D15Z1 Engine swap project log

[Matt Timion]

[QUOTE=8Civic8]1. As far as the throttle cable is concerened. You mentioned that you used an EX cable. Did the original one not work(the one already in the car). If not why not?

Originally Posted by 8Civic8

2. What did you do with the exhaust system. Did all of the existing pipes work. I have everything stock. Did you use the Header and downpipe from the new D15z1 or did you use the stock header and downpipe? Hows your setup. By the way i only have 1 cat (Stock cat).

I have the header and downpipe from the d15z1 attached to the b-pipe and cat from the stock car. Now I have two cats, but I'm okay with that. If it bothers either can be hollowed out, or the second pipe can be replaced with a test pipe.

Originally Posted by 8Civic8

3. Did you leave the Power Steering on the engine using only 2 of the 4 bolts? Or what did you do?

It's actually only using one of the four bolts. I need to remove the bracket and widen another of the holes to enable the bolt fitting.

Originally Posted by 8Civic8

4. I remembered you had trouble with the power steering because the belt patterns did not match. What if i change the power steering pumps pulley to a 92-95 civic pulley? Then i would only have to buy a new belt, rather than going through the trouble of removing the crank pulley right? Whats your insight on this subject?

I'm unsure if the pulleys will be swappable or not. You might want to try to just get a PS pump from a 92-95 and put it on your existing system. I"d also recommend that you DO remove the crank pulley so that you can replace the timing belt and water pump. When the engine is out is the best time to replace these parts.

Originally Posted by 8Civic8

5. On your fuel line, you said that the line form a hf worked. Would cutting the fuel line, like the other mentioned, have worked?

I'd recommend not cutting fuel lines. I might be able to find a fuel line from a HF if you're interested. There is one in the junkyard I frequent.

Originally Posted by 8Civic8

6. For the mount on the drivers side, would it be a lot better to use the stock 88 mount? in terms of fitment and stability?

Yes. You need to remove the crank pulley and the plastic cover. Then you'll unbolt the mount from the block (two giant bolts) and bolt the entire mount from the 88 onto the d15z1. It will sit a little crooked, but will work without a problem.

Originally Posted by 8Civic8

7. With respect to the EGR valve, you said i would need an EGR control box? Im new to this, what exactly do i need to make the EGR work Correctly? What did you do?

I bought an EGR control box from a guy on Honda-Tech for $20.

Originally Posted by 8Civic8

For the Million Dollar Question:
What is your MPG now?

no idea. I've been trouble shooting electrical problems for a while now, and I've been out of town for a week. I may have a few gremlins to track down before I can report concrete MPG numbers.