88 crx b18b turbo problem

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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 06:56 AM
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i am having a problem with the front crossmember clearence i have no room for downpipe or to run my drain pipe for my oil line if anyone on here has done this swap let me know what you did to make room .
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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surely someone has turboed a b18 in a crx.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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I had a piece of pipe welded straight to the pan close to the crank pulley side. It followed the crossmember until there was enough room to slip a hose over it from my return.

Then I ditched that whole setup and got an aftermarket crossmember.

Worth it.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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were did you buy your crossmember? and how much was it?
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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yeah your best bet is to get an aftermarket crossmember.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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were can i find on at?
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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is there any way i could cut out half of the cross member? or 1 off a other car work on it ?
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