Hello all

I have decided that it is time to do my first swap. Even though I'm probably behind my time I wanna do a ZC in my 88 crx dx. I contacted a dealer (JDM Engine Depot) about what they have in stock and they said that they have a euro D16A8. They can get me either the 4-2-1 or 4-1 design.

Apparently the 4-1 is supposed to make more power and even though they aren't sure, they think its from a rover. I have heard a few rumors about some of these engines not bolting into my car like the jap spec ones do. Different motor mounts or something. Can someone who knows what they are talking about fill me in on this issue? If it doesn't bolt in im not going to bother buying it unless the motor mounts are easily (cheaply) replaced.

I am new to hondas but I do love my crx and the ol dx engine has over 300k on the clock and is starting to show it. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

 

the d16a8 is the excat same thing as a dohc zc just a different vaulve cover..

http://www.d-series.org/forums/dohc-...arts-list.html

 

Thanks for pointing me to that link, it has an awesome amount of info.

 

be careful with that link - some of the ZC info is not valid - this one is probably better:

http://www.thezcr.com/forums/

 

only if it is from a Rover - the UK CRX also came with D16A8 and has same valve cover as JDM ZC

 

ohh thats right one of my buddies has a rover cover

 

But the fact still stands that all ZCs/D16A8s will bolt in right?

 

yes, all 88-91s will