I'm very unfamiliar with crx's since i have mostly worked with the egs and eks. what i'm wondering about is what engine to put under the hood of a 91 CR-X Si. i'm looking for better performance with fuel economy in mind yet be able to source parts easily. This car will be my DD and putting a whole crapload of miles a day.


[Modified by Cuong-nutz, 8:59 AM 11/13/2002]

 

for a daily driver, there is no need for a bseries swap. If you are unhappy with the stock d16a6, I would through an sohc vtec from a 92-95 si/ex or 96-00 ex and be done with it. you can use your stock tranny, just need to take care of electronics (do a search). It should be pretty cheap and give you nice pep with reliability in your DD.

 

I agree with ricodemus, plus you will also have the familiarity of the engine to your advantage.
But if you are just not happy with a SOHC then you could get a b18 A or B. the LS tranny is good for gas mileage, and you'll get some good low end torque out of the motor.

 

thanks for the quick input guys!
i'll probably be going with a B18. I love torque!

 

IMO i would go with a reliable b18a...they have nice torque...they are actually pretty fast!

 

If your looking to be cost efficient, you can get a ZC DOHC (engine only) from www.nippon-motors.com for $445. You can use your Si tranny, flywheel, and axels too. This will save you money in the long run and it's a direct swap. If you want some more power you can go with a B16A, but keep in mind this is not a direct swap. You will need motor mounts which can cost up to 500 dollars.

 

I did a b18b swap...its not worth it unless youre going to turbo.

Im never swapping a b series again. For the money youre going to spend on a swap you could turbo youre d series, or build the crap out of it. If you turbo, you could have a reliable 14.0 throwaway motor that can be replaced for $100.

D Series Power.

-Jake

 

*Cough* Is that ever an oxymoron...

 

just depends where your coming from!

 

Represent...

 

i say go zc. then when you get bored of it, slap a turbo on it. save the money that your going to spend on a b series swap and spend it on a turbo.


[Modified by irtep, 12:53 PM 11/13/2002]

 

rebuild the tired d16a6 with new pistons, rings, gaskets, do a little porting and slap on a jrsc on it...

 

The best engine is all of Honda-Tech would have to be the

SEARCH ENGINE

 

no comment... btw he said reliable not d series time bomb!! (i.e. turbo/mild build/fully built d-)

edit: dd-stock


[Modified by dohcsideSi, 3:52 PM 11/13/2002]

 

I coulda sworn it said "B16a coming soon" in your sig.

 

b16....i had a b16.....30+ mpg with the s1 tranny...if you get a ls tranny..even better gas mileage

 

I'd go with the DOHC ZC motor. It is very cheap to do and maintain.

 

You're right about built/boosted d series being time bombs..but if you have a turbo..you can get an entire d series for....(searches parts trader)

D16A6-complete motor w/ 5spd tranny,pm6 ecu, stock shift linkage, no wiring-out of 90 crx si. 172,xxx miles.-$275

You can get the longblock for a ton cheaper. So you blow an engine after a year...so you swap in a $150 engine...big deal!

Im just saying..after driving my sohc zc with i/h/e bored tb, lsd, and light flywheel...that only...I wont go back to a b series swap.

-Jake

 

aint much difference in the civic from 88-2000 just some minor **** like different electronics and plugs and engine mounts but u can do the same **** to the ED as the newer civics b series will fit with aid of hasport or hcp mounts do some research good luck