javelina Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Hello group, I've got a stock 89 CRX Si, 5spd, with the d16a6 engine. The current motor is pretty tired. Have the opportunity to buy a JDM d16a6 (plus shipping) for approx. $325. No interest with bumping up power, with another type of engine. Going stock is fine with me. Any gotcha's I should be worried about with swapping a d16a6 with another? A weekend job? thanx, Javelina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 You shouldn't have any problems if your swapping a d16a6 out for another one. Have you ever done a motor swap before? If not then it might be a challenge to do on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 I've rebuilt a few V8's in the past. (Dodge 318 & 383, plus a Chevy 350). So I'm not new to engine work. Don't mind getting greasy..... glad to hear it should be ok. The car will be used by my kid now. If he wants to throw a VTEC into it, he can save the bucks down the road. Right now, I just need something reliable and "cheap". thanx for the reply. I'll keep the site posted on my progress, if anyone is interested. I'm going to pull the trigger on the JDM engine. Should have the engine by Friday, and I plan on putting it in over the weekend. Javelina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 good luck that is a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 what's a good hoist point on the d16a6 to lift this engine out of the car? (plus drop the new one back in). TIA Javelina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 1-2 ton hoist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 How is "1-2 ton hoist" a hoist point on a motor? Re-read what she asked for. I've never had this motor so I couldn't say check and see if you can hoist it up by the motor mounts or in that area. That sould be strong enough to hold. Oh and I'm assuming your female based on the name Javalina. Most names that end in "a" are female. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 i thought he said what hoist it was.. damn.. i keep doing that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 a dude.... no worries.... Javelina are wild animals that are out here in the Arizona desert. They look like wild pigs. I'll try the motor mounts. thx. for the help and input. The engine will be here on Friday morning. by the way, what do you estimate a "long block" d16a6 weighs? (just for grins). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Probably around 120-150? Should make him/her rebuild the A6 to get some experience, then sell the JDM engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrace Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 go with an 1989-89 integra LS it fits right in it's bascely the same engine more power and its twin cam fit on CRX Si, 5spd, d16a6 tranny the engine go for $250-$350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted December 3, 2005 Author Share Posted December 3, 2005 never attempted a transverse axle. I presume the engine/transaxle must come out as a unit first, for me to replace the engine. It seems awfully tight to try and just pull the engine. just preparing myself for all the work that lies ahead.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zestyskater69 Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 I just swapped in my rebuilt d16a6 and if you look in your helm's manual (assuming you've got one, trust me you'll need it) it'll tell you where you should lift up the motor. basically i hooked up one end of the chain to the right backside of the head and looped it over to the transmission bracket where the clutch cable goes. the whole idea is if your taking out the motor & transmission together you want the right side (timing belt side) of the motor to come out first then that will allow the transmission to come out smoothly. if you try to bring it out leveled out the transmission will hit the frame. basically what i did was left a couple of inches of slack in the chain on the transmission side. good luck with the swap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 my Son and I finished the engine swap, (installing the JDM engine). The engine fired right up! No leaks, nothing! Just need to verify the timing now, and the clutch could use a little adjustment. Now the fun part, it's gotta pass emissions. (Arizona, not CA). We re-used all the US engine parts, so the smog, exhaust, and the remaining emission items are in place. The new engine is really purring along just fine. We ended up putting in rebuilt half shafts as well. Followed the steps from this page, (really helped). http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=382416 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 fyi - The JDM engine passed AZ emissions. Though we had to put on a new Cat. The first test it failed NOX. allowable was 2.50, we got 2.54. With the new Cat, it dropped down to .34. Motor is running strong so far...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Good deal. Glad to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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