85 crx > zc turbo swap ????

[dc5dave]

Hey there
i have a jdm 85 crx (auto 1.5i) and a full turbo kit for d16,
i need some help as too which out of the twin cam d series motors would be best for fittment and availabilty for this build?

Also the suspension setup is very different with tortion bar and gas strut, im not sure which would be the best way to upgrade and who to speak to.

Some advice would be much appriciated.
=)

[dougie_504]

Check out crxaustralia.com, there's a few Gen1 CRX know-alls on there.

Secondly...why do you want to turbo a twin carb? Have you considered just swapping to a EFI DOHC D-series? The Gen1 came out with the browntop after all :)

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

www.redpepperracing.com (specialty forum BASED for the first gen crx and third gen civic) > crx aus for this.

I assume you have an EW2, if it were to be fuel injected then it should be an EW4 or EW5 (from memory)

You can fit a d16a1 from a first generation integra into the car with no hassles (just get the car FI) and if you're smart and buy the whole Integra virtually everything fits and will be an upgrade.

[dc5dave]

Awsome cheers for the advice
Yeah I am definatley not building the twin carb i'm putting in twin cam D series for the ease of stock fittment + turbo as I'm building a replica mugen super pro turbo I was lucky enough to find a guy in the u.s with complete mugen wide body kits he makes them to order if any one else is keen!?

Sweet a few other guys had said sx16 integra will be ideal so I think that's what I'll get on the hunt for

[dougie_504]

Easy engine to find. There's like 2-3 at my local wrecker.

[sno]

dougie, were you referring to the d16a1?
how much do they usually go for at the wreckers and private sales?

[dougie_504]

Yes, but I have no idea on price. Never got a quote on the engine to be honest. I'm just thinking about Pick-A-Part where you have to take it off yourself lol.

[getm_up]

go dohc, dont be a fag with sohc vtec.

[dougie_504]

go dohc, dont be a fag with sohc vtec.


At what point did any of the previous members consider a SOHC VTEC engine? OP stated in first post that he's going twin cam D...

[SINISTR]

When fitting a D16A - be it an A3 or A8 you will need to modify the engine mount points - especially the Front engine mount. EW motors have a completely different size bracket.

[dc5dave]

i just figured out how to find threads i had started!
thanks again for the advice, dougie_54 whats the name of your local wrecker

ahhh shit go with the d16a not mounting in without modifying i dont want to mod anything in the engine mounting department!
jap zc will have to plonk straight in right? they came zc in the Si model
will any jap zc motor and Box go right in?

[kaze]

mostly straight in, its q really easy swap

link to FFSquad, all the info you need. finding a decent browntop will be the trouble.
http://www.ff-squad.com/technet/how-to/84-87hybrid/

[qstoria]

friend has an 86 sx integra sitting at his place just out of goulburn. wouldn't want much for the whole car. let me know

[dc5dave]

Coolness thanks KAze that site has solved all my problems lol besides suspensions..have u upgraded yours? I noticed u have a 1st gen crx, is it a work in progress or is it built?

[dc5dave]

Wicked!!!! I'll pm u my number and we'll go from there!

[kaze]

work in progress, just lately finished replacing all the plastic with fiberglass parts.
rust mostly done, panel and paint coming soon.
was thinking of using the b18c from the gen3 in it.

there are aftermarket torsion bars and tein suspenion avaliable thru the states, Redpepper Racing is the best resource for info.
Heel Toe auto are a vendor for the RPR guys ; http://www.heeltoeauto.com/home.php?cat=62

[dc5dave]

Really where did u ge fiberglass replacement panels from?
Oooh that will haul ass man!!
Just got a whole sx16 to pluck parts from and a low kms JDM zc n turbo lot with ecu n all that jazz
paint should be done in the next 2 weeks

heeltoe automotive is an awsome site cheers for pointing me in the right direction
send me some pics of ur ballade when ur done

[dc5dave]

Hey guys does any1 know where i can get a front bar for my 85 crx its proving impossible?????????

[dougie_504]

CRXAustralia.com is probably your best bet.

[fat_85_civic]

Ive done the swap before, I put a D16A3 from a teg in my 3g civic and then turboed it. If ya have any questions just ask an ill try help you out as much as possible. its actually quite easy to do.

[dc5dave]

wicked thanks mate, did u leave stock internals? how much psi where u running, i was thinking just 7-8psi with stock internals and just a metal head gasket?

[dc5dave]

still cant acess anything on crxaustralia, cant post, cant even view post ITS USELESS
anyone have annnnnnnnny idea how i can get myself a front bar for this thing??? new zeland wreckers even said they havnt seen the 1st gen crx's for a while
the company im getting the wide body through want 1000USD just to ship a front bumper...its testicles

[fat_85_civic]

yeah man fully stock engine, rebuilt about 25K before i turboed it.
It was on 6psi untill i pulled it all apart to tidy it all up abit and was quite good (dont know how much power). Atm im running 4ish psi beacuse i accedently loosend off the actuator when putting it all back together. Its quick but i want more.

When i had it properly tuned last it crept up to 11 and got 142kwatw, but i didnt like the 11psi so i got a new actuator and am getting the comp to electronically control the boost.

[SINISTR]

Kaze has moulds and can run sets of panels like fenders, header panel, side skirts and door pods. He's in Perth however so you'd have to look into having them shipped.

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