Another awnswer for "what is the best engine for my crx?"
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Another awnswer for "what is the best engine for my crx?"
Everyone will tell you- "It all matters on how much you want to spend" first of all figure out your price range, and in the mean time here are some options you can start thinking about. Some of my info might not be perfect but its a start....
Cheapest of cheap: you could go with a sohc zc non vtec for around $400. simple as it gets just drop it in. I think its around 120 hp. Right next to this is the dohc zc, its about 100 or more bucks and gives you about 130hp.
Cheap: If you want vtec you could get a D16z6, but your also gonna have to get a vtec controller. its 124hp.
After the D series go B series.
The B series have more power but cost more. To do these swaps you need new engine mounts which are around 300$ and I think new axles $200 plus the tranny and ECU etc. They can run more than 3000 total.
First there is the B18 which is from the Integras.
You can either go vtec or with out. There are different models ranging from 130hp to 190hp. of course more money for more power.
Next, youve got your popular B16 swap which is from the civics. These engines run usually a little more than $1000, but start with 160hp.
Then is the B20 from the CR-V.
Although this engine has less hp- 127 it has 133 lb torqe.
Even more there is the H series.
These are the more rare of swaps, The H series come from the Prelude. There is a lot more modifications required for this. These have anywhere from 160-220hp.
Last there is the K series. This comes from the RSX and new SI.
This is probably the most rare swap, but soon to become more popular as the engines become more plentiful. Making 160hp, but also with more torque.
there are also F series from accords, and J series from the acura TL, but ive never seen these done.
Now a popular modification is to use forced induction later on.
using a turbo or a super charger. This runs from anywhere from $700-$3000.
The D series (ZC is a D series) can be boosted a little bit with out too much trouble.
The B16 Already has a high compression ratio, and its recomend to rebuild internals if you want to boost.
The B18 is pretty much the same except for the lower end ones like the non Vtec LS has a 9.2 compression ratio and can be boosted pretty well.
The B20 series can be boosted but its recomend to rebuild the internals as well, due to lower quality forged sleaves.
The H and the K series, I havent seen any of these boosted in a crx, but it would be cool. The H series I belives needs internal work, and the K can be boosted with good fuel management.
I Currently Have an 88 CRX DX. I dont make a lot of money so im going the cheap route. Dohc ZC eventually boosted.
Engine prices
http://www.nippon-motors.com/honda.htm
Engine specs
http://www.streettuners.com/cu....html
Hope this helps you out. And again Im not sure if my info is perfect but I think its all around par.
PS wonder if this thread would work for a FAQ?
~AMH
Modified by amh0001 at 1:56 AM 11/2/2004
Cheapest of cheap: you could go with a sohc zc non vtec for around $400. simple as it gets just drop it in. I think its around 120 hp. Right next to this is the dohc zc, its about 100 or more bucks and gives you about 130hp.
Cheap: If you want vtec you could get a D16z6, but your also gonna have to get a vtec controller. its 124hp.
After the D series go B series.
The B series have more power but cost more. To do these swaps you need new engine mounts which are around 300$ and I think new axles $200 plus the tranny and ECU etc. They can run more than 3000 total.
First there is the B18 which is from the Integras.
You can either go vtec or with out. There are different models ranging from 130hp to 190hp. of course more money for more power.
Next, youve got your popular B16 swap which is from the civics. These engines run usually a little more than $1000, but start with 160hp.
Then is the B20 from the CR-V.
Although this engine has less hp- 127 it has 133 lb torqe.
Even more there is the H series.
These are the more rare of swaps, The H series come from the Prelude. There is a lot more modifications required for this. These have anywhere from 160-220hp.
Last there is the K series. This comes from the RSX and new SI.
This is probably the most rare swap, but soon to become more popular as the engines become more plentiful. Making 160hp, but also with more torque.
there are also F series from accords, and J series from the acura TL, but ive never seen these done.
Now a popular modification is to use forced induction later on.
using a turbo or a super charger. This runs from anywhere from $700-$3000.
The D series (ZC is a D series) can be boosted a little bit with out too much trouble.
The B16 Already has a high compression ratio, and its recomend to rebuild internals if you want to boost.
The B18 is pretty much the same except for the lower end ones like the non Vtec LS has a 9.2 compression ratio and can be boosted pretty well.
The B20 series can be boosted but its recomend to rebuild the internals as well, due to lower quality forged sleaves.
The H and the K series, I havent seen any of these boosted in a crx, but it would be cool. The H series I belives needs internal work, and the K can be boosted with good fuel management.
I Currently Have an 88 CRX DX. I dont make a lot of money so im going the cheap route. Dohc ZC eventually boosted.
