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engine swap questions (d15s to b16a)

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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 04:53 AM
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im going to attempt to swap my little del sol d15s engine for a b16a my question is;
-I have aftermarket parts on the car already (cold air intake and headers + downpipe ect.) and i was wondering if im going to have to rid them of my car in order to do the swap or not...

sorry if the question sounds dumb im new to honda as for the longest time i was a DSM man so can anyone help me
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 04:58 AM
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intake might work more that likely have to modify it,,, header will not work
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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The header will not work, since it is for d-series. You can use the the intake either way, except the diamater to the throttle body may or may not be smaller than the tb.
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 03:38 AM
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so either way i need new headers and downpipe?
Old Jul 8, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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exactly.
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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would i need new or modified motor mounts by chance... dunno for sure
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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use the b series mounts..
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