is the flywheel size different from the 90-91 to the 89 si........
i just recently bought a clutch and it was for a 90-91 civic/crx (i have an 89 si)everything fitted except for the pressure plate.... it just wouldnt bolt up to my flywheel because the bolt hole pattern is a bit different.... any help would be appreciated

 

'88-'89 had 200mm clutch and flywheel surface, while '90-'91 had 212 mm. That is for all the models, including si. However, it is possible that you are putting the pressure plate on the wrong way, I think there are 3 ways it looks like it can go on, but only 1 right way, try moving the pressure plate around. Its also possible you got a '90-'91 clutch and '88-'89 pressure plate.

 

is it possible that i just get the 90-91 flywheel or that wont work?????

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by R_type &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is it possible that i just get the 90-91 flywheel or that wont work?????</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, just get 90-00 flywheel

 

this isn't for you, but anyone else who searches. 88's have a different spline count on the tranny, and therefore need a different setup totally.

but 89's have the same spline count as newer, just a different size clutch, which is all dependent on the flywheel. the flywheel was the same from 90 all the way to 2000 like jlicrx said.

 

thank you all problems are solved...... man i love honda tech...hahaha....

 

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88 Ed's have a 190mm flywheel
89 ed's have a 200mm
and 90-91 have a 212mm

 

your best bet would be to get a 90+ sohc flywheel the clutch is easier to find and its bigger. You can use a flywheel from any sohc 90 and up