Acura/Honda: Daily-driven 600-plus Horsepower Pro-am Civic

Cortney's Love
This Pro-AM Civic is an American Idol
Daily-driven 600-plus Horsepower Pro-AM Civic
10.34 @ 140.4 mph
Text & Photos By Michael Ferrara

"That won't work." If you have had the experience of building up your street or race car, chances are that someone along the way told you that something you did or something that you were planning to do won't work.

We met Cortney Green while he was competing at a number of West Coast IDRC events. When we were looking for a prime example of a 10-second Pro-AM FWD, Cortney's Civic seemed the perfect candidate. After all, Cortney's combination had delivered solid mid-10-second performance in competition. It wasn't until Cortney showed up at the studio that we began to wonder how his hatchback was able to do what it does. What's so impressive about Cortney's Civic isn't necessarily the parts that it has. Rather, it's the parts that are absence from his combination that truly showcase the achievements made by this vehicle. The axels, differential, intake manifold and transmission are completely stock.

Street Racing

In 2002, Cortney began racing his '94 Civic CX at every possible opportunity. The local dragstrip held street-legal bracket and "test & tune" events every other week. In between these legal events, Cortney would frequent the local street races. The Civic shut down modified Mustangs, Corvettes and an unforgettable Black Camaro SS that was "more riced out that a Cavalier with Type-R stickers."

While street racing delivered a big shot of adrenaline, the addiction resulted in numerous tickets, a suspended license and a near-fatal crash. It was time to move on. After leaving the street races, Cortney began to concentrate on making his car quicker and faster. Once tuned to produce over 400 horsepower, Cortney took the Civic back to the track. After bolting on a set of 22-inch slicks, the Civic made its first official 11-second pass. That was the good news. The bad news was that the car needed a roll cage, an approved scattershield, SFI balancer, SFI flywheel, SFI clutch and five-point, three-inch belts. It was a lot to get done and the 2002 racing season was coming to an end.

The Birth of Pro-AM

"Plans for 2003 had not even crossed my mind until I picked up the January 2003 issue of Drag Sport. I flipped through a couple pages and there was a topic about a new class for street cars called Pro-AM FWD. This was exactly what I was looking for. I'd be traveling to national races, meeting new people, competing in heads-up racing, participating in contingency programs, getting some recognition and hopefully winning payouts and trophies, " says Cortney.

Getting ready for Pro-AM

Before Cortney could get back on the dragstrip, his Civic needed to be up to spec in the safety department. Dean at DA fabrication was called upon to tackle this task. Dean and Willis fabricated a custom rollbar that was legal for 9.99 or 135 mph pass.

In May 2003, Cortney would run his first 10-second pass. This pass would earn him some recognition as the first FWD street car in Utah to run a 10-second 1/4 mile pass. Cortney had met his first goal. Now it was time to prepare for the IDRC Nationals.

The day after running the 10-second pass, Cortney's friends took his car for a drive to get some food and to feel what a 450 horsepower turbo car felt like. Unfortunately, the Civic never made it back. His friends got in a wreck just a couple blocks away. Cortney's first 10-second daily driven street car was destroyed.

Back at his house, Cortney looked through the remains of the Honda to salvage what was still usable. The engine, turbo, manifold, wastegate and blow off valve were recovered. One month later, Cortney found the '95 charcoal gray hatchback pictured here.

In one week, the '95 was put into combat mode. This time the buildup would include a roll cage (instead of a roll bar), to be legal when 135mph was eclipsed.

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The Civic shut down modified Mustangs, Corvettes and an unforgettable Black Camaro SS that was "more riced out that a Cavalier with Type-R stickers."

:lol:
:respect:

Pa los incredulos!!!!! e dicho nombre yoooooooooooooo

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pa los que dicen que los hondas de pista no corren duro, aunque soy toyotero me gustan los hondas,pero nopueden conlos toyotas

wned:

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Originally posted by piña_crx@Mar 23 2004, 10:54 PM
Cortney's Love
This Pro-AM Civic is an American Idol
Daily-driven 600-plus Horsepower Pro-AM Civic
10.34 @ 140.4 mph
Text & Photos By Michael Ferrara

"That won't work." If you have had the experience of building up your street or race car, chances are that someone along the way told you that something you did or something that you were planning to do won't work.

