D15Z1 Engine swap project log

[MakDiesel]

I am just now beginning to gather parts for the build, the HF tranny that came stock on my HF is adequate (I've only driven the car 50 miles total, and that was in October) good clutch, etc. I'm mechanically inclined but wiring (and the automatic transmission in general) are blacks arts to me for now. I can't read a schematic very well and my soldering skills are average, maybe less, hence the need for a pre-made harness. I'll have to find the EGR box, VX harness connectors that aren't included in the rywire conversion (if I get it), and brush up on my HELMS. Any problems that any of you who have performed (performing) this swap had and their solutions would be great. It's my first true motor swap with limited tools and very limited time but it's virtually essential I do it right the first time. My current DD ('85 CRX Si, 220k miles, still 43 mpg) is in dire need of a head/re-ring rebuild (valve guides worn, compression low in 1 cyl, poss. head gasket, etc). Thanks, Mak