My Turbo Honda Civic EK1 GLI

[fezzy101]

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So I purchased a Honda Civic EK1 earlier last year and have been gradually working on it slowly building it up for the track, My GOAL IS TO MAKE A cheap reliable high powered D16, something different from everyones K20 and B-Series Swaps.

So far her is the mods list.

- BC Coilovers (height adjustable and damper adjustable)
- 15 inch Rota Slipstream wheels
- Bridgestone Potenza 002 tires all round
- Custom 3” turbo back Exhaust with high flow cat and custom muffler
- T3/T4 Turbo
- Intercooler
- External wastegate
- ECU
- K&N Pod filter
- Slotted and Dimpled Rotors
- Sparco Sprint V Bucket Seat
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So that’s the thing’s I have added to the car, in regards to the things that I have taken out that list is a little bit longer.

- Removed all of the seats other then the passenger seat
- Removed the Air conditioner and the module + piping and radiator
- Removed the power steering module
- Removed the stock intake box and all nuts brackets and bolts to go with it.
- Removed all engine clips and things that weren’t doing anything.
- Removed all of the interior paneling from the centre console, and everything in the rear of the car.
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So far the fastest time I have done around wakefield park is a 1:13.5 with old tires and a stock motor, (pre turbo time)
I have not yet taken the car to the track with the turbo because I am yet to have it tuned.

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[fezzy101]

This track day was when the car was naturally aspirated.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxgrAxf3kNk&feature=share&list=UUP2eg5HxDUAhy2sCoPqtlyQ

[ROM30S]

Nice setup Ive always wanted to boost the d16.
How reliable has it been, do you drive it daily?

[fezzy101]

So everything has been perfectly alright, Its not fully tuned yet because i had an issue with my gearbox, unrelated. So that car has been pretty stationary. But so far so good and i dont see many problems in the future, I anticipate ill be making something like 120kws at the wheels with 4-6psi or boost. That will be the safe tune before i go and get bigger injectors and E85

[fezzy101]

Just got myself a Stage 2 Heavy Duty Clutch to deal with the extra power. Also here is a couple of images of my custom exhaust, screamer pipe.

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[eren]

Save the sohc lols :) +1

[fezzy101]

You know how it is mate, SAVE THE SOHC

[grifty]

When are you going for a tune?

[fezzy101]

Its already in the process of being tuned, My tuner is working on hacking the computer system so that the Adaptronic ECU that were using works with the car. At the moment its not reading the engine sensors so once that is done the car will start and then the real fun will begin.

Ill keep everyone updated.

[grifty]

Sounds good, how much power are you expecting, 120kw?

[Stevil]

Mate awesome build ! 1.13 non turbo aint too shabby ! Love the SOHC Turbo Combo !!

What stud pattern and wheels are you running, I ve got some 16x7 16x8 5x114.3 Enkei's with track rubber that im gunna offlaod in the next month, REAL CHEAP, I've also got some EBC REDs front pads (NEW) that I mistakenly ordered DP3812/2C , if they fit ya car you can have for free.

[fezzy101]

I have been informed by my tuner that I can make something in the region of 120kws with very low boost. 4-6psi I should be making about 120kws ATW. Then when I get bigger injectors and some other bits and bobs ill crank it to 11psi. and i should be making about 140-150kws. (stock internals) Note the car weighs about 850kws, so still better then a b swap, so far.

Im running 4 studs at the moment but im looking to do a DC2R Hub conversion very shortly my priority is to get the turbo working and reliable first.

Break pads, thats awesome. That would be sweet to have for when mine start to wear from the track days. I appreciate it

[mattsrea]

Nice one dude!, where did you get/source your turbo bits from? Got vids of how it goes ? :D
120kws should be really fun to drive for a d! Keep us posted

[grifty]

Nice one dude!, where did you get/source your turbo bits from? Got vids of how it goes ? :D
120kws should be really fun to drive for a d! Keep us posted
Looks like a ebay turbo kit?

[mattsrea]

Looks like a ebay turbo kit?

Yeah thats what i was thinking too, just would like to confirm with op because i'm kind of thinking boost (daily) within the next couple years :)

[fezzy101]

Yea its definitely an ebay kit no doubt about it, I did my research before purchasing the kit however.

