Ever since I first laid eyes on a CRX, I fell in love and knew I'd have one when "I grew up" (I was probably 6 years old at the time). It was a yellow CRX I'd spotted from the back seat of my mom's car coming out of the gate of our neighborhood (There was a gas station right by the entrance/exit and it was coming up from the gas station from our right and pulling up in front of us to get in line for the light). It had the black louvers on the hatch glass (which I friggin' LOVED already on cars like Camaros and DeLoreans, even more in the rex), rest of the exterior was stock but it had a loud exhaust so it was probably not stock under the hood. Years go by and I'm in high school and I'd saved up enough money for a rex so I bought one. Then later on I bought another one that was in magazine quality shape after spending thousands of dollars on the first one. I remember having 2 red Rexes and a yellow gixxer at the time. Ahhh the good ol' days. Anyway I still have that 2nd rex, it was and is "the one" and I'm taking it to the grave. It's still my dream car. I feel like after around 2014, car design took a MASSIVE hit and it's just never recovered. In recent years some cars have corrected the many mistakes of excess, but they're not the majority and it's definitely not completely fixed. It ain't rose tinted glasses either. Anyway I've babbled on long enough. LOVED this video and I love how well done this swap is put together, SPECIALLY that A/C! Most people I've spoken with (even online) say it can't be done with B swaps, and I've always been like why the heck not? The SiR comes with A/C from the factory.
Excellent work y’all do. 97 I was moving out my parents place and getting a place w my girl now wife lol. I remember nopi day budds creek and atco. I had a 91 civic Si hatch b16 swap Dc header thermal cat back exhaust and 99 Si wheels. Miss that car
I really loved all the history you shared because im realizing ive been a fan a lot longer than i thought! I had all those honda tuning mags as wallpaper in my bachelor pad years back. I literally took the staples out of the center and just pinned them all over the walls for constant inspiration!
John, thanks for sharing these memories with us. Those were some outstanding shots of the 3 CRX’s considering the horrible cameras from those days compared to what we have now. Regardless, those were amazing looking cars.
Man. I wish I wasn't on the opposite side of the country from you. Just from the videos I feel like I could drop my car off hand you a list of things I want done and know it would be in good hands. I'm working on installing ac in my 91 hatch using an ek compressor like you guys did and you just solved my ac hose dilemma.
Wow John such history! The pictures are amazing man, pure gold. You guys have paved the way for enthusiasts today. Really nice job on the a/c lines. This car is going to be another project well done. That exhaust from tanabe is actually great. So low key for daily driving but tons of fun when you want some noise. I have it installed on my b16a 1990 Hatchback. Thank you again for all that you guys do and bring to the table 👍🚙
Just in case you’re interested, Eastwood makes a paint for exhaust manifolds. It makes them look better than new and it stays that way. Love what you’re doing.👍🏽👍🏽👌🏾
In 97’ I was 9 years old. Didn’t get into Hondas till I was 15. Been nothing but a Honda head since and learned everything I could about Hondas to this day (33) I value Soichiro Honda as one of the most inspirational human beings from this earth and I am so honored to be a Honda head as his history, his dream and his work is an absolute legendary piece of automotive history and lives within me. Also with the work of Tatsuru Ichishima of Spoon and Hirotoshi Honda of Mugen, the SON HIMSELF of Honda! have inspired me beyond belief and I will forever be thankful for them and their legacy in the automotive industry. And it’s fellow Honda heads like you brother LHT that keep me so excited to continue to be a Honda head well into the future. Love to see it, love the Honda content and love to be a part of your community! Keep on keepin on brother! 💪🏼💪🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼 to Honda! 🥂
That’s amazing, to be inspired will help share passion. Hopefully you can make the meet October 8th with LHT and Classic Hondas on the Dragon. 250+ Honda enthusiasts will be there.
7:28 In 1997 I was busy ricing out (in the worst way imaginable) a black 1993 Civic EX coupe. The debauchery included a massive fiberglass WingsWest spoiler, DC header, 17x7 Focal F5 wheels, B&G Suspension, muffler delete, shaved hood, and worst of all I had the door handles and tag trim professionally painted chrome yellow.
I miss the old website too with all your build pictures. Now the new website really doesn't showcase the talent you have. Always liked how clean your meticulous your turbo builds are. I've had your website bookmarked since around mid 2000s. I had a del sol I wanted to get you to turbo but I sold it in 2009. I sold it in 2009 though for$3k
I remember buying that magazine with your k-sight in it. What was so interesting to me was the fuel milage claim of around 48 mpg (if I remember correctly), made possible by a lean burn partial throttle fuel map. I'd like to see a video of you discussing this further, and possibly duplicating that sort of tune on another car.
