Articles » Swap: B16a into a 2nd gen CRX

Disclaimer~ This is my own testimony of how to swap a b16a into your crx or civic. Use this guide at your own risk. I will not accept responsibility for any mishaps due to the information given in this swap guide. It contains all the information you will need if you use it concurrently with the b16a service manual. Be sure to read this though because there is some info here that you probably not read before and you wont find this in the service manuals. This guide is meant for swapping a b16a into a 1990-91 model CRX Si. There are some minor differences between the different models of the crx. At this time I do not have any of that information but I will work on getting that information and then revising this article for the users. If you have a dx this is basically the same but the wiring is alot more complicated, if you have an hf this is almost exact but you will need some components such as Knuckles and Hubs from other Honda vehicles.

Lets get started.

The first engine swap we will cover is the B16a jdm engine for the crx/civic si. There are many places to get a swap from but I recommend Hondamotorsoline.com I got the complete swap for 1250 plus shipping. The motor came straight to my door exactly as promised. Regardless of where you get it from you will need the following (Engine, Tranny, A mount kit, axles, shift linkages and at least 300 dollars for all the small things you will have to replace as you go. I recommend you plan ahead for this, I thought my swap was going to take one weekend and it ended up taking a whole week. Be sure to have some friends that will be dedicated to helping you with the swap. That you have plenty of tools and access to a computer with the internet =) Have fun.