Its a decent engine and I know peoples who do use it, it is rather comparable to the ZC however it has about 10 less ponies.
D16A1 - Worth it?
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Actually base horespower for the D16A1 engine is 113, where the D16A3 out of the 88-89 Integra is 118. The D16A1 has a vacuum advance type distributor and the D16A3 is controlled by the ECU. You don't want to put this motor in the 2nd gen crx as it won't fit. Mounts are different and the oil pan in too deep for ground clearance. This motor however will fit in the first gen crx very well. As for internal parts, yes, the rods and pistons cna be swapped over to other D motors. I know a lot about this motor as I have one in my Integra, and I have done all kind of research on it to try to get more horespower out of it. Though it is of the same family as the ZC, it is not the same motor. The ZC was made in Japan, where the D16A1/3 was made here in the US. This is why they share some parts, but are not the same motor. Hope this helps....
If you have an extra $1700 - 1800 go for the B16, well worth the cost.
"Look on 5.0's face when CRX smokes it - priceless"
"Look on 5.0's face when CRX smokes it - priceless"
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