1988 Stock Wagon

harmpsharmps Band Wagon
in Rides & Builds- Civic wagons
Just bought a 1988 Wagon AWD. It has the 1.6 liter and when I went to Honda and asked for what engine it was all they could give me was a stock number :( . I would assume this is a D15 engine right? :roll: I have googled for days and just figured I'd post. Anyone help me?

Are there any engines I can just swap straight in that will bolt in and connect to my tranny or would a "mini-me" be a better route? Would I be getting a significant amount a HP for doing so that I would notice or am i better off keeping it stock? Would it be any harder on the tranny and rear diff? :?

It has only 150K and just replaced the timing belt, rear diff mounts, and fluids. I plan on looking at the brakes later. I want to keep the 13's for some reason (they're cheap) :wink: but think the stock rims have got to go. Any 5 stars anyone recommends? :D

Will post some pics as soon as I finished with the rear diff.

Thanks

Comments

  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    The original engine would be a d16a6, same as the 4th gen. Civic Si hatches and EX sedans. Good motor!

    Any d-series engine will bolt up to your tranny, and since your car is already wired for multi-point injection the swap is relatively easy.

    The stock rims? Should be 14".
  • harmpsharmps Band Wagon
    If I wanted to do a D16Z6 swap, what parts would i need besides the engine and Vtec solenoid (it is AWD)? Any pumps, AC compressor,etc or will my stock parts fit the new engine? I know there is a wiring thing i need to do with RPM's for the Vtec. What about the ECU? Will that change? Will the swap be a drastic change in HP or should i just be happy with what I have and throw in a cold air intake? I can get an engine and tranny for $400.
  • jchen360jchen360 Wagonist
    if you're getting rid of your RT Steelies I'd like them very much so haha.
  • wyld kardz ee2wyld kardz ee2 Senior Wagonist
    you wanted to know what 5 star rims to go with.first i have to ask what color is your vehicle.you can go with rota slipstreams.polished,black.since you were looking for something cheap.its all up to you.
  • wyld kardz ee2wyld kardz ee2 Senior Wagonist
    pics?
  • Eagle BeagleEagle Beagle familEE
    :shock:
    cant see a thing...
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