The kit is a Godspeed D-Series Kit and cost me $1175, but i have spent money on other things to make the kit as reliable as possible.

[mattsrea]

Yea its definitely an ebay kit no doubt about it, I did my research before purchasing the kit however.

The kit is a Godspeed D-Series Kit and cost me $1175, but i have spent money on other things to make the kit as reliable as possible.

Oh wait so its a godspeed ebay turbo kit?

[fezzy101]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/380685760224?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Here is the kit that i bought.

[connorling]

what turbo manifold is that?

[connorling]

what turbo manifold is that?

o i just saw the Godspeed bit.
i think the first thing i would change to make it more reliable is the manifold.
they dont look too strong.

[fezzy101]

YEa I totally agree, I think the weak links on the kit is the manifold and the external wastegate.

So I'm going to fun it and get everything working first and then get a completely custom one made at hurricane.

I have an aftermarket oil cooling kit which i want to install also.

[mugen_ctr]

good on ya for boosting it, considering its for track only, go crazy, should defs go for vitara build an shoot for 200kw, since u already pulled out ac an most other parts even the reo-bar to fit the cooler n turbz

should def consider brakes, clutch, radiator on the mods list as well... pointless running turbo if u dont have the back up parts to make it a whole package

[Jasemas]

Note the car weighs about 850kws, so still better then a b swap, so far.


That's alot of power for weight :P

[fezzy101]

Yea I have already got a stage 2 clutch kit sitting on my desk. But the car needs to be working before I install it.
Yea the car hasnt got allot left in it, its pretty track orientated. I think ill be happy with 140kws for now, considering its a huge jump from stock, ill train to drive the car on the track and then go for more power.

As I have learnt ypu dont need stacks of power to go fast. 1:13.5 fastest lap around wakefield na. Im shooting for sub 1:10s with the extra power

[mugen_ctr]

Yea I have already got a stage 2 clutch kit sitting on my desk. But the car needs to be working before I install it.
Yea the car hasnt got allot left in it, its pretty track orientated. I think ill be happy with 140kws for now, considering its a huge jump from stock, ill train to drive the car on the track and then go for more power.

As I have learnt ypu dont need stacks of power to go fast. 1:13.5 fastest lap around wakefield na. Im shooting for sub 1:10s with the extra power

exactly, but with that sorta figures 140 atw, starts getting uncontrollable without an lsd around corners, id love an lsd in my car, tryna put down all the power in a corner isnt fun with an open diff as ive experience :(, defs need a some sort of an lsd to make it more manageable if its a track car with a added turbo

[fezzy101]

exactly, but with that sorta figures 140 atw, starts getting uncontrollable without an lsd around corners, id love an lsd in my car, tryna put down all the power in a corner isnt fun with an open diff as ive experience :(, defs need a some sort of an lsd to make it more manageable if its a track car with a added turbo

So in regards to LSD, JDMyard has an LSD for about $1500 which is looking like the standard price for LSD.

But then when you get them from the US you can get them for about $1000 Shipped over. The next mission is the instillation.

[fezzy101]

Here is a quick shot of my bucket seat
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[Stevil]

Fezzy do ya research before throwing in an LSD, talk to a few tuner and honda shops as they may know of a 2nd hand LSD. I did a number of track days without an LSD after I turbo'd n E85'd and lets just say clouds of smoke for 50m outta hairpins does nuthin for lap times. once down at Winton I thought Id fukked my motor there was so much Smoke ! lol

I ended up putting an MFactory LSD as reports from US R18a owners was good, only $680 + freight it has turned out to be a very wise investment, at Wakefield I dropped over 1 sec purely from the LSD. Funny thing was when the LSD turned up it had K20 on the box and thought theyd fukked up , nope my R18a actually uses a K20 LSD, if Id know this at the time I coulda grabbed a number of cheaper 2nd hand LSD's.

[connorling]

exactly, but with that sorta figures 140 atw, starts getting uncontrollable without an lsd around corners, id love an lsd in my car, tryna put down all the power in a corner isnt fun with an open diff as ive experience :(, defs need a some sort of an lsd to make it more manageable if its a track car with a added turbo


So in regards to LSD, JDMyard has an LSD for about $1500 which is looking like the standard price for LSD.

But then when you get them from the US you can get them for about $1000 Shipped over. The next mission is the instillation.

u definitely need LSD, i ran turbo b18c on track and u can not put the power down.
Mfactory LSD is much cheaper, and its good.

get 1.5way LSD if it is a track car.

i gain 4 sec at barbagallo short track by installing LSD and good tyres.

funny tho when i just install the LSD running 595 tyres, i actually went slower by 2 sec, i think the LSD demanded the tyres for more grip that 595 couldnt give.
switching to R888 helps.

[EKVTIR-T]

Also can get KAAZ around 1k

shop around for best price rather than pay 1.5k in aus.

[connorling]

Also can get KAAZ around 1k

shop around for best price rather than pay 1.5k in aus.

i havent seen KAAZ for 1k.

1k USD?

shipping might be high due to weight tho.

[fezzy101]

Yea I don't need to buy anything yet I mean the car isnt even started yet, (should be started in a few days.) I think when you guys mentioned all you see is smoke coming from the wheels, you need to consider moderation of the accelerator, Yes i know i will probably get some wheel spin but i think ill be able to control it with good modulation of the right foot.

But yes if i want to do decent times i need to get the LSD and the bigger brakes. Note ill also be getting wider wheels semi slick soon. I'm potentially going to go to 5 stud and use a 225mm all round, and just use over fenders.

[mugen_ctr]

unfortunately guys, the d-series has no love when it comes to LSD, 2 options really, M factory or Quaife

if money is tight than mfactory hands down, if not than quaife ftw

than there are alternatives ....... hrmmmmm ..... phanton grip lsd (not a true lsd) or OBX lsd are the dark side, cheap for a reason, they are just plagued with problems or worse leads to blown trannys/diffs, plenty of stories online

[hoaanguyen]

Yea its definitely an ebay kit no doubt about it, I did my research before purchasing the kit however.

The kit is a Godspeed D-Series Kit and cost me $1175, but i have spent money on other things to make the kit as reliable as possible.

what sort of stuff did you change ?

[fezzy101]

what sort of stuff did you change ?

Purchased an aftermarket External waste-gate
The dump pipe on the system which connected up to a flex wasn't the best of quality so that's why i had a custom exhaust made from the turbo back.
They come with a knockoff HKS Blow off valve, but I didn't want it connected so atm its just acting as a plug.
The oil return lines didn't really work so i had to get that custom fitted.
also i purchased an aftermarket oil feed line and had to modify the adapter on the turbo side because the aluminum adapter provided is very very flimsy and got threaded after the first time i used it.

It might sounds stupid but i also replaced all the bolts on the system with my own because i didnt trust their strength.

[Jasemas]

Purchased an aftermarket External waste-gate
The dump pipe on the system which connected up to a flex wasn't the best of quality so that's why i had a custom exhaust made from the turbo back.
They come with a knockoff HKS Blow off valve, but I didn't want it connected so atm its just acting as a plug.
The oil return lines didn't really work so i had to get that custom fitted.
also i purchased an aftermarket oil feed line and had to modify the adapter on the turbo side because the aluminum adapter provided is very very flimsy and got threaded after the first time i used it.

It might sounds stupid but i also replaced all the bolts on the system with my own because i didnt trust their strength.

Wouldn't it have been cheaper if you didn't buy the Ebay turbo kit in the first place?
And bought everything piece by piece (quality , not knock offs)

[fezzy101]

Wouldn't it have been cheaper if you didn't buy the Ebay turbo kit in the first place?
And bought everything piece by piece (quality , not knock offs)

Naa, everything on the kit was good enough to sustain daily use, but it has provided me a good base to get things working and then slowly work on improving the system to sustain track use.

If i was to buy it individually i would have spent allllot more.

[connorling]

Purchased an aftermarket External waste-gate
The dump pipe on the system which connected up to a flex wasn't the best of quality so that's why i had a custom exhaust made from the turbo back.
They come with a knockoff HKS Blow off valve, but I didn't want it connected so atm its just acting as a plug.
The oil return lines didn't really work so i had to get that custom fitted.
also i purchased an aftermarket oil feed line and had to modify the adapter on the turbo side because the aluminum adapter provided is very very flimsy and got threaded after the first time i used it.

