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Sep 4, 2004 | 06:20 PM

dlszrfn

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Want a faster engine, but still want air conditioning.

I just got my CRX and it has the stock 100HP engine. I want a faster engine, but still want my Air conditioning. What are my choices?

Sep 4, 2004 | 06:29 PM

kurinto

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Re: Want a faster engine, but still want air conditioning. (dlszrfn)

Any d-series, any b-series. There are brackets that mount your stock ac compressor on a b-series engine. There also are turbo kits that will fit with the ac compressor in there, or you can design your own kit. So you aren't very limited at all...start searching and find out what engine you want. Don't ask, search cause this is a very covered topic.

Sep 4, 2004 | 07:07 PM

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From: Don't Jack Me, Ca

Mini-Me = D15b block/Civic Ex-Si Vtec Head
DOHC ZC
SOHC ZC

For the price, all those will give you excellent power and you can retain your stock A/C. And you keep your stock mounts/tranny/linkage. Simple as cake, btw those are all D-series. Wanna learn more on ZCs?-> http://www.zcr.com Wanna learn more on Mini-Me swaps?-> https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=554053 - Darrell

Sep 5, 2004 | 02:14 PM

dlszrfn

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thanks DOHC, that helped me alot. Because i do not know anything about Honda engines, or honda cars for that matter.

Those are the 3 fastest engines i can get while still having my AC?

Sep 5, 2004 | 02:55 PM

dlszrfn

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oh! and by the way, what kind of turbo would be good for that engine, and fit in a CRX?

Sep 5, 2004 | 02:57 PM

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Re: (dlszrfn)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dlszrfn »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Those are the 3 fastest engines i can get while still having my AC?

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i think what u mean it u want more HP not faster. right?

Sep 5, 2004 | 03:02 PM

dlszrfn

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Re: (JC18)

whatever, as long as when i press the gas im gonna accelerate faster.

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Sep 5, 2004 | 03:03 PM

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Re: (dlszrfn)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dlszrfn »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks DOHC, that helped me alot. Because i do not know anything about Honda engines, or honda cars for that matter.

Those are the 3 fastest engines i can get while still having my AC?

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Not even close. You can technically make A/C work with a B18C5 Integra Type R engine, you know. I believe http://www.hasport.com has an A/C bracket for a B series swap into an 88-91.

Sep 5, 2004 | 03:35 PM

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Re: (Mr. S)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. S »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not even close. You can technically make A/C work with a B18C5 Integra Type R engine, you know. I believe http://www.hasport.com has an A/C bracket for a B series swap into an 88-91.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have a b16 with A/C in my 88 rex... YOU CAN TOO!

Sep 5, 2004 | 04:05 PM

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Its all comes down to what you want to spend. Since your new..I suggest going with the cheap and approved d16z6/y8/a6 (I'm not sure which car you have) Plenty of bolt on aftermarket parts for those cars and its alot cheaper then going B series. But if you do go B series, you'll love it. Yes you can retain A/C with B series using the HAsport custom A/C mounts for the 88-91 CRX EF Chassis.

Good luck man!

-Jon

Sep 5, 2004 | 04:11 PM

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Re: (CRX-Fluffy)

supercharger...

Sep 5, 2004 | 06:22 PM

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dlszrfn

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The thing is, my brothers know ALOT about this ****. But their always one sided on this stuff. So id rather get some more opinions. My Brother has an 89CRX with a B16A and he told me all the things i would have to buy to make the swap.

And i said, damn. Over 2 grand for all this ****. And im not a person to buy used stuff for my car. cause im gonna be using it a long *** time.

B16A, here i come!

Sep 5, 2004 | 06:38 PM

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Re: (dlszrfn)

um a b16a is used and you never know the condition its in...

buy a brand new supercharger for the same price, get better output than a b16a, you keep your stock engine and a/c and your good to go...

Sep 5, 2004 | 07:15 PM

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Re: (crxgator)

i thought a del sol vtec ac bracket aloud a d-series ac compressor to bolt to a b16 ?

Sep 5, 2004 | 08:29 PM

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My a/c is my motor, thats all need a b-series engine and the windows down.

Sep 5, 2004 | 08:43 PM

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Re: (JunkyardCrx)

ZC + turbo + AC. But in your situation I would go with a D16A6 with a Supercharger instead of a B16 if the cost was going to be about the same and you have your bro's helping you out.

Sep 5, 2004 | 08:58 PM

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Re: (azulito)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by azulito »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ZC + turbo + AC. But in your situation I would go with a D16A6 with a Supercharger instead of a B16 if the cost was going to be about the same and you have your bro's helping you out.

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That's turns me on.

Sep 5, 2004 | 09:46 PM

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Re: (JunkyardCrx)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JunkyardCrx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My a/c is my motor, thats all need a b-series engine and the windows down.</TD></TR></TABLE>

^WORD!!!!!! Just let them windows down and go!!!!!!!!!!

Sep 6, 2004 | 03:44 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chattownrexer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

^WORD!!!!!! Just let them windows down and go!!!!!!!!!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

That doesn't work real well when it is 100+ degrees outside. Getting my brother's 1989 Accord was quite an eye-opener. In the midday sun, I will drive his (now mine) old, slow car anyday over my Civic and CRX hybrids, both of which are MUCH faster and (when it is cool, at least) MUCH more fun to drive. This great sacrifice of performance is well worth it to me in order to not feel drained, feel sick, smell bad, and be drenched in my own sweat when I get to where I am going. And let's just say that it has given me alot more motivation to get A/C going in the Civic and CRX. The bottom line: some of us are just not made for the heat. Don't try to tell me (and people like myself) that I don't need A/C!

Sep 6, 2004 | 03:56 AM

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Re: (StorminMatt)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StorminMatt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

That doesn't work real well when it is 100+ degrees outside. The bottom line: some of us are just not made for the heat. Don't try to tell me (and people like myself) that I don't need A/C!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Around here, it gets real humid in the summer. 85+ deg with 100% humidity and raining to boot. Defrost <U>with</U> AC is the only way to keep your winshield clear wnough to see through. I sometimes use my AC to cool myself, but most of the time it's to augment the defrost. So IMO, a proper street car should have AC! Oh yea, you can still go fast with AC.
HTH
chris