The power to weight of these 1st gen CRX with these newer Honda swaps are phenomenal. I had a 1st gen CRX HF ZC brown top in 1995. It was quick for it's day.

@vucci8378

Жыл бұрын

All you need is b20 non bred with 404 crowers and I forgot which head i think p8r ur in vtec all day pretty much. I follow and watch a lot of these swapped in 12-11sec

@manny4486

Жыл бұрын

@@vucci8378 p8r is a non vtec head

@vucci8378

Жыл бұрын

@@manny4486 yes that opens same diameter as vtec....

@manny4486

Жыл бұрын

@@vucci8378 the cam lift is as much as vtec lift?

@F4Insight-uq6nt

Жыл бұрын

It's nice. you can squeeze a little more power out of a K24 if you fit the K20 head onto it. It flows faster.

Stabbing the throttle to correct oversteer is such a huge blessing

Lightweight cars really are the most fun. One of my last Hondas was an ‘84 CRX with a modified carburetor and it was one of the most fun cars I’ve ever had. I drive a 1LE Camaro now, to put it in perspective, and I’m always jealous when I see an 80’s or 90’s Honda.

@jesselee4405

Жыл бұрын

Honda's are just fun cats. Great driving experience

OMG 200 lb ft NA in a CRX is like Honda heaven lol

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

💯

@beagler4234

Жыл бұрын

Bring back the NAs!

That turned out soooo nice! Literally looks like it belongs in that engine bay.

Crazy how this was a chassis 12 years ago going d16z6 was a pain in the ass, going b16/18 you was a master

I’ve been waiting for this video!! This is my favorite build thus far and has inspired me to do a similar setup to my CRX. Thanks for sharing!!!!

Can’t wait to get started on one of mine! So awesome to see this build wrap up successfully! Love it

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It’s so quick with that wide power band.

@keep_it_low_bro

Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see it 🫣

Thank you for openly sharing your hard earned knowledge! Your contributions to Honda modding will not be forgotten.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

I had one in 1997! 1988 black! Love it!!! Thanks from Norway 🇳🇴!!

Fantastic to see this buttoned up. Looking forward to more footage of this thing ripping!

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, hopefully we can be at the track when he’s out there.

I’m pretty sure this is the same car and owner I saw a feature about probably 20+ years ago. Car looks the same (Kosei wheels and clearanced front fenders), and the owner’s name was Vic. Cool to see this car loved for so long.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

It is, we talk about that feature in the first video in this series. Good memory!

Guy here in ireland built one, with a b16b block with a b18 crank, it produced 243hp, and weighed well under a ton, we worked out it had a power to weight ratio that embarrassed most super cars of the day. It was seriously quick.

@TheFK8Life

Жыл бұрын

This motor has put out more than 500hp naturally aspirated if you want it - 1400+hp with boost 😂

@TrueBlueEG8

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFK8Life His was a time attack car, for circuit racing, I dont see any civic/crx of that generation requiring that kind of power in that situation. In a drag race yes, but usable power is limited by chassis dynamics and downforce etc. It is still amazing to imagine that little bean can with a thousand horsepower🤣

@TheFK8Life

Жыл бұрын

@TrueBlueEG8 time attack civics have around 900hp now. My daily driven Type R is around 640hp with my goal being around 700hp for daily use with a stock bottom end. Biggest issue is how much tire he can fit and weight over the front axle lol

@TrueBlueEG8

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFK8Life You need to drive mondello park in ireland to understand what I mean, it is narrow, tight, technical and bumpy. I have modified and raced several hondas myself, so I know how quick they can be

@TheFK8Life

Жыл бұрын

@TrueBlueEG8 25 years and 17 Hondas later I'm well versed - my bought new 1999 EK had a B18C5 in 2002 and my EG had a B20v with 225whp in 2003 1800lbs on semi slicks, full suspension. Bumpy is a problem for older Hondas because they have less stroke and short wheel base - longer travel with a touch more weight keeps the car planted better - add in a wider track with 305 wide tires and you'll have more lateral grip available and more weight over the front axle to make use of the grip and power on conrer exit. Anyway- have a great day

Great motor mounts, That K series fits amazing!

