[KansasKev]

I bought the crx knowing it had a blown motor. NOw what to do with it????

But here are some pics.

Not sure what to do now though. The motor and tranny has 220,000 miles on it. I am not sure if the tranny is bad or good.
I know the crx needs new axles, and a lower cross member(the passanger side wheel is pushed back towards the rear), brake master cylinder and booster.

*I'd like to turbo an A6 or sohcZC. Let me know if you have any suggestions for me!

 

[RB20s13]

i really can't suggest what to do with it because i don't know a whole lot about honda engines, but damn i love pics of mechanical failure lol.

 

[downest]

Since you need a new engine, crossmember, and axles, it might not be a bad idea to start considering a different series (B most likely).

 

[KansasKev]

Since you need a new engine, crossmember, and axles, it might not be a bad idea to start considering a different series (B most likely).

I was thinking along those lines also. But I do like the A6.

 

[ollie]

It would also help us to know what kind of budget you have kev.
Any pics of that pass side damage? Any crash damage can be costly depending on the type and amount.
Before you get delusions of B series grandeur I'd get the "basics" fixed first.
Let us know what you find Kev.

 

[KansasKev]

It would also help us to know what kind of budget you have kev.
Any pics of that pass side damage? Any crash damage can be costly depending on the type and amount.
Before you get delusions of B series grandeur I'd get the "basics" fixed first.
Let us know what you find Kev.

I have a "college student, and parents don't pay for anything" budget. LOL. Right now I want to keep costs to a minimum, but if there is a good deal on something, I don't mind spending the money.

Here is a picture of the wheel that sits back towards the rear. It is pushed back enough to rub on the inner wheel well.

 

[downest]

I hate to be nitpicky, but this is one of my pet peeves...

That wheel belongs on the other side, see the "L"?

 

[ollie]

Ok if you have that kind of budget I'd stay clear of a B swap right now.
D series blocks can be had for very cheap now-a-days.
I'd say inspect and see if your head wasn't damaged.If the upper half is ok,just pick up a d short block and bolt everything back up.
Also it looks as you may be spending some green on some suspension repair first.
So is the frt crossmember missing?damaged? what? From the looks of the pic
you may be buying a LCA and a radius rod.

 

[KansasKev]

I hate to be nitpicky, but this is one of my pet peeves...

That wheel belongs on the other side, see the "L"?

I hear ya. If that was the only thing needing to be fixed on this crx, I'd be very happy.
You would be surprised how easily people can fuck up a crx. For example instead of fixing the leaking sunroof the proper way, he used windshield sealant to glue it shut.

 

[KansasKev]

Ok if you have that kind of budget I'd stay clear of a B swap right now.
D series blocks can be had for very cheap now-a-days.
I'd say inspect and see if your head wasn't damaged.If the upper half is ok,just pick up a d short block and bolt everything back up.
Also it looks as you may be spending some green on some suspension repair first.
So is the frt crossmember missing?damaged? what? From the looks of the pic
you may be buying a LCA and a radius rod.

I have a guy local that will sell his complete A6 with tranny for $300, but it has 200,000 miles on it.
The front cross member is there but it is covered in mud.
Could I buy that radius rod and LCA from the autoparts store?

 

[downest]

They will probably charge you an arm and a leg. I had a lone radius rod until about a week ago when it accidentally went with all the scrap metal at the shop.

 

[mattminerDOTcom]

i proably have a RR kicking around....ill take a look

[email protected]

 

[ollie]

Could I buy that radius rod and LCA from the autoparts store?

Better luck in a scrap yard.I doubt that a parts store will carry RR and LCA's.

I found this on a quick search
LCA link

 

[rexman]

Im not quite sure which side you need parts for...
lmk b/c I have a LH LCA, and a RH radius rod.

~Shane :wink:

 

[KansasKev]

This is the passanger side!