It might sounds stupid but i also replaced all the bolts on the system with my own because i didnt trust their strength.
good idea on replacing the bolts.



Wouldn't it have been cheaper if you didn't buy the Ebay turbo kit in the first place?
And bought everything piece by piece (quality , not knock offs)

its ok, ebay kit is not that expensive, and it gives you a template of the turbo kits, like how the intercooler pipe is, and u can test fit everything, and change the critical part accordingly like the manifold and bolts.

[fezzy101]

good idea on replacing the bolts.
its ok, ebay kit is not that expensive, and it gives you a template of the turbo kits, like how the intercooler pipe is, and u can test fit everything, and change the critical part accordingly like the manifold and bolts.

The most crucial thing that i need to change is the manifold because i know the welds aren't great and long term wont last.

[fezzy101]

Just a quick update, I spoke to the tuner today and he said that he has finished wiring everything up and the ecu is working as it should and working with the sensors in the car.

He mentioned that he needs to open up the dizzy to change a few things but im hoping to have the car running by the end of the weekend and might even pop into wakefield park on monday.

[e240]

Have a read.

http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=3036122

http://www.teammfactory.com/faqs_quaife

There's a good reason why MFactory is leading in the north american market

[dougie_504]

Excellent thread. Love the SOHC. Thinking of turbo'ing mine next year and have had my eye on the Godspeed kit too.

Have you seen this thread? Worth a look.
http://www.d-series.org/forums/product-reviews/165677-godspeed-turbo-kit-review.html

Curious to know when you'll hit peak boost using a T3/4. Please report back when you get it tuned!


I have been informed by my tuner that I can make something in the region of 120kws with very low boost. 4-6psi I should be making about 120kws ATW. Then when I get bigger injectors and some other bits and bobs ill crank it to 11psi. and i should be making about 140-150kws. (stock internals) Note the car weighs about 850kws, so still better then a b swap, so far.

Im running 4 studs at the moment but im looking to do a DC2R Hub conversion very shortly my priority is to get the turbo working and reliable first.

Break pads, thats awesome. That would be sweet to have for when mine start to wear from the track days. I appreciate it


Finally I'd be very careful exceeding the 120KW ATW mark. The SOHC D-series rods are well known for only holding approximately 200HP, which is 150KW, or about 120-130KW ATW after drivetrain losses. After that they start to snap and punch holes in your block. If you're going over the 130KW mark you really need to consider forged internals or at least cryogenically treating your OEM ones to make them stronger.

Oh and M-Factory LSD's are good IMO. Sticking one in my EF8 atm as well as their 4.9 FD :)

[tangk]

MFactory/Quaife LSD's are the way to go, but MFactory seems to be more common amongst the population.
If possible/money permits it would be good at looking at forged internals just as dougie said; CP/Eagle

[fezzy101]

Excellent thread. Love the SOHC. Thinking of turbo'ing mine next year and have had my eye on the Godspeed kit too.

Have you seen this thread? Worth a look.
http://www.d-series.org/forums/product-reviews/165677-godspeed-turbo-kit-review.html

Curious to know when you'll hit peak boost using a T3/4. Please report back when you get it tuned!




Finally I'd be very careful exceeding the 120KW ATW mark. The SOHC D-series rods are well known for only holding approximately 200HP, which is 150KW, or about 120-130KW ATW after drivetrain losses. After that they start to snap and punch holes in your block. If you're going over the 130KW mark you really need to consider forged internals or at least cryogenically treating your OEM ones to make them stronger.

Oh and M-Factory LSD's are good IMO. Sticking one in my EF8 atm as well as their 4.9 FD :)

To right you are, I dont want to go to 150kws till I have forged internals that means forged piston heads and forged rods. and in combination with the lsd and the aftermrket clutch everything should run smoothly.

I have a oil cooler, bought an aftermarket one which ill also install to keep everyhig cool.

[fezzy101]

Before
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After
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[connorling]

Purchased an aftermarket External waste-gate
The dump pipe on the system which connected up to a flex wasn't the best of quality so that's why i had a custom exhaust made from the turbo back.
They come with a knockoff HKS Blow off valve, but I didn't want it connected so atm its just acting as a plug.
The oil return lines didn't really work so i had to get that custom fitted.
also i purchased an aftermarket oil feed line and had to modify the adapter on the turbo side because the aluminum adapter provided is very very flimsy and got threaded after the first time i used it.