I had a Silver and a Red ‘87 CRX-SI. Those things were blast to drive

Love this. I'm seeing a widebody to accommodate wider rubber, all the carbon fiber you can attach, upgraded lighting, real mags, and equal weight distribution......most of which you've already considered! So cool. Cassy's Customs put an LS in his. lol. Both COMPLETELY different, but fun!

I've had 3 CRX's In my life. I still have the 3rd one and it runs great!

Very nice work man that's one clean setup !!!

Such a sick build!

Tim at xact tuning also tuned my S2k. Great guy great tuning

The info these guys share makes me happy that they chose honda engine swaps instead of vw's and tennis!

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

LOL

I remember my first CRX it was an 87si that had like 365k on it with no rebuild as far as I knew. It ran and drove good just smoked a little. I got it for $300 back in like 2009. Some rich kid drove over the top of it in his lifted truck and his insurance gave me 3k. I do miss it though.

@jakubkuczynski683

4 ай бұрын

oh man thats sad

I owned the exact model and color, still remember how small and light the thing was. But putting Kseries in is insane 😂

@marrerowski

Жыл бұрын

For the track k is the right swap, for daily street driving bseries with vtec and a/c...

I currently own one of these cars, an 85 CRX Si mostly stock. But I recently bought a new engine. K20A2 from an RSX Type S including the transmission, harness, ECU, shifter and more. It won't be installed for a while but I will likely pursue the swap next year when I can afford it.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! You're going to love it.

@1stGenCRXs

Жыл бұрын

Good luck and you will love the power!

Love those kosi k1 wheels! I have the same ones on my 2nd gen crx

I use to have that CRX with a B16 motor and B16 transmission & it was a lawnmower on steroids!!

I absolutely LOVE the CRX! Especially the Mugen editions ^-^

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Check out the ones at The Honda Meet! kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3WOycGLl9q1qco.html

beautifully done, keep plenty of body parts on hand as they are harder to come by now. Heel Toe Automotive is also a good source for fiberglass replacement of fenders, and nose. Cheers and RegardS!

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Vic might go with the long hood from Marcus at Heel Toe.

I put a JDM GSR in my 91 back in the very early 00s and just that bone stock i ran a low 13sec.. which for its time was pretty damn fast! I built another motor that was setup for 280whp+ NA but when it was ready for the dyno i wrecked the car and sold the parts off. I think i could have gone mid-low 11s with it. Which again, for its time in approx 05-06ish was fast! The beauty of All motor, is your car always works. All my boosted friends constantly had issues.

Nothing beats older jdm styling

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

So well designed.

Beautiful build

Now, this is a very clever unassuming swap. Very usable and rather snappy when it comes to the red light Grand Prix of 0 to 30mph or so...

Sweet build brother

@1stGenCRXs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I would love to see you guys do a 88-91 Honda prelude k swap build. Or any motor. The 3rd gen prelude is suffering from no aftermarket support.

@23ofSeptember

Жыл бұрын

2nd gen too!

@cavalierliberty6838

Жыл бұрын

I'd wanna see a fifth gen j swap.

So want to do this I have a 1987 Civic Si thats been in family since new, if you have a parts list i for sure want to do this... great work.

Thanks for creating these videos and drafting an article/parts list for this swap. Could I use the parts list for 2nd gen CRX? Specifically for an 89 HF?I believe the only differences would be exhaust length and maybe a few minor wiring differences?

I had Alot of fun with a 91 si civic hatchback. I bought it with an incomplete swap. B18a1, intake, header, gsr limited slip/close ratio, tein coilovers, urethane bushings, but it didn't run until I rewired the computer, and injectors. I had built my own 2.5 inch exhaust with 2 mufflers, and it was still too dang loud. I had some really light 17 inch wheels that were curbed up(so I could afford them), and I drove the wee out of that little car. People didn't expect a ratty, dented little civic to drive away from them. It was pretty amazing what it would do. Miss that car terribly. A "friend" stole it,(forged paperwork) . At the time was battling for custody of my son, so I was out of money for attorney fees. I only had a couple thou wrapped up in it so it could have been worse, I guess . never saw him or the car again. I hope it snap oversteers in a corner, with an unintended off-road excursion.

