what should i look for when buying?

 

a small honda that is older & it will say CRX on teh back

 

get an si, my first rex was dx and automatic, it was so slow, i had cheap intake ghetto exhaust, buddy club kit that i rush to put on and it look crappy, cheap paint, crappy racing seats. now i have an red si with 1 blue fender and i love it, alot faster and easier to do b16 swap. my advice when build a project take ur time and do it right u will appreciate alot better

 

All depends on what you want to do with it. If your planning on doing a motor swap to it its better to go with either an Si or and HF the HF is lighter than the Si with the 88 HF being the lightest then 89 then 90,91 The 90 and 91 Si's have 4 wheel discs which no others do. If you get a DX and your planning a swap plan on some extra wiring to do it.
OH as for things to look for look and make sure that its a straight body (all panels line up correctly) and check out the rear wheel wells for rust and also pop open the gas door and look for rust in there as well. If your not planning a motor swap look for leaks and for burning fluids. Make sure there is no unusual noises and things like that.


[Modified by Vinceg99, 12:16 PM 2/21/2003]

 

like everyone said, go with the Si model. less of a headache when it come to motor swaps! try to find a nice clean rex. i.e. as little rust as possible.

 

Depends on where you want to go with the car..

If you want to Truly be fast you won't get an SI...

you would look for a 88 hf, its the lightest, and its just as easy to drop an SI motor into it. It would take more work..but but in the end be lighter, and as a result be faster.

Things to look for..

Rust usually starts in the rear fender wells.
Frame damage body lines that don't match are a dead give away.
rusted sunroof if you get an si
Leaking oil, check the block and the bottom of the car..

 

Get an HF. Its lightest and its the only model with mpfi, so you dont have to change it over when you swap in a b series motor.

 

Sorry MWASNP the SI also has MPFI. Just the facts Maam, Just the facts!

 

88 hf crx w/ no motor cheap!!!

 

Yes. Unfortunately we don't get the CRX Hf in Canada - never seen one.

 

Please understand if you dont intend on doing an engine swap DO NOT get the HF.

 

hey thanks for all of the really useful info. i was also curious as to what the most benefical motor swap would be (best power for the $$)?

 

go w ls or b16, you'll be happy w either one

 

IM 50shotrex. He has plenty of people to vouch for. He sells on honda tech all the time. He has a 90 HF for around $1300. Hopefully, it'll be what you're looking for.

 

Whast your budget like?? You could do up the stock Si motor or for a bit more cash you could go with a ZC motor which with an Si trans it bolts right up and uses the same axles. Or if you want to spend more you go with either a B16a or the LS motor or you could do a LSvtec...The possibilities all depends on how much work and how much money you want to spend.

 

he is looking for a fast motor so i'm thinking si for less wiring like said...how hard is it to put a b18c1 in a rex or a b18c5? or would you reomend b18b-t? keep um coming i know this is useful for him

 

yeah it is!! I have around 2500-3000 that i can work with. But i do like the idea of a ls/vtec, how much does that sort of thing cost.

 

buy a b16a with 1200, and buy my crx for 1300...

 

I think when you get into LS/VTEC you have some tuning issues and stuff. But is that 2500-3000 for the car or for the mods or for the car and mods? Most people get the B16A1 engine. They run about $1,300 or so for the engine then you need a motor mount kit for about $500, axles, etc. It all adds up! I would get an Si, then add on a D16Z6 or Y8 head so you get the infamous VTEC, y0! That would be cheaper and still be fast and easier (Sorry, I'm a SOHC guy )

 

i was wondering if the sohc engines can take large mods like turbo and other go-fast mods? Not for shur but dont the Si models come with a 1.6, 16 valve sohc 4-cyl. And if so is this a motor that can handle a turbo kit? THANKS

 

yeah the si has the 1.6 16 valve motor, aka D16A6. you can put turbos on those motors and you can also build the engine for NA. they can be very fast(with money, but that goes for any honda)

i would try and get an Si if i were you, just because they have sunroof and the other little goodies. unless you're going to be at the track a lot, then get an HF for the lightness. anyway you go though the CRX rules!!!