It might sounds stupid but i also replaced all the bolts on the system with my own because i didnt trust their strength.


Wouldn't it have been cheaper if you didn't buy the Ebay turbo kit in the first place?
And bought everything piece by piece (quality , not knock offs)


Before
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After
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i remember these wiring haha.
i had to do something under the dash and my god, wires everywhere!

change the manifold for sure.

[fezzy101]

Yea dude we literally opened up the dash and was like WTF is this jungle gym of wiring. Note to anyone that is looking at taking the dash out of the EK honda Civic, It is a massive pain in the ass because there is like 10000 nuts that are holding it in.

On another note if you want to take the heater out of the car that is also a pain in the ass and its advised for you to take out the Dizzy because it makes it allot easier to access the pipes and hoses that are connected to the heater in the cockpit.

[fezzy101]

Hey all,

Just a quick update, So speaking to the tuner today everything seems to be going as they should be altough we are still having trouble getting the wiring system to function correctly with the aftermarket ECU.

The problem at the moment is that the car is using a digital Dizzy, and as many of you might know this is almost impossible to work out when things happen unless you already know.

So to make things easier for the tuner i thought it might be worth asking around to see if anyone has a spare NON-DIGital Honda Civic EKI Distributor laying around. Its basically the last step in the process that is holding up the car starting.

Thanks,
ps ill post up some pictures very shortly.

[fezzy101]

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[Jasemas]

New dizzy assembly

[fezzy101]

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[fezzy101]

In OTHER news I purchased some suede leather, Ill post photos soon of what its looks like, also I have purchased some materials to build a front splitter. Additionally I purchased a D16Y8 Distributor which will hopefully be used today to get the car started and working. Ill keep everyone informed how things go.

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[mugen_ctr]

what ecu are ur using if u dont mind me asking

[fezzy101]

I'm using an adaptronic Ill post up an image of it below.
"Adaptronic e420d Basic Select ECU"

[fezzy101]

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Soooo because world time attack I bought some canards. $400 full carbon fibre

[Stevil]

Haha keep it up !!

[fezzy101]

And now the moment you have all been waiting for, here is a quick video of a cold start from this morning. Excuse the stalled first attempt that was just the car being a butt and saying leave me alone.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uN1O02zvpk&feature=youtu.be

[Jasemas]

Nice green pants ahah

[fezzy101]

HAHA, thanks mate, they are my favorites, I have had allot of feedback about them so people must love them more then the car. :)

[dougie_504]

Running a bit rich on cold? How much power did it end up making and at what rpm are you making full boost?

[PHO]

Running a bit rich on cold? How much power did it end up making and at what rpm are you making full boost?

Dont think its tuned yet. S:

[fezzy101]

At that stage the car was running rich just because it was a very cold start and it was early in the morning. WE have been working through some bugs int he system, the latest one we are getting through is the car si running a stupid amount of boost 15psi to be exact.

This is because the spring in the external waste gate is to strong and is not letting out enough pressure so we have purchased a 6psi rated spring and one we get it we will be able to properly tune it. Slowly we will also be able to increase the power when the Injectors and the fuel pump arrive. We did one test and have definitely confirmed that the stock injectors can't handle over about 9psi.

Ill post up some photos soon.

[dougie_504]

Depends on how much power your making. They should be able to handle 130-150kw but you'll be working them way too hard. Fuel pump can dig it too, but same problem working too hard.

Just get a Walbro 255 an some 440's.

[fezzy101]

We have ordered some 1000cc injectors and have also ordered a fuel pump, they should come soon. For now we are just going to tune the car with what we have.

I think that the biggest game changer will be the spring, because the car just can't handle so much boost. Its hitting the 15psi at like 4000rpm. We still have another 3000rpm left haha.

[stndrd]

4000rpm seems a little late. What are the rear housing specs? .82 or bigger?

[fezzy101]

Well considering its hitting 14psi at 4000 and all we want to run for now is 6psi id say its not coming on late. It hits about 6psi at roughly 2500 or 3000RPM which is about right especially since we will be tracking it.

