Thinkin' about doing One Lap of America in CRX...

One of the considerations for replacement is my worn 160K plus D16a6. I just got a quote for a factory rebuilt Long Block for a whopping $2600 bucks, not a great option in my opinion, but it does come with a 3 year unlimited mileage warantee.

So against my original idea, I'm considering doing that B16 swap.
What were the major P.I.T.A.s about doing this?

The other option is to find a D16a6 and have it rebuit to ITA specs.

Opinions?

Thanks guys,

 

go post in the road-racing section. There are people that have done the one lap there. They can probably help you out as far as one lap goes. as far a your motor goes there is no way I'd pay 2600 for a stock d16a6 rebuild. There are alot of options for less cash. Do a search and most of your questions will be answered.

 

you could buy that engine, or a JDM ZC, which is a direct swap, for like 400 bucks at most.

 

Guys have any suggestions on where to buy either ZC or B16. I'm lookin' around, and using the search engine, but I don't see it.

Go easy on my this is the first time I've actually considered doing a swap.

 

I'd go b16, which I did.
The only thing you need to worry about is the wiring, which isn't that bad imo. I've been running my b16 for 2 years without any problems, knock on wood :knock knock
There are so many parts out there for the b series engines and they're stronger than the d series aswell.

 

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Go easy on my this is the first time I've actually considered doing a swap.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes, http://www.nippon-motors.com

anyone have any idea where i can find a helms manual of a crx online? sorry to **** block your post, im just trying to reach out to as many people as i can

 

last time i looked into this event, the entrabce fee was 2,000 dollars!

 

I'd say if you want to do One Lap of America, do a rebuild of a d16a6, which in the future would be perfect if you want to go into HC with NASA or IT with SCCA.

 

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Yeah, but that's divided between two people, but yes, still expensive.
All the more reason to find an economical way of getting a tight, and inexpensive engine.

I'm tending to want to stay with either an A6 or a ZC since I don't have to mess around with too much stuff. I'm more in favor of sticking with the stock motor for club racing reasons.

Thank you for all your input. I very much appreciate it.

 

as far as fees go it's a dollar per year. E.G. in 1999 it was $1999 in 2003 it will be $2003. It's been this way for years

 

Just fyi, for a stepping stone for the One lap. You reallly might want to take a look at this. Fairly local too.

http://www.oxity.com

Good luck with the motor options....I might have a complete zc swap in a few days as well.

 

I'd say go B16 - partly 'cause I have one and I know how rock-solid these engines are. My only real problem in all this long, long time is the alternator died. I've been racing (drag + autoX) for a year and a half now. Over 50 passes made on the B16, no problems, and the compression is the same as it was when I first installed it. It lives for high-rpm duty. Your typical D-series doesn't.

 

SoloSol, thanks for the Rally info. I emailed you about sponsorship for the event.


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Good info, thanks for making the decision harder What was the most difficult part of installing a B16?
... I apologize if this question has been posted before. I'm hoping for new and fresh insight. Please don't ask me to do a search... this is a message board afterall.

 

Message board doesn't mean we're here to serve you by providing you with info

The hardest part of the installation... hmm. None of it was really *tough*. That sounds glib, but from sitting here and thinking about it for a minute or two I can't really pinpoint anything that gave me difficulty in the swap. Sure, there's lots to do, and it can take a while, but it's all easy stuff. It's just taking the time to do it right.

 

what about a Z6 swap u d16z6's can usually be had for about $350-$400.
you will still have to go through the wiring trouble though. but it really isnt that hard with all the resources out there on the internet.

 

They're good but I don't know that they're One Lap good