Finally, the REX gets a motor...
 

well today i spent some loot, because my civic is no-where close to being done any time soon..


I decided to go with the big block B series, b20...
this is gonna be a torque monster in the crx


here is what im thinking,

b20b its the high compression motor, 9.6:1, 146hp/133tq
skunk2 intake manifold
type R TB
gsr hydro tranny
hasport cable-hydro conversion kit.
ITR 4-1 JDM header, will settle for decent 4-1 header


anyone have any imput on this or what I could change to make a little better top end?:thumbup:

Re: Finally, the REX gets a motor...
 

what makes you think you need to do anything to gain "top end?"

swap it and enjoy it first hand

Re: Re: Finally, the REX gets a motor...
 

i agree :yummy:

big bore engines like bigger exhausts, they like head work, and different cam profiles. but like JSK said, there is no need to mess around with a good Honda engine until it actually needs work. The header is one area that you will notice massive improvement from stock though.

That's some good stuff Matt, I gotta check this out after the project is complete!

bbarbulo, for top end gains, would you say the 4-1 is the better of the header(s) then?

thanks for the comments so far guys,

im shooting for mid 14's with this setup

should be a mid 14 right out of the box. Also, which type-r tb were u thinking? Jdm R is the only one that is bigger (62mm).
Also if you goign to go with the gsr tranny, Brekex (i think thats his username) is selling a MINT mugen lsd for 500 buck!

And I got a mint tranny your lookin for too!

I'd choose a JDM ITR exhaust for the B20 beast

B20:thumbup: Congratulations....you're going to love your it.

If I could have afforded it, I would have swapped in a B20 when I did my swap.

Torque!!!

you'll be much more happy with a gsr, but if you dont have enough money, b20 is a great choice.

personally, ive been in a gsr crx, wasnt too pleased, sure its got lots of top end, but the crv will have the same pull but 3k rpms instead of 7k

What about putting a VTEC head on the B20?