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rbwdriven
06-26-2008, 09:04 PM
Ok I have a little project going at my house right now that I need to get running so i can take the crx off the road.

I have a 89 civic si. See below.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/rbwdriven/civicfnt.jpg
I'm putting in a B16 with a ls cable tranny. See below.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/rbwdriven/b16.jpg

I'm having a few issues. These are probably really minor but I would like an answer.
I have the 1989 wiring harness and everthing matches up pretty good except the following.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/rbwdriven/rectangleplug.jpg
and
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/rbwdriven/roundplug.jpg

In looking at the round plug it looks like it needs to be lengthend to reach the back of the intake manifold. I do not have anywhere for the rectangle plug. On my civic it went to a pressure pot on the back of the manifold. where goes it go on the b16.

also on the ls tranny I have two hoses coming out of the speed sensor where do they hook up or do I use a d series speed sensor.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/rbwdriven/speedsesor.jpg
The sooner I can get this on the road the sooner I can the rex off the road to restore.

Thanks
Rich
southside
07-06-2008, 08:28 PM
the hoses on the speed sensor Dont hook to nothing I believe they were for oil overflow from vc, So extra oil would go to tranny
jfrolang
07-06-2008, 10:20 PM
the hoses on the speed sensor were for the speed-sensitive power steering. Just loop them together to close the system.
Uptown401
07-07-2008, 01:44 AM
the first harness i believe is not used which is located behind the motor correct, and the second harness no clue

just drop the motor is and crank it up and see if motor is running correct.
JDMJAYDC2
07-07-2008, 09:14 PM
yeah i did the same with mine on my si tranny just bend them together also pick up this months issue of project car has a full ef swap how to
rbwdriven
07-15-2008, 10:00 AM
I've ordered the magazine so will read when comes in.

Anybody running ac in their hatch or rex with a b16. If so what bracket did you use and also what compressor?

I've read a del sol bracket and also hasport one but they are really proud of their work and the price reflects that.

I'm gradually getting the engine in but it is taking time since this is just a project car for me.

I've got the mounts in and then all the wiring is done even the additional stuff so it is coming along but I'd still like to have ac when I'm done.

Thanks
Richard
jfrolang
07-15-2008, 02:25 PM
Innovative also sells an adapter bracket so you can use the stock AC compressor. It's a little bit cheaper than the Hasport piece ($150 vs. $200).
rbwdriven
07-15-2008, 08:29 PM
thanks.

I'd ditch the ac if the wife wasn't gonna drive this thing but the wife and two kids are gonna run around in when it is done. Cant put two small kids through that when I do it every day in my rex.
bigdare23
07-15-2008, 09:47 PM
thanks.

I'd ditch the ac if the wife wasn't gonna drive this thing but the wife and two kids are gonna run around in when it is done. Cant put two small kids through that when I do it every day in my rex.


Yes you can :lmfao:


j/k
00CelicaGT
07-15-2008, 11:28 PM
thanks.

I'd ditch the ac if the wife wasn't gonna drive this thing but the wife and two kids are gonna run around in when it is done. Cant put two small kids through that when I do it every day in my rex.


^^^never hear of factory air? lol j/k yeah it's definatly too hot for kids to riding around w/ no A/C, the wife too. she might try and punsh u by not giving u any for a few months, just cuz she had to ride w/o A/C. :lmfao: