2 Projects: GT32 powered 1st gen crx, and a 1.6l dohc awd turbo import
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2 Projects: GT32 powered 1st gen crx, and a 1.6l dohc awd turbo import
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Just what i needed
Ive somehow gotten myself ***** deep into 2 project cars. What am I to do? 
The first is my 1st gen '85 b16 crx that ive had for about a year now:
It was pretty quick as-is but i come from a turbo past and i couldnt take all my friends zipping around in boosted cars.
So i bought this stuff:
Garrett GT32 .78 a/r, precision 440's, lsd motorsports mani, yada yada yada. Hoping for 11's on slicks, 12's on street tires :crosses fingers:
The tear down:
More pics to come on this pig. Got a lot of cleaning/fixing up to do. As it sits now its ready to run minus a downpipe and new dizzy(
)
THEN, just recently, i stumbled on this little car. I was tired of hitching a ride to work with my gf every day while the crx is on down time. So picked this up. It needs a good amount of body work, certainly isnt the prettiest sight right now, but its a good platform and daily driver. Best of all the motor, which is what really counts, has a completely fresh rebuild(including the turbo) with receipts. Some specs:
1 of only 800 imported
rev happy 1.6L DOHC
Cast iron block
aluminum head
8:5 compression ratio
Suspenion done by Lotus
Full time all wheel drive( )
turbo with top mount intercooler
165hp/155tq @ 7psi (can run 14.5psi before throwing codes, ecu adjusts for fuel)
I will try tokeep the thread alive with updated pics of both projects
hope you guys like ?
Modified by Macan00n at 4:21 PM 4/11/2006
</U></FONT>Just what i needed
Ive somehow gotten myself ***** deep into 2 project cars. What am I to do? The first is my 1st gen '85 b16 crx that ive had for about a year now:
It was pretty quick as-is but i come from a turbo past and i couldnt take all my friends zipping around in boosted cars.
So i bought this stuff:
Garrett GT32 .78 a/r, precision 440's, lsd motorsports mani, yada yada yada. Hoping for 11's on slicks, 12's on street tires :crosses fingers:
The tear down:
More pics to come on this pig. Got a lot of cleaning/fixing up to do. As it sits now its ready to run minus a downpipe and new dizzy(
)THEN, just recently, i stumbled on this little car. I was tired of hitching a ride to work with my gf every day while the crx is on down time. So picked this up. It needs a good amount of body work, certainly isnt the prettiest sight right now, but its a good platform and daily driver. Best of all the motor, which is what really counts, has a completely fresh rebuild(including the turbo) with receipts. Some specs:
1 of only 800 imported
rev happy 1.6L DOHC
Cast iron block
aluminum head
8:5 compression ratio
Suspenion done by Lotus
Full time all wheel drive(
)turbo with top mount intercooler
165hp/155tq @ 7psi (can run 14.5psi before throwing codes, ecu adjusts for fuel)
I will try tokeep the thread alive with updated pics of both projects
hope you guys like
?Modified by Macan00n at 4:21 PM 4/11/2006
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Re: 2 Projects: GT32 powered 1st gen crx, and a 1.6l dohc awd turbo import (SIRIUS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIRIUS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I only see 1 pic? The VC of a B16</TD></TR></TABLE>
theres a lot of pics. I think you of all people would really appreciate the 2nd car. Try refreshing a few times
theres a lot of pics. I think you of all people would really appreciate the 2nd car. Try refreshing a few times
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Re: 2 Projects: GT32 powered 1st gen crx, and a 1.6l dohc awd turbo import (SIRIUS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIRIUS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I see them now I wasn't aware that the Isuzu was that rare?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It couldve been 800 per year? Ill have to check. still dont see too many of them
I wasn't aware that the Isuzu was that rare?</TD></TR></TABLE>It couldve been 800 per year? Ill have to check. still dont see too many of them
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Re: 2 Projects: GT32 powered 1st gen crx, and a 1.6l dohc awd turbo import (prada_G)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by prada_G »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice projects ..be sure to post up when the crx is done .</TD></TR></TABLE>
..be sure to post up when the crx is done .</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: 2 Projects: GT32 powered 1st gen crx, and a 1.6l dohc awd turbo import (Macan00n)
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It couldve been 800 per year? Ill have to check. still dont see too many of them </TD></TR></TABLE>
Regardless, still a rare car. My buddy had a Storm GSi back in the day and I allways thought it was fun little car. Would've been alot more fun if it was a turbo. Good luck with both projects.
It couldve been 800 per year? Ill have to check. still dont see too many of them
</TD></TR></TABLE>Regardless, still a rare car. My buddy had a Storm GSi back in the day and I allways thought it was fun little car. Would've been alot more fun if it was a turbo.
Good luck with both projects.
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Re: 2 Projects: GT32 powered 1st gen crx, and a 1.6l dohc awd turbo import (SIRIUS)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIRIUS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Regardless, still a rare car. My buddy had a Storm GSi back in the day and I allways thought it was fun little car. Would've been alot more fun if it was a turbo. Good luck with both projects.</TD></TR></TABLE>
thank you sir. Ive always been intrigued by late 80's, early 90's factory turbo'd cars since your thread awhile back
Regardless, still a rare car. My buddy had a Storm GSi back in the day and I allways thought it was fun little car. Would've been alot more fun if it was a turbo.
Good luck with both projects.</TD></TR></TABLE>thank you sir. Ive always been intrigued by late 80's, early 90's factory turbo'd cars since your thread awhile back
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where did you find the RS?? ive been looking for one for the longest time!!! They are so much fun to drive though! my boy built one and used haltech for engine management. ended up pushing out a little over 400hp
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by beyondspexj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">where did you find the RS?? ive been looking for one for the longest time!!! They are so much fun to drive though! my boy built one and used haltech for engine management. ended up pushing out a little over 400hp</TD></TR></TABLE>
that must haul ***. Stock internals? Id love to talk to him about it. Theres so few of them that there isnt the common knowledge that so readily accessible from great sites like this.
I found it on ebay of all places. Got it for a damn good price too IMO.
that must haul ***. Stock internals? Id love to talk to him about it. Theres so few of them that there isnt the common knowledge that so readily accessible from great sites like this.I found it on ebay of all places. Got it for a damn good price too IMO.
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yea check out isuzone.net ( they have recently changed thier domain name so google it if it doesnt come up ). give the engine bay a bath and shampoo the interior haha. damn i love that damn car. i had a non turbo model...
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Re: 2 Projects: GT32 powered 1st gen crx, and a 1.6l dohc awd turbo import (NAallTheWAY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NAallTheWAY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That CRX is super clean. Nice project. </TD></TR></TABLE>
thank you sir
</TD></TR></TABLE>thank you sir
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Re: 2 Projects: GT32 powered 1st gen crx, and a 1.6l dohc awd turbo import (robbieshonda)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by robbieshonda »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Its a turbo geo storm. haha Hmm boost it up alil higher and push it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
well GM actually used the Isuzu platform in a deal but they didnt get the AWD Turbo. so if you ever "accidently" pop the motor grab the DOHC out of the 90-91 storm as its the same engine just non turbo and different internals. or upgrade to a DOHC out of the 92-93 since it went from a 1.6 to a 1.8
Hmm boost it up alil higher and push it.</TD></TR></TABLE>well GM actually used the Isuzu platform in a deal but they didnt get the AWD Turbo. so if you ever "accidently" pop the motor grab the DOHC out of the 90-91 storm as its the same engine just non turbo and different internals. or upgrade to a DOHC out of the 92-93 since it went from a 1.6 to a 1.8