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Title: 96 16v swap
Post by: mikieb510 on April 09, 2009, 08:36:54 PM

why does everyone do the 95 and under swap. what is so hard about the 96? i picked up a 16v with all of the wiring and i mean all the tail lights to the gauges but i got it for 300 and thats cheaper than i can find a motor

Title: Re: 96 16v swap
Post by: Drone637 on April 10, 2009, 08:45:53 AM

The ODBC II computer has extra wiring and such, makes it a more complicated swap.  Pre-96 you have ODBC I.  :)

Title: Re: 96 16v swap
Post by: Jeremiah on April 11, 2009, 10:33:58 AM

Some OBDI computers have leaking capacitor issues in their ECU. I can't remember what year this was fixed, but I believe it was 1995. OBDII is better at self-diagnosing, but that's because it has more components to it. More components means more things that can go wrong. So, it depends on if you're a "modern technology is sweet" kinda guy, or a "keep it simple stupid" kinda guy. I personally like some of the features OBDII gives - being able to plug in a scanner and tell what the computer's thinking & seeing live can make some parts of troubleshooting a breeze. And, I prefer to avoid ECUs with known problems... I can't fix that kinda problem on-trail... or, at all for that matter.

Title: Re: 96 16v swap
Post by: Rhinoman on April 11, 2009, 10:44:43 AM

Quote from: Jeremiah on April 11, 2009, 10:33:58 AM

Some OBDI computers have leaking capacitor issues in their ECU. I can't remember what year this was fixed, but I believe it was 1995.

All ECUs will eventually have that problem, electrolytic capacitors are a lifed component. They can be replaced cheaply by a raio/TV repair shop and should last 10 years or more. 8V ECUs bare worse affected because of high current transients in the injector. Keeping the grounds and power supplies clean will prolong the life of the caps, running with a bad battery or bad connections will shorten their life.

Title: Re: 96 16v swap
Post by: mikieb510 on April 14, 2009, 07:36:47 AM

okay now do i just use the 1.3 flywheel and clutch or do i need a 1.6 flywheel

Title: Re: 96 16v swap
Post by: phloop on April 14, 2009, 09:28:18 PM

If your mating the 1.6 to the 1.3 tranny you need to use the 1.3 flywheel. The 1.6 flywheel is too large for the bell housing on the 1.3 tranny and it will eat it.

Title: Re: 96 16v swap
Post by: mikieb510 on April 16, 2009, 11:00:46 AM

thanks everyone for the info i will be starting my project after i get my car dona and will be posting pics