B20 non vtec in my automatic civic

[the86driver]

So exactly like the post said, im thinking about throwing a non-vtec b20 into my 97 civic coupe. Any build threads on this? I mean my uncle knows how to do it, but im just trying to get some more advices. If ya'll can help that be great.

 

[taluzer45]

Are you going to convert the car to a standard? If not, I wouldn't bother ! only for the fact that you might run into some issues..

 

[cgpEJ6]

You won't be able to use the CR-V transmission. It's not a bad swap but usually people do it with the intention of doing a VTEC head swap, otherwise it's probably not really worthwhile.

 

[DarkCreep]

No 5 speed no care.

 

[stangjason]

If you have any luck with this let me know. I would like to put a b20 or a b18 into my 97 Civic LX and keep it automatic so it will be a more pleasant commuter and more capable car for merging. I think if anyone makes a computer harness and mounting kit for this kind of swap there will be demand for it. Just as well it would be nice if someone would put together a parts list and wiring diagram for using an Integra or CRV automatic in a Civic (Gen 6).

 

[JohnS.]

^ FYI - it's been 8 days since the last post.

The swap itself should be plug and play. But I don't think I've seen someone use an auto tranny in a B18/20 swap before. There are people that keep the stock non-VTEC swap and mate it with a shorter geared tranny like a B16/GSR. Makes for a fun "torque-y" dd.


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