D15a2 Or D16a6?

#1
d15vtec

Posted 31 October 2003 - 01:18 AM

Slowpoke

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Location:phoenix,az/maui,hawaii
Drives: 92'civic hatch d15b+86'crx carbed

i have a 86'crx dx.should i mildly soup up my d15a2 with an si head swap, single 32/36 dgev carb,headers.Or swap an 86-88 integra motor?I dont have a lotta loot,so thats why im leaning more towards the d15a2,i know the dual carbs are better but more expinsive,and i have no idea how much the integra motor will cost.someone give me advice

#2
crxmobber

Posted 31 October 2003 - 04:14 AM

Mobbin Clean

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Location:Lake Stevens, WA
Drives: 87 CRX Si, 85 CRX Si, 98 prelude, 5th Gen VFR, WRX
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at my local pull-a-part i can get a integra engine and tranny for around $250 u.s.
You could get a brown top zc for like $600 or less and it would only have around 30,000 miles on it and would be stronger than the d16a1.you would need to consider the amount for the other parts nessesary for swapping it in though.

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#3
nighthawk

Posted 31 October 2003 - 06:09 PM

Slowpoke

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Location:Victoria B.C.
Drives: 87 CRX SI 87 CRX DL 72 Porshe 911T 65 Jaguar XKE 02 Toyota Camry

i'm doing the complete teg swap, i bought a rolled 88 ($ 800 cdn) and ive removed everything including struts crosmember and wiring harness. it's all going in my 87 rex. if you get a deal on a complete car you have everything you need and upgrade the brakes and suspension to boot

HTH Cheers Rob

Robert Busteed

Roberts Restoration
Victoria BC

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87 crx dx, 87 crx si 72 911T 65 Jaguar XKE Roadster 02 Toyota Camry

#4
Guest_-TJ_*

Posted 31 October 2003 - 08:19 PM

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I did the same as Rob - bought a totalled '89 for $600 US. Complete car comes with everything you could ever want and more for a DOHC swap.

The only thing that makes a ZC stronger than a 88-89 D16A1 is the cams & ECU.

#5
eastsiderider

Posted 31 October 2003 - 09:16 PM

Function over form!

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Location:Maryland
Drives: 91 Civic Standard Hatch (B16 powered), 02 Civic EX, 03 Civic Si R.I.P.
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dohc has so much more potential the sohc.....however im sticking with the sohc for the time being, until i get my autocross skills down pat(once the crx is road worthy that is)

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#6
4dr

Posted 01 November 2003 - 08:26 AM

SOHC Honda Cowboy!

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Drives: 1989 crx Si, 1994 civic Dixxer 4dr, 1986 dixxer CRX(RIP)
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dohc has so much more potential the sohc.....

that is a gross overstatement

#1 d15vtec Posted 31 October 2003 - 01:18 AM

#2 crxmobber Posted 31 October 2003 - 04:14 AM

#3 nighthawk Posted 31 October 2003 - 06:09 PM

#4 Guest_-TJ_* Posted 31 October 2003 - 08:19 PM

#5 eastsiderider Posted 31 October 2003 - 09:16 PM