B16 swap this weekend, am I missing anything?

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Ok my motor should come in this Thursday from Hondamotorsonline.com I got the complete swap for the B16a1 non-obd, I will be swaping it into my 1990 LS. Had some last minute questions.

  1. It says in shop manual not to disconnect the A/C lines, is it easy to just unbolt it and let it hang in the engine bay?

  2. I’m buying a new timing belt this week, I need to buy it for either a 99 Civic Si, 93 Gsr, or a Del Sol Vtec correct?

3.The only thing I need are tools, engine lift, collant, oil, higher octane fuel(not 87 for LS) , extra wires to run the 4 extra wires, power stearing fluid, and tranny Oil?

  1. Do I need all new belts? Like alternator and stuff?

  2. Please let me know of any unforscene problems I may encounter.

Thanks for any input, this will be my first b16 swap I’ve done a ZC befor and it wasn’t too difficult. Thanks again,
Dan Cole

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1.) Correct… . you don’t have to disconnect the A/C. What I do is a support it using zip ties to the upper radiator support.
2.)Correct, also don’t forget a waterpump and tensioner for either of those model cars you mentioned.
3.)It’s actually five wires if you include the secondary O2 sensor. When you start stripping the VTEC harness that comes with the B16 you’ll see how much wire you’re going to need.
4.)Buying new belts are strictly up to you. They’re cheap so I usually just buy new belts.
5.)Depends on patient you are and how mechanically inclined you are. Feel free to ask anymore questions. Good Luck.

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thanks

Thanks for the input, I’m off to go buy some belts and try to see if I can borrow the engine life from work:) I’ll be sure to take lots of pictures…
dan

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Hayate42 : did you have any problems dealing with hondamotorsonline?
Just wondering coz I’m planning on one too ( spring 2003 )
goodluck on your swap
Robee

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I’m not sure yet, engine comes in tomorrow. I know it’s been a pain trying to get him the money and shipped out. Took him 2 weeks to ship motor(he only ships on Mondays) If you do order BE SURE TO CALL HIM, e-mail and online orders don’t work well with him. I’ll write up a review with pictures after I recieve the engine. I’ll let you know thursday or Friday when it’s supposed to come in.
Dan