Can a Honda ZC be used in a Honda Civic?
The ZC will bolt right in to the 88-91 CRX/CIVIC no fabricating or welding is needed The swap can use your existing wiring harness if you have an SI, if you have a DX then minor modification is necessary. There is info on this procedure at the Honda Hybrid Page You can use the SI or DX transmissions, they both bolt up.
How are the ports shifted on a Honda ZC?
The ZC engine has the ports shifted almost 3 mm (appx 1/8″). In real terms, this means that when you use the SOHC header, the ports do not align properly. The exiting exhaust gases literally run into one edge of the misaligned header flange. You can see this by holding the steel exhaust gasket from the ZC engine up to the DC header.
Is the throttle body the same as the CRX / Civic Si?
Throttle body is the same as the 88-91 CRX/CIVIC SI The internals of the ZC feature dome shaped pistons and rods that are a little stronger then the CRX/CIVIC SI HKS makes cams for the ZC, here are the specs, 256 degrees intake and exhaust duration, 5.95mm Intake lift, 5.3 mm exhaust lift, they are ground from new billets.
Where does the exhaust gasket go on a Honda ZC?
The exiting exhaust gases literally run into one edge of the misaligned header flange. You can see this by holding the steel exhaust gasket from the ZC engine up to the DC header. The easiest and best solution is to use the ZC gasket as a template and mark the misalignment.
Is the Honda ZC engine a Japanese engine?
The ZC is a Japanese Domestic Market engine and was featured in the CRX Si. And because this engine is D-series it will work with all D-series cable transmissions.
What kind of transmission does a CRX Si have?
The ZC is a Japanese Domestic Market engine and was featured in the CRX Si. And because this engine is D-series it will work with all D-series cable transmissions. The price for these motors can range from 500-750 depending on the source and condition with the transmission being optional.
What kind of transmission does a Honda ZC use?
Either the D16Z ECU is used, or the stock ECU is retained and a VTEC controller added. *Remember, all 4th Generation Honda’s use cable transmissions while 5th and 6th Generation Honda’s use hydraulic transmissions. The ZC engine is one of the hardest to identify because there are many different versions of this engine.
Is the Honda ZC engine the same as the Integra?
Because the 88-89 Integra ZC engine mounts the same as the 86-89 Integra, the engine will not only bolt in to the 88-89 Integra, but also into the 86-87 Integra and 84-87 Civic or CRX. Cool you say? Well, sort of. The reason this is not done more often is because of the wiring differences.