b18 into 89 CRX help

[Mr. Focus]

hey guys n gals,

Im looking into doing a b18 conversion, but im unsure of which path to travel. do i drop in a b18c and go hardcore N/A or do i throw in a b18b and boost it? Has anyone done either of these conversions before? what were the costs involved? what will i need (apart from engine, gearbox, mounts)?

cheers
Mick

[fly_vti]

man just a b18c7 itself stock in a crx will go hard, dont need to waste your money trying to faster or peform better when we have speed laws. (Y)

[SLOWEGG]

If money is no problem then k20, but then you would be happy with just a b18c. Just do a quick search, heaps on info about transplants.

[Mr. Focus]

hahaha i wish money was no object!

thats true fly_vti

[Dylanamus]

This is among many threads that will provide you with valuable information.

http://www.crxaustralia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=324

I can't but help join the vetrans on this one and suggest you do a search. There are a number of threads that also cover the nitbits you need to complete a conversion.

Also, no one can tell you what the best path is if they don't know what you want to achieve. Drag, circuit, hillclimb, street, daily driving etc. In my opinion a b18c7 into a gen2 CRX would be plenty fast enough STOCK plus maybe a few bolt ons. I really think that if you boosted it you would have to toy with the accelerator too much to drive it "politely" on a daily basis (ie not generate loud screeching sounds or smoke). Of course, this depends on the size of the turbo and the power you're generating. But why would you boost a b18c7 converted gen2 CRX if you weren't aiming at all out power?

Just do heaps of searches in all the relevant forums and perhaps ask a few drivers of b18c converted CRXs what they are like to drive, or maybe get a spin in one and formulate your own opinions.

[egSi]

b18b + boost is a popular choice over in states mick. prolly be cheaper than b18c7 + NA parts too.

[Dylanamus]

I've seen b18c7 half cuts installed for around 10k... just the engine/pieces for 8k maybe.

[Mr. Focus]

thats what i've been thinking too Trav

dylanamus- im surprised i missed that thread on crx aus...dammit hahahaha

i have done a search and im still searching atm. im just seeing if anyones done the conversion and what their thoughts/experiences have been

[bennjamin]

i helped put a b18c2 into a gen 2 crx about 4 years ago - drove the thing around for 3 months ironing out the bugs too. And , stock , it halued ass

I would think this is dependant on ur budget. A 1.8 l engine is a league above any 1.6 in useable torque for sure...depends on which level you want to stop at tho.
The b18b would be a simpler and cheaper swap , but for alittle bit extra effort (3-5 more wires) and a few more $$$ you can have a 141kw engine in a 850ish kg shell.

Thats what i am doing