Has anyone done a b-series awd swap in a wagon yet?
shenrie
Council Member
I did try a search with crv swap/conversion. It pulled up a small handfull of threads but none pertaining to this swap.
I recently picked up a 98 CRV AWD 5-speed tranny, transefer case, and rear diff (along with drivelines and mounts from the crv) with 50k on the parts. Im going to put this in my 89 awd wagon with a gsr motor (for now).
What im looking for is anyone thats done this swap, or knows of somebody who has completed this swap. Im in need of all the little things that I may need. For instance, which shift cables, which drivelines, which engine/tranny hangers to use etc. Just trying to get all my loose ends covered before I disable the vehicle.
Any info anyone could point me in the direction of any info it would be very helpfull. Thanks in advance!
I recently picked up a 98 CRV AWD 5-speed tranny, transefer case, and rear diff (along with drivelines and mounts from the crv) with 50k on the parts. Im going to put this in my 89 awd wagon with a gsr motor (for now).
What im looking for is anyone thats done this swap, or knows of somebody who has completed this swap. Im in need of all the little things that I may need. For instance, which shift cables, which drivelines, which engine/tranny hangers to use etc. Just trying to get all my loose ends covered before I disable the vehicle.
Any info anyone could point me in the direction of any info it would be very helpfull. Thanks in advance!
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-B-series mount kit
-CRV rear crossmember, with full parts (stealing bits from)
-CRV box, driveshaft, centre coupler and diff
-CRV front suspension and brakes (for stealing bits from)
I'm actually going to make a stab in the dark here and say you're not going to need any welding.
This wont be my first Honda experiment. I was told by numorous people from lots of different boards that I couldnt convert my DB1 from auto to stick. I did it in under a week with no help from anyone....for under 500 bucks. The write up still lives on at http://www.g2ic.com. I still get mails from people wanting to do the same thing and that swap was done over 6 years ago.
Who will do it first and how? Find out on the next exciting episode of IHCWC!
Hahhaa, not if you saw me hobbling around right now. I look like a freaking 90 year old. All Im missing is a cane. Sucks too cause Im an avid snowboarder and we are getting 12" plus a night over the last few days and I cant go ride. Its really pissing me off to be honest :x
Sucks about your back, mang, hope you get better quick!
any help?
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Well your quite a ways away from the vendor I used, but you might give them a call. Its U-Fix-It Honda in Woodinville Washington. Thier number is: 800-654-0467. Talk to Brian and tell him Shea from Idaho Speed refered you there. He hooked me up good, but I work at a speed shop, so I get a little better deal than Joe Average walkin in off the street. You can also try www.car-parts.com. I found one on there that was actually local for a decent price.
Thanks for the heads up.
This is the thread I started on updates: http://www.hondacivicwagon.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=275
As of now Im waiting for clutch/flywheel setup. Ive actually aquired a rear mount for the CRV but its going to take fab work to get that mount to work as well. Like I stated, Im old and I have a bad back so until I get some good pain meds, Im down for the count