@@LHTPerformance Could you make a video on lean burn tuning? There is an absolute void of videos on this topic. I'd like to know about the types of tuning software and sensors required to complete this type setup.
Trubendz is actually the cheapest best bang for you buck option, way cheaper than 600 even with v band clamps a vibrant muffler and resonator aluminized steel or stainless both mandrel bent
@@boost_edjamesmathew2168 send me a link to a 24” long oval muffler. I’ve usually used an 18” body but I’m not happy with that look. Have you seen any of our exhaust creations ? We have a little experience in this field.
@@boost_edjamesmathew2168 ok. We might have different ideas of the end result. Sounds good, thanks for the comment and watching. Hope you enjoy what we’re doing
Those old photos are GOLD! That is real passion right there.
Ever since I first laid eyes on a CRX, I fell in love and knew I'd have one when "I grew up" (I was probably 6 years old at the time). It was a yellow CRX I'd spotted from the back seat of my mom's car coming out of the gate of our neighborhood (There was a gas station right by the entrance/exit and it was coming up from the gas station from our right and pulling up in front of us to get in line for the light). It had the black louvers on the hatch glass (which I friggin' LOVED already on cars like Camaros and DeLoreans, even more in the rex), rest of the exterior was stock but it had a loud exhaust so it was probably not stock under the hood. Years go by and I'm in high school and I'd saved up enough money for a rex so I bought one. Then later on I bought another one that was in magazine quality shape after spending thousands of dollars on the first one. I remember having 2 red Rexes and a yellow gixxer at the time. Ahhh the good ol' days. Anyway I still have that 2nd rex, it was and is "the one" and I'm taking it to the grave. It's still my dream car. I feel like after around 2014, car design took a MASSIVE hit and it's just never recovered. In recent years some cars have corrected the many mistakes of excess, but they're not the majority and it's definitely not completely fixed. It ain't rose tinted glasses either. Anyway I've babbled on long enough. LOVED this video and I love how well done this swap is put together, SPECIALLY that A/C! Most people I've spoken with (even online) say it can't be done with B swaps, and I've always been like why the heck not? The SiR comes with A/C from the factory.
1997 I was 5. Working on my s2000 now. I think I grown up well.
Excellent work y’all do. 97 I was moving out my parents place and getting a place w my girl now wife lol. I remember nopi day budds creek and atco. I had a 91 civic Si hatch b16 swap Dc header thermal cat back exhaust and 99 Si wheels. Miss that car
Thanks for taking us through the photo album. Priceless
I really loved all the history you shared because im realizing ive been a fan a lot longer than i thought! I had all those honda tuning mags as wallpaper in my bachelor pad years back. I literally took the staples out of the center and just pinned them all over the walls for constant inspiration!
John, in '97 I was 10 years into my 1st marriage ;) Was working on Rabbits and Golfs. Love the old school (for some, to me it's recent) content...
That’s awesome Barney ! Enjoying cars from being a young man too
John, thanks for sharing these memories with us. Those were some outstanding shots of the 3 CRX’s considering the horrible cameras from those days compared to what we have now. Regardless, those were amazing looking cars.
Nice work man! I really enjoy the stories you tell about back in the day builds as well
Man. I wish I wasn't on the opposite side of the country from you. Just from the videos I feel like I could drop my car off hand you a list of things I want done and know it would be in good hands. I'm working on installing ac in my 91 hatch using an ek compressor like you guys did and you just solved my ac hose dilemma.
The yellow fog lights at 5:33 ♥️ Had those on my 89 Prelude Si and wish they made something that worked on my S2k
You guys have got some awesome history! Great to remember how we used to get our fix in the days before TH-cam 👍👍.
Wow John such history! The pictures are amazing man, pure gold. You guys have paved the way for enthusiasts today. Really nice job on the a/c lines. This car is going to be another project well done. That exhaust from tanabe is actually great. So low key for daily driving but tons of fun when you want some noise. I have it installed on my b16a 1990 Hatchback. Thank you again for all that you guys do and bring to the table 👍🚙
Just in case you’re interested, Eastwood makes a paint for exhaust manifolds. It makes them look better than new and it stays that way. Love what you’re doing.👍🏽👍🏽👌🏾
In 97’ I was 9 years old. Didn’t get into Hondas till I was 15. Been nothing but a Honda head since and learned everything I could about Hondas to this day (33) I value Soichiro Honda as one of the most inspirational human beings from this earth and I am so honored to be a Honda head as his history, his dream and his work is an absolute legendary piece of automotive history and lives within me. Also with the work of Tatsuru Ichishima of Spoon and Hirotoshi Honda of Mugen, the SON HIMSELF of Honda! have inspired me beyond belief and I will forever be thankful for them and their legacy in the automotive industry. And it’s fellow Honda heads like you brother LHT that keep me so excited to continue to be a Honda head well into the future. Love to see it, love the Honda content and love to be a part of your community! Keep on keepin on brother! 💪🏼💪🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼 to Honda! 🥂
That’s amazing, to be inspired will help share passion. Hopefully you can make the meet October 8th with LHT and Classic Hondas on the Dragon. 250+ Honda enthusiasts will be there.
