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    what would dropping a d16 into a crx involve??

    crx has running engine but its shit so i wanna swap in mine(quick low budget, no hassle)
    my engine is strapped to an auto tranny
    i figure i can bolt mines onto the crx d series tranny

    i kno i need y8 ecu, intake manifold...but what else?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 98blackcivic View Post
    what would dropping a d16 into a crx involve??

    crx has running engine but its shit so i wanna swap in mine(quick low budget, no hassle)
    my engine is strapped to an auto tranny
    i figure i can bolt mines onto the crx d series tranny

    i kno i need y8 ecu, intake manifold...but what else?

    looking forward to barefoots reply
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    You dont wanna use the y8 computer. Convert the car to obd1, run a p28. You will need to modify your timing cover to fit the EF engine mount. Make sure you modify your stock engine harness to fit the y8, do not try and use the y8 harness.

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    i have an obd2 y8 in my EF. all it is wiring it. and p28 ecu. daz bout it
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