CRX vs. Z28
 

Alright guys.. i know this thread is dumb but i'm needing some opinions and thoughts on this matter. I got a guy who owns a 02' Z28 and he's all talkin ---- about hondas only because he's never owned one. So he's wanting to run my 88' DX CRX this summer for like 300 bucks at the track. Does anyone know what kinda quarter mile times he'd hit, and what I can do to the rex to beat his ass..lol because the dpfi natural aspiration isnt gonna cut it.

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I beat a 1983 Chevy Camaro Z28 in my CRX highway..

Those newer Z28's run like.. a mid 13 I think?

Good luck

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lol, ---- i'm gonna have to dump a few grand into the rex to beat his ass.

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lol, maybe :P

What's your setup?

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my setup is stock for now.. 1.5l dpfi dude.. oh i got a huge ass magnaflow exhaust, and cai. but it came with the car.. i got an mpfi swap on the way and i've been fixing the body.. the crx was 200 bucks man i couldn't pass it up. 143,000 miles. 5-speed. I've been really looking into a built d-series from DH-racing.. they seem like they have some well built products and i'd feel more comfortable boosting something like that.

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you need a turbonator!

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You're screwed.

I'd go with a nice B series setup. I got love for the D's but B's definitely own them.

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nippon-motors.com has the b16a1 for 1500 w/ tranny and ecu.. w/ that and bolt ons what is it capable of pulling in the 1/4?

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I saw a kid with that same setup run a 15.1 in a 90 DX Hatch, then again he was a sucky driver.

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http://www.draglab.com/dave/jeffvsjoe.mpg

Thats me racing a buddies Z28 w/ a 60shot. He use to run high 12's.

That was back in the day with my turbo ls/vtec, and boost was cranked up to around 12-13psi. So roughly 280ish whp.

A 1.5l dpfi aint gonna cut it. Maybe slap a vtec head on, a good clutch and a good HMT kit. Depending on how good you can drive you may dip into the low 13's or high 12's. Basically its going to take about 225+ whp to beat him.

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for the money i might be better off w/ the b16a1, using bolt ons, w/ racing clutch, and a better suspension setup. Turbo setups are just alot of money for the abuse on the d-series..

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a stock b16a with bolt ons will give you about 145-150whp.

Good luck buddy...

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You need the boost.

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i dont think you could drop any *stock* honda motor (i4) + i/h/e into that car and beat him.

i bet you could boost the 1.5l MPFI hard for one race and be close or maybe beat him?

my friends *moms* 95 camaro with LT1 + intake + perf chip auto pulled on my integra from a roll (225hp/240ft-lbs)

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So, a sohc head on my d15 block boosted would do the trick? you guys talk alot about tuning, and how that helps prolong engine life on turbocharged engines.. being a noob n' all i dont really understand what u mean by tuning.. i know people dyno tune but I dont guess I understand the process of dyno tuning. Can someone explain this for me?

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i don't know there your getting your info from.

check here...... www.homemadeturbo.com :P

my neighbor has a 02' trans am and on radials and exhaust het hit 13.7

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*tuning* the mystical word that import car lovers LOVE to say, is basically fixin the fuel and timing and such so maximize power and others

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dude, it's obvious though.. you turbo charge an engine that wasn't made for boost.. it cant be a good thing.. would u put money on a d-series boosted 140,000 mile engine to last 250,000 miles being well maintained and tuned??

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at night when he least suspects it:

1. Break his legs (he'll have to find another way to press the gas pedals) then..
2. Steal his money (that should help cover the cost for a turbo kit)
3. Post pics

You should definitely win that 300 bucks.

Or take the ----- way out, just hand him the 300 bucks.

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LOL, don't even try and race him, just fork up the cash now :P

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You forgot a step dude
at night when he least suspects it:

1. Break his legs (he'll have to find another way to press the gas pedals) then..
2. Steal his money (that should help cover the cost for a turbo kit)
3. Go to jail
4. get bailed out then post pics

You should definitely win that 300 bucks.

Or take the ----- way out, just hand him the 300 bucks

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::points finger:: The exit is right on the top of your browser on the Right.. its a little X.

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i really want to own this fucker dude..haha .. he's like all big ---- w/ his nice 02' z28 up town.. he talks alot of ---- about imports.. and he has alot of friends which would make it 100 times better to own his ass in front of everyone.. i'm gonna have to take project crx to the next level fo sho.. boost is coming.. ---- it.. how much does a d-series engine cost anyway.. 200 bucks.. ---- it i'm game

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hahaha.. oh man this thread is funny

turbocharging an engine = less dependablility/more power

So what do you want exactly?

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I want a reliable ass hauler!! but i'm going boost. the d-series is a cheap ass engine anyway. who gives a ----..

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That's the spirit! :D

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"Mr. Miagi voice" More-Powa" ;)

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Jeff got it right.

But no. Seriously. I run 11psi daily on my 156k D16Z6 and I expect it to run for a very long time. Honda engines are strong enough to hold the boost as long as you are careful with your "tuning". Maybe you should check out some other parts of this website, like the forced induction forum, or the project pages. I have less then $1200 into my HMT setup and I make 211hp at the wheels. Thats up from about 105 at the wheels.

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i dont see you beating him without alot of boost, just hope he is on street tires and doesnt have anything into it

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alright i'll do some research.. yeah he's on street tires. its an automatic and i think he has like a k&n filter and flowmasters

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I see a mini me and boost in your future 8)

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where is his ass, ill race him with the crx when its done.

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Yeah, i think i can find a sohc vtec head fairly cheap and my mpfi swap is on its way.. it'll be clear sailing from there. i've got alot of research to do though..

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i have a z6 head :)

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what you asking for that beast dawg? i support the paypal ;) im at 47432 French Lick, IN

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my friend wants it, but ill let you know if he falls through. But i will have a z1 head on the 3rd for sure, what kinda time frame you looking @?

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I'm moving March 1st.. so i'd rather not tear the CRX down until then.. so just whenever you're ready to sell it to me let me know.. i get on HMT all the time and check my pms.

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His ass is in Paoli, Indiana (southern indiana).. he's always out cruising town on Friday and Saturday nights. We have nice ski slopes here.. you might come ski one weekend and drive downtown to own his ass.haha

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Strip a crx, build a z6 or y8 with a big turbo (63/60) at 14psi, get some slicks, and he's yours. I'd say a low 13 should take care of him. I think those things run 14.3ish stock, and if he's got an automatic he's a fucken moron anyway. ;)

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Find an a6 and boost that. Easier to find.