EK Engine swap to b18c or sell to get another crx with b16a

[THE 2BSEEN]

Hey just want some advise
So i have a 97 ek cxi civic. also have a 89 crx with b16a
After playing with the crx I am loving vtec soo much.
So ive been thinking about selling the civic to buy another crx.
But now im thinking of doing a engine swap to the civic and keep it.
The civic is stock with a few mods

I have spent alot of money on the ICE and managed to get it sponsored by pioneer.
The ICE can produce 135db and feels awesome, with every beat your hair will move and feels wicked
But i want to start another project.

Soo either sell or keep.
If i keep it i might look at a b18c swap or something

Any ideas would be good

i do have $9500 on it with not many replys

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[Glocker]

sell it then k20a the CRX. win.

[aznstyler]

Do what you want ?

[jeffreymui]

b18c7 it!

[Slow.ek1]

135 isnt that great

[Tai]

Get a dc2r and :

Add a sunroof
kit it out with a nice Alfa romeo body kit
20" Chromies
Retrim recaro seats to leather
Add neon lights under the carriage
Bonnet scoop
Tint windows to a sparly Green colour
etc

[THE 2BSEEN]

135 isnt that great

135db is awesome for 2 pioneer slimline subs. powered by a pioneer 800w mono

[THE 2BSEEN]

I can get a

B18C 2 for $900

b18c7 type r for $4000

i can make some calls to find a k20 or H22A

Ideas ?

I cant see the point in doing something cheap. i like too go all out

[jeremydawg]

dude who cares about the engine lol... If you can cruise past chicks at the shopping centre and crank your subs maybe open your boot so they can see the 135db waves coming at them! then just turn your subs off and hit vtec (make sure no ones crossing the zebra stripes LOLROFLMAO) 1st and 2nd gear!! SOHC vtec is good enough for that so just get a d16!

Then when you park open your sissor doors, slap on some NOS stickers and sit on the bonnet like the maddest sickest dude in town. THEN... go to super cheap and buy a frangipani air freshner!!!!!!!!!

Make sure you do a build thread cause i defz wanna see how this turns out!

Or just do a k20 swap like said

[THE 2BSEEN]

LOL ok i do need to say most of the work done to the civic was pre 20s. then i bought my hq, crx and 300zx tt.
So now i will either sell it or do the engine swap.
I built the boot being able to put back to stock

[Snoop_gee]

Hi,
i know your CRX all too well.
Are you the female owner or was it sold to you by her.

I tell ya those were the days that being around CRX's and the owners was fun.
Being part what was considered the "WONDER YEARS"

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[THE 2BSEEN]

wow tell me more.
pm me

[Renaissance_x]

CR-X ftw.

[Snoop_gee]

wow tell me more.
pm me


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The story is your crx had a brother as in the dark grape crx. While it had a b18c and the blue had a b16. Unfortunately the dark burgandy got written off.
And so the orignal owner lost interest in his own crx which was sold off.

If i were you seeing as the crx is a cult classic.F*#! off the EK or use it as a daily.Remember the CR-X is a dime a dozen only a handful of crx are even being sold let alone trying to spot one onthe road.

And do a b18 on it or who knows a Kswap if funds allow.


You should post current pics of theblue gen2. :cool::thumbsup:

[THE 2BSEEN]

WOW the things you can find out about your car.................. lol

I have found a k20Z but without ancillaries

I can also do a b20 vtec. might be able to get both engines and every thing needed for under $1500

Who wants to see me there crx lol

[THE 2BSEEN]

You should post current pics of theblue gen2. :cool::thumbsup:[/QUOTE]

I have put on my buddy club spec 2 race exhaust on now and might put a dumby pipe for the twin exhaust look.
Also about to buy some white 16x8+43 buddy club wheels

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[Snoop_gee]

How gorgous is she.
I do miss seeing it around in the flesh.

Well if u got access to both k and b20 motor package(s) take on the next step if u feel motivated enough.
Sorry i couldnt reply to your txt was at the club watchin the game,
Just got home now.
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[nigs]

CRX's are great cars, why do people persist in making them butt **** ugly? Couldn't they pick a more useless car ruin? IMO the CRX drives better than a EG.

It's like the majority of CRX owners asked Helen Keller to build their car. =\

[jeremydawg]

YES! ^^^ So hard to find a clean crx these days! All have been decked out to ultimate gayness.

[Shagwell]

I can get a

B18C 2 for $900

b18c7 type r for $4000

i can make some calls to find a k20 or H22A

Ideas ?

I cant see the point in doing something cheap. i like too go all out

I am interested in the b18c! PM me

[dc292177917]

b4 u do the engine swap
u need coilovers first...

[dc292177917]

b4 u do the engine swap
u need coilovers first...

[Snoop_gee]

i can make some calls to find a k20 or H22A

Ideas ?

I cant see the point in doing something cheap. i like too go all out

as for K packages.
Good chance of picking 1x K package is up here in melb.
And you can make a weekend out of it :D

Budget a good 7k on a complete Kseries engine itself incl. gearbox.
Oh and Bring that CRX on over too ;)

[Snoop_gee]

dont listen to the others about the kit, paint or anything for that matter.


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[Glocker]

If he can score a chick like that with a CRX modded like that, I have nothing to say.

[nigs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLDvsrYU440

[THE 2BSEEN]

Thanks for the advise fellas

I found a 94 civc sohc vtec half cut for $600.
was thinking of doin head swap.
then i would have mini me untill i deside what to do
ideas?
getting a quote for a b20 vtec. with b18c2 head

[Renaissance_x]

CRX's are great cars, why do people persist in making them butt **** ugly? Couldn't they pick a more useless car ruin? IMO the CRX drives better than a EG.

It's like the majority of CRX owners asked Helen Keller to build their car. =\

I know what you mean but there are a fair few nice ones being done now.

[Snoop_gee]

Owner had the bike resprayed to match the CRX *

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[THE 2BSEEN]

hey Guys, Girls

So ive been a lil lucky i found a b16a5 (they do exist) cheap.
Atm its in a crx which has been sold in parts due to being in poor condition.
I am buying the engine, clutch, loom, box but no ecu. also the rolling shell. there is no seats, door trims, bonnet, Divers side guard or boot hingers (WTF).

I dont think the crx is good for any thing (maybe drag cars). so i can sell the glass and that.

Whats is every ones thoughts?

Heres a link. I found a site with good info but seem to find it again
http://htarchive.org/showthread.php?t=2989153

[THE 2BSEEN]

so update is.............

i have a b16a 5#####. full engine plus gear box, clutch 300 dollar

also found a b20b with 89,000km $600 sent to the door

So b20 vtec is my plan