D15Z1 Engine swap project log

[thisisntjared]

Originally Posted by Matt Timion

You can probably sell your entire z6 swap (with tranny, ECU, etc.) for around $800. You can get a good z1 swap (ECU, tranny, etc.) for less than that.

thats super optimistic. ive seen complete z6 swaps hang out for 6 months online for $500 then get sold for $450.

either way a z1 swap should be super cheap

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by SVOboy

Indeed, I know one guy who bought his for 100, getting another for free from another guy I know.

I refuse to pay more than 100 for the engine, just waiting for one local.

I was happy to pay what I paid. Not only is my engine low mileage (under 60k miles) but it had all of the sensors (minus 1) AND it has a one year warranty.

Not that I need it since it's just been sitting in my garage, but whatever.

[thisisntjared]

your really paying for peace of mind, and it is well worth it in your circumstance.

however selling a d16z6 swap for $800 does not come with the peace of mind... you see my point?

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by thisisntjared

your really paying for peace of mind, and it is well worth it in your circumstance.

however selling a d16z6 swap for $800 does not come with the peace of mind... you see my point?

Absolutely. I actually tried to get a cheap z1 swap but no one was selling one. Or, no one would ship it to me.

I then bought a cylinder head and was planning on doing a mini-me, but then I realized that my compression ratio would be over 12:1. So much for saving on gas.

For a brief instant I considered getting a spare block and buying new p07 pistons/rods/etc and making a z1 engine.

The total cost was going to be more than just buying the engine. So I chose the engine.

Sold the cylinder head for a ridiculously low amount of money.

[GasSavers_Diemaster]

*chanting croud* WE WANT MORE PICS!!!. how bout your civic. never seen that inside engine. or inside. just painting pics. give us some b4 pics :P

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by Diemaster

*chanting croud* WE WANT MORE PICS!!!. how bout your civic. never seen that inside engine. or inside. just painting pics. give us some b4 pics :P

I'll take a few tomorrow and get em posted.

[Matt Timion]

I have this week off of work. I'm hoping that this week unfolds as follows:

Monday

• Get lower ball joint buller and punch for the b-pin from autozone.
• Rent hoist from autozone
• Drive n600 to the autoshop and get safety inspection
• Drive civic to DMV and get new title/registration on n600
• Go to Junkyard and maybe get SVOBoy rear tranny mount - look for anything worthwhile when I am there.
• Get new sprinkler heads at Home Depot
• Go home - remove b-pin and axle bolts - maybe remove axles
• Put new springler heads in the backyard.
• Go to family event

Tuesday

• Remove Engine
• Go to friend's wedding and party afterwards

Wednesday

• change wiring on my car while the engine is out. I will be upgrading from obd0 to obd1. I will also be upgrading from Dual Point Fuel Injection to Multi-Point Fuel Injection.
• Double check everything on the new engine. Ensure that crank pulley is torqued properly.

Thursday

• Drop in the new engine
• Reattach axles and make sure wiring is right

Friday

• figure out why the car won't start
• re-do anything I did wrong or forgot to do
• Drive around town to make sure it works and to get an idea of my new fuel economy

Saturday

• If all goes according to plan. return the engine hoist

I may end up buying an engine hoist instead of just renting one. You never know when you might need one of these things, especially if you're a backyard mechanic.

Wish me luck. Tomorrow is going to be a big day.

[krousdb]

Originally Posted by Matt Timion

Tuesday

• Remove Engine
• Go to friend's wedding and party afterwards

A party celebrating the removal of your engine? Awesome idea!

Sounds like you willl need a SuperMID soon.....

[GasSavers_DaX]

Originally Posted by Matt Timion

• Remove Engine
• Go to friend's wedding and party afterwards

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I may end up buying an engine hoist instead of just renting one. You never know when you might need one of these things, especially if you're a backyard mechanic.

Wish me luck. Tomorrow is going to be a big day.

HA! I've got a wedding this saturday then I'm going to go finish my 5-speed conversion!

I would just buy the hoist if you can afford it. I got mine from Pep-Boys for $120 and it has been INVALUABLE.

LUCK!

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by DaX

HA! I've got a wedding this saturday then I'm going to go finish my 5-speed conversion!

I would just buy the hoist if you can afford it. I got mine from Pep-Boys for $120 and it has been INVALUABLE.

LUCK!

If they are that cheap I'll definately get one. I've only seen them for $200 at autozone or Harbor Freight.