OldSchoolSI

I did a search on here and didn't come up with much of anything helpful. I just picked up a 87 SI for $500 and everything is great on the car except some rusting (not unusual). The car has 250K miles on it and runs like its new! My question is (well I have two)

1:To swap the Integra motor in what parts are needed and what modifications are needed? Or using a browntop ZC how much more difficult is it?

2:The car has a grinding sound in the brakes like the pads are shot but the guy said he just had the rotors turned and new pads put on. I felt the rotor and it felt kind of grooved but I couldn't really tell much without having to take the wheel off. Could the rear drums brakes make this noise? If so how hard is it to replace them?

I think that was more like 3 questions but oh well

Thanks in advance for any help

jlicrx

not that hard of a swap - you will need transmission, axles, knuckles/hubs and shift linkage from the 86-89 Integra - all of that just bolts into your Si - as for the engine, if you plan to use the Integra D16A1, stick with the 86-87 as it is more compatible with your Si - the 88-89 Integras use a different distributor and will give you a little more problem with wiring - get the ECU that matches the engine - 86-87 ECU is different from 88-89 - finding a D16A1 that is in good condition is going to be more of a problem, as most of them are used up and require rebuild - i would just get a 1st gen (brown valve cover) ZC engine, which also just bolts right in - it is basically the same as the D16A1, except it is 130hp where the 86-87 D16A1 is 112hp - as for the brakes, yes, the rears can make that noise - they are not difficult to change - go to :http://www.redpepperracing.com/forum...T&f=16&t=2562& for more info on the 1st gen CRX - they also have service manuals on there that should show you how to do the brakes

OldSchoolSI

Anyone have any links to a site that I could get a browntop ZC from? What is the general price range? I am pickin the car up this weekend

Civic2Scooby

I am pretty sure Hmotors carries them

Redlinerz

I have a Integra for sale for real cheap...it is in South New Jersey...it is the year you would need to do the swap..if you are intrested let me know

Kai

I have never seen a browntop ZC listed for sale by any major company, but you can probably have one special ordered... unless you get lucky and find a company with one hidden away in their warehouse.

OldSchoolSI

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

Is that what I would be looking for? And as for price...what is a decent going rate for one?

Kai

That's too much for just the longblock, the entire swap should be around that. Browncover ZC's are in incredibly low demand.

Redlinerz

If you are intrested I have the whole car for sale...or I can take the motor out and just ship you the engine and whatever else you would need...let me know..I am in south jersey