ZC DOHC 1rst generation help about engine fit

[Weissenberger]

Hello guys! I have bought a CRX DOHC ZC 1 (JDM) with PGM-FI 1986 and the engine hac broken a few days ago.. I must replace the engine, but i can't find no engine on the internet.. Please help me, where can I find engine or parts for my car... or if somebody knew witch engine can I put in it, to replace with some, or some parts from other model witch can fit in.. Thanx!

[aquarius]

why do you have to get a new motor why nto try to fix the one you have because thats a good motor to have in a crx

[Weissenberger]

Well I can't find a part to the engine... the crankshaft is broken..hm.. hard to find an another one witch I can fit into engine... idea?

[lxndr]

I'm not sure what car/parts availability is like over there in Serbia, but here in the US the JDM ZC1 shares it's crankshaft and rods with all other 1.5L or 1.6L D-series motors. This means if you need to replace the crankshaft, most any Honda SOHC crankshaft will fit in your ZC1. An 86-89 Acura Integra DOHC D16A1 (US) or 85-89 Honda/Acura Integra D16A3 (Australia), D16A8 and D16A9 (Europe) crankshaft is proven to work since it is an identical motor to the ZC1.

Just be careful if you end up with an '88 or newer crankshaft since your ZC1 has a 22mm crank snout and the 88+ motors have a 24mm crank snout. All this means is that you will also need the crankshaft pulley that matches your crankshaft.

If you need a replacement motor, look for an 85-87 Honda/Acura "Integra" DOHC motor. An 88-89 Honda/Acura Integra shortblock will also work if you don't mind slightly higher compression pistons. Do not use the 88-89 Integra head since it is designed for an electronic advance distributor.

Please note that the 90+ Integra uses a completely different motor, and 88+ Civic uses different motor mounts on the block and a different cylinder head. Neither of these motors will directly bolt into your car, but the 88+ Civic crankshaft and rods will work in your motor.


In a nutshell:

Crankshaft (replacement)
85-89 Honda/Acura Integra DOHC
85-00 Honda Civic D-series SOHC or DOHC

Longblock (complete engine)
85-87 Honda/Acura Integra DOHC
85-87 Honda Civic DOHC

Shortblock (block only)
85-87 Honda/Acura Integra DOHC
88-89 Honda/Acura Integra DOHC (if you want higher compression)
85-87 Honda Civic DOHC




Good luck!

[Weissenberger]

G, thanx man, you helped me, realy... And you allsow have right about finding part in Serbia will be a harder thing...The problem is that I can't find crankshaft even in whle europe, not just in Serbia.. I decided that I will fix the engine, and not to change it...now I need help how to get a honda crankshaft.. it is not problem if it's not brand new, maybe it's a better solution for me, couse a new part is very expencive.. some ideas where can I get crankshaft?

[lxndr]

I'll see if I know anyone here that has a crankshaft they can send you, but you should also ask at www.redpepperracing.com. I'm sure someone there has an extra crankshaft sitting around!

[Weissenberger]

Hi! I found a part -
88/91 1.6L D16A6 Civic/Crx Si 22 MM Nose csh22 $343.33
but I don't know that will this part fit, or is it expencive - maybe there is an cheaper part (not new)?

[lxndr]

If that's $343 USD, that must be a new crankshaft since it's pretty expensive.

Seriously, ask at www.redpepperracing.com, you can probably find one there for around $75.

These crankshafts usually don't go bad unless the motor spun a bearing, so you will be fine with a used crankshaft. A little polishing of the journals by a machine shop and a used crank will be as good as new.

[Weissenberger]

Hi! I found a d16a9 1.6 16v 1989 crx engine at Wien... but I don't know that this tipe engine will fit in my car.. some help?

[lxndr]

The D16A9 is almost the same motor as your ZC1. All of the internal parts are the same, but the cylinder head is a little different, the distributor mounts are different, and the motor mount is in a different location.

You can use the D16A9 for parts for your ZC1, but the D16A9 is not a direct swap. If you try to swap this motor, you will need custom motor mounts and you will need to rewire the car from the motor to the ECU.

[Weissenberger]

Thats great! I mean it's great that I can swap the parts from d16a9 to ZC1.. so the crankshaft is the same?

But it's a little expensive 'cause the engine is 500 euros, and I have to pay extra taxes at the board.. when the engine arives, and when I make costume parts it will be more than 800 or 1000 euros.. hm... that means I want to find an another solution, maybe a crankshaft, witch is not new, but it can be also good as new one..and it's a cheaper solution...so if somebody have idea where can I find a crankshaft for ZC1, please post me an e-mail... thanx!

[aquarius]

http://www.redpepperracing.com/
really good place its a forum like here adn as lxnder said someboby is bound to have one lying around just post in there asking if anybody has one

[Weissenberger]

HI! again me... sorry if I'm inoing or diturbing you, but I have noone to discuss about theengine fit.. I'v found a crankshaft from V-tech engine code -d16z6. . . . . is it ok? can I put that part in my car? some help ,please....

[Weissenberger]

HI! I need help! I have found a crankshaft from d16a8.. will this part be good? I don't have any other information abuot it.. what should I knew about it?

[lxndr]

The D16A8 crankshaft will work in your ZC. You will also need the D16A8 pulley since the crank snout is a different diameter.