F23A1 in a CRX??

[LorenGeist]

Hey everyone, I was wondering if i could put a 98' Accord EX engine(F23A1) in my 89 CRX. Does anyone know a good site dedicated to engine swaps I could check out? The engine I found is in really good shape with like 65,000 miles on it. is $700 a prettey good price? Thanks-Loren

[Skaterkid]

Why not a B series? Fits better. And if people can fit H22's in Civics, could fit it in a CARX, but rooms gonna be real tight.

[powder311]

I'm sure you could but the costs would probly outweigh the benefits... NOBODY EVER CONSIDERS THE B20!!!! (CRV engine) Look into a b20... That is seriously my dream engine... :)

[Mario]

I dunno about the tranny, but for the actual motor to fit in that car you are going to have to buy the conversion mounts that will fit an H-series motor into a CRX. H and F series motors share the same mounts.

[Mario]

I'm sure you could but the costs would probly outweigh the benefits... NOBODY EVER CONSIDERS THE B20!!!! (CRV engine) Look into a b20... That is seriously my dream engine... :)

I've got your dream engine, hehe, but it's a b20a not a b20b/z in my Prelude. :)

[LorenGeist]

Thanks for the replies.. will the B20 use the same motor mounts? Where could I find an engine for around 700 that wouldnt be such a hassle. Thanks -Loren

[STIBungy]

When you say engine for $700, do you mean shortblock, longblock or full swap? About the only full swap you can get for $700 would be a D series. I dont think you can even get an F series swap for that low.

[LorenGeist]

When you say engine for $700, do you mean shortblock, longblock or full swap? About the only full swap you can get for $700 would be a D series. I dont think you can even get an F series swap for that low.

Yes, it is the full swap. Its off of a 98 accord EX that was wrecked.

[Mario]

b20 would use b-series mounts... I don't think any USDM CRX's came with b-series motors stock.

$700 for a full swap, I'd prolly take it. :)

[LorenGeist]

Well, it sounds like if I ge a B series, I need new motor mounts, and if I get the F series, Ill need new motor mounts... the F is cheaper right now, so should I just go with that? Does anyone know where I could get the motor mounts? (Would i take them out of the accord and weld/bolt them in?? Thanks

[TXKompressor]

the CRX is going to have to be switched over to OBD2 or OBD1, man wiring will be fun for you too... not worth it...

[LorenGeist]

the CRX is going to have to be switched over to OBD2 or OBD1, man wiring will be fun for you too... not worth it...
Good point, I was kinda worried about that. Whats OBD1/OBD2?

[TXKompressor]

OBD1 On Board Diagnostics, it is the type of computer the car is running and different year cars have different computers.

[HONDA GHANDI]

You will need the OBD-I switch as well as mounts. Dont forget that there is little to no aftermarket support for the F. Good luck upgrading in the future.

[LorenGeist]

Well after all of the input I've decided not to get the engine. Thanks for all the info and suggestions to all that posted. - Loren