Finally! Pics of my CRX SI

[85crxzc]

are u running with any emission control??? and if not how does ur ecu work without it? i got the same engine in my 85 crx and i ran a 89 emission control box.. sorry for sounding like such a newbie

[pimpmcdaddies]

Originally Posted by mwrobe1

Wow...really nice. Most of the older Civics I see are either pimped out, riced out, or are rust buckets with a 3 foot spoiler on the back. Good job.

less is more...nicely done

[lxndr]

Originally Posted by 85crxzc

are u running with any emission control??? and if not how does ur ecu work without it? i got the same engine in my 85 crx and i ran a 89 emission control box.. sorry for sounding like such a newbie

The emissions are controlled by one solenoid, the purge solenoid. The ECU tells this solenoid to open periodically in order to let vapors collected in the charcoal canister flow into the intake system. I simply connected a hose from the fuel tank vapor line directly to the throttle body, and eliminated the solenoid and canister all together.

The other solenoids associated with the '88/'89 motor are the idle-up and resonator solenoids. The EACV serves the same purpouse as the idle-up solenoid so it really isn't needed. The resonator solenoid muffles the sound of the air as it flows through the intake (also not needed).

The ECU will not throw a code by removing these solenoids, and it cleans up alot of the excess wiring in the engine bay.

In the bottom of the '88/'89 Teg fuse box is the ELD (electronic load detector). I removed the ELD from the fuse box and wired it into the wiring harness on the interior side of the firewall. This way I could use the stock CRX fuse box (which I liked better). The only other thing in the fuse box that is needed is the timing jumper, to get around this I installed a switch in the plastic ECU cover and wired it directly to the ECU. Now when I set my timing I reach under the passenger seat and flip a switch instead of installing a jumper in the fuse box.

Hope this helps.

[85crxzc]

cool thanks for the info very helpfull for when i redo my crx..... also u do got a map sensor in that bay somewhere dont u?

[lxndr]

Originally Posted by 85crxzc

cool thanks for the info very helpfull for when i redo my crx..... also u do got a map sensor in that bay somewhere dont u?

Yep, it's hidden on the firewall under the intake manifold. I made a bracket that attached to an existing bolt.

[85crxzc]

sweet man thats a clean setup .. wish mine was that nice

[lxndr]

More pics!

Here are a few updates:


EDM headlights and corner lights






NRG-CELL 11lb battery with custom made tray


Mugen spoiler


More here:
http://www.redpepperracing.com/forum...opic=24044&hl=

[DirtyD777]

nice 1g I love those cars.

[Figori]

You are my inspiration to keep going on my 1g. With the pay in the Air Force, I'm sure that I'll be able to get that motor in no time. I can almost smell the b18 now...... *drools* I defenitely need to get one of those hoods. I'm pimping the 'no header-panel' look and it's getting old. Props.

[lxndr]

Originally Posted by Figori

I can almost smell the b18 now......

Hmmm...

Maybe I shouldn't mention that I just picked up a B18. That should to keep me busy this winter, as soon as I decide wether to go all motor with ITB's, or turbo.

[pimpmcdaddies]

Originally Posted by lxndr

Hmmm...

Maybe I shouldn't mention that I just picked up a B18. That should to keep me busy this winter, as soon as I decide wether to go all motor with ITB's, or turbo.

What car is going to be the lucky recipient lxndr?

[lxndr]

Originally Posted by pimpmcdaddies

What car is going to be the lucky recipient lxndr?

It will be going in the car pictured above.

It needs more power! Muahahaha!

[lxndr]

New wheels! Actually they're old wheels, but newly restored! You'll recognize them from one of my previous posts.






Here are the details:
http://www.redpepperracing.com/forum...opic=28652&hl=

[pimpmcdaddies]

Nice finish and a labour of love.I did some ford RS wheels years ago and remember spending many hours with wet n dry paper.Like the ghetto lathe too!
Got a set of nice rims on my next years restore (1990 V Tec CRX)which i've been meaning to "borrow" for my black civic..