All the confusion.....

Ok, now I have no idea what to drop into the 89 CRX Si. :banghead: Here is my plan, I need speed + a little show.

It will be turbocharged
Internals will be reinforced
It will most likely be boosted to the max, yet, not to the extreeme
It will be street driven
It has to be street legal

Now with these requirements, what is the best engine combination?

B16? But which one? a, b? USDM JDM?
B18C1?
LsVtech?
Anything else?
The money isn't the issue, since it won't be done all in one day....

Hope you can help me, I'm eiger to get started my new project.... :smile:

before the guys get to u, edit your post and take out the h in vtech :p

*edit* oh, i think you should turbo a b18c5

Well, if money is not an issue, start out with the B18C1 and then get turbo on it. I would definitely say that would be the best way to start. Why start with anything but the most powerful powerplant if you have the $$??

certaintly if money is no issue go with a CRVtec setup and turbo that bastard of an engine.


and too late masta, i saw the H.

If money is no issue, then piss on the 4 cylinder. Why not go with something from Ferrari or maybe even a 426 hemi? Lingenfelter twin-turbo LS1 427?
1997-2003 Corvette Twin Turbo LS1, ZO6
427 CID 725 BHP / 650 lbs-ft of torque

0-60 MPH 3.2 seconds with street tires
1/4 mile 9.50 @ 145 MPH with street tires
Estimated top speed 230+

Package includes:

Two true ball bearing turbochargers
Two high efficiency air to air chargecoolers
Custom molded Samco silicone air ducts
4 into 1 custom cast exhaust manifolds
Two cast turbo outlet adapters
Turbocharger scavenge pump
Turbo oil drain reservoir
Two K&N 360 degree conical air filters
Heat shields and stainless clamps
Professional installation, testing and tuning
Turbocharger water feed and return hoses
Turbocharger oil feed and return hoses
Gaskets, spark plugs and fluids
Custom 7.0 L aluminum C5R block
CNC Porting and polishing of LS1 cylinder heads
Port matched LS6 intake manifold
Billet steel connecting rods
Forged 4340 crankshaft
Forged aluminum pistons
LPE custom hydraulic roller camshaft
High performance valve springs & lightweight retainers
Stainless steel one piece heavy duty intake valves
Inconel one piece heavy duty exhaust valves
Three angle valve job, checking of spring tensions & heights
Computer balanced rotating assembly
Reassembly and blueprinting of engine
Properly sized fuel injectors and high capacity fuel system
GHL stainless steel exhaust system
Professional installation, testing and PCM recalibration
LPE's 2 year / 24,000 mile warranty

1997-2003 Corvette LS1 & LS6 package prices
Manual transmission $49,995.00 $48,995.00 sale price

Automatic transmission upgrade $2,595.00

Those prices dont include the cost of the car

Hey, thanks for replly people, jackasssi, i'm not too rich, I just said I have money for fast honda not corvette :tongue:

Does anyone know a reliable place to get the B18c1, and what kind of problems will I have fitting it into the CRX, if any?

if legality is an issue there are only a few swaps i recommend

b16a (jdm or usdm made to fit the proper smog regs for your state)
b18c(1) (see above)
b18c(5) (see above)
b18a1
b18b(1) (see above)

Not to be a dick but I think you should learn a bit more about engines and building them up before you dive into this. From the things youve said, it doesnt sound like you have too much experience or knowledge about all this stuff.

Not to be a dick but I think you should learn a bit more about engines and building them up before you dive into this. From the things youve said, it doesnt sound like you have too much experience or knowledge about all this stuff.




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