I just bought an 88 hb and i want to know about the suspension.... I bought on ebay for 150 a set of H&R race springs and i want to know what else i need to get a nice ride. What are some good struts and also what aout bushings and all that? Also What rear end can i buy to have rear disc i.e del sol ? crx? civic? and its got a four speed that i would like to change to five are all d series motors and trannys compatible? i am clueless and need lots of help thanks.



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First off, good call on the 4G hatch.

Second off, excellent call on the H&R's.

I would recommend some Tokico HP struts... they're a hell of a bargain if you shop eBay, and they're excellent dampers. Also, I've used them several times with H&R springs, so I can tell you that you'll be happy.

Tranny-wise, you can use any 4G 5-speed tranny. I would recommend an Si, since the closer gear ratios make for better acceleration. But if you're just commuting and whatnot, a DX or EX tranny will do just fine. You should be able to get one for $250 or less, depending on where you shop.

As for the rear disc swap, you can use the stock setup from a 90-93 Integra or a '91 CRX Si (pretty hard to find). They will bolt right up, and you will need the control arms, rotors, calipers, and e-brake lines from the Integra. It's also a good idea to get the brake booster and master cylinder too.

sohchonda.com has this excellent information for doing a front rotor swap on your 4G that will improve your braking power by leaps and bounds. Here's the 3-step gist:

1) Get some 93-96 Prelude VTEC rotors (Part No. 45251-SS0-A00)
2) Now get some 91-94 Accord Wagon Calipers (Part Nos. 45018-SM5-000RM and 45019-SM5-000RM)
3) Redrill the Prelude rotors to the 4x100 bolt pattern, get the 4g EX knuckles and hubs, and slap it all on there.

You can also use ITR, NSX or the 2 piston Legend calipers up front.

 

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