Sal Barley
Junior Member
Hello, I'm new here and I'm looking for some info. Lots of info digested today in the world of swaps. It's kind of confusing. What place out of many that has exactly what I want? Basic facts... Need new motor, SOHC doesn't cut it. I have a 91' CRX Si. I found a place w/ what I think I want.
Here's the specs and what comes w/ the engine. B16A SiR motor w/ tranny, ecu (non-obd programming and wiring) SiR shift linkage, Sir shifter, axleshafts, halfshaft, uncut SiR wiring harness, Sir engine mounts. The place says it semi-direct bolts to 88-91 civics, I assume that that covers the CRX too?
Main questions, Will the axleshafts that come w/ the motor fit in the CRX? Also the shift linkage? The main thing is the engine mounts, do I need to spend the 300-400 bucks to get modified engine mounts to make it "drop in" or is there something else I can do?
The car is in mint shape but the engine has 240,000 miles on it and the ol'lady learning how to drive stick shift on it didn't help. I know all the quality parts are worth it, but is it easier to buy the engine/tranny/ecu combo then pick up axles,shift linkage and motor mounts easier because I know I'm getting the right parts to do the job? Anybody know of anywhere that is the "so you want to put a B16 series VTECH in your 91' CRX Si huh?" I literally have been hitting sites for the last four hours that contradict what the other says.
The website that has what I think i need is called Hybrid Automotive they got all the stuff mentioned for 1350.00 and a place locally will do the install for 1000.00 labor. I really want to upgrade to get that Vtech feeling.....BUT..the drop in ZC? that right/? motor is alot cheaper w/ 30 less HP. I'm just psyching myself to spend the loot. Thank you for any helpful answers/advice that you can give, this by far seems to be the best place for Q/A work.
Nate
Here's the specs and what comes w/ the engine. B16A SiR motor w/ tranny, ecu (non-obd programming and wiring) SiR shift linkage, Sir shifter, axleshafts, halfshaft, uncut SiR wiring harness, Sir engine mounts. The place says it semi-direct bolts to 88-91 civics, I assume that that covers the CRX too?
Main questions, Will the axleshafts that come w/ the motor fit in the CRX? Also the shift linkage? The main thing is the engine mounts, do I need to spend the 300-400 bucks to get modified engine mounts to make it "drop in" or is there something else I can do?
The car is in mint shape but the engine has 240,000 miles on it and the ol'lady learning how to drive stick shift on it didn't help. I know all the quality parts are worth it, but is it easier to buy the engine/tranny/ecu combo then pick up axles,shift linkage and motor mounts easier because I know I'm getting the right parts to do the job? Anybody know of anywhere that is the "so you want to put a B16 series VTECH in your 91' CRX Si huh?" I literally have been hitting sites for the last four hours that contradict what the other says.
The website that has what I think i need is called Hybrid Automotive they got all the stuff mentioned for 1350.00 and a place locally will do the install for 1000.00 labor. I really want to upgrade to get that Vtech feeling.....BUT..the drop in ZC? that right/? motor is alot cheaper w/ 30 less HP. I'm just psyching myself to spend the loot. Thank you for any helpful answers/advice that you can give, this by far seems to be the best place for Q/A work.
Nate