Possible to swap r18a into d17a?
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Hi group!
My 2010 Civic was wrecked the other day, and I have been looking for an inexpensive Civic to put the Engine/Transmission into. R18a automatic trans.
i found a 2005 Civic with a blown head—d17a—and wondered if this was a direct fit, or problematic choice?
So, an 8th gen into a 7th gen..
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My 2010 Civic was wrecked the other day, and I have been looking for an inexpensive Civic to put the Engine/Transmission into. R18a automatic trans.
i found a 2005 Civic with a blown head—d17a—and wondered if this was a direct fit, or problematic choice?
So, an 8th gen into a 7th gen..
Thank you!
Holdfast
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not going to work without a lot of custom fab work and headaches.
find an 8th gen with a blown engine, shouldn't be too hard
find an 8th gen with a blown engine, shouldn't be too hard
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Re: Possible to swap r18a into d17a?
D17 has a mechanical cable driven throttle body. R18 is drive by wire, electronically governed. Meaning that the R18 ecu is expecting to position the throttle /read the TPS. I doubt it would be very happy with no communication to the throttle body.
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Possible? Yes. However, as previously stated, it would be a lot of work and quite expensive because a lot of custom parts would be needed. You would be better off finding an 8th gen with a blown engine and putting your engine in. Hope this helps
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Thank you. I have been looking for an 8th gen and the only one I found is over 300 miles away. So not to many around—I’m in a rural area. I did find an 8th gen Hybrid, but that is probably not an option.
thanks again!
thanks again!
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However, depending on how badly your car is wrecked, you could possibly buy the hybrid as a donor to fix your car if you still have it. Hope this helps
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Yes, I had thought it would be difficult—even without knowing everything you listed. I will keep looking for a direct swap. Sent a message to the one person I found selling a 8th gen, with a wrecked motor, but have not heard back.
Thank you again!
Thank you again!
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how about r18 tranny on a d17 engine, would it work? Thanks in advance
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