I was told that if I put a k20 engine into my 85 CRX that it would be to much engine for that chasis. Is this true, can anyone confirm this.

 

lol, I have NO traction in my '85 crx w/b16a on street tires. I would stick with a B man, a gsr or ITR swap w/lsd and upgraded torsion bars would RIP in 1st gen

 

Hmmmm I dont even know if anyone has tried that I think they stop at the 88-91 chasis
but try it and let us know

 

the block is very tall. it would very hard to have proper oil pan clearence, unless you had some bumped out hood going on.

the person who said too much for the chassis? well they were reffereing to the possibility of the frame being damaged by the torque, but the k20 isnt that insane stock to do that, upper and lower tie bars and maybe some sort of welded brace in a trianlge shape to help support the front, but thats probably not even needed.

honestly i think fitment would be your greatest issue, not chassis weakness.

theres currently no mounts to do that swap, itd be all custom, axles wiring everything

lots of welding.

but hey, youd have an INSANE fast honda at that point, but for the $11-12k you spend to do it (assuming you do all work yourself) you could have built up b series motor and boosted it with money left over.

 

If you or a friend has good fabrication skills, if you can get a K20 for a good price, and if you have a big time frame to work on the car, I say go for it.