Guerin123

ok so i finally decided to get a B18C GSR motor/tranny and drop it into a 91 hf CRX. Here is the link if you want a better look http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc...age&item=30008
This is for all you engine swap pros out there, couple questions. What else would i have to buy to make this motor run? new axels? new engine harness? new shift linkage? I was wondering if this could be a weekend drop in with 2 people and a cherry picker? Also it says that i can add a LSD tranny for an extra 300 bucks. What is that? Does it make a difference in the swap? thanks

jlicrx

you will need: a mount kit like Hasport with conversion for hydraulic to cable clutch, shift linkage like Hasport, axles, an OBD1 to OBD0 conversion harness to run the OBD1 ECU - you will need a rear mount bracket and the driver's side mount that bolts to the engine both from 90-93 Integra - use your HF engine harness and convert it to OBD1 by changing the injector clips and the distributor and alternator connectors, remove the injector resistor box from the circuit, add wiring for the VTEC, extend wiring for cooling fan switch, add wiring for 4wire O2 sensor, plus probably some that i forgot - you will need to swap out your HF front knuckles/hubs for ones from a 88-91 CRX DX/Si or 88-91 Civic DX/LX or 89-91 Civic Si or 90-91 Civic EX (the EX is preferred because you can also get the larger EX brakes) - you will need exhaust work - before you install the engine you should replace the timing belt, water pump, front and rear crank seals and oil pan gasket - you will need to alter the frame on the driver's side with a big hammer to make room for the alternator - LSD is limited slip differential - if you have never done a swap before, you are in for a project and no, you can't do it that quick

Guerin123

you reccomed a different engine that will be easier to swap? or just have a professional do it?

jlicrx

unless you swap in some type of OBD0 D-series engine (non-VTEC) you are going to have a lot of the same problems - OBD0 B16 or B18 engine would be a little less work as far as wiring and the cable transmission on them makes it a little easier, but you still need the other things - depends on what you want and what you can afford

Guerin123

What about having it done professionally?

jlicrx

if you can afford it, yeah, but that is probably going to run you around $5k or more with everything

Guerin123

it costs 5K just for an engine swap?

jlicrx

that includes the engine - engine shipped will be around 3100 - mounts and shift linkage 500 - axles 200 - conversion harness, knuckles/hubs 300, other things like timing belt, hoses, etc. 200 - install labor ?? - exhaust ??

Guerin123

ooooo i thought you ment labor would be 5K i was like holy sh*t. a guess though about labor?

jlicrx

don't quite know how to guess - we have done several GSR swaps where we furnished engine and everyhting and they all have run around $5500 with header, exhaust, everything ready to go (a little more with new clutch)