imported_2azfe

Hi, I'm totally new to the honda community. Just wondering what engine would be compatible to be installed in a 1986 CRX HF?

Thanks

imported_viper_2_4

uhhh, I didnt think we got HFs up here in Canada, but still, I think the D16A1 out of the 1st gen integra would be a direct bolt in (same as into any 3rd gen civic/CRX), its a DOHC too.....

Cynikal.Mindset

screw swapping motors in that lil beast...this is what I would do with that 1st gen...swap that lil baby carb on it for a nice mikuni or webber dual side draft setup or get the canadian carb Si head, intake mani, exhaust mani and oil pan and get the stock carb race prepped with a bigger jet...add a cam (there are a couple companies out there that have em) and you will have a lil screamer and no converting to fuel injection headaches.

unless u wanna put in a carb zc motor...my 86 CRX was a quick lil bugger with the race prepped carb and all vacuum lines for emmissions removed...damn I miss that car

spracingsports

hell ya dude.... do that ****

imported_2azfe

Cool What kinda numbers were you looking at.

I wanted to go FI because it's more efficient.

Cynikal.Mindset

look in your engine bay and tell me how much space is in there...next to none and thats with a 1.5 sohc motor...a zc motor is pretty crammed in there when its in but it does fit...if u want fuel injection be prepared for changing the ENTIRE fuel system (pump, all lines, wiring) then u will need to wire up the computer and all that...which is a super pain in the ***...

my old car used to be able to stick it to 2nd Gen crx Si...like it wasnt a rocket but it was quick and fun to drive

imported_2azfe

Hmm...I didn't know it was that crammed. Never looked under the hood of one of these.

So no B18C1 eh? :cry:

Cynikal.Mindset

a b-series engine will fit...seriously shoe-horned in there though and all the custom shafts and crap u will need will blow the price through the roof

I've seen plenty of various motor configs from stock to turbo b-series, its all doable, just a matter of how bad u want it and how much u wanna spend...oh and if u wanna put a b-series upfront, upgrade the puny torsion bars with some 1st gen teg units

KNIGHT RIDER

i think they got B-series mount kits now for 86 crx.....

Cynikal.Mindset

yes, they do make a mount kit, axles, shift linkage etc for the 1st gen...still costs more than 4 1st gens and u still would have to convert to fuel injection...if it was a 87Si I would say "go for it" but since its carb'd stick with the carb

imported_2azfe

Sweet! Anylinks as to were I can get these parts?

SiR_88crx

ya tones look in the phone book for any jap place.. like lucky star, big jap etc they all sell motors

Sleekef

Mounts and axles and etc you will have to go a performance shop or online order i.e. enjo, hasport and etc...motors...psh you can find em anywhere

Gunmetalef

wiring will be a bitch

Dr.K

You wanna run with the Big Boy's get a B motor. Sure it will be more of a Pain in the *** and There will be a ton of Wiring but its more worth it in the Long run. Even a B18A would rip in a car that light.

imported_2azfe

Sweet thanks for all the info everyone.
Just one more question...when did the B18C start to come with a hydro tranny?

Cynikal.Mindset

they all have hydro tranny...94+

u can use a cable tranny on it tho

in a 1st gen u dont need a b-series motor to hang...trust me, I handed a spankin to many b16a boys

imported_2azfe

I know. But I wanna rape.

Hydro trannies are easier to drive?

imported_91SiRacer

you might want to check out http://www.redpepperracing.com they will help you. Any b series engine would make your car fly since it is so light weight.

Dr.K

Just buy a B-Cable tranny. And it will work with any b-series. Less of a hassle than converting it to hydraulic