Hey I am putting a b16a into a crx and the header wont fit because of the crossmember... should i just cut it?? and is there any online how to that will help me out? thanks

 

from what i hear, u can buy a "place racing" crossmember, the old ones suck, but they say the new ones are better, hope this helps

 

ideally you should get an aftermarket one but you can simply cut off the front mount on your stock crossmember, then cut about an inch in 3 places about 5 inches apart then hammer it down as much as you can.

 

i dont really have the $$ for a crossmember right now.. and this is my only car so i need it on the road fast... should i just cut a big chunk out of it or try and bash it in... it looks like i would have to cut the actual thick part not just the lip... this could be bad though right?

 

also is there an website that has a hoe to with pics??? it would really help.. thanks

 

I drove my car for a few months with a banged up stock crossmember...Unless you're autocrossing or racing, it works fine under normal driving conditions. I noticed that steering was a bit wobly though especially on high speeds.

 

so what you are saying is make a cut on each side that i need to bang in... then just bang it down? How much is the place racing one?

 

I ran around on my cut one for a while until I upgrade to a jimfab. Just use a dye grinder to cut off the mount and then use a BFH to get the rest down. Like everyone else is saying it's good for daily but if your going to Autox you should consider upgrading. Look to spend around 250 for a new one

 

This is what mine looked like after I cut and hammered it down to fit a JDM 4-1 header

 

i have a b16 im using a DC 4-1 USDM header.

i had to bang the crossmember with a good size hammer. just bang on the tab about 4-5 inches where the header is and you good.

 

Mark and cut out the area that needs to be modified then go to the local midas or someone that can weld and have them weld in plates in the section that you cut out so that it will keep it structural integrity and wont be flimsy at higher speeds that would be the proper way costs about $20-35.

 

I just thought about something... if I cut the crossmember to fit the header... will the stock 89 crx radiator fit?

 

what the fu$k kind of headers are you guys using. i had to cut off the front tranny mount and that was all. i didnt actually have to cut into the crossmember?

 

When i first put my turbo setup in i needed to band the crossmember for the down pipe and the radiator ALOT and the car handles like **** at high speed I got an alignment thinking that was it and it wasnt I got a camber kit and everything and it sucks still I just ordered a new xmemebr so hopefully it is going to be better know ill let you know

 

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Thats all I had to do when using the stock header. When I switched to my JDM 4-1 I allready had a Z-10 Kit. So if you are strapped for cash put the stock header on and save for a aftermarket crossmember, before you put on your header.

 

anyone got a stock exhaust mani for sale?

 

why I seem to have a b18 one sitting in the garage now that you mention it. and yes it will work on a b16. make me an offer.

 

where are you located?

 

I'm in Ohio

 

You could always go with a 4-2-1 header to save cutting the crossmember.

 

keebler... the header I am tryna use is a 4-2-1.. ractive header and it dont fit... crxbart how uch do you want for it shipped? zip-08360

 

You telling me you cant seperate the header, and install it without hitting the crossmember?

Take a pic of your setup... My stock ex. manifold is a 2 piece design, similar to your header, and the downpipe clears fine when installing it...

B16a1 in a '90 Crx


Reason im asking for a pic is that mine is EDM spec, so im curious if I have more clearance than you do...