how hard would it be to install a crv motor. which motor is best and what parts would i need. i dont want vtec just crv motor thanks

 

b20z...i believe is the newer one with more hp and torque, you need to change the intake manifold as well since the crv wont fit in the engine bay, just use a b16a one...plus you need a cable tranny, motor mounts, shift linkage, and axles...try and find a 92-93 gsr tranny, and i think you can use a 90-93 b18a ecu if im not mistaken...

 

ur hood will probably be too low for this swap...u would probably need a SIR style "bump up" hood to get more clearance...i have a B18C and i had to cut the hood supports under the hood this gives me barely enough room for it...a b20z might need even more room but im not sure...i am sure that if u get the SIR style Fiber Image CF hood it will fit other than that pretty much everything crxgator said earlier...

 

b20's are the same size as the LS motors though. and they are not as tall as B18C's. he should be ok

 

You will need: 90-91 integra LS ecu, distributor, and injectors (stock crx injectors will work in a pinch). String up your stock engine wiring harness to the new motor (if you have an SI or HF, if its a DX or std its a little more complicated). You cant go newer than 91 because then your dipping into obd-1 territory. Stay non-obd and keep it simple. Your also gonna need a B-series cable tranny. Early gsr trannys are goon for N/A setups, like was said above. Get an LS tranny if you plan on turbo. Also, a B16a intake manifold WILL NOT WORK, as the water jacket and a few bolt holes dont line up. You can modify a B16a/type r mani to work, but a B18a/b one will bolt right on.
Its basically the same as a B18a/b swap.

 

how would i wire it up and what parts would i have to use i dont want vtec just crx thanks

 

send an IM to HX_Guy he put one in his civic. ask him how hard it was and what not. he'll probably have some answers for you!


[Modified by JunkeeCrx, 2:31 PM 12/4/2001]

 

Like RioNinja said, if it is an si/hf, all the wiring is there. Use the teg ecu,and a cable operated B-series tranny, and you should be cool.

You will need to get a mount kit, and a shift linkage kit. I used HCP's kit to swap for the swap in my CRX( contact Blown90Hatch for the kit, he has a good price), but you can also get them from Hasport, or Place racing.

 

but in the mean time has anyone else put one in or know how just to do the crv thanks

 

i loked for hx_guy but cant find him does anyone know how to contact him thanks

 

You might also want to try posting these questions in the hybrid forum. Maybe some more people in there have dealt with that motor.

 

You want to look for a guy in DFH named Sonic. I believe he is also a moderator in TECH. He and I put a JDM B20 into my 91 CRX Si. Actually I did alot of fetching stuff and staying out of the way. But the swap is fairly simple. If you have a JDM b20 or A U.S. B20B then you will need an LS intake manifold. You will need to splice a few sensors from the JDM engine harness to the Si or HF harness, like the O2 for example. You will figure it out while you do it, it seemed prety simple, again I was just the helper. I have an LS tranny( crappy ) for now, whichever intermediate shaft you use will dictate which axles work. Stick with USDM gen 2 teg int shaft and axles. Depending on what year LS intake manifold you use you may have some Vaccum hose fun.(Ihave a 92 and i still have two vaccuum outlets hat I haven't figured out yet.) Oh and the distributor,starter and aternator need to be 90 or 91 teg or they won't plug into the wiring harness. The D series alternator will work on it. I think that's about it. I used a HAsport and it rubs slightly, but I could shim it down, but 'm lazy and he's getting sick of me bugging him while he tries to turbo his 1st gen CRX hybrid for the 2002 challenge. This motor is a blast in a CRX, do yourself a favor and research the tranny, if you stay NA you want close ratios. Even with an LS tranny it's fast, but with say, A JDM YS1. It'd really rip. This is a really fun swap and it's not that hard. Not alot of cursing involved, with alot of giggling and laughing when finished! Have fun!

 

BTW I see you are in CT. I live in MA, and go to school in RI. I'd be happy to help you out. Oh and a B20Z does not need a new intake manifold.

 

he's a member on here. go search the members list, or browse through the kills forum. he lurks there some times.

/EDIT https://honda-tech.com/zerouser?cmd=viewprofile&id=3028 there ya go, click there, and IM him through the profile...


[Modified by JunkeeCrx, 11:01 AM 12/5/2001]