i'm new on the block and need help on my zc engine in a 88 crx. have headers, intake, but what else could i do to make this car have some power?? or what engine would be the best to swap into and do you know how much it would be ?? please some 1 help me
thanks

 

Lets see here. As for more power, JDM ZC's have somewhat low compression, so turbo isn't a bad option. Do you have exhaust with those headers? If not, they won't do you much good. NOS is always an option, but I think its cheaters juice and it ruins engines most of the time.

As for another swap, ZC is really the highest power engine that bolts directly in. So, your options with some modification and engine mounts are the b16(full swap $1700 shipped from http://www.hmotorsonline.com) or the more torquey(sp?) b18a or b18B, both of which would probably run you upwards of $2000 for a full swap, or b18c and b18c5 which are around $3000+. After that, theres the h22, k20 and so on, but those will be extremely pricey and require somewhat extensive modification.

third of all: SEARCH!!!!!!!

 

Forget a swap, just turbo the ZC. Look around the FI forums and you'll find some help.

 

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What's the best engine for my "88 CRX"

 

ok i'll try turboing it but what is the best turbo for it and what about nos ??

 

It all comes down to your goals and your budget, which we don't know. And for future reference, Nos is a brand

 

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I was wondering where that went. I was gona try and post it lol.

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haha my bad I always forget that its nitrous.

 

Just like drlatino999 said,

(1) what is your goal
(2) how much are you willing to spend

Just like 31flavorscivic said,
(3) search

 

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I thought they had somewhat high compression already.

 

Any compression motor can be turbo'ed, it just depends on tuning. It is just ideal to have a lower compression motor as it is easier to tune and less worry of one thing going wrong leading to something catastrophic.

 

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Not really. JDM ZC has 9.6 : 1 compression, fairly low. Whereas b18c5 has 11.0:1. Lowest in 88+ I think goes to b20 and the f20 series, at 8.8. Not bad, compared to boosting something like a B16, at 10.2:1.

source: http://www.streettuners.com/cu....html

 

ok my budget is about 2 g's and my goal is to have a crx will at least compete with any other car on the road just looking to make it go fast for a 1/4 mile new to the streets like i said. so will nitrious be worth the risk ? if any. what about a turbo for it ? i just need help all around

 

jdm d15b, not really that expensive and from what i see on some websites it has 130 hp stock. It has vtec and you could probably make it pretty fast.

(if im wrong can someone please tell me because this is just what i read off some engine importer website, not my own info.)

 

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Welcome, you're down the street from me. I'm by Knott's Berry Farm.
You already have a potent chassis the 88 CRX the lightest of the 2nd generation. MORE POWER is what you're seeking, you first find out HOW MUCH YOU HAVE right now. Work with what ya GOT as they say.
Don't have any idea of what trans you got, what condition you motor is in, WHAT TYPE OF ZC
you can hit me up
A lot of the locals come by and I'm always down to help.
and NO I'm not tryin' to slang an engine to you.

 

sounds good where is you location at maybe i could head down ther sometime this week and its an zc dual cam engine with about 40,000 miles on it. i also just emptied the interior so just have one seat in there. and idea where to get roll bars but more intrested in power at the time and only have 2 g's to invest for right now.

 

You got a lot of money to spend. I wish I had $2000 right now. But like everybody else said, what are your goals?