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Danno · 10-17-2009, 06:39 PM

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 · 10-19-2009, 04:21 AM

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

Danno · 10-19-2009, 06:09 AM

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

K2e2vin · 10-19-2009, 06:48 AM

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

Danno · 10-19-2009, 05:09 PM

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 · 10-19-2009, 06:42 PM

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

Danno · 10-19-2009, 06:47 PM

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 · 10-19-2009, 07:03 PM

Use a power rack out of a four door EF.

91civisedaner · 10-20-2009, 04:59 PM

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

K2e2vin · 10-20-2009, 09:27 PM

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.

10-17-2009, 06:39 PM	#1
Danno Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 36 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 7	Subframe interchangeability 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.

10-19-2009, 04:21 AM	#2
K2e2vin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 22 Posts: 6,358 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 88 Honda Civic HB Rep Power: 150	Which subframe are you talking about? The front? In that case, no; they're different shape/location. DC stuff interchanges with EG though. __________________ 1988 Honda Civic Standard-more mods than I want to list 1992 Honda Accord LX 1996 Toyota Avalon-Spun bearing, for sale. Terrorists have successfully attacked our imagination. RIP Jon Eban Nie, August 31, 1991 - May 7, 2006 Y-Daniel Siu Eban, September 7, 1986 - May 7, 2006

10-19-2009, 06:48 AM	#4
K2e2vin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 22 Posts: 6,358 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 88 Honda Civic HB Rep Power: 150	No, those aren't interchangeable. Even the DA doesn't fit(slightly different, but closes to EF). __________________ 1988 Honda Civic Standard-more mods than I want to list 1992 Honda Accord LX 1996 Toyota Avalon-Spun bearing, for sale. Terrorists have successfully attacked our imagination. RIP Jon Eban Nie, August 31, 1991 - May 7, 2006 Y-Daniel Siu Eban, September 7, 1986 - May 7, 2006

10-19-2009, 06:42 PM	#6
efhondakid My name is Byron. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron-Canton, Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 5,421 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 89' DX Hatch w/B16 Rep Power: 221	Here you go. Quaife Quick-Ratio Rack & Pinion Kits __________________ ^ (dont listen) Dont PM me with tech questions. I will not answer them. There is a hidden message here. *"Motor swaps, turbo kit installs, diagnostics, minor repairs, minor fab and bodywork. Located in Akron-Canton area PM me for more details."* "In the dice game of life who gets the last roll?"

10-19-2009, 07:03 PM	#8
efhondakid My name is Byron. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron-Canton, Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 5,421 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 89' DX Hatch w/B16 Rep Power: 221	Use a power rack out of a four door EF. __________________ ^ (dont listen) Dont PM me with tech questions. I will not answer them. There is a hidden message here. *"Motor swaps, turbo kit installs, diagnostics, minor repairs, minor fab and bodywork. Located in Akron-Canton area PM me for more details."* "In the dice game of life who gets the last roll?"


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10-19-2009, 06:09 AM	#3
Danno Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 36 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 7	I am talking about the subframe that the steering rack mounts to.

10-19-2009, 05:09 PM	#5
Danno Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 36 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 7	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.

10-19-2009, 06:47 PM	#7
Danno Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 36 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 7	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.

10-20-2009, 04:59 PM	#9
91civisedaner Senior Citizen Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: oregon city or Age: 30 Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1991 civic sedan 1972 datsun 620 Rep Power: 3	Why don't you use a crx hf manual rack?? i hear their a quicker ratio

10-20-2009, 09:27 PM	#10
K2e2vin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 22 Posts: 6,358 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 88 Honda Civic HB Rep Power: 150	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. __________________ 1988 Honda Civic Standard-more mods than I want to list 1992 Honda Accord LX 1996 Toyota Avalon-Spun bearing, for sale. Terrorists have successfully attacked our imagination. RIP Jon Eban Nie, August 31, 1991 - May 7, 2006 Y-Daniel Siu Eban, September 7, 1986 - May 7, 2006

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