I have some spare time on my hand. I also have many tools at home and a big gated enclosed yard at home. Though there are about 2 years left for me to drive. Should I buy a CRX/EF under a $1000 I know I could earn that. What should I expect when I buy one other than looking at a fried drivetrain. What tools should I have (I don't have a hoist yet). Also if I do buy one how much paint will I need to paint the car. Also are there places that buy fried engines?? Junk yard?

 

Should I hunt after years (90-91) or a 88-89? Also milage and what needs to be fixed. And what modifications are done I've noticed some a lowered, some have POS exhausts, and others have clears I could sell on Ebay.

 

Yeah, for under $1000, you'll probably need to do some body work, and drop a new motor in there. That stuff is easy to get together if you have time and a way to earn $ on your hands. Definitely a good way to learn your way around a car.

You can look at all generations, but if it's a CRX, the only real diff's on the Si at least are that as you move into later years (90 - 91) you will gain a few HP, a few lbs, and a few round disks for the brakes in the rear.

You'll probably be looking at the HF/STD/DX models, which will save you a few lbs over the Si model.

Either way, go out and find one and feel free to ask q's and use the search.


Alex

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Quik89Si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah, for under $1000, you'll probably need to do some body work, and drop a new motor in there. That stuff is easy to get together if you have time and a way to earn $ on your hands. Definitely a good way to learn your way around a car.

You can look at all generations, but if it's a CRX, the only real diff's on the Si at least are that as you move into later years (90 - 91) you will gain a few HP, a few lbs, and a few round disks for the brakes in the rear.

You'll probably be looking at the HF/STD/DX models, which will save you a few lbs over the Si model.

Either way, go out and find one and feel free to ask q's and use the search.

Alex</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yup I know that well I'd probably get an HF if it were a crx then find a dead SI. or a DX civic hatch. I want a 90-91 because they look better though I can still change the bumpers and swap the front's and the headlights/tails

 

me personally i would buy an 88 crx HF. Light and have the potential for great things.

 

Id get an HF or an Si, so you wouldnt have to convert to mpfi

 

my friend has a 89 hatch excellent conditon for 950. too bad ur in cali.

 

hey im in the midwest...im lookin for a hatch as well...where's your friend from?

 

haha not gonna work we live up here in NY

 

2 years left before you drive?
You should be able to find someone giving away a motor free by then. It happens, people do a swap and then their significant other wants the leftovers gone real quick.

You're in LA? You could go buy a sohc ZC for $350 from an engine importer.

 

Isn't there a place in OC that sells honda motors cheap? Just wondering what about the motor paperwork (different vins)?