Engine bay room in CRX
 

So ummm... yes... Im swapping a B18b LS/Vtec w/ a HX-35 into a '89 CRX Si. Ummm so, theres not like a lot of room in there.... at all. Anyone have a similiar setup with pictures of the engine bay and some tricks you used to get it all to fit?

Re: Engine bay room in CRX
 

the engine will fit. I even seen H motors in CRX. You just need the right mounts. Hasport mounts are perfect and leaves room for the hood to close. Its just a matter of using the right mounts. Advice: Do not get/use cheapo mounts from ebay. Ebay Mounts = no hood clearance = Ghey!

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I have Hasport mounts, and theres a B16a in the CRX now. Im talking about clearance for the turbo kit.

Re: Engine bay room in CRX
 

You'll need a half-sized radiator, possibly traction bars to clear the downpipe.

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heres my setup its not done yet but maybe this will help answer your question...b series swapped crx with a turbo kit wont come quietly...

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...559/megan4.jpg
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Re: Engine bay room in CRX
 

umm
you have a b18c in there?

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wow, I knew it was gonna be tight D: You have to get the Sawz-all out? Looks like you have the same turbo mani as me, so thats reassuring. What are you using to support the rad?

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My rad is held down by gravity and in place with stiff aftermarket rad hoses. I notched the frame so it would sit lower. It would be easy to make brackets to hold it in place anyways.

Re: Engine bay room in CRX
 

why'd you say its a b16?

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I have an integra with a B18b LS block w/ GSR pistons/crank. I also have an all-motor CRX with a B16a that I just picked up. I'm swapping the B18 bottom end into the CRX with the GSR head thats on the B16 currently. I'm turboing that setup. And, when looking at the clearance with the b16 in the CRX, I can tell my turbo swap is not going to have much room. Still confused?