hey guys, i have been on a few general honda tuner forums, and decided to try this civic only forum. i have a 91 crx base model. i have the chance to buy a non running 88 civic wagon with all wheel drive for cheap. i was wondering about converting my crx to all wheel drive. i know i would need a custom drive shaft because of the difference in wheel base. i need to know if the 88 wagon has the same side to side wheel base for the front and rear axles, and how much of a pain in the *** the conversion would be. also what other engines would the tranny and stuff from the 88 match up to, if i decide to upgrade engines later. thanks guys, any and all info would help me out.

 

I think engine wise it should bolt up to most d series. I would defiantly buy the wagon, I actually want to do the swap you speak of. I think the wheels base is the same im 90% on that, make sure you google it though to make sure. Good luck to you sir.

 

I hope you know there is going to be a lot of fab work.
But there have been a lot of people saying there are or thinking about doing this swap.
I hope you really do it and finish it.

 

You might want to create an Account at Revscene and check out this post. The guy is fabbing an AWD CRX.

http://www.revscene.net/forums/showt...&highlight=awd

 

Moved, there was an EF hatch that had the AWD platform, made some awesome power on a stock motor without blowing up

 

any d series or b16 or 18 will work on that tranny the wheel bases is omost the same little of difference hope u go through with the swap its all worth it
some fabricating is needed
around at most 1500 if u do it all yourself
switch the rear drums to disc too good luck heres a ee9 with one done
let me no if u no ne one else with a wagovan i want this swap so bad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNN7M...layer_embedded

 

thanks for the replies people. i have done some research online, and so far all is good. hey xsteinbachx i looked at your link to the conversion and have created an account, i will follow it closely. the guy accepted my offer for the wagon. i am starting to strip it this weekend. i will keep all posted. any more replies are always welcome.

 

awd 88 wagon on the way this weekend, then the gutting begins. in the meantime, keep the d16a6 or upgrade to what? mini me swap, b-18, suggestions? can anyone recommend a good place to get performance parts that won't bust my *****?