Honda Civic RTi 4WD engine swap

[anfrey]

a b16a1 swap would be much easier to perform, since there were cr-x's that came with them

 

[noojra]

So that would mean that the engine mount and stuff like that should line up in the RTi right?

 

[anfrey]

maybe. in the crx it shouldn't have a problem.. the RTi is a different generation, unless you're speaking of a 5th generation RTi i haven't heard of....

 

[99ExCoupe]

Without having any idea how the system actually works no one can make a judgment call. I imagine this 4WD setup would cost alot of money and custom work and prolly not be worth it. Go import yourself an RHD.

 

[Dark]

what are the specs on the RTi?

 

[noojra]

Originally posted by 99ExCoupe
Without having any idea how the system actually works no one can make a judgment call. I imagine this 4WD setup would cost alot of money and custom work and prolly not be worth it. Go import yourself an RHD.

Well I guess its back to plan A "Install a D16A Turbo and Intercooler

The main reason I wanted to swap the motor is besause I wanted Vtec and a DOCH rather than a SOCH is the their a big performance difference between Single and Dual OHC?

 

[vi3tboi714]

wat country you from?

 

[Dark]

Originally posted by SS_DarkCivic
what are the specs on the RTi?

cmon i wanna know

 

[noojra]

Trinidad. That in the Caribbean

 

[anfrey]

what about tobago?

 

[99ExCoupe]

There is every atvantage to having a DOHC motor over a SOHC motor.

 

[Dark]

who cares, what's the specs on the RTi?

 

[Tay2610]

Why dont you swap a b20b and put a vtec head on it that would be one hell of a motor plus the b20 i already out of the 4wd cr-v but i dont think youd want to use the transmission because of the long gears but thats probaly the biggest concern in this swap (transmission).

 

[anfrey]

a b20z would be a better, but more expensive, choice

 

[noojra]

You guys think that will work ?

 

[Tay2610]

wouldnt the transmission be the biggest problem? correct me if im wrong. think about it though putting a b20 into a 4wd civic and then either turbocharging it or a vtec head or both! it sounds like this swap would cost some money to get a quality build but the result sounds like a winner. another question what about suspension?

 

[Dark]

i give up

 

[HaYdz]

B16 series engine with 4WD

The B16 can be mated to some of the CR-V series drivetrains... bit of an expensive mod though... I have an RTi 4WD... 'tis got a ZC motor... NOS'd up... i love my 4WD launching hondarrr...

 

[Progressive Image Racing]

4wd civic SWEET!!!

 

[HaYdz]

i think you're confusing things gabe.... the RTi is NOT a wagon.

the civic RTi (EK5) is a sedan, powered by the d16a hyper 16-valve engine... and it is 4wd.

Yes the RTi is both a 4th gen wagon and a 5th gen sedan.
I know... i have one.. the wagon that is.