ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

ok i just bought my 1st CRX and i love her. except for the fact that shes not an si and has a whopping 63 hp. well heres my question... as soon as i sell my integra i will have the funds to get an engine....do i sell the integra straight up for 1800 or take $1000 and his parts integra (which includes a low mileage 91 LS motor/tranny/and ecu/axles/a full integra disk brake conversion, and a full interior with good seats) i dont know if i should do the LS swap or a zc swap. i know i need a mount kit for the LS swap but i found one on ebay for cheap. the thing is... ive heard a few problems with the ZC and have never head of probs with the LS, it seems to be bulletproof. if you guys had this option, what would u do? In reality , if u have the option, what would u do? is it worth it? BTW, the disk convversion is already off the car waitin to be bolted on. and how much hell is it to put this conversion onto my 88 HF? sorry for all the questions, thanks for all the answers.
also, is there anyone in new york that wants to do my swap for like $300? cause u would def have my buisness, if not im just gonna do it.

Brett

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

i had a ZC in my car for over a year with no problems...but why put a ZC in when you have a B-motor right there? you will want to put a B16/18 in there eventually, so just do it now ;D there is a guy on ebay that sells motor mounts for 250 i believe there a gun metal color and work pretty well from what i have heard (Jeff has some). the disc swap seems pretty easy, http://tjshondas.20m.com/rrdisc.htm just use your stock LCA so you dont have to change shocks...good luck

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b18a for sure!

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

my mother has a 91 integra, it has a b18a i believe... 130hp.. right? its really a dog. but the car has 220k on it. but its slow lol, my crx is faster..

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

I have a Hotwheels Civic with a B18C in it. It runs runs 12s in the Quarter yard.. Definately B, oh ya.. (If those are your only options)

PERSONALLY.. I love spanking people with my single cam. Muahahahha.

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

i'd go with the b18a, more aftermarket for it, and its not as a pain in the ass to find parts. plus, all that for 800!!! cant go wrong if it runs! im doing the rear disk swap myself, make sure u get the e-brake cables, master cylinder and proportioning valve!

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

Personally D15b2 DPFI

nah,

B-series is the way to go :)

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

b18 is nice because of torque and a bit harder to put in the zc has the same hp as the b18 but no torque and easier to put in. its worth the work with the b18a torque is key with honda you can't get enough torque from the motor.

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

The reason why its slower is because the integra is a little bit heavier. If you were to drop the LS in the CRX it would be pretty quick. The ZC has close to no potential because there is harderly an aftermarket for the motor. I'd stick with a B series cuz sooner or later you will want that extra power and eventually put a turbo on it so better to do it right the first time than do it over if you budget allows you to do so. The Ls has alot more potential and has more interchangeablilty inbetween honda and acura parts, though. it will be more costly. Hell if you really want to get crazy drop the Ls in the CRX and slap a vtec head on it. Its all about how much you know and how much money you have cuz we all have dreams but money limits us to do what we want. Hope that helps in pickin your motor.

~Alex!~

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

Hey hey now, zc, no potential? I dont think so. Just look at Jeff's race ZC.

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wow guys thanks alot really i had forgot that i posted this so this is the 1st time i have seen it since you have all replied to it. i have another question. mainly to the guys that have done a bunch of swaps before (jeff, and im sure there are more of you). can i use the stock integra axles? and i know im going to change the hubs to integra hubs, so can i use the integra parts... ok im confusing myself. heres the real question... can i do this swap without buying anything extra? (i know i need mounts, a rer bracket, and shift linkage but besides that) i need to know what i need from this integra to make it LS powered. also, if i do have to buy something else, what do i have to buy? i kinda need a list. thanks alot guys

Brett

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

the myth of ZC aftermarket parts is "semi bullshit" you can get alot of stuff for it.. just not head componets, and if you do get them, they are ------- expensive.

Jeff

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

hey jeff, i need yer help, read my above post, what do i need extra??

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

i know its a bit different but ive got a b18b in my 95 civic coupe and i love it. go w/ the b18 and boost it!

Re:ZC vs. LS... which one?
 

you will ned shift linkage and cv axels.. i would go with a b16a personally i love them. but you kno every one has their own theory i kno a guy where i get my motors from. can get a jdm b16a for like 1200 and with the tranny for like 1250 or 1300 but not bad prices n they only have 40 thou miles on em. b18 also would be good but like i said i like the b16

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also considering this swap any advice would be cool,

Im only thinking of this swap because im broke and well you could get an ls motor/tranny/ecu axel and harness combo for about a 1000 , and tourqe # s' are preety impressive. http://www.geocities.com/dynocenter/bendyno.gif

I really dont know to keep my rex and do a turbo b18 non vtec or just save up buy a 92+ civc coupe and do a turbo gsr (would need to save till atleast end of summer).

i would still like to know any and everyitng bout the b18a-b swap on a crx. mostly do i need a mount kit?

thanks