@@LHTPerformance hope so too brother, I’m planning for it! would love to finally meet everyone
Impressive modifications . Good job
I always loved a good build series from John.
7:28 In 1997 I was busy ricing out (in the worst way imaginable) a black 1993 Civic EX coupe. The debauchery included a massive fiberglass WingsWest spoiler, DC header, 17x7 Focal F5 wheels, B&G Suspension, muffler delete, shaved hood, and worst of all I had the door handles and tag trim professionally painted chrome yellow.
those were the days!!!!!
Thank you LHT performance! Finally some useful advice on a/c installations.
I miss the old website too with all your build pictures. Now the new website really doesn't showcase the talent you have. Always liked how clean your meticulous your turbo builds are.
I've had your website bookmarked since around mid 2000s.
I had a del sol I wanted to get you to turbo but I sold it in 2009.
I sold it in 2009 though for$3k
Keep the crx content coming !!!
Great video and Happy Anniversary!
i love your clean work and the info about details, big like and alot love all over from Kuwait 🌹👏🏽👏🏽
Not into CRX’s. (Sorry) Just enjoy watching your quality work. It’s refreshing seeing that people like you guys exist.
well done sire, im all in for a rex with AC
Coming together John 👌🏼
Amazing fabrication
I remember buying that magazine with your k-sight in it. What was so interesting to me was the fuel milage claim of around 48 mpg (if I remember correctly), made possible by a lean burn partial throttle fuel map. I'd like to see a video of you discussing this further, and possibly duplicating that sort of tune on another car.
Yep. After a little more tweaking we got a little over 50 mpg without a problem. We later built an AWD turbo version that did supper 40s too.
@@LHTPerformance Could you make a video on lean burn tuning? There is an absolute void of videos on this topic. I'd like to know about the types of tuning software and sensors required to complete this type setup.
Love it John!
Yeeaaaaah 2x😁
Yaaaasssss
Trubendz is actually the cheapest best bang for you buck option, way cheaper than 600 even with v band clamps a vibrant muffler and resonator aluminized steel or stainless both mandrel bent
Piping isn’t so much the issue, it’s the larger sized muffler as mentioned. We can build some pretty trick stuff, but time is also money.
@@LHTPerformance 3" fits fine on mine we all know time is money but so is a $600 exhaust with less potential than one for less than half the price 🤔
@@boost_edjamesmathew2168 send me a link to a 24” long oval muffler. I’ve usually used an 18” body but I’m not happy with that look. Have you seen any of our exhaust creations ? We have a little experience in this field.
@@LHTPerformance I never said a 24" I use a 17" and run it out of the passenger side with less bends I have experience as well bro
@@boost_edjamesmathew2168 ok. We might have different ideas of the end result. Sounds good, thanks for the comment and watching. Hope you enjoy what we’re doing
❤🏁 which traction bar is that again? I have the Full Race back in Li'l 1 (my 90 CRX Si).
Man, Jack's CRX is still.. It leaves me speechless.
Stone Cold Steve Austin was my hero in 1997
Cool new intro
Curtesy of our friend Jeff
clean!!!!!
Yup Im a CRX nut !
Have you ever encountered axle problems when using b series hasport mounts in an ef .
Yes.
@@LHTPerformance thanks for the reply is there anyway to fix it other than getting different mounts?
@@TealEF90 Limit the amount of drop will help with the axle angle. But no real fix I know of.
What brand and size are those fans?
SPAL. 12” pull fan on the radiator and 10” push on the condenser.
Have you ever done an h22 crx with ac?
We put AC in everything we do.
Who makes the crossmember?
Innovative I believe.
I graduated in 1997
Let me get that Greddy exhaust. What’s the price? :)
You for real Seth. The shipping would be a fortune. Pm me on IG
I was dreaming in 1997 owning a b swap crx
How did you know I was in high school in 1997??!!? 🤣🤣🤣
Is that greddy muffler for sale😬
I just graduated in 1997 lol
I can never get you to work on my car. Such a drag.
Message me on IG. Let me know more.
@@LHTPerformancei never had an IG account. But i guess my car is a good enough reason to start.
Be on the lookout for red 2 door si.8th gen.
Ain't nothing you guys can't mod or fix.
make me a crx with ac and turbo please :)
400bolts🤣🤣🤣
I was born in 1997😂
What was I doing in 1997? I wasn’t born yet