1995 Honda Civic engine swap

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THE JOKER
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i drop a 98 integra LS,do I have to change the wiring and ECU
Apr 11, 2009 at 10:17 AM
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You have to get an OBD1 P75 ECU which is an LS.

If you get an obd1 LS motor, the only wiring you may have to do is for the alternator and depending on which motor you have you may have to extend the oxygen sensor wiring. However, usually there is no difficult wiring involved.
Apr 12, 2009 at 4:13 AM
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THE JOKER
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someone told me all i need is an obd conversion harness,what do u think ?
Apr 13, 2009 at 8:36 AM
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If you have an OBD1 ECU you do not need a conversion harness.

Conversion harnesses are to allow you to use different OBD computers, however since you are OBD1 you do not need to do this.
Apr 13, 2009 at 9:55 AM
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ok, my car is a '95 Honda Civic EX(OBD1) and the motor I drop on is a '98 Acura Integra LS(OBD2),I hear is better to use the OBD1 ECU and that's what I have(P-28), in this situation can just get that OBD conversion harness and be done.(that's what a friend told me he did just yesterday and before i go spending extra money i would like to hear somebody's opinion, THANK YOU.
Apr 13, 2009 at 10:27 AM
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You need an obd1 p75 ecu. There is no conversion harness needed.

You cannot use your p28 ecu, the motor will not run properly.
Apr 13, 2009 at 10:37 AM
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I HAVE THE COMPUTER FROM THE '98 INTEGRA, IT'S A P75 BUT THE CONECTORS ARE DIFFERENT. NOW I AM USING MY ORIGINAL HARNESS WITCH IS VTEC READY, WHAT DO I DO ABOUT THE EXTRA CONECTORS I END UP WITH ?
Apr 13, 2009 at 11:37 AM
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You need an OBD1 P75. OBD1 is 1992-1995.

You have an OBD2A ecu. It will not work.
Apr 14, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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