Type R engine in 89 CRX??

[jordanfranklin]

Hi.

I am looking at swopping my D16A9 engine for a Civic Type R engine, can anyone tell me what would be required to make this possible? What modifications will i have to make, anything major?

Many Thanks

Jordan

[cybercrx00]

Same modifications as anyother b series engine.

[jordanfranklin]

Well thank you for that rather informative and helpful response.....

[91civicDXdude]

if i sense a hint of sarcasm, maybe you should do a little internet searching. I am normally 100% against the "search" reost, but this is truly the #1 most asked question in the history of modifying hondas. you will find everything you need to know by simply typing in "B series swap" into any search engine.

[jordanfranklin]

I did try a search mate, which was why i asked. Thanks for the tip any way.

[mellowboy]

Ok that motor is not worth it! If anything i'd just spend an extra 200-300 to get the Integra type r motor. 1.6 just sucks for me. Trust me you'll be happy with the ITR motor. I had a full b16a swap but then i got the oppurtunity to get the ITR short block with CTR pistons in it.Just slapped on my tranny and b16a head on it! It made a huge difference! It nearly shaved off a second of my 1/4 mile time! Of course it was much cheaper than buying the whole type r swap....that set up i just did was called a "poor mans type r"

[mellowboy]

If you want more swap info...

www.hasport.com will give you an idea

[Civic Jim]

remember guys he is from the UK so the mounting places will be different,

you will need the engine/loom/gearbox/mounts/ecu/hubs/front knuckles, and over in the UK the engine is not cheap as in 2-3k so i hear!

unless you have about 3.5 -4k lying about dont even think your guna get near for a proper swap, just by the CRX VT and do a swap , its HALF the work !

[mellowboy]

I'd suggest to do the poor mans type r. Saves you alot of money. Look for a first gen b16a complete head, cable trans , and complete gsr/itr shortblock. Or you can get a bare block and put some aftermarket rods and pistons in it?

[Civic Jim]

but he will still need all the front running gear etc wont he as his current engine is a D series, you can get the CRX VT here for as low as £800 ($1600) complete

[mellowboy]

Well he can do that i guess. I dont know much about them EDM cars but i assumed that he would need to do the same as what we do here in U.S. ?

[mellowboy]

Gears meaning tranny right?

[Civic Jim]

yeha sorry hahaha

well IMO mate i would get a cheap CRX VT with a good body and do the swap if u REALLY want one, have you driven a CRX VT yet or no ??? you may want just a B16 to play with or turbo

[mellowboy]

You know what. What you just suggested to him is a really good idea. He can just get a complete ITR /GSR short block for around 400-1500 and just use his b16 parts. Then you got yourself a 1.8

[Civic Jim]