[Cronk]

Semi click bait title. Long story short, I have a 2001 CRV awd 5 speed in my garage as a potential flip, got it for 600 bucks. Sitting next to it, I have a full built LS vtec long block. Darton wet sleeves, Pistons rods etc etc. Obviously, it would need a few custom mods to get it perfect, but are there that many high HP Crvs out there?

Look forward to hearing what you guys think.

Cronk.

 

[PLOT_GUY]

i have a '99, and all i have to say is "if you can make the ls fit, then go for it."

 

[Wildcat]

The transmission would probably need to be beefed up, or at least the clutch. The 1st gen CR-Vs really aren't made for high speeds though. Too unstable. But that extra horsepower would be great for an off-road CR-V, provided the transfer and rear differential could handle the extra output.

 

[BlaznLow]

maybe there isn't any high power out there? would be super badass if there was a couple. ive seen a couple high hp mini vans out there before lol

 

[racoon]

1st Gen CR-V dyno'd at 529 hp :
https://youtu.be/q-gLPz3AFXk

And a 1st Gen CR-V from Down Under that only puts out 300hp.
https://youtu.be/lNzdnjVrMNg

 

[fnjeep314]

Id bet a turbo'ed for S/C'ed J30/J35 could get you in that range too, and probably with a little more leg room to spare too(in terms of power building).

 

[rocky]

I read LS and thought Chevy LS crate motor, all big block muscular HP.
Then I start thinking about cutting out the rear end and making a mid engines V8 monster....driving the rear wheels..

I think you need to go join a Civic ricer forum. Pretty sure they have dropped in everything from Turbos to J35 engines...