CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
07-14-2006, 09:33 AM
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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.
07-14-2006, 09:53 AM
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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
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
07-14-2006, 11:51 AM
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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 
07-14-2006, 11:55 AM
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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.
07-14-2006, 12:34 PM
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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....
07-14-2006, 03:21 PM
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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!
07-14-2006, 03:45 PM
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Re: CRX 88 Si B16 or B18B
Originally Posted by Turblow
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
If it comes with all the manis, wiring, axles, ecu then I would go for it
where you located i have a LS long block I'd sell you for $400
07-14-2006, 03:57 PM
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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
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
