Is the b16 a pain to fit into a 91 CRX Si and do i want to switch to hydro tran instead of cable? A buddy of mines said it might be a little to tight in there just to build the single cam.What would you guys do, i do pefer a swap tho more power for the buck please HELP!!!

 

Itll fit no problem... Only isse far as clearence goes is u have to bash side of the engine bay to fit the alternator... And u have to get new engine mounts... But its not a real big issue getting it to fit... As for hyrdo tranny, its not worth the trouble... They make kits, but a cable tranny will work just as good as a hydro tranny... Theres no real benefit to going hydro...

 

Def go cable tranny. You dont have to go nuts bashing in the side of the engine bay, just a little room is needed.

 

Make sure you get good mounts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!VI!!!!!!!!!!! you cant beat hasport (pricey but worth it) and just buy a b16a with a tranny mated to it and has the ECU (PR3 or PW0) decide if you want to have a LSD and look for a b16a with a LSD as it will very VERY expensive to add this later, the price difference that you pay now will be significantly less than doing this mod later. Make sure you buy the right B16a, it will be a much harder job if you buy the wrong one. Grab you a first gen B16a, and that it is stamped b16a, not b16a1 blah blah blah...ask the seller if it OBD-0 if you dont know. The first gens are cheaper anyway. Buy yourself a good manual. RESEARCH the hell outta this before you do it. If you do this right, and you havent done it before, you should end up spending more time on the research than on the options and work itself as you will find (assuming you have decent mechanical experience) that it is not a very hard job to do. They fit just lovely.

 

looking to spend less, consider a ZC swap too...nice stong little motor =-)

 

thanks for all the reply's. I was wondering if i could go with a 2gen b16a we just drop one in a ex 97 plus the 2 gen is 170 and 1st is 160 i mean is it a really big difference.

 

That 10 HP isnt worth it IMO... Its OBD1 which means alot of wiring, plus it comes with hydro tranny... And they are usually an extra $800 more... For 10 HP, not worth it...

 

You can toss in CTR cams off ebay for cheaper than that difference. You can get a afterM IM, a TB, a header, CAI, and exhaust and have a relatively quick little banger. Just also remember to REPLACE EVERYTHING lol...all rubber, seals, gaskets, WP, timing belt, clutch, check flywheel, rear main seal, TO bearing, etc.....

Good stuff:

Place racing makes a part that corrects the lining of your acc. cable so you dont have to put in a different one.

DC header

anything HASPORT

if you want to have AC, hasport also makes a bracket so you can bolt on your si compressor

local dealership- tons of parts for this motor can be obtained via 1990-91 integra or the del sol

get axels from the integra too (90-91), youre not gonna have to worry about power ratings here

you can use the si wiring harness, just buy the sub-harness ($75 new) for vtec, from hasport

wire the 02 sensors right

Typhoon makes a IM that is 63mm and designed after a TR

+++for free check out hasports site for parts lists and what will work with your setup as far as USDM stuff

dont buy the cheap crap...you will regret it, lose more money to fix it, then be pissed when a crx cost what a GSR would lol

dont buy just crap either...watch out for things, do your research, dont buy crap like "spoon ECUs" or dink CAIs on ebay. Ebay can save you alot of money though, just know what you are buying, find part numbers etc...

along the way feel free to send me a message if you need to

 

Cool thanks guys for all info.Firefastsi i will get back to you if i need any help.so all the performance mods that would go on a si would fit in my CRX no problem (Headers,cams,etc) i would think the headres at least would cause a problem fiting properly.
Thanks chris

 

I was talking about modifications for a B16a not the D16a6