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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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well im almost done with my crx build i thought id share it with you guys. post some feedback. i still have to do a final color sand and buff, and also put on the turbo kit after i break in the motor but other than that its basically done. i like this car because its unique and no one really fixes them up anymore. all work has been done by me, from building the motor to paint. i had some help on preping the car for paint but thats about it.

Body
-Imola red ppg 2 stage paint job
-si lip
-EDM headlights
-clear turn signals
-shaved rear hatch (saved about 17lbs )
-polished stock corner and tail lights
-1 piece carbon fiber zc hood

motor
-d16z6 swap
-eagle rods
-cp pistons
-ACL bearings
-hondata im gasket
-bored TB (60mm)
-gt3251e
-ss elf mani
-3 in turboback with N1 muffler
-rc 550cc inj.
-"greddy" catchcan
-CROME
-walbro 250 lph fuel pump
-tial wastegate
-apex-i avcr boost controller
-zeitronix wide band

tranny
-87 integra tranny
-4 puck clutch

brakes
-integra front and rear disks
-axis metal master pads
-brembo blank rotors
-ss brake lines

suspension
-27.5mm torsion bars
-300lb rear GC coilovers
-tockiko illuminas

wheels and tires
-14" mugen cf-48's
-falken azenis












































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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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wow this is looking to be a really cool project. With Mugen CF's its gonna be very clean looking too. Keep us posted
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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Nuts.

Good luck.
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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any other old school ride on H-T???
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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LOOKS FREAKIN NICE!! MORE PICTURES PLEASE! DANG YOU SHOULD DO A DIY ON EM CRX BUILD UPS!
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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Paint looks really good.
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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nice. 1st time seeing a single cam vtec motor in the 1st gen crx
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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Everything is awesome...Wheels are ugly as sin.
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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yeah not many people know what you need to do to make a newer d-series drop in. here is a write up i did on the swap. http://www.redpepperracing.com...20487
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JasperDA9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Everything is awesome...Wheels are ugly as sin. </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol. yeah they are an aquired taste .
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by beyondspecs_jamar &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice. 1st time seeing a single cam vtec motor in the 1st gen crx</TD></TR></TABLE>
ditto
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by beyondspecs_jamar &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice. 1st time seeing a single cam vtec motor in the 1st gen crx</TD></TR></TABLE>

me too
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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nice!!!! paint looks good too
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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cant wait to see the buildup
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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Thank you for Keepin it Real wit the Ol' SKU
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmsiR20 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cant wait to see the buildup </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rextec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any other old school ride on H-T???</TD></TR></TABLE>

nice job on the build. can't wait to see the finished whip. here's a few of my torsion bar cousin.









-euy
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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nice progresss cant wait for the results
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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looks good i saw the pics on RPR a lil while ago
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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niiiiiiiiiiiiice
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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Can't wait to see the outcome.
I had a 87 Si that I regret selling. Here are a few pics.





Good luck with your project
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by allyourapex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nuts.

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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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loving the 86 crx should've painted the bay the same color as the car. should look sweet on those mugens. get the mugen kit too
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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torsion bars owners for life babeee


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