[fezzy101]

Got myself a New steering wheel so we can delete the airbag and the wiring that goes with it.

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[connorling]

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Soooo because world time attack I bought some canards. $400 full carbon fibre
damn, these make of gold lol.
would look mad on the car.
go cut people legs haha


And now the moment you have all been waiting for, here is a quick video of a cold start from this morning. Excuse the stalled first attempt that was just the car being a butt and saying leave me alone.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uN1O02zvpk&feature=youtu.be
sound so lumpy. so angry noise. nice!

At that stage the car was running rich just because it was a very cold start and it was early in the morning. WE have been working through some bugs int he system, the latest one we are getting through is the car si running a stupid amount of boost 15psi to be exact.

This is because the spring in the external waste gate is to strong and is not letting out enough pressure so we have purchased a 6psi rated spring and one we get it we will be able to properly tune it. Slowly we will also be able to increase the power when the Injectors and the fuel pump arrive. We did one test and have definitely confirmed that the stock injectors can't handle over about 9psi.

Ill post up some photos soon.
get some 6psi spring and install e-boost controller, so when u drive to the track, keep it low boost, when u hit the race track go banana.

[Jasemas]

Please make a video of popping the air bag when you remove it for teh lulz

[fezzy101]

haha, isn't that dangerous? ;)

[connorling]

have u tuned it?

[fezzy101]

We got the spring and the car is still running 14psi of boost, Sooooo we think that the wastegate is faulty and isnt opening when it should.

We are waiting for the new wastegate to come.

[Jasemas]

haha, isn't that dangerous? ;)

Nahh just short out the yellow srs lines away from the airbag
Im sure it won't work as its ancient
But im not responsible if you get hurt
It'll be fun though!

[fezzy101]

Haha when I get my bosskit and fit the wheel I'll see what I can do in terms of an explosion.

[[stealth]]

More updates plz! :)

[fezzy101]

Ok so last weekend we managed to install the new external wastegate that i purchased, We figured out that the godspeed wastegate was indeed faulty and wasn't opening. We also worked on idle control and got the car starting in cold hot and normal temps, plus it no longer idles at 1300 rpm but instead at a steady 900.
After we got those two things working we worked on tuning the car, we got our hands on some private road and sectioned it all of and got to work.

This is where we are at so far, a sneak peak video for everyone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuWJ_izORzA

[grifty]

needs more cluster videos.

[fezzy101]

The clutch is pretty much gone and the gearbox is on its way out also, so we couldnt do any proper hard launches but here is another short clip. You cant tell the box sucks because of the non chirping into 2nd gear. Oh btw Tacko isnt connected yet.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEmYb9-WoqA

[dougie_504]

What's wrong with your gbox?

I hear the D boxes are good for 250HP standard.

Clutch I've heard slips around the 100kw mark ATW

[fezzy101]

The gearbox is leaking at the moment because the bearings are worn and the seal is also worn. Additionally the clutch has never been changed in 230000kms but i do have a stage 2 clutch ready to go into the new motor.

[dougie_504]

Lol 230,000km that must be a record!

Well good idea to do it all in one hit I suppose.

[ekadelaide1]

you are pure inspiration dude

[fezzy101]

you are pure inspiration dude

Thanks mate, I got my track day coming up on the 7th of dec, I will be replacing my clutch this weekend in preparation. Then I will also attempt to get new tires as the ones that i have are massively gone.

[fezzy101]

So this is what my clutch looks like after 230000kms 10 track days, a bolt on turbo kit and lots of overuse.

Installing the Stage 2 Excedy clutch today.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1465244_10151996995924088_895104220_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1472047_10151996995904088_588686657_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1016791_10151996995914088_1537223096_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1480573_10151996995909088_638176841_n.jpg

[fezzy101]

Yea we changed the rear main, we had to because the one that was in there was pretty rooted.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1394404_10151997540484088_901071528_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1460182_10151997540494088_1857507363_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1460291_10151997540489088_1255304660_n.jpg

[dougie_504]

Looks much nicer.

How was your OEM clutch dealing with the 110KW? Slipping or holding? Obviously burnt to the sh!thouse lol.

