1986 CRX
Driver: Malkolm Roth
TURF: Vsters, Sweden
How I Spent The $$$: EDM B18C4 swap with ITR S80-tranny (first CRX gen. 1 with hydroclutch!), K&N air filter, Blox intake manifold, 5Zigen 2.5-inch header, 2.5-inch de-cat pipe, 2-inch custom exhaust system, NGK 8mm Silicone spark plug wires, B&M fuel pressure regulator and liquid-filled gauge, CTR EK9 Crank pulley, ACT 6-puck race disc, Koni yellow shocks, 24mm torsion bars in front and Eibach springs in the rear, ES bushings, Cusco ST strut bar and a welded rear torsion bar.
We Like: The go-fast formula works even in Europe. (CRX + ITR motor = Sex on wheels)
Claims: 201hp (dyno), 13.7@101mph
Second-Gen Crx
Driver: Tim Cousineau
TURF: Hinsdale, N.H.
How I Spent The $$$: Jdm B16A motor swap, 81.5mm CTR pistons, ported and polished head, Skunk2 Stage 2 camshafts, Skunk2 cat-back exhaust, JE Engine Dynamics valve springs and titanium retainers, AEBS intake manifold, Skunk2 68mm throttle body, AEM fuel rail, Moroso plug wires, NGK iridium plugs Megan Racing 4-1 header, Koyo aluminum radiator, Innovative mounts race traction kit, JDM CTR shift boot and knob, KYB AGX adjustable struts, TEIN S-Tech springs, Brembo slotted and drilled rotors, Axxis metal master pads, 16x7 Rota Slipstreams, and Yokohama Prada Spec-2 rubber, OBD-1 conversion running CHROME tuned by AMS tuning of Boston, Mass.
We Like: the pseudo-panda style with the poorman's CTR motor.
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