hi i can get a sway bar from a 90 crx si will it fit on my civic(88 DX) even witht the exhaust(2 1/4)
how much better will it be
thanks

 

91 lower control arms are different from 88 dx...so mounting modification is needed.

 

what sort of mounting modifications?

 

The stock mounts on the frame do not have the internal nuts. A plate with the appropriate size nuts welded to it then cut out the holes in the frame large enough to allow the nuts to be recessed inside the frame. I used 1/4 inch plate. it lowers the sway bar mounts by 1/4 inch no big deal. On the control arms you will need to cut spacer tubes that will fit inside the stamped control arms. Then use a bolt long enough to go al the way thru the LCA and the sway bar bushing. Works like a champ and really makes a difference in handling. If you really want to make it flat in the corners use the Suspension Techniques Sway bars both 22 mm front and rear. That makes a night and day difference. Be sure to install both front and rear. Rear only, CAN YOU SAY OVERSTEER!!!!

 

im in the process of doing this myself. as i got my reaar swaybar for free

 

I believe you're also gonna need 88 si LCAs because the stock DX LCAs do not have the mounting holes, might be better to go with an aftermarket sway bar...

 

I've got the ST rear sway on my 90 DX works great.

 

I have a pair of DX rear LCAs and they already have the holes for mounting the sway bar. As I stated above the only addition would be a sleeve of the right lebght to keep the LCA from deforming based on bolting up the sway bar.