just got a 90 CRX w\B16...questions...

i just purchased a 90 HF crx w\ B16A motor and i just wanted to know if any USDM b16 parts are compatible with this motor? aftermarket parts as well and Stock parts. like for example...what timing belt do i use? i heard one from a 94 VTEC del sol..is this true? also what type of header for what car? like can i use a 99-00 Honda Civic Si header for my first gen b16 motor? ok thanks for the help...

Timing belt and all aftermarket parts will be the same from any B16A (USDM or JDM).. Its all the same motor.

any b-series part will fit for v-tec with v-tec . GSR parts and Type r parts anything will fit besides the manifold from a gsr.

so i can use say a 93 integra gsr distributor rotor and its compatible with my B16 even tho its a B18 motor? thanks for the help...

oh btw...where should i launch my b16 in my crx? my old rex i launched at like 1800 or so.

Well the distributor can "fit" but then you have to convert it from non obd to obd1. About launching...with good tires and clutch you should dump it around 3500.

I usually launch around 3000-3200ish.. Watch out. :eek:

Originally posted by Project_88crx
so i can use say a 93 integra gsr distributor rotor and its compatible with my B16 even tho its a B18 motor? thanks for the help...

oh btw...where should i launch my b16 in my crx? my old rex i launched at like 1800 or so.

for the cap and rotor, you need to get the one that would go on a stock CRX. this is because that distributor is made by TEC, and is non OBD. im not positive, but i think later years have different brand distributors, and the rotor and caps from those dont fit.

Originally posted by incucivic


for the cap and rotor, you need to get the one that would go on a stock CRX. this is because that distributor is made by TEC, and is non OBD. im not positive, but i think later years have different brand distributors, and the rotor and caps from those dont fit.

Yeh your right. The cap and rotor will fit and coil. Not the si distributor though.:smile:

Oh and another thing...the only distributor that'll work from usdm is the 90-91 integra distributor but u have to break off the third leg.

Originally posted by incucivic


for the cap and rotor, you need to get the one that would go on a stock CRX. this is because that distributor is made by TEC, and is non OBD. im not positive, but i think later years have different brand distributors, and the rotor and caps from those dont fit.

see i'm confused cause on other boards they keep telling me to get either an si(99-00civic si) distributor CAP\ROTOR or ask the parts guy to get a distributor cap\rotor from a 93 integra GSR...but you say get it from a crx? will a d16 distributor rotor\cap even fit onto a b16? i thought i have to use only vtec parts ? thanks for the clear up

I changed my cap and rotor on my rebuilt 1st gen distributer, I'm positive you use the 90-93 teg cap.

Originally posted by SiZ
I changed my cap and rotor on my rebuilt 1st gen distributer, I'm positive you use the 90-93 teg cap.

its the same cap as the 88-91 civic/crx. same part number and all. so is the rotor. i tried the del sol one, it doesnt work.

Originally posted by incucivic


its the same cap as the 88-91 civic/crx. same part number and all. so is the rotor. i tried the del sol one, it doesnt work.

so i can use any year cap\rotor from a 88-91 civic\crx for my b16. does it matter if its dx\hf\or si cap\rotor??? say my motor is an 89 jdm b16....would if differ if i get a cap\rotor from a 91 civic\crx cause i think 88-91 civic\crx cap\rotors all have the same part number???? haha sorry i hope that all made sense :biggrin:

any 88-91 cap rotor combo will work.

is there any difference with parts from a 94 DOHC vtec del sol and a 00-99 civic si? i need to get my timing belt changed and i'm not sure what to tell the parts guy. i think they are both the same tho right? but when i looked up B16A parts list...it didn't show anything concerning a 99-00 civic si, it showed only 94 del sol vtec and 90-91 integ parts as parts used for a jdm first gen b16. i think saying 00-99 civic si would be easier and less confusing for the parts guy cause there are many versions of the del sol and he can get parts mixed up. what do you guys think? also...my axles broke last night! what type of axles do i need? can i get replacement stock ones or do i need some type of aftermarket ones? ok thanks for the help...

you should be able to use either belt, but im not 100% sure.

as for the axles you have many choices to use, most will tell ya get 90-93 teg units. but www.hasport.com has a nice read up about the axles.

Originally posted by incucivic


for the cap and rotor, you need to get the one that would go on a stock CRX. this is because that distributor is made by TEC, and is non OBD. im not positive, but i think later years have different brand distributors, and the rotor and caps from those dont fit.

hmm i was looking at kragen autoparts and they have a TEC distributor cap from a 89 crx si for like $29.99. they also have this other distributor cap for like $8.99. would it be bad to buy the cheaper brand? i wouldn't mind saving 20 or so bucks. i dont think it would matter as long as its an non obd cap right?

Originally posted by Project_88crx


hmm i was looking at kragen autoparts and they have a TEC distributor cap from a 89 crx si for like $29.99. they also have this other distributor cap for like $8.99. would it be bad to buy the cheaper brand? i wouldn't mind saving 20 or so bucks. i dont think it would matter as long as its an non obd cap right?

i would either get an MSD modified cap and blaster coil, or make your own with a power tower and use a blaster coil. its amazing how much better it will run with an external coil, that internal coil just gets too damn hot.

and as far as a stock type cap, you get what you pay for. the original TEC is prolly built with better plastic and with better conducting material. you dont wanna have a cracked cap