every where i look i am told the zc just bolts right into 88-91 crx's.
what about us 84-87 guys? does a zc bolt right in? i'd rather like to use a zc because i like my trans, and don't want the hassle of swapping everything( i'm kinda lazy).

 

I am not sure but think the Olive top ZC first gen may fit (86-89 TEG)but am not sure, Black top Second gen ZC won't fit for sure. Mounts are different, they drop into a 88-91 civic. Unless you have an Si now you'll want to change the trans too, HF and DX Trans SUCK behind a ZC take my word on that. THought I'd save money too, a week with a DX trans and I was shopping for something else.