Sleeper Civic - Turbo D-series - The Final Chapter

**Weq** · 31-10-2006 10:24 AM

Guys. Ive been getting alot of PM's about my car now that is it back on the road, so i thought id update everyone on its final stage of the build. If you didnt know, my last engine grenaded after 1500km's because of some dodgy engine work performed. Just goes to show u, its hard to build honda engines correctly. I ended up with a cracked sleeved, 4 pistons missing 16 chunks and alot of heartache.

But for my persuit of the ultimate d-series turbo sleeper, i had to continue. Enter the final stage of my buildup.

A few loose spec's.
...60kw Stock ATW...
...230kw @ 7600rpm, 22psi...
...180kw @ 7600rpm, 14psi...

Fuel Econmy,
...7L/100KM, Highway...
...10L/100KM, City/Boost...

All pump gas, no race gas or tricks. Its hi-po FWD action at its best.

Engine (built for 280kw)::
D16Y1 SOHC VTEC Engine...
Built 3000km's ago, with reliablity in mind...
Weisco 8.5:1 Piston, Custom modified valve reliefs, Cermic Coated...
Eagle H-Bean Rods...
Block hot-tanked, pressure tested...
New ACL Race bearings (crank/mains)...
Modified Oil pump for flow and pressure...
Modified water pump for extra flow...

Head (built for 9000rpm):
Modified/Custom Combustion Chambers...
Fully Ported and Polished (Intake/Exhaust)...
All manifolds matched to head ports...
Crower Valve Springs and Titanium Retainers...
Zex/Comp Cams 59300 Camshaft...
Skunk2 Pro-Series Intake Manifold, 65mm Venturi Ported Throttle Body...

Drivetrain:::
New Bearings...
OBX 2-way LSD...
Action 6-Puck Clutch disc with Mibra Pads...
Action Dual Diaphram Pressure Plate...
Short Shifter...

Turbo Setup:::
Custom Ramhorn exhaust manifold. Equal length for superior topend power...
Custom GT2871R Ball bearing turbo with T3 Exhaust housing, .63 A/R, rated at 420HP...
Turbosmart Deltagate External Wastegate (plumbed back)...
2.5" Downpipe to 3" Exhaust (89db)...
Custom ALL Alluminium Intercooler piping...
Blitz AirFilter...
180x720x70MM Tube and Fin Intercooler...
GReddy Type-S Blow Off Valve...

Fuel/Management:::
Hondata s200 with Boost, Launch Control, Full Throttle Shift and Shift Light...
4x750cc RC Engineer Injectors...
Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump...
Turbosmart E-boost 1 Electronic Boost Controller...
PLX-M300 Wideband 02 Sensor (Realtime ACCURATE AFR readings, just like a dyno)...

Wheels/Tyres:::
16" Light weight Sparco Rims...
205/45R16 tyres...
Integra VTi-R Break conversion with New OEM Pads all around

Suspension:::
Prothane Engine Mount Inserts...
Whiteline Front 24mm Swaybar...
White Rear Adjustable 20-22mm Swaybar...
Cusco Strut Brace...

Other:::
Custom Triple Core Alluminium Radiator...

Stereo:...
Response 4x100rms Amplifier...
Response 12" sub in ported 40L encloser...
Polk/Momo 6" Splits...
Top of the Range Pioneer Mp3 headunit with programmble movies...

Interior:...
Oil Pressure, Oil Tempreture and Boost Guages...
All the rest is stock, looks stock and unmolested....

SO how does it go?

Well i gave Wynode a ride the other week, and i couldnt wipe the smile off his face. Traction has been greatly improved with addition of the OBX LSD. It has transformed the torque steer into smooth, controllable wheelspin and power to the ground. First gear goes buy just as quick as 2nd gear and due to the increase redline, you are at 100km's in 5.5seconds, add another 5 seconds and u are doing 160km/hr.

This video was done by a mate of mine who was driving the car last week while i was in CBR to tease me! 2nd->mid 4th gear run
http://weq.hondatech.com.au/turbo/Ne...s/P6180013.avi

This is a 1st-2nd gear run. This was a fullthrottle shift (hondata) and it you cannot get traction! On a lift shift, it will maintain traction for a few seconds, then cut loose. Just goes to show the advantage off the full-throttle shift. Free power i say!

http://weq.hondatech.com.au/turbo/Ne...s/P6140001.avi

Now pictures;
This was the installtion night. As this project was a true DIY (accept engine build) Jimmeh, SuperR, my cus (who has never worked on cars before) and a few other random people came by to help. Installation started at 6pm and ended at 12pm with a running car.

http://weq.hondatech.com.au/turbo/Ne...des/index.html

DNARacingworkings to the rescue. Thanks jimmeh and superR, hooked me up with an engine crane at the last minute!

Then straight off to the dyno for a run-in and tune.

A full wrap-up of pictures can be found here:

http://weq.hondatech.com.au/turbo/New_Setup2/

Any questions/comments/enquires are welcome!!

**Weq** · 31-10-2006 10:30 AM

Oh and for those people wondering what i am going to do now i have finished with the civic.....

Two turbo's for that bad boy

**egSi** · 31-10-2006 10:39 AM

spiffy gear man

**bennjamin** · 31-10-2006 10:48 AM

looking great...Wyn told me it keeps shredding the tyres thru the first 3 gears

**Chi** · 31-10-2006 10:54 AM

Very nice weq.

350z ftw !

**destrukshn** · 31-10-2006 10:56 AM

is that all?
lol.

**jdmkid91** · 31-10-2006 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by egSi

spiffy gear man

x2

**VTC-8OY** · 31-10-2006 02:33 PM

damn awesome weq mate, turbo-d at it;s best

... congrats on the build good stuff!

**jdmlvn** · 31-10-2006 02:39 PM

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nice nice
how many kw did u pullout after tune?

**Weq** · 31-10-2006 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by VTC-8OY

damn awesome weq mate, turbo-d at it;s best

... congrats on the build good stuff!

For this power level, the D is a great motor to build. It actually act alot like a b18c, Very revvy and plenty of torque in the configuration i have. It will easily rev over 8500rpm and make great power (drop about 10hp from peak)but i have choosen not to keep things reliable.

Any more power though, a b-series starts to take the edge for street use. Boost levels will need to be raised past limits of pump gas and thats when things get hairy

If u drive this car, or see it in the video's, u will understand how well it breaths and effortless the power is made. D-series torque FTW!