Engine prices
http://www.nippon-motors.com/honda.htm
Engine specs
http://www.streettuners.com/cu....html
Hope this helps you out. And again Im not sure if my info is perfect but I think its all around par.
PS wonder if this thread would work for a FAQ?
~AMH
Modified by amh0001 at 1:56 AM 11/2/2004
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Re: (drdisco69)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by amh0001 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Last there is the K series. This comes from the RSX and new SI.
This is probably the most rare swap, but soon to become more popular as the engines become more plentiful. Making 160hp, but also with more torque.
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160
you left out alot of important motors b17s andb16b's just to name some. So if i was you dont embarass yourself, don't do stupid *** posts like these any more 
This is probably the most rare swap, but soon to become more popular as the engines become more plentiful. Making 160hp, but also with more torque.
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160
you left out alot of important motors b17s andb16b's just to name some. So if i was you dont embarass yourself, don't do stupid *** posts like these any more
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Re: Another awnswer for "what is the best engine for my crx?" (amh0001)
"shake off those haters playa!"
I for one say thank you to you for trying, i learned a few new things from this post, and thats what i think you intended to happen. thanks.
I for one say thank you to you for trying, i learned a few new things from this post, and thats what i think you intended to happen. thanks.
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Re: Another awnswer for "what is the best engine for my crx?" (amh0001)
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Re: Another awnswer for "what is the best engine for my crx?" (keithg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pharm0r »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">"shake off those haters playa!"
I for one say thank you to you for trying, i learned a few new things from this post, and thats what i think you intended to happen. thanks.
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most likely it was incorrect
I for one say thank you to you for trying, i learned a few new things from this post, and thats what i think you intended to happen. thanks.
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most likely it was incorrect
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HatchMo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">160 you left out alot of important motors b17s andb16b's just to name some. So if i was you dont embarass yourself, don't do stupid *** posts like these any more </TD></TR></TABLE>
how about contributing some of your vast knowledge to an otherwise useful post instead of trying desperately to belittle someone.
you embarass us all.
you left out alot of important motors b17s andb16b's just to name some. So if i was you dont embarass yourself, don't do stupid *** posts like these any more </TD></TR></TABLE>how about contributing some of your vast knowledge to an otherwise useful post instead of trying desperately to belittle someone.
you embarass us all.
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Re: Another awnswer for "what is the best engine for my crx?" (amh0001)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by amh0001 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">there are also F series from accords, and J series from the acura TL, but ive never seen these done.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i've not seen one of those either, but i have seen a Civic with a C27...
i've not seen one of those either, but i have seen a Civic with a C27...
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Re: Another awnswer for "what is the best engine for my crx?" (HatchMo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HatchMo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
most likely it was incorrect </TD></TR></TABLE>
Is Hatchmo similar to Homo(probably Whole-mo). I think it probably is.
You have quite the list of future mods in your sig, but there isn't a motor listed. So you must already be done w/ your swap, or you built that A6 like a **** first.
Why don't you lay down w/ some of your 'ultimate' knowledge? I'd like to hear it.
AMH0001, you should have a more complete list though. It's a good start, but not all possible swaps are listed. If you're trying to make an FAQ page, it would help. Thanks.
most likely it was incorrect
</TD></TR></TABLE>Is Hatchmo similar to Homo(probably Whole-mo). I think it probably is.
You have quite the list of future mods in your sig, but there isn't a motor listed. So you must already be done w/ your swap, or you built that A6 like a **** first.Why don't you lay down w/ some of your 'ultimate' knowledge? I'd like to hear it.
AMH0001, you should have a more complete list though. It's a good start, but not all possible swaps are listed. If you're trying to make an FAQ page, it would help. Thanks.
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Re: Another awnswer for "what is the best engine for my crx?" (Bishop4G)
Thanks guys,
first off, HatchMo.
"you left out alot of important motors b17s andb16b's just to name some. So if i was you dont embarass yourself, don't do stupid *** posts like these any more"
*"There are different models ranging from 130hp to 190hp. of course more money for more power."
Helps if you actually read the post
as for a more complete list, I could probably work on one, but Ive also got to do some more research. This was actually a reply I wrote to one of those "what is the best swap" threads.
~AMH
first off, HatchMo.
"you left out alot of important motors b17s andb16b's just to name some. So if i was you dont embarass yourself, don't do stupid *** posts like these any more"
*"There are different models ranging from 130hp to 190hp. of course more money for more power."
Helps if you actually read the post
as for a more complete list, I could probably work on one, but Ive also got to do some more research. This was actually a reply I wrote to one of those "what is the best swap" threads.
~AMH
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