Old Wheels: 17" DRAG DR-16...miss em' but too heavy...
New Wheels: 14" JDM MUGEN MR-5 2-piece Forged
This page has been created to allow me to document the driveway build-up of my 1988 Honda CRX Si
FIRST OFF....BIG THANKS to my buddy Cliff for all of his help with this project!
To see Most Recent Projects, scroll to the bottom of the page!!
Now, a quick background: My first car at 17 yrs of age (1994) was a 1986 CRX Si (Rio Red). I've been a Honda guy ever since. After building / racing a 300hp 96 Civic EX Coupe from 1996 to 2000, I've been out of modifying Honda's for a while. My current main vehicle is a 2008 Acura RDX Turbo/AWD CUV; just HAD to buy Honda's first U.S. turbo vehicle! I've owned about 8 CRX's over the yrs, most of which performed duty as a beater vehicle (40MPG). This one I've got different plans for...
After searching for a long time for a nice, clean, Rio Red 2nd gen CRX Si, I finally found one... and I purchased this 1988 Honda CRX Si in August 2008 with a blown motor. The following week I sourced a JDM B16A 1.6L DOHC VTEC engine out of a 1990 Honda Integra XSi (japanese spec) imported from Japan. I also decided to upgrade just about every aspect of the vehicle with plans to build a high performance daily driver that gets good gas mileage, retains near-stock reliability & keeps miles off my leased 2008 Acura RDX. I also plan take the CRX to the track on the weekends for a little fun.
MODIFICATIONS:
ENGINE:
HONDA JDM B16A 1.6L DOHC VTEC Engine Swap
HONDA JDM Y1 5-spd SiR Transmission w/ optional factory LSD Limited Slip Differential.
EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch
EXEDY 9.5LB Lightweight Flywheel
HASPORT Motor Mounts & Shift Linkage
HONDATA chipped PR3 ECU Computer
ACURA Integra Type-R Intake Manifold
ACURA Integra AXLES
GOLDEN EAGLE Fuel Rail
AEM Hybrid B-series CRX Air Intake
AEM Cam Gears
MSD 8.5mm Spark Plug Wires
MOROSO Oil Pan
FLUIDYNE Radiator
12" slim FAN
BLOX magnetic drain plugs
EXHAUST:
RS*R JDM Stainless 4-2-1 Exhaust Header
VIBRANT Stainless Steel Cat-back Exhaust
DYNOMAX high-flow Catalytic Converter
HANDLING / TRACTION:
JDM MUGEN MR-5 Wheels +38 offset with 16 MR-5 lug caps and Mugen GP center caps
JDM Bridgestone Sneaker 185/60-14 Tires
D2 36-way adjustable full COILOVERS
McGuard gold spline lugs
AVID Chromoly Pro-Series Traction Bar
BLOX Lower Control Arms
SKUNK2 Front Camber Kit / Control Arms
BUDDY CLUB rear camber kit
BRAKING:
RUSSELL Stainless Brake Lines
SHIFTING:
HONDA JDM Y1 5-spd SiR Transmission w/ optional factory LSD Limited Slip Differential.
EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch
EXEDY 9.5LB Lightweight Flywheel
B&M SHORT THROW SHIFTER
HASPORT B-series CRX Shift Linkage
ENERGY SUSPENSION Shift Linkage Bushings
SPOON DuraconShift Knob
BODY / INTERIOR:
JDM HONDA "CR-X VTEC" rear taillights, SiR garnish & "DOHC VTEC" side decals.
JDM HONDA Leather Rear Seat Conversion
JDM MUGEN MR-5 Wheels & Bridgestone Sneakers Tires.
"CR-X VTEC" Black / Red Leatherette Front Seats
New OEM Headlights, Corners and Bumper lights
Custom fender flares
Yakima Roof Rack (2-bike)
My "new" Old School JDM 2-piece forged MUGEN MR-5 WHEELS & JDM Bridgestone Sneaker Tires
Clean as hell for being 20+ years old....and light!!
Yes, they're authentic:
Found a set of 16 mint MR-5 lug caps...
Mugen GP center caps from a 2008 Mugen Si until I find a set of MR-5 center caps.
DOHC VTEC??
Yep, it is....
JDM B16A 1.6L DOHC VTEC:
Spoon Sports Shift Knob:
D2 Racing 36-way adjustable Coilover Suspension:
My old wheels (sold)....miss em' but too heavy:
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ONGOING INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS (continual updates):
TODAY'S PROJECT (April 26, 2009):
Hatch area Gutted and Cleaned, preparing for installation of JDM Leather REAR SEATS...
Aaaaaaaand...DONE:
MAY 20, 2009.
Finally got around to trimming my USDM rear deck lid to fit w/ the JDM Rear Seat that I installed last week, so now it's 100% complete, just gotta fill the stupid holes the previous owner drilled with speakers, I guess to make it look a little better:
PROJECT (6/14/2009):
Picked up a set of OEM Honda 14" HX Alloys w/ fresh tires.
Great street / race wheels at only 11 lbs each! Don't look too bad either.
PROJECT O' THE DAY (June 27th, 2009):
Replaced my A1 (LS) non-LSD (long gear) Transmission with a JDM Y1 factory LSD (short gear) Transmission & Exedy Stage 2 Clutch w/ 9.5LB Flywheel. Took 14 hrs but I can't complain too much cuz I got a great deal on the trans!
NEW SHOES!!
JDM MUGEN MR-5 WHEELS w/ JDM Bridgestone Sneaker Tires
TODAY'S PROJECT: Sept 12, 2009:
Installed the original Mugen MR-5 lug caps (got all 16 for $100 used, great deal)...
Couldnt find MR-5 center caps anywhere so ordered the Mugen GP caps from a 2008 Mugen Si...
AND THEY FIT!
Oct. 10, 2009 - Modified some VW Fender Flares to fit my CRX.
Now I need some 1" Wheel Spacers to bring my Mugens out FLUSH!
So much for a simple swap and leaving it alone!
