86 crx swap
heh, if you have to ask how hard it is, it's probably too hard for you
The following is a list of things you have to, or is highly recommended that you do:
Change out the stock fuel pickup with an Si Unit, put in an in-tank fuel pump [or save the hassle and swap over an entire Si tank.
Change out the fuel hardlines that run under the chassis, the stock lines aren't rated for the pressure, and I believe are different sizes.
Swap out chassis electrical harnesses, or be prepared to read a lot of wiring diagrams and wire it yourself. Same goes for the engine bay harness.
If you're interested in having the PGM-FI status light in the dash, the easiest way is to swap dashes.
I may be missing some things, but that's a pretty good idea of what you're up against. Basically, you're best off starting with an Si, or getting a mostly complete Si for parts, have quite a bit of time, and even more patience.
The following is a list of things you have to, or is highly recommended that you do:
Change out the stock fuel pickup with an Si Unit, put in an in-tank fuel pump [or save the hassle and swap over an entire Si tank.
Change out the fuel hardlines that run under the chassis, the stock lines aren't rated for the pressure, and I believe are different sizes.
Swap out chassis electrical harnesses, or be prepared to read a lot of wiring diagrams and wire it yourself. Same goes for the engine bay harness.
If you're interested in having the PGM-FI status light in the dash, the easiest way is to swap dashes.
I may be missing some things, but that's a pretty good idea of what you're up against. Basically, you're best off starting with an Si, or getting a mostly complete Si for parts, have quite a bit of time, and even more patience.
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-Harry
AIM: NDcissive
CRX and Pre '92 Civic, Engine Tech and Tuning, & Track and Autocross Forum Mod
-Harry
AIM: NDcissive
CRX and Pre '92 Civic, Engine Tech and Tuning, & Track and Autocross Forum Mod
i'm in the middle of the swap right now and they're right, you need to pull everything, I wouldn't reccommend it unless you can stand to drive something else on a daily basis for a while because this is definately not a weekend swap unless you've got a friend whos done it before
oh and get a parts car if you are gonna do it either a 1g Si or a 1g teg (swap the d16a1 motor as well)
I would've stuck with carbs but it was actually cheaper for me to go Fi
good luck
oh and get a parts car if you are gonna do it either a 1g Si or a 1g teg (swap the d16a1 motor as well)
I would've stuck with carbs but it was actually cheaper for me to go Fi
good luck


