b18c questions

[Mr. Focus]

has anyone done this conversion in an 88-89 crx??? im thinkin of doing it but i need to know whether its a viable option. what would be an estimate $$$$ for purchasing and fitting??

[MR-VTEC]

lol. so what happened to that turbo mick?

[TODA AU]

Budget $8K
The cross member (Frt) is a bastard.
You'll have to bash the chassis in to clear the alternator...
& the pasenger side engine mount fabrication is critical...
Other than that...
Cool... It'll be a rocket... :D

[micka]

somewhat on topic, what happens to insurance when you put an engine in a car that was never "meant" to have it?

[crx_16x]

& the pasenger side engine mount fabrication is critical...


TODA AU,

What are your thoughts in regards to the use of bolt-in mount kits in engine conversions?

In the case of the B18c which is taller than the B16a the aftermarket mounts sit the engine lower in the engine bay. What are your thoughts in regards to changing the centre of gravity and how this affects weight transfer / angle of the axles etc.

I remember seeing a website with a black turbo CRX that was built by Hypertune that used a DA6? or DA9? rear mount and had the other mounts from the half-cut welded in.

Regards,

James.

[TODA AU]

& the pasenger side engine mount fabrication is critical...


TODA AU,

What are your thoughts in regards to the use of bolt-in mount kits in engine conversions?

In the case of the B18c which is taller than the B16a the aftermarket mounts sit the engine lower in the engine bay. What are your thoughts in regards to changing the centre of gravity and how this affects weight transfer / angle of the axles etc.

I remember seeing a website with a black turbo CRX that was built by Hypertune that used a DA6? or DA9? rear mount and had the other mounts from the half-cut welded in.

Regards,

James.

LOL... Hello...
Now that's a Blast from the past...
Btw, I'm Ex-Hypertune, hense the usual nick-name to this day...
That being Hypo... In any case...

Tha diference is 7mm. Height of the engines.
The car is currently at ADVAN if you'd like to see the mounts.
Re droping it lower...
Rule of thumb, As long as the drive shafts don't point up (from the centre), it's all good. They to keep them flat.
Wee wee chasing C of G on a road car is a waste of time...
Worry about getting the thing under the bonnet (hood) & the bonnet to shut first.
Cheers

Adrian

[crx_16x]

Thanks for the info,
would love to see the car but am in QLD.
B.T.W. that is still the nicest well built example of what I think a gen2 turbo CRX should be.

[dave_ed9]

i'm in the middle of doin a b18c swap into the 88 crx, i'll post an article when i get it done.

[Mr. Focus]

nice. im still goin with the boost option richo, i'm just asking for a mate who doesnt have net access. thanks heaps guys

dave_ed9: be sure an keep us up to date with it hey!!

cheers

[egSi]

lol. so what happened to that turbo mick?

D soldiers are dropping like flies hey ricardo?
haha

[[[d a n n y]]]

gear box need to b cable operation
other than the hydro operation of the B18c?

[MR-VTEC]

D soldiers are dropping like flies hey ricardo?
haha[/quote]

haha. yep and YOU should know why. :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[egSi]

D soldiers are dropping like flies hey ricardo?
haha

haha. yep and YOU should know why. :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:[/quote]


get a good look at my headlights buddy because its the last time you will seeing them hahahahaha

[Mr. Focus]

not me buddies! im stayin 'd'. just gotta get me more $$$ somehow

[Psyklops]

me too....can't justify the cost to change to the B side

[Mr. Focus]

after seeing the costs involved i dont think my mate will be doing it either. anyways boosting is way more fun :)