how hard is it to convert crx into 5 lug using civic type-r suspension?

Jeff-

 

Sup Jeff the 5 Lug from a Genuine CTR I imagine would fit. Ive compared the USDM to the JDM ITR/CTR and theres not much differences between the two. Considering that ive swapped full USDM ITR suspension onto a 96+ Civic Hatch and 92+ Civic Hatch before. With that previous experience ive also swapped the rear discs off a 92 Si onto one of my old shitty mobiles and I know people who have done this coversion onto their EF's. You wou would need ALL the parts from the front, the lower control arms, hub, spindle, upper control arm, trailing arms, etc from the ITR/CTR or what not. The rear Ebrake cable you need to obtain from a 90-91 CRX Si. Theres a huge problem with the front camber after you do the 5 Lug swap. Its totally positive and you need to buy a camber kit to adjust it back to 0 or to a negative camber whatever your taste might be. The rear is good though, but you will have a problem with the front. Also theres a enormous torque bolt, that I cannot recall the size of right now thats real hard to take out. You would have to obtain that socket that I dont believe is too widely avalable and that son of a bitch is hard to get out. The swap itself is fairly easy and it will take you no longer than a days work with all full tools necessary and hopefully no annoying rust. See you at the show this saturday.

-Marty


[Modified by MugenEF7, 3:22 PM 11/7/2001]

 

hehe...i got a great deal on the complete ctr parts (motor, suspension..etc) and I was thinking about do a complete swap (b16b motor, 5lug w/ tires..etc) so I can drive around that EF as a sleeper Thanks for the info bro....guess you're done a lot of search on CRX's huh? :0 Hehe..see you @ the show too...Ed will drive my car there first cuz I have military thingy to go to in the morning...but I will be there afterwards

Jeff-

 

the swap is easy, but expensive.

 

Hehe kinda. Well I researched alot on CRX's. Its my favorite honda over all others. But you realize when you do the B16B motor swap you need a different tranny, I can teach you how to rig the sensors and the harness to work and a nice MUGEN ECU program works nice with the B16B program. But the 5 Lug isnt much of a sleeper on a CRX. Too flashy with the conversion by itself. Also I have a set of black powdercoated ITR rims from my old conversion if your interested for some spare road race or drag tires. I have all four, two are mounted on 555R's and the other two are mounted on S01's. Well see you at the show. Peace.

-Marty

 

expensive? nah..i import jdm parts..i get 'em cheaper than street price

Jeff-

 

Well, my vendor is throwing me a free set of 16" itr wheels so I don't have to worry about that.. I just thought of about the 5 lug on crx since it's like a deal I get for the swap (still debating on b16b or b18c5). We'll see..need to get my gsr moving first before I do stuff to my other cars

Jeff-

 

I've done... its easy... email me if you have any questions about it crxboy69@hotmail.com

 

Make me an offer on the tranny if it's a JDM tranny... My friend's gearing is going bad and he wants the JDM final drive anyways so i figured u dont need it and want to get rid of it, so let me kno...