My dream swap is here! I already have the car.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!

I love NA u dont have to wait for the power its instant.. but force induction is cool too

I knew a guy with this crx and he swapped it with the GS-R B18C4 everything you could bolt on it + 100 shot of NOS and he literally walked everything that pulled up…. Porsche’s, Vettes, etc etc AND this was back in 2000.

Great swap m8! Cheers:-)

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Good luck with the car Victor- from Dutch

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

It’s going to be a much quicker car now.

@1stGenCRXs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dutch!

This is Awesome!

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That's my first car. It even sounds like it. Mine was metallic black though.

Wow! That’s beautiful

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

It pulls so much harder than it did with the b16.

Been looking for a chassis to swap my k24k20 twin charged motor and I think this is a great shell.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

This so lightweight. The K makes it a screamer.

I cant wait to k swap mine, it’s gonna be a long journey but I bet it’s well worth it

@1stGenCRXs

Жыл бұрын

It will be for sure!

I always said that the oldest Honda I would ever swap would be an 88-91 Ef hatch or crx which btw are one of my favorite Honda chassis ever, iv own more than I could remember right now, but looking at this one I wouldn’t mind owning a pre 88 crx, probably would never find one clean enough to be worth modifying but I think u can get the same done with a Ef hatch or 88-91 crx

I would like to see a k swap wiring diagram for the first gen integra 86-89

I'm old, I remember when the B-series was the swap to have in an old Honda. LOL.

@BrianGillespie_brianathasport

Жыл бұрын

The K fits amazingly well.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

😂

@joeking6463

6 ай бұрын

Does any one have motor mount kit to put this motor in a 1987 Honda Civic Dx hatchback? K series

@1stGenCRXs

6 ай бұрын

HASport same kit we used here.

Please post a video for kswap to pass emissions - there is no forum of such topic - what you need and what you don't need

Increíble, felicidades 😊

Shame I just found this page / channel….just subscribed 😂

I'm putting a k24 a2 in an ef hatch and a fully built OBD1 dohc zc with ful tilt transmission in an 87 crx now I'm thinking about kswapping it after seeing this

@vjscrx

Жыл бұрын

Do it.

@DeesmanONE

Жыл бұрын

@@vjscrx I love my zc plus the zc is an above and beyond build. Even the transmission is above and beyond Carbon syncrals 4.437 fd from jdm zxi 15 usdm crx si 234 jdm dohc zc Mfactory helical lsd Engine 11. Cr custom wiseco forged Pistons Eagle rods Balanced oem crank Fidanza flywheel Modified oil pump I'd love a 3g civic hatch or crx but I've got my eye on a 98 hatch with a hybrid j build

Can you please give information on brake upgrades and torsion bar upgrade keying ..Id love to k20-24 swap my 85 crx si . I've looked at scarebird conversion plates trying to figure what else is needed. Thanks!!cheeerio

Is the complete build here? I don't have a crx but a 98 hatch and love the build❤💯

Nice 👍 be happy with original engine with turbo kit, that's insane though 😀

Heck yeah I have an 86 that didn't know what to do with, a k24 block in the storage shed that was planing for an odyssey but 😮

@1stGenCRXs

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like there’s a plan now!

Vtec academy > the actual VA when it comes to helping me feel better

Much love Honda Gandhi!!✌🏾💓💪🏾

I've seen all kinds of k20 and k24 engine set ups at Willow Springs, Button Willow, Thunder Hill, and Sonoma raceways, all are loud and Slow.

@VTECAcademy

7 ай бұрын

Slow compared to?

Wish i still had mines was my first car

These 2 are obliviously Alfa males in the Honda community and they both show their knowledge and experience

What Brian said in 17:33 was confirmed by Ian Baker and Andy Hollis with their EFs

I want a old crx and ef hatch some day 🎉🎉

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!

Love it❤❤

Why can't I post on the live chat? 😢 Edit: thank u for unlocking me lol. This build is so so good! 🔥 ❤

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

No idea why you were locked out. Thanks for the support!

