osakaoneal Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 i just got my first car which happends to be a 1990 honda crx. im a car noob so i just want to noe what type of performance upgrades should i do first??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 what motor and how many miles? And budget is key tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 transmission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 the usual intake, header, highflow cat, and catback exhaust will wake it up a little. if you want more than you need to start planning on what you are going to do with the car. if you want to swap the motor wait till after the swap to buy anything else performance wise. however after you decide to keep the motor or not that is in it then you need to decide if you want to build a daily driver, strip, or a auto-x car? after that do you want to boost it, or go all motor car? once you find these out then we can help you out with what you want to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 the usual intake, header, highflow cat, and catback exhaust will wake it up a little. if you want more than you need to start planning on what you are going to do with the car. if you want to swap the motor wait till after the swap to buy anything else performance wise. however after you decide to keep the motor or not that is in it then you need to decide if you want to build a daily driver, strip, or a auto-x car? after that do you want to boost it, or go all motor car? once you find these out then we can help you out with what you want to buy. You need to have that typed up and saved so you can just copy and paste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osakaoneal Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 well there is a D16A6 engine in it cuz i just got it. and i dont want a strip car i just wont it to be able to preform when i race with my friends every weekend...i really want to swap the engine but should i do something before that >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 well there is a D16A6 engine in it cuz i just got it. and i dont want a strip car i just wont it to be able to preform when i race with my friends every weekend...i really want to swap the engine but should i do something before that >_< If you're going to swap, then no. Use the money you'd put towards modifications right now towards your swap, then worry about buying mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Not to mention most mods you'd do wouldn't be compatible with the new engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osakaoneal Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 thanx man but how much will it cost if i swap in a jdm b16a bcuz i only have about 1600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 For a COMPLETE swap it ran me $2250 for everything inclusive, mounts and everything for my Del Sol thats through my local tuning shop who bought off of www.hmotorsonline.com, so you'll not to far off especially if you can/are doing the work yourself. IMO If your serious about getting the most out of performance swap for a b-series at the least. I mean you got other options like low boost turbo setup on you'll z6 which has been done effectively before (Recent project car magizine for more info). But a turbo b-series will walk a turbo d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 thanx man but how much will it cost if i swap in a jdm b16a bcuz i only have about 1600 You'll be spending about $1500-1600 on the "swap", then you'll need mounts (another $200-300), possibly axles depending on if you get new or used with the swap. Ideally, you'd want to replace a few parts before putting the motor & trans in. You'd have to decide if you're doing the swap yourself/with friends or if you're going to be paying labor on it. Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 For a COMPLETE swap it ran me $2250 for everything inclusive, mounts and everything for my Del Sol thats through my local tuning shop who bought off of www.hmotorsonline.com, so you'll not to far off especially if you can/are doing the work yourself. IMO If your serious about getting the most out of performance swap for a b-series at the least. I mean you got other options like low boost turbo setup on you'll z6 which has been done effectively before (Recent project car magizine for more info). But a turbo b-series will walk a turbo d. You have the SiR II, he'd be looking for the SiR I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Oh yeah nice fix Ashley. Looks like your definitly in the ballpark for a nice b16 swap into your CRX then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osakaoneal Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 so im guessing if i pay for labor its gonna cost way more... so ill try to find someone with experience in this cuz im 16 n dont want to pay dat much munny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Yeah about $1000ish for labor more than likely. Could be more or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 There are numerous write-ups online for the B16 swap into the CRX. I'm not sure what your knowledge level is when it comes to the car and to the mechanics, but it's an easy swap (it did come from the factory in the SiR model, after all). Ask your friends and family, they might be able to help or might know someone who will help out. Depending on your location, and what's available around you, you may have to pay for S/H on the swap as well, which is around $300ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osakaoneal Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 ok then thanx guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Why swap? For the same that a B16 swap cost you can make the A6 embarrass a lot of B swapped cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I threw that out there. But if he where to swap a b-series then turbo that it would stomp the d-series. Not to mention he'd be set for having alot more reliable car considering his motor probably already has alot of miles onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Thats why you build the D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 But hes on a strict budget with minimum car experience so building up a motor wouldnt be ideal for him to do and paying someone to build a motor will likely run more than paying someone to do an entire swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Labor + parts = more than B16. But it will walk a B16. B's are for bling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Labor + parts = more than B16. But it will walk a B16. B's are for bling. Stock D < Stock B Built D < Built B Turbo D < Turbo B Can't fight the facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Stock D < Stock B Built D < Built B Turbo D < Turbo B Can't fight the facts. Unfortunately I think you may be arguing with the wrong guy! >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 No arguing here just pointing out the obvious facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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