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Old May 7, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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Default 1.5 to 1.6

i was wondering if i could buy a crx si head and put it on my dx motor?
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Old May 7, 2002 | 03:32 PM
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yes you can.the only diff is the cam from what i hear.i have a crx 1.6 si cam.
i dont need it.
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Old May 7, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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Default Re: 1.5 to 1.6 (4gvtec)

cam and vavlesprings actually it wont be a 1.6 though it will be a 1.5 still...just a more agressive cam...
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Old May 7, 2002 | 03:35 PM
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Default Re: 1.5 to 1.6 (jdmB18hatch)

you have not found a si tranny yet?
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Old May 7, 2002 | 03:42 PM
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Default Re: 1.5 to 1.6 (4gvtec)

how much work is it to do? i have a dx so the trans. sre the same how much for the cam?
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Old May 7, 2002 | 03:45 PM
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$20.00 bucks.the cam is good.comes with gear to.
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Old May 7, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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Default Re: 1.5 to 1.6 (4gvtec)

how hard is this swap?
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Old May 7, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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u need a torque wrench and some mechanical know how....needs a day if ur not sure of wut ur doin the head doesnt come off eay eithe
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Old May 7, 2002 | 04:04 PM
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Default Re: 1.5 to 1.6 (jdmB18hatch)

and a manual for torque specs.and loosen the belt tensioner.make sure everything is at tdc.crank,cam when you put it back togather.
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Old May 8, 2002 | 04:10 AM
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you will NEED a adjuatble cam gear also. A 89-91 1.6L cam into a 1.5L will be 1/2 tooth off, 4.75 degrees.
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