This 1991 Honda CRX Si Special Edition puts a new definition to the term "Pocket Rocket". It comes with an huge after burner that could lay rubber all the way to fifth gear. It could do 0 - 100 km in 4 short seconds and an unbelievable quarter mile in 11.5 seconds. It has 475 hp, to be more accurate, it has 380 wheel horse power.

The story begins with Vince, who, originally was going to make the CRX into a boom car. The back was ideal for large sub woofers and all the sophisticated stereo equipment. Just when the quest to stand out of the crowd through a cool sound system was imminent, a small slight detour of adding a turbo charger to see how fast we could make this car go was on everyone's mind. The funds was quickly reallocated to engine components. The first attempt was not as fruitful as anticipated, to say the least, Vince blew the hell out of the engine.

Back into the garage everyone went. The problem was that the single overhead cams, it was re-tuned into dual overhead cams. Viola, the problem was fixed.

The turbo was enlarge, and so was the intercooler. Mind you this car was tuned back when there wasn't a turbo charger kit for the CRX. With a lot of ingenuity, the boys at Tecknik Motor Werks modified a turbo charger from Turbonetics (TS04) to fit the car. Vince also custom made the intake manifold to fit the engine bay. The cylinder heads is ported out, it has a set of stainless steel back cut valves, titanium retainers and Jun high boost valve springs. The monster front intercooler is made by Spearco. New transmission is needed to handle the incredible power output, Cusco LSD tranny is a shot gun marriage to the engine in order to keep both front wheels glued to the ground. Custom 3 inch exhaust makes this CRX sounds like a V8 fire breather.

On the normal roads, it is impossible for this dragster to get any decent grip. 1st and 2nd gear would easily light up the front tires. You have to bear in mind that this car would still burn rubber at 4th and 5th gear. When the VTEC kicks in, WATCH OUT! Full boost is engaged at 4800 rpm. 3rd gear is when you can actually drive this thing, first and second gear is just a smoke show. A computer system will be accommodated in the near future to help control the car.

Vince's CRX is also one of the stiffest ride in town. Whenever you encounter a bump on the road, your loose fillings from your cavities will pop out. This is a courtesy from set Drag Launch Springs and H & R coil over suspension.

The easy on the eyes body styling is from Mugen. Silver is a good fit for this car, makes me think of a silver bullet. Maybe that is what Vince had in mind in the first place.

The scariest thing about this car is it's stopping power. One would think only a parachute is needed to stop this silver bullet, but it only has STOCK BRAKES?!? I think we should have a fund raising for Vince for him to get the largest possible cross drilled brakes for his rocket.

You can see Vince race his demon at the Mission Raceway.

I don't believe there is a known cure for an addiction to speed. Once you have tasted it, you just lust for more...

By Dylon Koh

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