Needed for a swap

[Crx Guy]

I wrote a thread about me swaping my current engine for a B16A and some one said that I could do it my self with a couple of friends and save alot of money. I was wondering if some one could list all the things that I would need to swap the engines in my crx and change the trans to a stick?
So if some one could list all that I would need(as in parts and tools), that would be great
Thank you


Also I have been searching around so I am getting alot of input but I still need to know what kind of tools I will need to do this. What kind of lift and so forth.
Thx

[ATMDC]

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=131949 heres a pretty good one i read on honda tech, not for our year, but still very relevant. and about the auto to stick i remember seeing a tut long time ago for a crx, but i dont know if i could find it. i'll try.

:edit:
found it http://rywire.com/store/auto2man.php

hope this helps a little

[amy@af]

yuck to rywire. i removed a bunch of "their" replies here because they were "buy our wiring harnesses, free tech support for customers"...what a load of crap. if you're going to post to help then help now for free.


i haven't read your other thread yet. i do know if you have a dx the MPFI wiring will be the hardest part. if you have a Si or MPFI then it's like 4 wires. you need:

b16 + tranny
axels: it's best to upgrade to Integra (American) half-shaft and axels. the jap. axles are a b*tch to replace (not very avalible). or upgrade to more expensive set-up.
mounts
shift linkage
ecu

don't forget to bang out a little spot in the engine bay for the alt. pulley. we once did a house call to help sort out somebody's wiring on a b16. they forgot to bang it out. holy cow what a horribly lound sound when he started it.

if you properly prepare yourself with tools, knowledge, and a few friends you should be able to do the swap yourself.

you don't need a lift. call your local shucks or auto zone kind of parts store and they generally rent out engine pullers AKA "cherry pickers"...don't waste time trying to drop it out thru the bottom. it's quickest to yank it out thru the top. some people like to label the wires and plugs the first time around. it takes time but it might save you time in the long run

this comming from a business owner who services and swaps engines in a REAL shop...not a couple of friends who decided to start playing with wires behind a pc screen. oh yea and my husband is MECP certified (8 years) to work with wires and 12 volt electronics in cars.

we (Down To Ground) build harnesses for sale however, the tech is always free....www.automotiveforums.com is always free tech as well. there is a good handful of people who have been around here for years and have great answers to a lot of questions. they were once new too, it's good to see them passing on help

[Hybrid1990crx]

Originally Posted by LadyNRedSi

you don't need a lift. call your local shucks or auto zone kind of parts store and they generally rent out engine pullers AKA "cherry pickers"...don't waste time trying to drop it out thru the bottom. it's quickest to yank it out thru the top. some people like to label the wires and plugs the first time around. it takes time but it might save you time in the long run

not saying Ami is wrong about this, just adding something.

Even if you did have access to a lift, you'd still need a engine hoist to pick it up to line the mounts up, lifts just make it easier getting the motor into the bay.

after doing a few swaps of my own i can serious have a motor dropped in and bolted up in about 30 mins. Ami can probably do it even faster LOL.