CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
 

I am wanting to swap a new engine into my 1988 CRX Si and I am completely new to this. Would a B18B with a B16 or B18C VTEC head or a complete B16 work out better in this car? THanks for any info you all have.

Re: CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
 

Hmm what are your goals for your car?? Drag, daily driver, AutoX??

Personaly if you have the case I'd buy the a complete B16 swap and the ditch the block and make an LS/Vtec...the B16 tranny is nice than the LS and i think B16 swaps can be had for around $1200 and a LS bottom end can sell for less than $200 and you would have a nice little car...i am currently doing a B18b turbo in my 91 CRX Si and just the LS swa made the car a tune faster and a lot of fun

Re: CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
 

THat is what I meant by the combo, a B18B or LS bottom end with a B16A or B18C1 Vtc head. I am making it for a daily driver/street racer.

Re: CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
 

Yea I'd say build the LS/vtec if you have the cash if not a starigh B18a/b would be a fun DD...wish i could aford a B16 swap becuase for $1200 its well worth it for the head and tranny...but I'm sure my Ls-T will be fun enought >:D

Re: CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
 

I would grab a b16 swap for now and perhaps go ls/vtec later. The amount of money you'll spend trying to piece together an ls/vtec setup is probably more than you'd pay for a straight up b16. B16 heads are kinda hard to find on thier own for a good price. Ls cable transmissions are getting to be a bitch also. Save yourself some headaches and just go for b16 for now, upgrade to ls/vtec later. just my 2 cents.

Re: CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
 

i would also just grab a b16 for now they move out pretty good in those little cars, ive had an b16 in my and an ls with b16 tranny, but i dont really trust the ls vtecs unless they are completley built right....

Re: CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
 

THanks for all the input guys. ia m probably going to go with a B18B JDM LS for now, because i found a whole engine today for 450. Later on, after I learn more I'll get a VTEC head on there. Thanks again!

Re: CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
 

Does it come with a tranny? $450 for a longblock LS isnt a steal of a deal, pretty normal.

If it comes with all the manis, wiring, axles, ecu then I would go for it

Re: CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
 

But its JDM...lol

where you located i have a LS long block I'd sell you for $400 ;)

Re: CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
 

No transmission included, I have to find one of those.... I am located in Seattle.

Parts I am thinking I need for the conversion:

HASport billet motor mounts, axles, custom wiring, custom shift linkage, custom ac bracket

90 Integra radiator hoses

PR4 ECU

1990-93 Integra S1 5-Speed manual transmission