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redline it · 07-20-2009, 07:44 PM

im looking at this 88 rex with a b16 dohc vtec swap how good are these engines and what should i look for when buying it test driving ect....?

redline it · 07-20-2009, 10:17 PM

also is there any other front bumpers that will bolt up to it?

bertvtec · 08-06-2009, 11:30 AM

depends price an is it clean u can put all the parts of a 91 crx or get a jdm front looks sexi to it should run hard it bein a crx light body

Foolinaround · 08-06-2009, 11:40 AM

look for idle jumps when idling,smoking,regular things you would look for at any cars.
also check all the wiring to make sure it was done properly.
just ask as many questions as you can about the car about everything.

bertvtec · 08-06-2009, 02:01 PM

make sure no grinds on tranny

Erik · 08-06-2009, 02:33 PM

obviously check for rust. look in the wheel wells, look aroudn the rear suspenson, under the sideskirts.

08CivSi · 08-06-2009, 07:01 PM

yeah that they are MAD fun . i had a 91 crx si

jcr557 · 08-06-2009, 07:13 PM

rust in the under body, frame, engine bay

07-20-2009, 07:44 PM	#1
redline it Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: delaware Member #5954 My Ride: 91 civic hatch b16a iTrader: (0)	88 crx should i get it ? im looking at this 88 rex with a b16 dohc vtec swap how good are these engines and what should i look for when buying it test driving ect....?

08-06-2009, 02:33 PM	#6
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	obviously check for rust. look in the wheel wells, look aroudn the rear suspenson, under the sideskirts. __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

08-06-2009, 07:13 PM	#8
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07-20-2009, 10:17 PM	#2
redline it Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: delaware Member #5954 My Ride: 91 civic hatch b16a iTrader: (0)	also is there any other front bumpers that will bolt up to it?

08-06-2009, 11:30 AM	#3
bertvtec Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2007 Member #6513 iTrader: (0)	depends price an is it clean u can put all the parts of a 91 crx or get a jdm front looks sexi to it should run hard it bein a crx light body

08-06-2009, 11:40 AM	#4
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	look for idle jumps when idling,smoking,regular things you would look for at any cars. also check all the wiring to make sure it was done properly. just ask as many questions as you can about the car about everything.

08-06-2009, 02:01 PM	#5
bertvtec Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2007 Member #6513 iTrader: (0)	make sure no grinds on tranny

08-06-2009, 07:01 PM	#7
08CivSi Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Quakertown Pa Member #14054 My Ride: 08 Honda Civic Si iTrader: (0)	yeah that they are MAD fun . i had a 91 crx si