I need to buy a crossmember with adjustable radius arms for my 89 shape CRX

There seems to be 3 options im aware of,

the Z10
Jim Fab (I like this one due to the price and it works with the swap im doing)
Full-race

If you own any of these please can you post your comments. This is for a h22 into CRX conversion

Your help is most appreciated

 

The jim fab will be the cheapest.

The Z10 and full race will give you the most room (think 3" downpipe for a turbo)

 

is jimfab still making ef crossmembers?

 

Isn't there a bazillion threads about all 3 mentioned bars?

 

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YES HE IS! This was a false rumor started by someone on this board that he quit making them, I spoke with him the other day and he is still making X-members.

 

I can vouch for Jim fab crossmembers

Clears DTR B-unit header nicely

Hell of a difference in handling

 

Ok ive decided on the Jim Fab or L-con, L-con seems a little cheaper and basically is the same product?
Does the Jim fab offer more header/turbo clearance than the L-con?

Thanks for your help

 

Are the two bars I mentioned above suitable for Street and Track use? Thanks

 

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I've had the JimFab on my CRX for a little more than a year and absolutely no problems. It is a street/daily driver.

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Hell of a difference in handling </TD></TR></TABLE>
I noticed the same thing, one of the best things I've done to my CRX so far.
HTH
chris

 

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I think many missed this statement. I would contact all of the manufacturers you are looking at and make sure it fits with the H motor. I am thinking none will. I am currently having problems with my dampener hitting and Jim Fab bars. The dampener is not stock so it is not Jim Fab's fault.

 

yeah who knows,that engine is big *** hell..

 

the full race will work with the H22 swap into crx. check out sport compact car this month. a good *** article all about H22 into crx. i have the full race by the way also and it offers alot of space in the engine bay, i used it with my b16 swap.

 

I have that article, its a good write up.

The full race and L-con seem to give the most clearance they just have very different price tags, anyone seen a Lcon and Fullrace to confirm this?

 

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The full-race mounts by the tow hooks and lays about where the radiator mounts are. The Jim fab is behind the radiator mounts, so it inherently had less space.

 

Thanks Kieth, sounds like its worth paying the extra $$ for the extra clearance.