J32A2 3.2L V6 engine and 6-speed (J-swap)
into Civic del Sol (from CL Type-S)

YA4 CL Type-S 2003
→
EG1 Civic del Sol 1993-1997

Yes: the J32A2 3.2L V6 engine and 6-speed (J-swap) from the CL Type-S (2003) fits the Civic del Sol (1993-1997) — difficult difficulty, modifications required.

Also fits Civic del Sol (EG2) → Civic del Sol (EH6) →
Verdict
Fits.
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Difficulty
Difficult
Mods
Required
Category
Engine

Installation notes

Yes — the J32A2 3.2 L V6 and 6-speed manual from a 2003 Acura CL Type-S (YA4) fits a 1994–1997 Honda Civic del Sol with a J-series mount kit for the EG/DC chassis, J-swap axles and engine bay modifications. Hasport sells its EGJ1 and dual-height EGJ2 J-series kits for the 92–95 Civic, 94–97 del Sol and 94–01 Integra, and says the EGJ2 lets the very tall J engine sit under the hood. Innovative Mounts lists its J-series V6 conversion kit for the EG Civic and DC Integra in its del Sol category, sold with or without an alternator relocator bracket. Hybrid Racing, which sells the Innovative kit, says most J-swaps into an EG/DC bay need the relocator because alternator clearance is a real problem.
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Required modifications

Engine mounts: Hasport EGJ1 or the dual-height EGJ2 (J-series into 92-95 Civic, 94-97 del Sol and 94-01 Integra); Hasport says engine bay modifications are needed first and that some J-series engines and transmissions may need modification. EGJ2 is designed to fit the tall J-series under the hood. Innovative Mounts lists its EG/DC J-series V6 conversion kit (J32, manual) in its del Sol category, with or without an alternator relocator bracket. Also needs a J-swap shifter setup, wiring/ECU and cooling for the V6.

Caution

Important caveats

  • Hasport says some J-series engines and transmissions may need modification to work with these kits.
  • Hasport lists the kits for the 94-97 del Sol, while Innovative's del Sol collection is labelled 93-97. Check with the vendor for a 1993 car.
  • Alternator clearance is a known problem in the EG/DC bay; Innovative sells the kit with or without a relocator bracket.
  • A V6 in a del Sol adds a lot of front weight; plan brakes, cooling and suspension accordingly.
  • The 6-speed manual was only offered in the 2003 CL Type-S; 2001–2002 CL Type-S cars have the same J32A2 engine but an automatic. Axle part numbers for this swap were not confirmed in the listed sources.

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Reference

D14A1 specs → LEA-MF6 specs → LEA specs → LEB-H5 specs → J32A3 specs → J32A2 specs → J32A1 specs → B18A1 specs → D16A6 specs → B18B1 specs → B18C2 specs → B18C7 specs → D16W4 specs → EA specs → EC specs → ED specs → EE specs → EG specs → EL specs → EM specs → EN specs → ER specs → ES specs → ET specs → LEA2 specs → S20 Hatchback/del Sol Transmission (EH2 , EG1) → RNA Cylinder Head → RNA ECU → RNA →

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Sources

4 refs
  1. 01 https://hasportperformance.com/products/egj2/
  2. 02 https://hasportperformance.com/products/egj1/
  3. 03 https://innovativemounts.com/collections/93-97-honda-del-sol
  4. 04 https://hybrid-racing.com/products/innovative-mounts-92-95-civic-94-01-integra-j-series-v6-swap-kit-no-relocator
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