Eibach CR-Z
11-30-2011, 10:24 AM
#152
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Re: Eibach CR-Z
Here's an overview of what has been happening at Hasport with Eibach's CR-Z.
I have to admit I went into the project with a few misconceptions due to an article I read on how someone else did the swap. After spending some time with the car, I realized there was a better way and no cutting was required. The engine placement looks like this.
Here's a picture of the old engine for comparison.
It turned out to be a little tight up front and an All-In radiator was tucked into the core support for cooling.
The left and right mounts look like this.
Ground clearance is excellent; the CR-Z engine bay is very tall.
BTW you can see the rear engine mount in that picture as well.
I have to admit I went into the project with a few misconceptions due to an article I read on how someone else did the swap. After spending some time with the car, I realized there was a better way and no cutting was required. The engine placement looks like this.
Here's a picture of the old engine for comparison.
It turned out to be a little tight up front and an All-In radiator was tucked into the core support for cooling.
The left and right mounts look like this.
Ground clearance is excellent; the CR-Z engine bay is very tall.
BTW you can see the rear engine mount in that picture as well.
11-30-2011, 11:37 AM
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Re: Eibach CR-Z
Any idea on the weight of the car now? I'm guessing the hybrid battery pack and everything else has been removed but how heavy was that old powertrain?
12-01-2011, 07:49 AM
#157
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Re: Eibach CR-Z
Further developments.
DC Sports was kind enough to send me a header for the 06 Civic Si to try on the Eibach CR-Z. The advantage is obvious; a low cost header alternative to a custom header would be a plus for anyone doing the swap. Thanks, DC Sports.
The header almost fit with the engine in the above position, but was hitting the Eibach Swap bar and CRZ steering rack. I made some "custom" adjustments to the mounts which moved the engine back an inch and retried the header. Here are the "custom" modified mounts in the car.
This is as far back I wanted to move the engine. We are getting very close to the cowl heat shield. As you can see the header is close, but clears now.
A stiff rear mount will be needed to keep it from hitting when accelerating, but I know someone who can make one. Now to redesign the mounts.
DC Sports was kind enough to send me a header for the 06 Civic Si to try on the Eibach CR-Z. The advantage is obvious; a low cost header alternative to a custom header would be a plus for anyone doing the swap. Thanks, DC Sports.
The header almost fit with the engine in the above position, but was hitting the Eibach Swap bar and CRZ steering rack. I made some "custom" adjustments to the mounts which moved the engine back an inch and retried the header. Here are the "custom" modified mounts in the car.
This is as far back I wanted to move the engine. We are getting very close to the cowl heat shield. As you can see the header is close, but clears now.
A stiff rear mount will be needed to keep it from hitting when accelerating, but I know someone who can make one. Now to redesign the mounts.
02-23-2012, 01:57 PM
#163
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Re: Eibach CR-Z
Thanks! I've been posting updates on this thread...
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-insight-cr-z-hybrid-154/eibach-k24-cr-z-update-track-footage-3017934/
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-insight-cr-z-hybrid-154/eibach-k24-cr-z-update-track-footage-3017934/
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