Rooftop Wago Build
Chiddie
New Wagonist
Hey all, I am starting my build thread of a 88' Wagon.
Thus far I have picked up most of the interior and parts to do a B20B/YS1 swap.
This is my first Honda swap and it is going to be done on the roof of a parking garage in downtown Houston.
I hope this link worked, here it is looking dull.
Another picture, luckily it has no rust.
Motor, axles, AC system, back seat, and lots of interior trim.
I have the motor stripped of the CRV parts (intake manifold, power steering, exhaust manifold) that I can not use. This week I am removing the harness from my Wagon and mocking up a wiring harness to run B18 OBD0 ECU and Dizzy, B18 OBD1 Injectors, and B18 OBD1 IM/TB sensors.
Thus far I have picked up most of the interior and parts to do a B20B/YS1 swap.
This is my first Honda swap and it is going to be done on the roof of a parking garage in downtown Houston.
I hope this link worked, here it is looking dull.
Another picture, luckily it has no rust.
Motor, axles, AC system, back seat, and lots of interior trim.
I have the motor stripped of the CRV parts (intake manifold, power steering, exhaust manifold) that I can not use. This week I am removing the harness from my Wagon and mocking up a wiring harness to run B18 OBD0 ECU and Dizzy, B18 OBD1 Injectors, and B18 OBD1 IM/TB sensors.
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I picked up the B20B from an importer in Dallas called JDM Dallas. Here is the warehouse.
..and the motor loaded in the back of my Rover.
My backseat wrapped in 2-tone gray and black leather. I picked up some very nice buckets from an 88 Hatch but I have no clue where they came from as they are not original. Maybe an older Integra...but they were $18 on half price day and I love them.
An autozone run...shoes/pads/water pump/oil filter/plugs.
YS1 transmission, I believe I am missing a cover or plate of some sort where the axle goes (where the shop rag is in this picture). Can anyone provide any info on that part?
B20B Motor
YS1 Tranny
PR4 ECU
90-93 Integra Axles
90-91 Integra Clutch
90-91 Integra Flywheel
90-93 Integra Shift Linkage (shortened 2 3/8")
90-91 Integra OBD0 Dizzy
90-93 Integra Clutch and Throttle Cables
B18B Intake Manifold/TB
B18B Exhaust Manifold (aftermarket)
92-93 Integra OBD1 Injectors (planning to bypass the injector resistor)
Innovative B-Swap Motor Mounts
EF Pedal Assembly and Shifter (my Wago is auto)
B18B Starter
Wiring: not 100% sure yet, have to do the DPFI to MPFI...know I will need OBD0 dizzy plug and OBD1 injector plugs. I will be starting the harness this week and will provide a detailed write-up as I had to piecemail my setup from several different sources as my swap isn't entirely the same setup as other B20 swaps.
that being said, nice little build. Ive never seen anyone doing a swap on a rooftop, but like mentioned, waaay better than laying in the mud/ice/snow/rain, lol. good luck with build and get lots of pix of people walking by wondering wtf your doing.
iboyma: I actually like the blacked out bottom with the blue but it will be changed post-swap. I am not 100% decided on color yet but I have narrowed it down to 2 I believe. 2002 SI gold with white wheels or the OEM white with white or gold wheels. I have to figure this out soon as I will be painting the engine bay after I remove the D motor here in the next couple weeks. Anyone seen a gold wagon?
I have one
3rd4ce
503Wagon
Abide
I'm sure there are a bunch more, those just came to mind.
1) (and it's a big one) All of the '88 automatic DX wagons that I've seen lack the hole and firewall reinforcement for a clutch cable. Some early '89s are the same way. This can be overcome, but you'll need some parts from a donor wagon.
Read this thread carefully. Swap on pages 3-4, then OBD1 conversion page 10
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7658&start=60
2) the pedal assembly is EE specific. The clutch pedal shaft is positioned closer to the firewall, most noticeably. I tried installing a sedan assembly in one of my cars and ran into interference issues with the HVAC ductwork. Same with hatch pedals. They can be made to work but not to my standards.
3) Clutch cable: so far on wagon B-swaps I've used the wagon cable. The only time I used an Integra one (lil'ghost's car) it was because one of my "helpers" had installed the release bearing return spring incorrectly. Once the spring failed and I removed the trans to correct it, the teg cable no longer fit.
4) You need to find the "T-bracket" mentioned in your other thread.
I don't have any options for JY parts unfortunately (most JY's around here crush cars 20 years old or older) so I have to make do. Here is a picture of a turn signal I repaired. Half of the plastic cover was missing (clear part) so I cut it out and superglued a hatch piece to fit. Then sanded it smooth as I will be painting them amber. You really can't tell at all.
I'd be broke if i paid dealer prices. I've saved myself atleast $2500 with doing the 60k maintenance cycle myself and also the front drive shaft that cant be rebuilt (rebuilt at bam tech)
I've got the factory service manual and all.
im famous!!!!
well since ur now Famous....
@ OP, dig the guts for the rooftop motor swap.
Here is a picture of her all cleaned up and ready to be dropped in. I am having one small motor mount issue as my DS mount is nowhere close to fitting the B20 although it says B16, B18, B20 right on the box and it looks exactly like every other universal mount. Anyways, at worst I will chain mount it until I get a mount made to fit (and no I won't drive it on a chain mount as my fathers best friend died when one snapped and threw his car into a telephone pole).
I could be wrong.
Yep I do a monthly nut and bolt check on my LR.
My neighbor gets a good laugh out of that. But seems to keep it in check by doing that.
Then I can start painting the bay (didn't have time to do it during swap which sucks but that is part of doing a swap on a parking garage roof) and stripping and undercoating the chassis. When I get tired of laying on my back for hours on end, I will start replacing all the bushings/ball joints and installing my coilovers.
Isnt this one for sale? Heres your replacement.