This is amazing. Have you guys thought about doing a AWD swap.

@VTECAcademy

4 ай бұрын

Yes, but not on this CRX.

Y’all need to build an h22a if yall like torque and revs. My 4th gen prelude makes 230whp all the way to 8500rpms with minor mods and a dyno tune. I genuinely believe h series is so slept on for no reason lol people have big misconceptions with the h22. I’ve had mine since I was 17 and I’m 25 now, never rebuilt completely original other than timing belt. Also has a h22a4 transmission. it’s been an absolute dog on the streets and handles anything you give it. It is also a handling machine, best fwd car I’ve ever driven in the corners.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

I had a 1990 CRX with an H22A swap with nitrous. It was on the cover of Sport Compact Car in September of 2002. It was also on the season finale of the TV show "Pinks!" We raced a VW. I should bring that car back.

I bet this car does 12's from the power to weight ratio and in the turns it does even better!

@robertoliver7088

7 ай бұрын

Maybe 11's...My 86 CRX HF with A20A3 has done 12.90 in N/A form on 8" slicks and open header. Engine mods were ported head, header, 9.25:1 stock pistons, and a B16A intake.

@1stGenCRXs

6 ай бұрын

I want to find that out!

I love this soo muchhh probably all I think of😂😂😂😂

I truly appreciate this build! learned a lot for my kswap on my 85 civic. Question what Trans is the crx running and what do you guys recommend for the good street car

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Trans is base RSX and it’s great with the K24.

@darksidegarage910

Жыл бұрын

@@VTECAcademy the mounts that are available are the ones for base rsx, when will the mounts for the other Trans options be available?

You guys should do k swap cb7 on a budget

Love those breather mini-filters.

even the NA K24 in mostly stock form freaking RIPS. My FG2 (8th gen 2 door SI) swapped with a nearly stock (not even FBO) K24a2, making only 220 WHP / 170 TQ at the wheels, goes neck and neck with the lower end V8's lmao. It was insane going from the K20z3 to the K24a2, only 10 more WHP but the Torque is absolutely insane. More torque at 2k rpm than you were getting at 6k rpm / Vtec. That power to weight coupled with the Helical FWD LSD is an experience most people are sleeping on / have no idea about, it's much better than the common open diff lower powered FWD cars. Best part is a good K24a2 is about $1000 lmao.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

The torque makes a huge difference. And it makes th engine easier to drive.

Now that was an ending :)

CRX FTW!!! Ya'll should hit MUSSLEMAN 5/6?

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

That would be awesome.

We need a more of the vehicle 🚗 the information is crear but I’d like to see more angles on the car 🚘

@eazytoribio2695

Жыл бұрын

Great*

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Maybe when we go to the track.

the holy grail

How about that oil pan height? Im assuming its in the "high" position for track use? Because im kind of amazed that the k24 is fitting with seemingly minimal hood trimming.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Better than a B swap. We looked at in in one of the other videos I think.

1st gens will never die...RPR ftw...

@1stGenCRXs

Жыл бұрын

RPR for sure! Keeping alive!

How were you able to make the Hydro transmission setup work? I have an 86 crx and the only thing holding me back from putting my B18c in it is the hydro trans. They don't make a conversion kit for pre 88.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJ98p8qEZcbderA.html

Nice👍🏼👍🏼

I need this engine in my 1990 EF Civic Si Hatch! Like.. RIGHT NOW! I'll pay you guys or someone else to do the work for me! Since I'm dumn! Yes.. I did spell DUMB incorrectly on purpose! 💔

😍! 0:42

How much extra oil would be safe to add if you are tracking your car? I know PFI Speed recommends it for drag racing also.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

No more than 1 quart.

I'm trying everything I can to trade for an eg or ek. I have an 04 tsx auto now and I want a manual. I want to keep a k24 power plant, though.

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

A manual swap would help kick up the fun factor.

