Hello all,

I am currently gonna purchase a 89 crx. What is the best set up as far as engine swapping? I will have about 3000 to start the engine building. I just want a good solid starting point. More mods will be added later but I need a starting point. Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

For about 1200 you could put it a ZC or Sohc Vtec motor.
For about 1800 you could do a bare bones b16 swap.
For about the same price you could also do the b18a swap
For about 2500-3000 you could do a very nice b16 swap.

I did a b16 and it cost me about 3000. Here is what I used:

B16a, Pr3 ecu, S1 transmission
Hasport billet mounts and shift linkage
raxles.com stage 1 hybrid axles
new radiator
Clutchmasters stage 1 clutch
timing belt, water pump, cap and rotor, thermostat, plugs and wires, fuel filter
New crank pulley and alternator pulley
Misc. gaskets, hoses, and fluids

So it came out between 2800-3000


[Modified by 91civic, 6:18 PM 4/22/2002]

 

Thanks man,

So I should be able to get a good start with a b-16a swap. Did you do the work yourself?

 

What model CRX is it?

 

The one Im looking at is a dx. But I have not made up my mind totally. Im still trying to figure out what to do

 

dont get a dx.....get a si or hf.....because the dx only has two fuel injectors.....so therfore no matter what swap u do u will need a new harness.....i had a hf with b16a i/h/e/high flo cat was really quick

 

He could also modifiy his dx harness to work with 4 fuel injectors.

 

What do you think about putting a b20b block with a b16a head into a 89 crx hf? Would this work out good or no?? Im still learning.

 

It would be extremely quick. I have seen some built crvtec setups with a nice set of cams putting down close to 225 at the wheels all motor. Check out http://www.importbuilders.com

 

I think thats what Im gonna do. Does anyone have any prices for what a b20b block and a b16a head are gonna cost?? Also what are additional costs involved?

Thanks for any info.

 

dude those are completely built engines
that are worth more than some cars values. $8k +++

 

if you gonna spend that kinda money i have a fully built motor with a greddy turbo kit that i'm selling for half of that. Let me know if you're interested.

 

Hey TruePlayaz, I'm looking for an engine. What kind is it, how many miles, blah, blah, blah.