all about crx vtec.
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all about crx vtec.
In thirst I whant to say HELLO! for everyone.
So...I whant to ask u guys. all about crx vtec motor, drivetrain, clutch and transmision diferences from NON-vtec rex`es. Maybeeee u can post link or enything..I did search on the forums but I didnt find all info. Im new in this. what invest is best? vtec or nonvtec if I whant to have 200whp. maybee some more info about this car? (engine codes) What engines they have? I heard only about 1.5 1.6 and 1.6vtec. But in this forum I found some post about b18 engines...? is this only swap or some rear version? thank u!
So...I whant to ask u guys. all about crx vtec motor, drivetrain, clutch and transmision diferences from NON-vtec rex`es. Maybeeee u can post link or enything..I did search on the forums but I didnt find all info. Im new in this. what invest is best? vtec or nonvtec if I whant to have 200whp. maybee some more info about this car? (engine codes) What engines they have? I heard only about 1.5 1.6 and 1.6vtec. But in this forum I found some post about b18 engines...? is this only swap or some rear version? thank u!
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Re: all about crx vtec. (Ramzy)
You should also register on http://www.hondaswap.com
They have a lot of information about all the different types of VTEC motors and transmissions. If you want to get to 200 HP (or very close to it) without doing a lot of engine work, you could swap in a B18C5 motor. The engine codes are going to be a little different since you are in Europe, but it is the motor found in the Integra Type R.
You will need custom driveaxles, custom engine mounts, and you will have to do a few other modifications to your car and your engine wiring to get it to work. But it is not too hard. What kind of budget do you have, or have much money do you have to spend?
EDIT: also you should try doing a "search" and type in the following in the search window. Also make sure you select just the "EF" forum and look in both "current" and "archived" posts
B18
B18C
B16
B16A
B18C swap
B16A swap
They have a lot of information about all the different types of VTEC motors and transmissions. If you want to get to 200 HP (or very close to it) without doing a lot of engine work, you could swap in a B18C5 motor. The engine codes are going to be a little different since you are in Europe, but it is the motor found in the Integra Type R.
You will need custom driveaxles, custom engine mounts, and you will have to do a few other modifications to your car and your engine wiring to get it to work. But it is not too hard. What kind of budget do you have, or have much money do you have to spend?
EDIT: also you should try doing a "search" and type in the following in the search window. Also make sure you select just the "EF" forum and look in both "current" and "archived" posts
B18
B18C
B16
B16A
B18C swap
B16A swap
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B18C5 swap is the cheapest way? But what about transmision? Will it fit from crx? i have 3000buks for now. But i will spent about 7k on this car in few years. And one more q. how much costz B18C5 engine? about... thanks.
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Re: (Ramzy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ramzy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> B18C5 swap is the cheapest way? But what about transmision? Will it fit from crx? i have 3000buks for now. But i will spent about 7k on this car in few years. And one more q. how much costz B18C5 engine? about... thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
heh... sorry to tell you this but a full swap of the c5 cost nearly $4,500 - $6,000 ... and that is not including labor...
heh... sorry to tell you this but a full swap of the c5 cost nearly $4,500 - $6,000 ... and that is not including labor...
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since you got the money... i would recommend that you look into Poorman's ITR... its not that i am calling you a Poorman (no offense) ... but basically this is a frankensin ITR VTEC engine that you put together... its half or more half the price of the ITR (b18c5) swap ... this basically of what i know.. you get the full b16a1 or a2 swap which runs $1,500 - $2,500 then you basically look for a b18c1 block ( i dont really remember which one... but i am pretty sure that its this block)and then sell your b16 block which goes pretty decent to someone looking for one...
(damnit im confused that is what you get for couple hours of sleep.... need help completing this info)
(damnit im confused that is what you get for couple hours of sleep.... need help completing this info)
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Re: (Ramzy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ramzy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> B18C5 swap is the cheapest way? But what about transmision? Will it fit from crx? i have 3000buks for now. But i will spent about 7k on this car in few years. And one more q. how much costz B18C5 engine? about... thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The B18C5 or Integra Type R motor is not the cheapest way, but it is the easiest and fastest way to get to you 200 WHP goal. If the B18C5 is to expensive you could get a B18C1. That is a US Integra GSR, bit I'm not sure what the European code is, I think it is an Sir-G though. You could do some headwork (cylinder head), like a port and polish, camshafts and cam gears and an ECU.
Another option is a "CRVTEC", if you are not familiar with it do a search on Honda-Tech for "CRVTEC". If you are not familiar with what this is, it is a hybrid motor. Basically you get a VTEC head (B18C, B16) and you put it on a modified 2.0L Honda CRV engine block. You'll probably get more power then a stock B18C AND the motor wont cost as much. However, you need to make sure that the person making your CRVTEC block does it correctly. If they do a bad job, you may have problems in the future.
The B18C5 or Integra Type R motor is not the cheapest way, but it is the easiest and fastest way to get to you 200 WHP goal. If the B18C5 is to expensive you could get a B18C1. That is a US Integra GSR, bit I'm not sure what the European code is, I think it is an Sir-G though. You could do some headwork (cylinder head), like a port and polish, camshafts and cam gears and an ECU.
Another option is a "CRVTEC", if you are not familiar with it do a search on Honda-Tech for "CRVTEC". If you are not familiar with what this is, it is a hybrid motor. Basically you get a VTEC head (B18C, B16) and you put it on a modified 2.0L Honda CRV engine block. You'll probably get more power then a stock B18C AND the motor wont cost as much. However, you need to make sure that the person making your CRVTEC block does it correctly. If they do a bad job, you may have problems in the future.
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