@DMoney505

Жыл бұрын

@@keep_it_low_bro 😂

@keep_it_low_bro

Жыл бұрын

@@DMoney505 Yo Thun, you see how Ryan ignored me? 🤣 Rip to the Bandanna P

@DMoney505

Жыл бұрын

@@keep_it_low_bro 🙏

try the em2 shift cable, its a lot shorter if i remember

@1stGenCRXs

Жыл бұрын

I am actually get a new set from Hybrid that are 4 inches shorter. It’s a new swap series of cables they are offering

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

I will try them. I am building another K swapped CRX.

I need Brian's help again. Im reassembling my 1989 K24A2 CRX. I just installed the Type S oil pump and Drag Cartel 45 deg vtc. I also studded the head. When I drove the car before it stayed in limp mode. I believe it has a p1259 code. I don't have oil pressure switch installed. I can't find information on it. Do I use the 1989 CRX one? I have Rywire harness.

@bobbydelamar606

Жыл бұрын

Also, is that Kswap header a 2.5" collector?

@1stGenCRXs

Жыл бұрын

Yes, per K tuned it’s 2.5 outlet

Will there a parts list and how to on this project? My son is interested in building one.

@VTECAcademy

11 ай бұрын

It’s here. vtec.academy/k24-swapped-first-gen-crx-parts-list/

So you it's good to put half of quart of oil in every Honda? I got a b18c and do it. Now I have a J35 type s it's ok to do it too?

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Not sure about the J series, but absolutely on the K

someone needs to build a 4WD K20 swap CRX

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

I’m still looking for the 86-87 Civic wagon rear AWD axle assembly.

Ooooooomyyyyyy 🔥 😮

I just looked up the curb weight difference for 1st gen vs 2nd gen, it's not as much as I thought it would be. Do you think it's worth swapping a 1st gen when a 2nd gen has so much more aftermarket support and arguably better suspension design? I love 1st gens too but it seems like a more difficult swap just to be different.

@VTECAcademy

11 ай бұрын

It makes makes sense if you already have a 1st gen or want something different.

@dr.mantistoboggan4746

11 ай бұрын

@@VTECAcademy thank you

Awesome video! i got 87 Civic SI JDM (true E-AT) and i am thinking of a K24 swap, but i am afraid that RHD brake booster could be a problem. Do you have any thoughts on that?

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Measure how far it protrudes from the firewall and I will tell you.

@everyday_andrey

Жыл бұрын

@@VTECAcademy so i measured it, and stock brake booster + master cylinder showed 21 cm ~ aprox. 8.25 inches from firewall

@1stGenCRXs

6 ай бұрын

Did you ever get your answer?

@everyday_andrey

6 ай бұрын

@@1stGenCRXs no 😅

@1stGenCRXs

6 ай бұрын

@@everyday_andrey let me measure mine today and get that number to you

Hi VTEC Academy, I hope this comment reaches you. I owned a hatchback dx 1987. I want to know if I do k swap what I need to get it done. It's a project I want to finish by myself. I would love to have the lists of everything.

@1stGenCRXs

Жыл бұрын

They will be posting that on their website. Full list of the parts used as well as wiring diagram. DX not being a fuel injecting car originally will require you to make some changes at the fuel tank. If you can find a fuel injected tank or just the pickup assembly you can use that.

Can someone tell me if the motor mounts on the first gen crx/civic are the same as the first gen 86-89 integra? Want to kswap one

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

They are

Ek 2000 can swap k24 no need change subframe from eg its posibble

What are the major differences between the K20 and the K24? Which one has more power stock? I've been seeing more and more K24 swaps lately but I know K20s were always great as well. Curious what the major differences are. Hmm... Guess I could just Google? I'm just on lunch break though lol

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Lots more torque. Similar peak HP. The K24 makes more HP with similar modifications.

@I_know_what_im_talking_about

Жыл бұрын

@@VTECAcademy- yea but the K20z3 head flows better so you need a Custom Frankenstein k24 bottom end / k20a head to make the best possible K Series engine setup. 😈

@abcwarrior91

Жыл бұрын

​@@I_know_what_im_talking_about lol pretty sure VTECacademy already know that Mr expert.😅

how on earth are the plastics so GOOD on that car?!

@VTECAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Right!?! Especially in AZ with the heat.

@1stGenCRXs

Жыл бұрын

They are showing their age!