What's the stock engine in an 88-91 CRX? Can you get good power out of 'em or if I got one...should I swap engines? I'm a newb to imports....Please help..LOL!

 

CRX Si's come with a 1.6L SOHC.
All the others come with a variant of a 1.5.

Take a look at the FAQ

 

the 1.5's came with 92 hp and the si d16a6 has 108. doing a swap is mainly up to you, if you want more power then swap it. if you swap within d series you wont have to buy as much stuff as in mounts linkage etc. but if you swap in a b series you'll have to change alot and it's more money. its all up to you and if you have the $.

 

I've seen some on YouTube with 400hp! I'd have to do ALOT for that wouldn't I? LOL!!!

 

how old are you?

 

33. why?

 

To get anywhere near 400, you normally would have to do a ton of work to the motor and spend a ton of money along the way.
Rule of thumb numbers on a basic turbo kit (like the Greddy bolt on kit) can take the stock 1.6 motor to about 180 safely (220 if you have a fresh rebuild).
The stock rods are pretty weak so you are pushing your luck to go any higher without building the motor.

On the cheap - Do a search for vitara builds.
(here's a link to a thread here on H-T dedicated to this https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-16/more-info-suzuki-vitara-g16-pistons-954478/)
It's a relatively inexpensive turbo build that usually consists of the basic 1.6 Honda D-series motor with aftermarket (not OEM replacement) Suzuki Vitara pistons on decent aftermarket rods.
Nice turbo friendly pistons with low compression.
Plenty of builds using these doing 300~400 hp.

 

odd, since ur barely getting into honda's

 

Are you planning on daily driving this car?

 

Some. Probably be just a "pretty weather" car.

 

OH. I'm a muscle car guy. Just thought it'd be fun to get into imports. Seems like their fun to fool with! I like all cars!

 

I dont see anything wrong with that I have only owned 2 domestics and about 5 imports

 

Listen, just because you are a "muscle car guy" doesn't mean anything. ALL of the same basic principles apply. If you are that clueless then buy a book, read on the Internet and forums, do something other than getting on the Internet and saying - "d00d I iZ 33 y0 I SeEen duh cah Wonnin 4789484WHP oN da uToobZ!! H3lPz!//?"... Researching is your best friend when it comes to not looking like an idiot. Since you are trying to play with a chassis that has been modded and played with for decades, the information is readily available. Anything can be made fast with enough time, money, and maybe a dash of skill.

A better way to start this thread would have been something like this...

"I am new to the Honda scene. I am interested in the '88-91 chassis and would maybe prefer a CRX. I would like to shoot for XXXwhp and will be using the vehicle for (blah blah) type driving. My budget is $XX,XXX and I will over-night parts from Japan if need be..." blah blah blah... you get the idea.

Given I still would have blown you crap, but at least you wouldn't look like a clown. Start doing your own research...