[fezzy101]

Clutch was slipping hard, It basically wasn't able to hit boost. As soon as it hit boost it would reline because the clutch just slipped.

[dougie_504]

Yeah I've heard the SOHC D16 OEM clutches tend to start slipping around the 100kw mark, making the OEM clutch useless for pretty much any boosted setup.

Sounds like a good setup to me though. 110kw is perfect IMO for the SOHC D around the streets.

[fezzy101]

Yeah I've heard the SOHC D16 OEM clutches tend to start slipping around the 100kw mark, making the OEM clutch useless for pretty much any boosted setup.

Sounds like a good setup to me though. 110kw is perfect IMO for the SOHC D around the streets.

Totally agree the power on the car is perfect for what I want at the moment. I haven't driven a turbo car on the track yet so I'm thinking this is a good start. And then ill gradually boost more and more including reenforcing the motor.

[Adam2kl4u]

Got the Civic running and im on low boost as well, very comfortable how it is and fun to drive! I like your set up too man, hope you have fun with it.

[fezzy101]

Got the Civic running and im on low boost as well, very comfortable how it is and fun to drive! I like your set up too man, hope you have fun with it.

Went to wakefield park on Saturday for some testing of the new setup. We didn't do any good times since there was so much traffic, but my injectors aren't putting enough fuel into the system so its running lean through the corners and then cutting power.

Just dont have confidence in the corners coz i dont want to break it. Ill install injectors go forged pistons and ill be back next year with my sub 1:10.

here is the video;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMvJBUXxoiM

[Adam2kl4u]

Went to wakefield park on Saturday for some testing of the new setup. We didn't do any good times since there was so much traffic, but my injectors aren't putting enough fuel into the system so its running lean through the corners and then cutting power.

Just dont have confidence in the corners coz i dont want to break it. Ill install injectors go forged pistons and ill be back next year with my sub 1:10.

here is the video;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMvJBUXxoiM

Cant wait to go to the track ay. Looks fun as. I tried running stock injectors too but I wasn't getting enough fuel to go over 5.5k rpm at the dyno so we had to upgrade.

[Neymar]

U guys should check out my Ek1 2000, ran 60,000km and its white! Perfect <3

[Sexc86]

you should be able to get away with increasing your fuel pressure if you don't want to swap out injectors. Its not ideal - but it will work to a limit...

[fezzy101]

you should be able to get away with increasing your fuel pressure if you don't want to swap out injectors. Its not ideal - but it will work to a limit...
See the thing is that the injectors are already at 100% so increasing the pressure wont change much.


Cant wait to go to the track ay. Looks fun as. I tried running stock injectors too but I wasn't getting enough fuel to go over 5.5k rpm at the dyno so we had to upgrade.
I had the same problem so i had to lower the boost to 5psi making 100kws at the wheels, but yea as i said the injectors are maxed out. On a side note I'm very excited for the JDMYARD meet that is on this Saturday.

[Sexc86]

This is strange i made nearly 120wkw @ 10psi on my d15b7 with stock injectors and just a fuel regulator

[dougie_504]

^ what turbo?

Oem injectors can handle 120kw. Just working them too hard.

[Sexc86]

this was many years ago now. I was running a Td05 on a unopened engine and very basic setup. Was good reliable and good fun. I ran a microbic lt8 ecu at the time that i wasn't very much a fan of - i think my best time was a low 14 @ 100mph-ish

[fezzy101]

Hi Everyone I thought that i would give everyone an update,
So the car broke down because the initial tune in combination with a few other gremlins, The ECU bugged out and forced the car to run rich and fouling the spark plugs.

So I had the car towed to 'MRC Dyno Services and Performance' who spent 4 hours working on the car which included rewiring, modifying the dizzy because it wasnt firing properly and tuning the car.

It was Dyno tuned for 3 hours and the end result was the car making 105kw/s at the wheels on as mentioned 5psi boost. Will be getting the car back tonight so Ill see if i can do a proper 0-100 launch if i can get to my friends property.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1525415_10152028519659088_1681845215_n.jpg

[fezzy101]

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[mooshie]

Huh? Bored already?

[fezzy101]

Huh? Bored already?

Naa man my new goal for the year is to get into super sprint events so I want to build a pure track car. I want to try and start my career this year.