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c25ahatch said:
I am kind of curious if there are any flush mount headlights from later models I could swap in in place of the sealed beams.
You have to drill out the headlight housing spotwelds to the front rad support, then you can bolt up the 86-87 headlight systems. The plugs are a bit different, but splicing the old plug in will make it all good.

You have no idea how good it is to see this car back in action. Seems the previous owner kept it all to himself.

Thanks for sharing!
 
Hi!

Just thought I'd register to let you know that the folks at http://www.redpepperracing.com would love to have you on our forums. If you need any info on 3rd gen. Civics or 1st gen CRXs, we've got it. :) We've been keeping an eye on the car while it's been for sale and a member spotted this thread. We'd love to help you out with the car!

-DarkHand

http://www.redpepperracing.com
 
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So far it is great overall. It has a couple minor issues to be worked out. Nothing major though.

Performance is adequate for now. :D After I finish up the new motor for my other car I will be delving into this one. Once things are under way I will let everyone know. Being as the Legend/c25a-c27a aftermarket is rather soft I am going to have to develop some of the stuff I want. Anything I can come up with that will cross over to Legends I will be offering for sale to the community. I am getting a bit ahead of myself there, stay tuned for details in the coming months.

The original owner had a best 1/4 mile time of 14.9 @95 mph. I do not think he made many passes, and may not have given it all it had. I am confident that I can improve that mark by a few tenths. (an online calculator shows 14.5 at 95 mph given the 150ish hp/tq vs 2400 lb curb weight) Only time will tell. Looking forward to the local dragstrips opening up in the spring.

Handling is also quite good. I have not pushed it very hard yet. Again, I am eagerly anticipating the opening of the next auto-x/open track season. Truth be told I am so used to front engine/front drive cars that this will be a bit of a learning experience. With such a short wheelbase, rwd, and 60% of the weight in the back I imagine it may have some Porsche 911 like tendencies at the limit. Snap oversteer is not my favorite thing in the world. Especially in a car that has handmade one off bodywork.
 
No, the C25A was used in the Legend Sedan, 1986-1987 or is it 1986-1988, around there :)

The Sedan was the first Legend ever.
Coupes started in 1987 with the C27A.


C25A: 151HP
C27A: 161HP
C20A: 190HP (Turbo 2.0L in Europe & Japan)
 
DarkHand said:
Hi!

Just thought I'd register to let you know that the folks at http://www.redpepperracing.com would love to have you on our forums. If you need any info on 3rd gen. Civics or 1st gen CRXs, we've got it. :) We've been keeping an eye on the car while it's been for sale and a member spotted this thread. We'd love to help you out with the car!

-DarkHand

http://www.redpepperracing.com
Hey Darkhand,
My daughter's 86 CRX just got written off after I had just found her a nosepiece in really good cond. in white which she won't be needing. It's available if you know of anyone with a Gen 1 needing it cheap just want to get it out of the garage.
 
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Wow, I am still subscribed to this thread! Yes, I still have the car. It is in storage awaiting major surgery. :D Recently procured a Gen 2 motor (have not had time to look for ID on the block so I do not know if it is a C30A or C32A). Next step is to determine whether the Gen 1 transaxle will bolt up. Throw in a stand alone fuel management system, some forced induction, a set of Kodiak wheels, a fresh paint job, mix thoroughly, bake at 375 degrees, and serve.

Sorry I have not been around lately. Been too busy at work. Time on the 'net and under the hoods of project cars has been cut to a bare minimum. Should start to make some headway on this one next year.

And, yes the R5 was Andy's inspiration for building the car.
 
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