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Prowler · 01-02-2005, 02:38 PM

This is my friends car. Bought it like it is, but there was a radiator leak and the car overheated and the engine is pretty screwed over (D16A6). What are the most economical options? A rebuild? If so, where and what is a good cam to put in?
Also for swaps, what will be a straight bolt in? ZC?
How hard would it be to put in a Z6 or Y8?
Thanks. You can check out the car here: http://www.hondashowoff.com/profile.php?id=4259

Crix · 01-02-2005, 04:25 PM

If your going to spend the money to rebuild it I would just go with a b16 complete swap. I think that it would still be pretty civilized even with a b16.

Prowler · 01-02-2005, 07:35 PM

looking at under $500 for parts. b16, although highly desirable, is out of range. this car is dead and needs to be fixed soon.

cheese9988 · 01-02-2005, 07:56 PM

ZC is by far the easiest and cheapest swap. You would need the computer and motor. Fix any broken parts on the ZC. The HF is mpfi already so I don't think there is much to wiring it. The HF is also the lightest CRX so you should be slightly faster with it than a DX, STD or SI model. You could keep the tranny, although a si or zc tranny would be better for acceleration. There is alot of stuff on the ZC motor, do a search on hs or google it. The car is in good shape otherwise it looks like, I would say it is worth it.

Calesta · 01-02-2005, 08:19 PM

A ZC is the way to go man. I'm going to drop one in Katie's car (88 LX) sometime later this year. It drops right in- you just have to flip a few wires around and you're done.

Prowler · 01-06-2005, 07:30 PM

what about axels and shitf linkage? would the ecu just plug in and go?

Calesta · 01-06-2005, 08:59 PM

You can use any D series transmission with it. If you use the ZC transmission, you'll want to get 90-93 Integra axles. The shift linkage lines up like stock- the ZC transmission is still a D series part. The ECU should plug in, but I think you have to flip the wires to the TPS or something. It's a very minor wiring change to run a ZC in an HF.

Prowler · 01-07-2005, 03:01 AM

Thank you !

Calesta · 01-07-2005, 08:25 AM

I thought you knew this stuff already. :P

Prowler · 01-07-2005, 01:32 PM

i know what goes into my car. never had a crx so i'm not sure what exactly fits or not =)

01-02-2005, 02:38 PM	#1
Prowler Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: B MT Posts: 3,488 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 49	This is my friends car. Bought it like it is, but there was a radiator leak and the car overheated and the engine is pretty screwed over (D16A6). What are the most economical options? A rebuild? If so, where and what is a good cam to put in? Also for swaps, what will be a straight bolt in? ZC? How hard would it be to put in a Z6 or Y8? Thanks. You can check out the car here: http://www.hondashowoff.com/profile.php?id=4259 __________________ 2002 Audi A4 1.8T quatto 1995 Acura Integra GSR - H23A1

01-02-2005, 04:25 PM	#2
Crix Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 193 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 12	If your going to spend the money to rebuild it I would just go with a b16 complete swap. I think that it would still be pretty civilized even with a b16. __________________ ---------My new toy-------------------------- -D16Y8w/100shot/DX pistons. 12.06@109mph. --------Coming Soon------------------------- -B18B1w/.25 PR3's/PR3 Head?Portflow springs&retainers/Balanced&Blueprinted/ITR intake cam/b16 exhaust cam/spoon sports flywheel/CM stage 3/GSR Hydro/ GE main girdle set/ITR oil&water pump/2.25"piping w/blk. es oval/ Mid 12's hopfully. . . coming Spring 2005 ----------------------------------------------- "All mtr the exspensive way to go slow" I drive a 92 NSX-Honda Technician Bronze level and own my own home.....Hate me. (haters)

01-02-2005, 07:35 PM	#3
Prowler Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: B MT Posts: 3,488 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 49	looking at under $500 for parts. b16, although highly desirable, is out of range. this car is dead and needs to be fixed soon. __________________ 2002 Audi A4 1.8T quatto 1995 Acura Integra GSR - H23A1

01-02-2005, 07:56 PM	#4
cheese9988 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 28 Posts: 1,640 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged Rep Power: 31	ZC is by far the easiest and cheapest swap. You would need the computer and motor. Fix any broken parts on the ZC. The HF is mpfi already so I don't think there is much to wiring it. The HF is also the lightest CRX so you should be slightly faster with it than a DX, STD or SI model. You could keep the tranny, although a si or zc tranny would be better for acceleration. There is alot of stuff on the ZC motor, do a search on hs or google it. The car is in good shape otherwise it looks like, I would say it is worth it. __________________ Is it good when my dipstick is rusty on my jeep? Linux Mint 6.0 "The only man who makes no mistakes is the man who never does anything. Do not be afraid to make mistakes providing you do not make the same one twice." Theodore Roosevelt http://homemodders.com/t188/

01-02-2005, 08:19 PM	#5
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	A ZC is the way to go man. I'm going to drop one in Katie's car (88 LX) sometime later this year. It drops right in- you just have to flip a few wires around and you're done. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688


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01-06-2005, 07:30 PM	#6
Prowler Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: B MT Posts: 3,488 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 49	what about axels and shitf linkage? would the ecu just plug in and go? __________________ 2002 Audi A4 1.8T quatto 1995 Acura Integra GSR - H23A1

01-06-2005, 08:59 PM	#7
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	You can use any D series transmission with it. If you use the ZC transmission, you'll want to get 90-93 Integra axles. The shift linkage lines up like stock- the ZC transmission is still a D series part. The ECU should plug in, but I think you have to flip the wires to the TPS or something. It's a very minor wiring change to run a ZC in an HF. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

01-07-2005, 03:01 AM	#8
Prowler Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: B MT Posts: 3,488 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 49	Thank you ! __________________ 2002 Audi A4 1.8T quatto 1995 Acura Integra GSR - H23A1

01-07-2005, 08:25 AM	#9
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	I thought you knew this stuff already. :P __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

01-07-2005, 01:32 PM	#10
Prowler Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: B MT Posts: 3,488 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 49	i know what goes into my car. never had a crx so i'm not sure what exactly fits or not =) __________________ 2002 Audi A4 1.8T quatto 1995 Acura Integra GSR - H23A1

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