Of any good shops in VA that will install a motor in a 89 CRX DX? I'm thinking about getting a B16 siR 1. Thanks.

 

I know of shops that will do it, but they will rape you on price. I'm talking well over $1000-2000. Your best bet is to get a buddy who knows what he's doing. I would help ya out, but my schedule is crazy nowadays.

 

The yellow pages will be your best friend, or find a best friend that can swap honda legos.

 

In all honesty, do it yourself. All you need is basic tools, seriously. Get a set of 1/2 inch drive sockets, a 1/2" breaker bar, a jack and some jackstands. Those are the only real "specialty tools" you need.

The only way you're ever going to know what your doing is to do it yourself. I did my first engine swap with NO previous car experience whatsoever. I just changed my own oil, then did an engine swap.

The only thing I did was READ READ READ. I have accounts on car sites from before I even had my license. It's really not that hard. Especially wiht the internet the way it is these days, you can basically follow a step by step guide, lol.

 

I would try to do it myself, But I'm just worried about the wiring. And I don't have the proper tools to do it... Mainly a engine mount and something to pull out the current engine with.

 

EVERYTHING you need to know to do this is on the top of this forum in the FAQ.

Tippy just gave you the plan. Its very simple if you can use hand tools without hurting yourself or others.
You can buy a plug and play wiring kit from http://rywire.com, its that simple.

 

You can jack the car up and drop the motor out the bottom. That is actually the easiest way. Then just lower it onto the new one.

Seriously man, do some simple reading in the FAQ.

 

I probably could do it myself, But I would need some friends to help me with it.... And all my friends are in school now and don't have time to help me. I hate being car eliterate.

 

My stepdad owns a shop in Woodbridge, VA. Been there 15 yrs. He knows what he's doing and he's a good guy just call or stop by and talk to him see what he can do. MasterCraft Car Care 703-497-4042. His name is Chris

 

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I was worried about wiring too. It's not as scary as it looks, trust me. If you can cut wires and use butt connectors, you'll be ok.

You don't need an engine stand. Only if you're building a motor do you need one. If you did want one, Harbor freight has them for $35! I got one, it's awesome.

As for pulling the engine, a lot of people do it the ghetto way and jack the car way up, then drop it out the bottom. A lift helps though. Again, harbor freight has them for cheap!

 

How much do think he would charge me?

 

Dude.
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Srsly......flamage will commence shortly.

 

I guess I'll try it myself. It will save me some money too. The only thing that worries me about doing it myself is that I don't have a good place to do it. I live in the city, There is no coverage where I live and it's just soft ground and open sky here.

 

walmart cartent.

 

Yeah, That would probably work. Hopefully I will have the engine by december..... Hopefully.

 

The way I'd look at it is, with all the money you'd save doing it yourself, you can buy a shitload of tools and equipment, which is always awesome.

I did that. Instead of spending over $1000 to have someone assemble/bore/hone, etc. my motor, I spent $1000 on tools to do it myself.

Plus, if you do it yourself, you get a ton of KNOWLEDGE. Which is always a plus.

 

Yeah, That's true. Like I said I hope to have the engine by december, And when I get it and start the swap I WILL have a build thread. Hopefully a good one, lol.

 

^^absolutly. What is the purpose of car forums other than to ***** your car out and learn how to work on it?

Save the money and learn while you work.

WHEN you are in the process and have critical questions, I am always on here to help, just pm me.

 

Thanks, man. It's nice to see some good people on a forum that are willing to help out someone in need and not flame the hell out of them just because they don't know as much as they do.

 

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You're lucky considering that I haven't been laid in like 3 weeks.