. It gives you the power of the EX without having to waste your money on colored mirrors and door handles.

thundercats4ever

<< Tell me what you hear. I thought it was a pretty good idea too. It gives you the power of the EX without having to waste your money on colored mirrors and door handles. >>



My LX has colored door handles [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG]. I think swapping the heads should work. If you guys find something out let us know, I will ask around too.

Cowboy

I don't think iam going to do this ($) I was just wandering if it were possible or beneficial.

01rallyeredex

I think it will work. I just don't have the money or time to try it. But if u think about it there is actually alot of stuff that has to be replaced and/or modified.

black2k1vtec

<< I think it will work. I just don't have the money or time to try it. But if u think about it there is actually alot of stuff that has to be replaced and/or modified. >>



Just spend that $$$ on N2O.

mechanic88

i have a 98 civic lx D16 im looking to swap it from auto to 5 speed can somebody give me a quick list of what all i need to do so. im kinda in a hurry b/c my tranny is gone...it just quit pulling going down the road..no noises or anything and a p0705 code transmission range sensor circuit malfunction (2-posi)..or if anybody knows what to fix when this event happens...checked both solenoids and the have 14 ohms..