Subframe interchangeability

[Danno]

Hi all,

I have heard, but I cannot confirm, that a DC2 subframe will bolt into an ED/EF chassis. Does anyone know for sure? I have searched and come up empty.

 

[K2e2vin]

Which subframe are you talking about? The front? In that case, no; they're different shape/location. DC stuff interchanges with EG though.

 

[Danno]

I am talking about the subframe that the steering rack mounts to.

 

[K2e2vin]

No, those aren't interchangeable. Even the DA doesn't fit(slightly different, but closes to EF).

 

[Danno]

Damn. I'm trying to figure out a way to quicken the steering in this pig. Manual rack, fat sticky tires, a small personal steering wheel, and B series, make steering this thing through a tight auto cross course a real workout.

 

[efhondakid]

Here you go. Quaife Quick-Ratio Rack & Pinion Kits

 

[Danno]

I know all about the Quaife kit. 2 issues. It doesn't make the steering much quicker, and steering effort will increase further. I am seriously thinking that either a custom rack and pinion is in order, or I'll use a hydro-electric power steering pump out of an MR2, with a power steering rack and a steering quickener.

 

[efhondakid]

Use a power rack out of a four door EF.

 

[91civisedaner]

Why don't you use a crx hf manual rack?? i hear their a quicker ratio

 

[K2e2vin]

The HF rack is the same as the DX. Si is slightly different in that it has a variable ratio(but same lock-to-lock). The Quaife kit only works with DX and HF/Std racks.