Hi guys, I just wanted to put this post up before I got my hopes too high. A guy recently posted a CRX near me on CL and I've always wanted to build one but I never really thought about what I wanted to do to one. Well, after quite a bit of research, I think I've decided that I'd want to try to drop an H22A OBD2 in it. But... can it be done? Does anybody know anyone who's done a swap like this? I'm willing to change my mind on an engine, just thought I'd ask before I did something too stupid.

 

yes it can be done but you probably wont be able to close your hood with out modification

 

H22 been done many times.
I'm sure you can find write-ups for this if you search.

The OBD2 part you may want to reconsider.
Running OBD1 would be a lot more practical and easier.

 

Yes it can be done, got to Explicit Speed and Performance. net they have the h22 crx mount kit for 780ish with traction bar. I have a H in my 88 Sedan and the hood closes just fine.


Edit, its obd1 but using a obd2 motor youd just need to get the proper jumper harnesses.

 

I agree with 91efh22 if anything just prop the back of the hood up a lil and you'll be fine.

 

I had no need to PROP the hood at all with ESP's kit. Granite the motor sits lower but ill take my chances hitting the pan.

 

Nah man hitting the pan is like kimbo slice punching you in the nose....lmfao.
You would be surprised how good and different the car looks with a propped hood.

 

Propped hood = Big swap and id rather people guess what I have than give it away. Propped hood = Cheap mounts that you have to MAKE work, not my cup of tea

 

Not necessarily but everybody has their opinions mostly the exhaust gives people away at least to me just by hearing a car I can tell what's in it.

 

True. Well damn son arent you just a talented man... Mind you I have 3" cat back with 2 resonators and a muffler and damn can you hear Vtec kick in... Ohh well it COULD be a D16 lol.... Plus its only a 4dr lol

 

True **** lmfao...yu got a lip to cover the low oil pan look too huh?

 

Lulz

 

Trash the stock cross member for sure unless you have tons of time for cutting, grinding and welding. Good luck.

 

Low oil pan smoil pan... Lip smip.... I go hard or tow home lol

 

That's cool I carry a chain in my car just for when people blow up or drag their oil pan......lmfao

 

lol, good luck, I couldn't pull that **** around here. Too many speed bumps, and no smooth roads really within a mile or two of my house which would make it a nightmare to leave the house anytime.

You eventually grow out/or get over the whole slam it idea though.

 

**** its the same way here im BMore lol... The pan isnt that bad, I mean its low but over speed humps, pot holes, and such Ive yet to have a problem. Im not slammed though..

 

**** down here in pg and dc area there's potholes that will swallow your car alive I've experience thru 2 or 3 oil pans and a rim.