twoshort108

Hello,
I just picked up an 89' CRX a couple days ago and was told that the previous owner did a ZC swap to it. I'm not familiar with this swap, I've always owned Nissans. I did a little bit of research and found that it was a D series engine, but I would like to know exactly what kind of engine it is that I have

I've been searching, trying to find a way to look up an engine serial number, but have been unsuccessful, and was just wondering if someone could point me in the right direction.

The serial number on the block is: L3-1356911

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Jimmie

JOE BD-0

I'm pretty sure that the l3 number is for the transmission....
Look for a flat spot near where the engine meets the trans it should be stamped ZC. You may need to clean it off somewhat in order to read it. good luck.

jlicrx

twoshort108

Thanks for the responses, I'll look into it.

twoshort108

Haha it was right next to the first serial number I gave you guys.
ZC
3515035

twoshort108

So how do I know exactly what engine it is?

miguey310

well it's a zc it's from japan if it's sohc than u have 126 hp i think and if it's the dohc is's 130 something hp

lunalink

lol. yeah pretty much

jlicrx

should be 92-95 JDM OBD1 DOHC ZC - could be running as OBD1 or could have been converted to run OBD0 - would need a picture or a lot more information to know for sure

~sp33~

Now that's wishful thinking.

Vtec_Dakota

^ you should be able to see the code on the engine right beside where the tranny mounts

twoshort108

I'll see about getting a pic for you guys. Thanks for the response.
Jimmie

twoshort108

.Manny.

iTrader: (1)

that's one sweet coolant hose

miguey310

that ur engine bay is DIRTY

beansandrice

That intake makes me feel all warm inside

89s1

sohc zc.

basically a D16A6 from japan. Rated at 120ps (~118hp)

The d16a6 is rated on our shores as 108hp, but If you were to ask anyone that has dyno'd a healthy one it is definitely underrated at 108hp.

crx_si-r

one word: GHETTO


OP first thing i would do is fix up everything in the engine bay and replace most parts i see with OEM parts.

BiG ChOr!Zo

iTrader: (1)

nice motor by the way

Bridgeport

needs alot of work but can look right if you take your time and do it right. intake has to go for starters...

~sp33~

That coolant hose is nasty.

twoshort108

Thanks for the input all, hahaha. Thanks 89si for the engine ID.

Give me a break guys, I JUST picked this up last weekend lol. I definately hesitated to post these pics, and you guys definately didn't let me down, hehe.

There are a lot of things that need to go/be replaced, but all in good time.

Right now my main issue is trying to figure out what is wrong with the cluster... MPH works, but everything else (temp, gas, RPM) is not working. Any input on this?

~sp33~

Have you checked your fuses?

twoshort108

I have not, I will check them tomorrow, thanks.

TeamProjectZero

Was thinking of changing all my hoses on my Rex to clear Ones like that one.