We met Cortney Green while he was competing at a number of West Coast IDRC events. When we were looking for a prime example of a 10-second Pro-AM FWD, Cortney's Civic seemed the perfect candidate. After all, Cortney's combination had delivered solid mid-10-second performance in competition. It wasn't until Cortney showed up at the studio that we began to wonder how his hatchback was able to do what it does. What's so impressive about Cortney's Civic isn't necessarily the parts that it has. Rather, it's the parts that are absence from his combination that truly showcase the achievements made by this vehicle. The axels, differential, intake manifold and transmission are completely stock.

Street Racing

In 2002, Cortney began racing his '94 Civic CX at every possible opportunity. The local dragstrip held street-legal bracket and "test & tune" events every other week. In between these legal events, Cortney would frequent the local street races. The Civic shut down modified Mustangs, Corvettes and an unforgettable Black Camaro SS that was "more riced out that a Cavalier with Type-R stickers."

While street racing delivered a big shot of adrenaline, the addiction resulted in numerous tickets, a suspended license and a near-fatal crash. It was time to move on. After leaving the street races, Cortney began to concentrate on making his car quicker and faster. Once tuned to produce over 400 horsepower, Cortney took the Civic back to the track. After bolting on a set of 22-inch slicks, the Civic made its first official 11-second pass. That was the good news. The bad news was that the car needed a roll cage, an approved scattershield, SFI balancer, SFI flywheel, SFI clutch and five-point, three-inch belts. It was a lot to get done and the 2002 racing season was coming to an end.

The Birth of Pro-AM

"Plans for 2003 had not even crossed my mind until I picked up the January 2003 issue of Drag Sport. I flipped through a couple pages and there was a topic about a new class for street cars called Pro-AM FWD. This was exactly what I was looking for. I'd be traveling to national races, meeting new people, competing in heads-up racing, participating in contingency programs, getting some recognition and hopefully winning payouts and trophies, " says Cortney.

Getting ready for Pro-AM

Before Cortney could get back on the dragstrip, his Civic needed to be up to spec in the safety department. Dean at DA fabrication was called upon to tackle this task. Dean and Willis fabricated a custom rollbar that was legal for 9.99 or 135 mph pass.

In May 2003, Cortney would run his first 10-second pass. This pass would earn him some recognition as the first FWD street car in Utah to run a 10-second 1/4 mile pass. Cortney had met his first goal. Now it was time to prepare for the IDRC Nationals.

The day after running the 10-second pass, Cortney's friends took his car for a drive to get some food and to feel what a 450 horsepower turbo car felt like. Unfortunately, the Civic never made it back. His friends got in a wreck just a couple blocks away. Cortney's first 10-second daily driven street car was destroyed.

Back at his house, Cortney looked through the remains of the Honda to salvage what was still usable. The engine, turbo, manifold, wastegate and blow off valve were recovered. One month later, Cortney found the '95 charcoal gray hatchback pictured here.

In one week, the '95 was put into combat mode. This time the buildup would include a roll cage (instead of a roll bar), to be legal when 135mph was eclipsed.

:bow: :bow: :bow:

y pendiente q en la proxima super compacto sale la beba de Cayey ^^

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"more riced out that a Cavalier with Type-R stickers."

Creanme he visto unos cuantos asi....Tambien muchos son Technicas :lol: :lol: :lol:

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:drool: :drool:
Que paso con la guaguita que paso?!?
DIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Esta buena la guaguita. :fino:

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Honda Power, no hay mas nada que buscar ^^

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Pepo monto una guaguita asi alla afuera en el sitio que esta trabajando y tiro 525whp y es completamente de pista. ya hizo 10 seg en un pase de prueba que hicieron alla.

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Este es uno de los projectos que estoy trabajando. Ya corrimos 10.8 @ 133mph en el primer pase. Esperamos llevarla alos 10 bajitos pronto.

ATT
P-PO TECH