I just picked up a 87 crx si and was looking into doing an engine swap. I have heard that the zc motor was a direct bolt in, but I m sure that there is something wlse that will need to be done like axles or electrical. I am new to the import seen. Could someone clear that up for me. The other thing I was wonder about is a motor called D15b I saw it on some jdm engine swap place. They said it is a sohc vtec motor that makes 130 hp. If I am not mistaken that is the same size engine that is in there and the motor was only $500 and made the same power as a zc. Could I just use the stock trans and everything. What do you guys think about that engine. Thanks

Craig

Sorry for all the newbie questions...got to start somewhere!!

 

sorry to sound like a wannabee newbie slayer but try the search button. there should be a few threads about 84-87 civic/crx's. just look around first and read alot of posts. and don't mind some of the ppl here that'll give you a hard time.

also if i'm not mistaken you can squeeze a b16 into an 87 crx

 

I presently own a JDM d15b, it's a good engine, mine is in a 1991 civic dx.
pull really well, use a si tranny with it, the stock ferio tranny is a Dx, good for top speed but not that fast for 1/4 miles.
I sent you a pics,
here you go :

IM me if you got any questions
stetcher@hotmail.com

 

What website did you see the D15 Vtec at? I was thinking of getting one over a ZC, my car loves being 1.5

 

k here we go
search a lil bit...
but here we go
84-87 civic have totally diff engines from 88-91
the 87 u got does not contains a D15B engine.. sorry to bust ur bubble...
those cars are chassis code EA... engines are E coded....
u have a 12 valve SOHC engine 1.5L.....
if u wanna swap a ZC into a 3G civic u need to ifnd the right mounts and some other stuff... i am not really good into 3G chassis but i know its not a direct bolt on.. My cousin has a 3G DX and a Si... he has a ZC laying around and he couldnt fit that in there with stock mounts.. also wiring on that car its very primitive....anyways u will find some more info laying around

 

if you go onto honda-acura.net you will be able to track down one of the mods his screen name is 1stgencrxer talk to him and he may be able to help you out on the 3g civics and the 1g crx

EDIT: here is a pic of the USDM 1.5 out of a 4th gen



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