im not really a nubie but why do i always see civics with no fan on the right side when looking at the car from the frount (i think thats the air conditioner fan) did they just take out their entire ac to save weight (i know dx dont have ac but i see it on si and ex's)

im not really a nubie but why do i always see civics with no fan on the right side when looking at the car from the frount (i think thats the air conditioner fan) did they just take out their entire ac to save weight (i know dx dont have ac but i see it on si and ex's)

Lots of people remove the A/C during a swap, or just because, to free up a little extra power. That could be it.

Secondly, my car is a 92 DX (4 door)...not a canadian one, but a US one bought here in Oregon back in 92 by the origanal owner (I have the original records). Anyways, it had A/C. Maybe it was an added option, I don't know. The A/C button on the inside is there, and the A/C is there in the engine bay, intact, and working. My car was bone stock when I bought it, and was purchased that way (w/ a/c) new. Maybe not all DX's came with A/C, but mine certainly did. I ahev detailed other 5th gen DX's (coupes) with A/C as well. Maybe it was on the 4 doors and only some coupes, but not the hatchs.

when i got my swap done they said it was gonna be a hassle to put back the ac...they said it's alot of pain in the a**...and they said without ac i'll get a couple of hp....so i said f*** it....i live in florida and i have to drive fast just to get that ac feeling...i need ac back...i can't deal with this heat....
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thanks guys, one less reason to do a motor swap on my wonderfull SOHC

Well, if it should help any, I have SOHC, and I removed my AC. More power to my engine, plus the power to weight ratio also comes to mind.

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It is hot where I live, but I can deal with it. I'm really used to the heat, plus I now have reason to drive fast, hehe!

my 94 DX has AC too, but no power steering. Only a pain when turning in tight places when i'm tired or feeling lazy.

thanks guys, one less reason to do a motor swap on my wonderfull SOHC

Oh, you CAN keep your AC and power steering when swappin in a DOHC motor, it's not hard to do. You just have to get the correct brackets/mounts for the a/c and power steering. I think the 94-97 Del Sol Vtec moutns work for the a/c, I can't remember about it for ps, I 'll check and post it later. I know for a fact you can swap in a DOHC and keep a/c and ps. I know, becuase a long time ago, I swapped in an LS (B18B1) into my 92 dx, and I retained my a/c and power steering.

Im looking for AC parts for my 92 dx hatch if anyone wants to get rid off their unused weight clunker AC system. Please drop me a line if you want to sell them. mugenr4@cox.net

Jeremy