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General Category => Hybrid/Tech => Topic started by: stealthiskey on November 12, 2009, 01:50:33 AM

Title: CRX HF vs Si
Post by: stealthiskey on November 12, 2009, 01:50:33 AM: I'm in the market for a CRX for fun,

Wondering if I should opt for the 88-89 HF because it is the lightest of the gen 2s, or if the Si could be made equally light by removing sunroof, AC, etc.

The plan would be to build up a d16a6 or z6 motor for it, so getting an Si with a running a6 is attractive, but since I'm not pressed for time, would the HF be a better choice?

i <3 TeH CaCk!!!!
Title: Re: CRX HF vs Si
Post by: crttaz on November 12, 2009, 04:17:41 AM: 88-89 HF, 1800 lbs, no stripping needed.

My 89 CRX HF is under 1800 lbs, radio and speakers were removed :(
Title: Re: CRX HF vs Si
Post by: ryan89crx on November 12, 2009, 03:07:59 PM: Quote from: crttaz on November 12, 2009, 04:17:41 AM
88-89 HF, 1800 lbs, no stripping needed.
agreed

just buy the lighter car, they are cheaper anyways
Title: Re: CRX HF vs Si
Post by: stealthiskey on November 13, 2009, 02:20:40 AM: I agree, but stripping is free, whereas if I get the HF then I gotta buy a d16 motor/trans.

If I removed all the bs from an Si (sunroof, AC, etc) would it weigh the same as the HF?
Title: Re: CRX HF vs Si
Post by: theidealone on November 13, 2009, 03:33:42 AM: I wouldnt ruin an SI with the intentions of making it an HF... I kind regret gutting out my SI (Civic). Wish I would have done it to an STD or DX.

Just go with the lighter chassis (as stated), if youre concerned with weight. But its not like a CRX SI is all that heavy to begin with...
Title: Re: CRX HF vs Si
Post by: crttaz on November 13, 2009, 05:25:49 AM: Just do what I did, find the lucky car.

89 CRX HF, Si driveline, Teg rear brakes Koni's, ST bars, H&R springs, thickwall exhaust, DOHC ZC tranny with Quaife, 8 lb flywheel, 6 puck unsprung clutch......

Bought not built, but built like I would have.
Title: Re: CRX HF vs Si
Post by: Joseph Davis on November 13, 2009, 10:09:08 AM: Quote from: theidealone on November 13, 2009, 03:33:42 AM
I wouldnt ruin an SI with the intentions of making it an HF...

Agreed.

If there's a turbo strapped to this build, don't fucking worry about it and enjoy having a nice-ish car, ASSuming you don't start out with a Crapper McDaniels style CRX
Title: Re: CRX HF vs Si
Post by: Towdogg on November 13, 2009, 09:37:06 PM: Quote from: Joseph Davis on November 13, 2009, 10:09:08 AM

Crapper McDaniels style CRX

What kind is that?
Title: Re: CRX HF vs Si
Post by: Joseph Davis on November 14, 2009, 12:29:11 AM: Quote from: Towdogg on November 13, 2009, 09:37:06 PM
Quote from: Joseph Davis on November 13, 2009, 10:09:08 AM

Crapper McDaniels style CRX

What kind is that?

Altezza lights were installed seven owners ago, none have seen fit to remove them. Now visualize the condition of the rest of the vehicle.
Title: Re: CRX HF vs Si
Post by: boostinallday on November 15, 2009, 05:22:36 PM: i love my si stock ls boosted 13.1
Title: Re: CRX HF vs Si
Post by: tj_camp09 on November 16, 2009, 10:21:44 PM: i need help wit my wiring situation im planning on swappin the h22a into a crx is there a cheaper way out than buyin the rywire kit for 360? an is there a cheaper way to make axle for it other than hasport axle...?