Getting a CRX.

Yep.

Haven't even seen it yet, no idea what year it is, or what trim level (the owner has no idea), but I'm going to go look at it tomorrow.

"Why would he buy a CRX that he's never even seen before?" you might ask... And the answer is simple. I'm not buying it. It's free. :thefinger

The owner says that it won't pass emissions, and it overheats, but that makes no difference to me. When I get it, it's going to be a track-only car anyways, so I don't have to get tabs for it or anything, and I figure I can fix the overheating problem pretty easily with a little help from y'all.

So, my plans are to completely strip the interior (except for drivers seat and other necessary items), and throw some straight pipes (no cat, no muffler) on it (maybe even a zoomie header? anyone have any thoughts on that?). Anyways, it's just going to be a project to see how fast I can make it go. Also, got a bunch of Lexan in my basement which I'll probably replace most of the glass with...

Hope it's an Si, hope it's not an automatic at the very least.

Anyways, I'll have pics tomorrow.

my god man! ONE project at a time!!! :thefinger lol
nah, just playin, but hurry up with them damn pics hehe :bigthumb: :biggrin:

it seems like you are try to be like ami. have all these fourth gen. lol:bigthumb:

Originally posted by BigBearWest
it seems like you are try to be like ami. have all these fourth gen. lol:bigthumb:

Yep LOL... I'm catchin' up Ami! LOL

Actually, I hope the CRX is an 89... Then I should get a 88 civic wagon, and I'd have 88, 89, 90, and 91. :)

Anyone have any thoughts on putting a zoomie header on the CRX? Think it'd be cool. Loud as hell, but might do some good for speed...

whats a zoomie header?

Yeah I've never heard of a zoomie header either, but if you have a link or something to it, we'd be appreciative.

http://www.olsonmotorsports.com/products/images/Headers-Truck-Puller.jpg

Exits through the hood.

I'd have to have one custom welded.

That header would be so cool.

At our demolition derby, one of my friends custom made some headers that came out through his hood, it was fricken loud man, but yeah, sounds tough. Sweet deal.

if it's 90-91 and has a black interior can I have the dash ? i'll pay for shipping !

Originally posted by ci5ic
http://www.olsonmotorsports.com/products/images/Headers-Truck-Puller.jpg

Exits through the hood.

I'd have to have one custom welded.

hmmmmm, cool! how ya supposed 2 see tho :wink: hehe j/k

hmmm, try flippin the stock exhaust manifold upside down till u get that hehe:bigthumb:

sounds cool man, and as for the zoomie, i dunno if that'd help or hurt your times... these honda engines do like their back pressure... and as for it overheating could be,

Head Gasket
Plugged Rad.
Bad fan
Bad thermostat
Bad thermo sensors

those are the likely options

I thought backpressure didnt help or hurt your performance...hmm

wait wait wait wait...... someone just trips over a free CRX ? If I wasn't so dumbfounded I'd be mad. I had to search for mine for MONTHS before I found one. Even though it was at a pretty alright price of $1000....... FREE???!!!! Now I'm just sad. Whats your secret to finding them ?

- Joe

well to be technical, its delta pressure that they need, but ppl tend to understand back pressure better...

and its all about being in the right place at the right time...

your funny as hell you get all this shit when ur unemployed its all good id take a free crx too :biggrin2: are you still going to take it if its automatic? (probably)

lol, another car... all you need is a wagon now :D

Fuck.

Just found out last night that it's either an 86 or an 87... I really wanted a 2nd Gen rex, but oh well. Plus, I was supposed to go over to her house today to hang out, have a few drinks, etc, but she postponed until next weekend, so I don't know when I'll be able to get pics of it. Damn delays... turning out to be just like the sedan, and I'm gonna have to wait for 3 weeks to get the damn thing.

well that sucks...but hey! it's free!

Originally posted by <[4gen91CvcLX]>
well that sucks...but hey! it's free!

Yep.

And if nothing else, I can always fix it up and sell it.

Originally posted by ci5ic
Fuck.

Just found out last night that it's either an 86 or an 87... I really wanted a 2nd Gen rex, but oh well.

1st gen integra engine converted to dual carb ;)

1st gen rex's and civics are cool! you can beat the hell out of them and they just keep going and going and going....

fuck free car!!! im soo jealous.. id luv a free car omg... :eek7: so jealous

Originally posted by Killa_CRX


1st gen integra engine converted to dual carb ;)

1st gen rex's and civics are cool! you can beat the hell out of them and they just keep going and going and going....

Does anyone have any good links for information on 1st gen Rex's?

Are they all carbed, or do the Si's have MPFI?

Onlys the si's have mpfi all the rest are carbed including one called the S.

Yes, the Si's have MPFI.

All I still have is the Honda Hybrid (http://hybrid2.honda-perf.org/tech/3gtech.html) page and the CRX Resource (http://resource.crx.org/) page.

I used to have a lot of info on 1st gen rex's, but they were all on my other computer that crashed... I'll see if I can find any of them again...
Although, for more info, you might want to ask in the 71-87 Civic Forum (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/f677/) .