When you're replacing a USDM D16y8 with a JDM D16y8 (my motor's blown and I'm too broke to go B-series...), is there anything different you need to do? I've heard 2 sides to the story. I've heard you can't use some of the USDM parts, but then I've heard you can. I was just wondering what you guys' thoughts are.

 

which parts are you looking to swap around? i wouldnt see why many parts would be different....considering it would cost honda more to make castings for parts if they're only going to be slightly different...i dont see why any would be different.

 

Starter and others are different. Different electrical systems way over there across the ocean...........

 

you have to use the us spec wiring harness because the jspec ones are switched around

 

other then the wiring, i dont believe there is any difference in internals... i would ask thermifi'd16 he would know best... hes SOHC king

 

well i have never messed with a JDM d16y8. i am guessing that youd have to change the harness and thats about it. would really help if i saw the motor

 

My guess would be swap the harness for a us one if there was a egr valve there will not be one on the j-spec model, every thing else should work.

 

sorry mike sounds like ur gunna still be slow!

 

DAMN! Just gotta whore my post... You know what? Fuck a B20!! I'll still smoke you bitch! Just wait....

 

go get ur self a d16z6 and rig a ghetto turbo setup....i got a friend that pumped 250 ponies out a stock d16z6 with a volvo turbo