Honda Tuning reveals the blood, sweat and tears that go into creating a competitive all-motor drag car by building our own CRX racer. Getting so close to finishing that they can taste it, this month Thai Nguyen and his crew at Serenity Sound Performance get our drivetrain back together, square away the fuel system, finish installing the aero and incorporate some important safety features.
PREVIOUS INSTALLMENTSJUNE 2003JULY 2003The Roll cage is installed and the block is sleevedThe Cylinder head is ported, polished and the suspension is installedSEPTEMBER 2003NOVEMBER 2003the Bottom end is assembled and a one-piece fiberglass front end is installedDECEMBER 2003MARCH 2004The Block and head are mated, and wheels and tires are chosenFinal touches to motorMAY 2004JUNE 2004the Flywheel, clutch and trans are mated to the engine; The motor goes inTraction kit, extended wheel studs, and steering wheelOCTOBER 2004 The Y1 transmission is rebuilt, CircuitWorx solid spool is installed
