My buddy has a 1991 CRX SI with the B18A1(integra ls) engine and i was wondering if it would be possible for him to do an awd conversion? I think the 88 Civic wagons were the one that has awd?? But ya i was talking to him about it and i was just wondering if it can done? and if so has anyone done it?

 

That AWD civic has the weakest AWD system out their and it only divides the power like 90% up front and only around 10% to the rear.
It could be done but a waste of time, if you have a ton of money you could do it right.

 

with the right amount of $$ anything can be done.. and yes some ppl have.. not sure if neone on here has, but i know there are a few in the world

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kid-honda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That AWD civic has the weakest AWD system out their and it only divides the power like 90% up front and only around 10% to the rear.
It could be done but a waste of time, if you have a ton of money you could do it right.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well has honda built another AWD that can be swaped on to the car so it has AWD??

 

http://public.fotki.com/morgie....they did it dont know how awd turbo

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jaguar7270 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Well has honda built another AWD that can be swaped on to the car so it has AWD??</TD></TR></TABLE> isn't there a Uk model civic with aWD? it was posted on here a few months back. and then theres always the CRV.

 

you can use the CRV drive train(transmission, drive shaft and rear differential) they had an article on how to do it to an integra but I'm sure I can be done about the same way, just remember lots of fabrication.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kid-honda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That AWD civic has the weakest AWD system out their and it only divides the power like 90% up front and only around 10% to the rear.
It could be done but a waste of time, if you have a ton of money you could do it right.</TD></TR></TABLE>

not true. i have a 4wd wagon, it's more like 50/50. plus the only weak point i have found in the driveline seems to be the axle's. the shaft and rear end are solid as hell.

anyway, if he has a B series motor in there I would look towards the CRV driveline. remember the CRV has a B20, so any B series will bolt up to the tranny.

he's gonna have to loose that gas tank and get a fuel cell, mock up some brackets and possibly convert his hubs. but it can be done.

i wish him good luck if he decides to go for it

EDIT: if it was 90/10 I wouldn't be able to do this.http://www.we-todd-did-racing....DE%3D

 

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not true. i have a 4wd wagon, it's more like 50/50. plus the only weak point i have found in the driveline seems to be the axle's. the shaft and rear end are solid as hell.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree.. it's closer to 50/50. you have to drive one to understand. The rear does a lot of the work.. especially when spinning donuts.

 

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not true. i have a 4wd wagon, it's more like 50/50. plus the only weak point i have found in the driveline seems to be the axle's. the shaft and rear end are solid as hell.

anyway, if he has a B series motor in there I would look towards the CRV driveline. remember the CRV has a B20, so any B series will bolt up to the tranny.

he's gonna have to loose that gas tank and get a fuel cell, mock up some brackets and possibly convert his hubs. but it can be done.

i wish him good luck if he decides to go for it

EDIT: if it was 90/10 I wouldn't be able to do this.http://www.we-todd-did-racing....DE%3D</TD></TR></TABLE>
Is the crv 4x4 or AWD? Also how much do you guys think this would cost to do??

 

i believe the CRV kicks in when it detects slippage.

you are looking at, at least $2000.

and thats only in parts.

EDIT: finding a shop to perform this might be just as challenging

 

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http://public.fotki.com/morgie...urbo/
fixed the link...
i want to see some vids of that car in action...

 

Squawk...10% to the rear...Squawk

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LudeEFv2.0 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i believe the CRV kicks in when it detects slippage.

you are looking at, at least $2000.

and thats only in parts.

EDIT: finding a shop to perform this might be just as challenging</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why do u say finding a shope would be a challenging? is is somthing we cant do on our own??

 

it's not awd and its not weak.

have you ever driven or owned one? then you would know.

 

honda tuning magazine is doing an AWD integra...might want to see what parts their using and figure out what you need.

 

yeah my bud's 90 RT 4wd puts a hurting on mudholes that my impreza wouldn't even think of. It transfers power when it detects slippage instantly. It drives like a fwd, but if you rev it up and dump it it won't even chirp. It transfers power fast.

 

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Why do u say finding a shope would be a challenging? is is somthing we cant do on our own?? </TD></TR></TABLE>

if you have saws, grinders, welders, lifts, and metal bending devices at your house i suppose you can do it in your garage.
remember, you are putting a 4wd system into a car that was not designed for it. you are gonna need extra support in the mounting areas.


EDIT:<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kyle h. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's not awd and its not weak.

have you ever driven or owned one? then you would know.</TD></TR></TABLE>

what are you talking about? a crv or a wagon, or something else?

 

I have seen a crv trans on an integra with and ls motor AWD

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mansonclubpuir &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">honda tuning magazine is doing an AWD integra...might want to see what parts their using and figure out what you need.

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except they only got it to run for a couple hours before it started having problems.

 

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Dude, yes you would. All it takes is the rear wheels to break loose and they will keep spinning, regargless of whether they are spinning at the same rate as the front, or only 1/9th. put an inch of snow on he ground and I can just about do that in my stock CRX.

 

It doesn't matter...show me documentation that the rear only gets 10%.

 

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Dude, yes you would. All it takes is the rear wheels to break loose and they will keep spinning, regargless of whether they are spinning at the same rate as the front, or only 1/9th. put an inch of snow on he ground and I can just about do that in my stock CRX. </TD></TR></TABLE>

so you can do axis spins in your CRX without using the e-brake while controlling the direction of the car only with the throttle in a front wheel drive car?

this i'd like to see.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by davens &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It doesn't matter...show me documentation that the rear only gets 10%. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i second that.

 

Dont you realize in a sense the one good thing about our cars is that they are light giving up so much weight like you will be just for awd is worthless, I know its a cool idea but cmon man use your head.

It would be more feasible and better in the end to go mid/rear engine and convert to rwd.

It would take to much time money and effort to make it worth it, as well as givign up the one advantage we have over the rest, lets think you put in awd system into your crx so now it pretty much weighs close to a gutted gsx, well a gsx driveline is most likely going to murder your custom made drivinline in a hurry.

 

Now Ive never thought it to be a bad idea to take a wagon, totally strip it, use as much fiberglass as possible anywhere and everywhere, and build a nice zc for it and go turbo with lots of boost.......that would be fun.