I sold my CRX and still have the jdm front end. I now have a 89 dx civic hatch. Are any parts interchangeable if I want to go with an ef9 front end? Head lights, radiator support etc. I read that the hood is the same but I dont know about the rest. TIA.

 

ef9 is a jdm chassis code.

 

 

Which correlates to the front end that he's talking about? Seems like a legitimate use of the term IMO.

Apart from what you've already mentioned OP, to complete the front you'll need the bumper and indicators and park lights which are different between the CRX and civic. The 'ef9's' fenders are the same as all other ED/EF's.

 

 

The whole front end will bolt on... fenders, bumper, hood, headlights and all. However, the fenders and bumper need to match (CRX to CRX, Civic to Civic)

The problem with putting CRX fenders on a Civic is the lower plastic trim, behind the front wheels. It looks out of place on a Civic and ruins the body lines. The CRX bumper won't work with Civic fenders because of where it mates under the parking lights. Look up some images on Google and you'll see.

The headlights are the same between USDM Civics and CRX's. The headlights are the same between JDM Civics and CRX's. The headlights are different between USDM and JDM Civics, and USDM and JDM CRX's.

DIY CRX front on Civic ED/EF - D-series.org

Here's a write-up of what it takes to cleanly put a CRX front end on a Civic.

I hope I've answered all your questions.

 

Thank you for your reply. You've been around quite awhile. I remember seeing your name years ago when I was on more often.

Thank you.

Thank you! You answered my question and than some. I was originally looking to see what interchanges between civic and crx but now I'm curious what it'll take to install the crx front end since I have everything. I'll check out the line. Thank you again!

 

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