2001 - 2005 Honda Civic JDM D17A Engine Swap | D17A2 

Just finished my swap. Been picking away at it all week. Boss let me come into the shop today to finish her off. Had to change over the engine mount (the JDM had an extra long stud that would've interfered with the ABS module) and the harmonic balancer (JDM had a larger "small" pulley) and the harmonic balancer on the JDM engine was damaged during shipping. Also replaced lower timing cover which was damaged during shipping and the one on the old engine had all of the mounting tabs broken off so it was rubbing back of balancer. It was about 30 bucks for a new lower timing cover and came with a new gasket. Cam sensor was also damaged during shipping, but I just used the one from my old engine. She fired up right away and she runs super smooth and absolutely no noise. No more vibration (misfire) at idle. Can't wait to see how much better the fuel economy is going to be now that I'm running on all 4 cylinders. Got a bunch of new parts as well (Timing belt kit with water pump, thermostat, spark plugs, belts) so I shouldn't have to spend anymore money on this car for a long time. Other than gas and oil changes. Thanks again for this video. Very helpful. Absolutely no surprises, she fired up and runs beautifully.

Just picked up a JDM D17A and should be starting my swap sometime this week. 2002 Acura EL with the D17A2 and Automatic Transmission. Had a bad misfire, compression test showed 125 PSI across 3 cylinders and less than 20 PSI on one cylinder. Stuck a camera down the suspect cylinder and noticed what appeared to be damage to the top of the piston and possibly cylinder walls. Removed cylinder head and confirmed cylinder walls had large gouges. Also noticed a knock while running that got worse when loading up the engine in gear. I just bought the car at the end of June and was slowly performing maintenance as I could afford it. The car has very little rust (which is good for an early 2000's import in my area) its only got 237,000 kilometers on it (just under 150,000 miles) and I only paid $650 for it. Paid $900 for the engine with around 80,000 kilometers (about 50,000 miles). I had already bought some parts before I found out the engine was no good. Got a timing kit (same AcDelco kit you used, which is actually a Gates kit, same part number and has Gates markings on the waterpump), thermostat, spark plugs, ignition coil boot kits. So I'm just gonna put all the new parks on the D17A before swapping it over. This video is a huge help. Thanks.

You guys are hella lucky to have a place to do it all.

I'm from Lahore Pakistan 🇵🇰 I have 96 civic recently swapped with D17A Vtec prosmetic Automatic Transmission...it's Really Powerful Engine ...No Doubt ....D15,D16 and D17 all are overpowered

Twinziieeesss! I recently swapped an A1 out for the A. Running like a champ!

Can a vtec engine function with a non vtec transmission on a 04 civic ?

Hi - thanks for doing this video. I have a beloved 05 Civic that has the D17a2 & needs rebuild/replacement after 280k. I want to have this engine rebuilt because I’m scared of a used engine (how do I know it’s good?) but I just read one of your comments that this engine is crap. Do you think it’s better to go with a JDM swap vs. paying for a rebuild? This engine has lasted so long for us. If I do go with a JDM, how can I know I have a good engine that hasn’t been run dry? And are there any issues with the JDM and Cali smog? Thanks for all your videos. I wish I could bring her to you. The quote I got for the rebuild here is $4300 (1y warranty) - $3000 for a JDM (30-90 day warranty)

Was hoping you were going to go full-send through the trees while towing the engine hoist. That's my request for the next shenanigans video haha.

I just did this same swap on a 04 ex (well i didnt so it, the shop near my house did ) but now sporadically my car throws a check engine light, but connected to ghe reader it shows no codes and when you restart the car the cel goes away. Any suggestions?

Sadly my EM2 D17 engine died.. and looking to do an engine swap .. im thinking of a K20 swap from a 07 Type R Vtec.. now im not sure if its better doing a like for like swap, or do a K20 swap.. Which engine is better and which would be more worth it?

Can I use the exhaust from and a1 on a a2 motor. I can’t get a straight answer people say it fits the engine but then other say it needs to be swapped out

I have a 03 civic ex with the d17a2 and everytime I shift from 2nd gear to 3rd, there's a slight grind, do I need to replace the clutch or the whole transmission??

So I got a 02 civic lx with a jdm d17a swap. I bought it swapped already cause I needed a car. Now the issue I have is 1. The throttle body doesn't have the two holes for the throttle cable and cruise control cable. Do I need this for it to work properly 2. Just got done taking engine out to change clutch, now it surges on idle. Does that have anything to do with the TB 3. Vtec was never hooked up. It is a lx model with the "ex" engine and the previous owner used the same harness. Would I need to get a harness and ecu for the swap? If so which one will I need?

friend greetings from Venezuela my case is particular I installed a d17a2 ecu in a civic d17a and it gives me a fault code P0142 o2 2 and my vehicle does not have cables for a second oxygen sensor what can I do in that case to eliminate that fault code

So the d17a2 and d17a don't come with girdle and only the d17a1? And do you need to swap over the oil pan to the ex d17a2?

