Sonny's 1st Gen CRX
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Overview
This site contains a lot of technical
information and pictures about my current project car: a 1987 CRX Si. My goal
with this car is to make about 250-275whp with the engine and do some suspension
work to maximize the go-kart feel of the 1st Gen CRX. The Si model is nicely
equipped and tips the scales at just under 2000 lbs. With some moderate weight
reduction and engine and suspension improvements, a well rounded beast is quite
possible.
I do not have an exact plan for the suspension yet, but the
powerplant will be something different. Although it is entirely possible to drop
the potent B series VTEC engines into this chassis, doing so is a very expensive
proposition (more on that later). With the ever-tightening smog regulations in California, I've decided to be conservative and rule out any JDM engines.
Current Articles
Chassis Tech: CRX HF gauge cluster swap
Chassis Tech: Battery relocation
Engine Tech: D16A1 (87 Integra) engine teardown
Engine Tech: 87 Integra D16A1 vs 89 Integra D16A1
Engine Tech: Block Posting
Engine Tech: Main Bearing Clearances
Engine Tech: Rod Bearing Clearances
Engine Tech: Fully balanced engine
Engine Tech: Compression Ratio
Engine Tech: Engine assembly, Part 1 (Piston to Deck Clearance)
Engine Tech: Engine assembly, Part 2 (Piston Ring End Gap)
Engine Tech: Engine assembly, Part 3 (Head Stud Preparation)
Engine Tech: Engine assembly, Part 4 (Assembling the block)
Engine Tech: Engine assembly, Part 5 (Head installation)
Engine Tech: Engine assembly, Part 6 (Camshafts/Timing Belt installation)
Engine Tech: Engine assembly, Part 7 (Oil Pan installation)
Engine Tech: Engine assembly, Part 8 (The finishing touches)
Transmission Tech: Transmission assembly, Part 1 (Disassembly)
Transmission Tech: Transmission assembly, Part 2 (Reassembly)
The Swap: Part 1 (Out with the old...)
The Swap: Part 2 (Got wires?)
The Swap: Part 3 (Not-so-easy clutch install)
The Swap: Part 4 (Slow progress...)
The Swap: Part 5 (It's ALIVE!)
The Swap: Part 6 (Got Brakes?)
The Swap: Part 7 (Start of Break-in)
The Swap: Part 8 (On the road again)
The Aftermath: Part 1 (Mystery oil leak)
The Aftermath: Part 2 (It's never easy....)
Got Boost? Part 1: (Turbo cams)
Got Boost? Part 2: (Turbo exhaust)
Got Boost? Part 3: (Boost update)
Got Boost? Part 4: (Legal then trouble...)
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Note: This site is still under construction!
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Last
Updated: Sep 8, 2004
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