even tho im into ludes way more then civic/crx, my dad is buying me a 90 crx and having me swap the engine....he wants me to do this cuz im interested in being a technician and hey its a free car! so wut engine is the most newbiest in swaping but with some power and on the lower price...thanks

 

ZC, D16Z6(SOHC VTEC 92-95) or D16Y8(SOHC VTEC 96-00)

 

yeah those would be easy or you can always swap in a D16A6(88-91 Civic/CRX Si engine)

 

b16, cheap and I think it's easy> but for your first swap I would stay with a D series motor but you would be happier with a b16 or go with a b18c1 or 5 and you will change your mind completely about the CRX

 

My CRX will get my D16 after I do my swap in my hatch, I want to convert to OBD1 then when I want to but in a B18c I can plug and play with a P28 ECU. at least I hope that will work.

 

I would stick with the zc. 1.6 no tec from japan. Came in the civic/crx si's. cheap,parts are plentiful, and they offer a reasonable amount of power. Not to mention good for a fair amount of boost. b16 can get pretty expensive if you ask me,especially for a kid. keep it simple.peace. Ryan

 

b16 - mounts (extra cost)

or zc, d16z6, d16y8 - straight bolt-in


[Modified by l0p3z, 1:05 PM 9/6/2002]

 

money isnt really a problem since im not the one paying(dad and he has a ls 430) but he basically wants me just to get experience from it

 

Is it the Dx model CRX, or Si, or HF?

 

Si

 

IMO, you should go with the B18C5, if you can afford it...

This engine is probably the most Potent powerhouse available to the CRX (Short of a full out B20 frank monster), assuming of course that you have the necesary ammount of $ to purchase it.

Installations precedures are pretty well documented, and there is a large ammount of aftermarket parts available for this engine.

The only downside to this engine would be the price, at ~$6k for a swap kit w/o Mounts, this is not exactly a budget swap candidate. It also crowds the engine bay, though it will fit, with a shoehorn . The power is well worth it though.

Just my $.02


[Modified by scorched0, 1:50 PM 9/6/2002]

 

WHAT??? where do you shop for engines. You can get a complete B18c5 swap for around $4800 now.

 

my thoughts exactly... 6g's is quite steep... i've found b18c5 for much lower than that...

http://www.hondamotorsonline.com has b18c5 motors for $4800 plus shipping...

if money isn't a problem... definitely go for the type-r motor... you'll have some fun with that!

 

$4800??? Hook me up! Hondamotorsonline.com was the one that carries it, right? Anyone seen a low price on a B16A swap? My best is $1499. +Shipping (Engine, Trans, Axles, Ecu included). If you've seen better, let me know!

 

hondamotorsonline.com also has the b16a for 1150 plus shipping... but 300 more for the lsd tranny... i believe ardperformance had some cheap prices too but they aren't in stock right now... really i can't vouche for the quality of these companies because i never purchased a motor from them before.

maybe someone can give you better places that they experience. i always consider quality/service before price. like the saying, "you get what you pay for"

good luck!