Hi thanks for the video I have a 04 civic with the d17a2 I just bought another 04 civic for the engine but it's a d17a1 will this work? And I have the whole car so if there's anything I need I have it😅

engine light comes on when using imported transmission with transmission greed computer misreads and throws code

Awesome video!

Thanks.

Maybe doing this on my EX d17a2. In your vid you mention changing the wiring harness, or did I misunderstand? Looks like you didn’t.

I swapped over to a JDM D17A on a 03 Civic Ex.. everything worked out fine except that the engine is running lean and I can’t seem to find the root of the problem.. I did all the recommended swaps (throttle body, intake, oil pressure switch, etc) also checked for vacuum leaks, both O2 sensors brand new, brand new NGK plugs and Denso Coils, brand new fuel pump… Question is: have you ever ran into this lean running issue after a JDM swap??? Is there any guidance you can provide for me on this as we rely heavily on this vehicle and there are no reliable mechanics nearby please??? Any help will be greatly appreciated!!

Looking for a d17a2 engine upgrade, my current one leaks alot of oil and knockinf sound and rattles. Im in rhe fence if a rebuild, replace ir just spot fix. I guess the question im asking is, if u replace a new jdm engine, will i need to mat it wirh a jdm transmission or can u still uae rhe 5 speed i currently have. Also will i need to do any tweaking wirh the ecu when the new engine is in?

Hey man! I’ve got a question, so I have a 2002 Civic LX with the D17A1 w/o EGR & NonVTEC. If i purchase a JDM D17a1/2 that comes equipped with vtec/egr can i run that motor without any adjustments to my wiring harness? Perhaps swap my original thermostat housing plate area over to the jdm motor off my old block? Can it have a dormant vtec system and still run fine? 😅

So I have a non vtec can I just swap in a vtec motor. Or do I have to get a new harness?

What the difference between a 01 motor and Japanese motor including Hp

Only thing a/c delco makes that should be in a Honda is the syncromesh friction modified mtf. Aisin makes best aftermarket timing belt/water pump kit

Did you leave the pcv valve as is? The JDM has it as a plug instead of screw in.

Did you have to use a JDM ECU? Or just the d17a2 American one

Hi there!! I’m about to embark on a similar swap. My moms D17A1 just blew up. I have a D17A VTEC ready for it. If I run the motor with VTEC wired how will the car perform? Should I just wire VTEC then! Any input would be great!!

I might have to do this too Mr Babb sadly 😥. Jdm d17.

My engine has a ticking noise when i started and it get get louder once in drive. Once i accelerate the soynd goes away. And after it is at nominal temperature the ticking is no more. Any ideas on what it could be?

Do you have to put the crank sensor on sense most jdm motors don’t have them

im wanting to put the 01-05 d15b into an ek but idk if its honestly worth it or not

Hey Just last question when I program my new computer and motor that is Now a Vtec from non vtec or Lx To Ex motor. When O program this new computer to the motor when I put in my vin from it being a Lx will this effect the computer not working right with Vtec? Or it won't matter and all should work right? Sorry for all the crazy questions but this is my first motor swap from Non Vtec to Vtec.

Why would you want to do this swap? Sorry I am new to these engines

quick question i want to drop a d17a2 into my 04 civic because my d17a is non vtec ,what do i need for that swap can i run the old wiring harness without swapping

I blew my D17A2 and got my hands on a cheap D17A1 can I put that in place of my D17A2 and what changes would I have to make. I've been reading about the D17A2 is a V-Tec and this D17A1 looks completely identical to my D17A2 but I'm not sure if it will work

I have a d17a1 on my 02 dx with stock manual trans. Is it possible to just swap the engine to d17a2 paired with the stock trans of the d17a1? If yes, what else do I need to replace considering all parts are stock d17a1 to get the d17a2 vtec to work well?

If you were doing a d17a1 to jdm d17A swap would you just need to swap the computer and engine harness, as well as all the things you listed In this video?

Hey if I was to swap my car like this will I have to make it a Manual to?

Are u able to use a ECM from a D17a2 to a D17a motor? Thanks. P.s I went from a Non Vtec to this Vtec got new harness too. When I do the programming to make it work do I do American or Japan since motor came from JDM motors? Or do I do American because of the ECM I'll be using thanks u

No check engine codes afterward?

So what do I need to to change on the jdm engine to make it work ?

I need to change my engine it's a non VTEC I'm change it to a jdm VTEC but don't want to hook up VTEC can I still use the engine with the non VTEC ECU and the non VTEC harness is that possible

I am doing a d17a1 to d17a swap could someone tell me want timing belt and seals I should get for the d17a to get.

? Can u put a 2003 Honda Civic engine in a 2001 Civic LX

What was wrong with the old motor?

How much hp this on the crank?

How do you edit your video s

i have a 2003 honda stream with a d17a2, can i put a turbo in it or does it have to be in a honda civic ex? i dont know much about cars..

No check engine codes afterward?