I have a '90 CRX and just put an engine in it. It is a B18C5 block and crank, with all GSR (B18C) internals and head on it. B16A1 computer, and transmission (needed a cable trans). It is running stock CRX fuel pump, lines etc. I changed the exhaust to a more open muffler with 2 1/4 pipe from cat back with the cat punched out.
Now the thing is : I got this in and running, no codes etc., but I went up against my friends stock 97 Lude and sat almost side by side with him in 1st and 2nd, him pulling a little in each gear away from me, but when we into third he started to leave me behind.
What the HELL. I'm at 170 hp with the engine and he's at 200 HP, but I'm 1000 lbs lighter then him. Something is so wrong here. I know this swap and I know that the car should be running well into the low 14's. So what is wrong here.
I don't understand at all. the V-tec is kicking in and there seems to be no real problem, but I'm slow as hell here? I am going to be doing a compression test later today to see if that's ok, but I still think that I should be doing better then that, considering that the Lude is at best ( and I mean AT BEST) a 15.0 car.

Please help me or give me any suggestions possible. I would really appricate it and would be very greatfull.

Thankx..............

 

you should be running a hell of a lot lower than 14's a friend of mine was in high 12's with a GSR swap with only a racing clutch

 

I know , thats why Im freaking out here. I can't understand whats wrong?!?!?!?!

 

bluedream

I think you may have answered your own question, the fuel system may not be sufficient to push the power you've got. I'd suggest getting a air/fuel meter of some sort, and checking to see that you're feeding B18 enough fuel. You could try fixing this with just a fuel pressure regulator, and upping the pressure a bit. If that doesn't work, you could always have Hondata reprogram your ecu to work better with your set-up. Just a thought, Good Luck...

Peace,

MiniMe

 

What's the difference between a GSR and ITR block?

 

The only difference in the actual block is the engine code stamped on the side, the real difference is what is in the blocks, like the pistons.

 

it might, I mean MIGHT, be the driver.. :fawk: