Hey guys, greetings from Australia.
Going to keep the introduction short, so basically been in the Honda scene for a bit over a year or so now.
I've got a 1997 Civic EK Hatch, bought it with an original d16y4 and it all started with the contemplation of an engine swap for a b series, fast forward a couple months later I settled for a Japanese b18c. After some complications and back and forwards, finally got her going on the road and the journey has begun.
Basic specs/mods (sorry I don't know very much but I'm still learning).
Not entirely sure where I'm going with the car, but for now I'm smoothing out some rough patches. I'm hoping for some boost down the track but we'll see where the road takes me.
Quick video of a dyno run post-operation with the new exhaust and engine installed.
P.S don't mind flappy grill
Picture time!
Pretty much after it was done I road tripped about 100km up the coast with a friend for him to pick up his car from his good friend and mechanic. The trip proved the suspension needed work. The previous owner had chopped the rear springs and had coilovers at the front, which were by no definition of the word "good condition" - in good condition. The ride up was a little bit bouncy and didn't feel 100% nice. I knew the suspension needed work ASAP. Upon inspection of the existing coilovers, there was a huge oil leak. The coilovers were in such bad condition I didn't even need the C-Spanners to adjust the height. They were easily spun by hand.
Fast forward, I managed to find a set of cheap coilovers someone was parting out. "Drag and Drift" - neither of which I plan on doing. 38 way damper and height adjustable. They say you get what you pay for but these will do for now.
The trip down the coast also revealed my front tyres were on the brink of doom. Long story short they needed to go.
Picked up a set of cheap Federal 595-R semi-slick tyres that were on special. Fitted both front ones for only $230, left the back as they are although now I wish I had gotten all 4 done. Will eventually go back for the back 2 and rotate the front, but the difference in grip was definitely immediately noticeable.
Basic bay picture, it's pretty bland but I'm hoping I can get around to prettying it up later down the road.
In for an ASR subframe and sway bar installation... 24mm sway bar fitted with a pretty gold subframe brace.
Will be updating this thread/post regularly!
Going to keep the introduction short, so basically been in the Honda scene for a bit over a year or so now.
I've got a 1997 Civic EK Hatch, bought it with an original d16y4 and it all started with the contemplation of an engine swap for a b series, fast forward a couple months later I settled for a Japanese b18c. After some complications and back and forwards, finally got her going on the road and the journey has begun.
Basic specs/mods (sorry I don't know very much but I'm still learning).
- Stock, unopened (yet) B18c
- S80 gearbox w/ LSD
- Cold Air Intake
- PLM extractors
- 2.5" custom exhaust
- Hondata s300 v3
- Currently making 115KW at the wheels on pump gas
Not entirely sure where I'm going with the car, but for now I'm smoothing out some rough patches. I'm hoping for some boost down the track but we'll see where the road takes me.
Quick video of a dyno run post-operation with the new exhaust and engine installed.
P.S don't mind flappy grill
Picture time!
Pretty much after it was done I road tripped about 100km up the coast with a friend for him to pick up his car from his good friend and mechanic. The trip proved the suspension needed work. The previous owner had chopped the rear springs and had coilovers at the front, which were by no definition of the word "good condition" - in good condition. The ride up was a little bit bouncy and didn't feel 100% nice. I knew the suspension needed work ASAP. Upon inspection of the existing coilovers, there was a huge oil leak. The coilovers were in such bad condition I didn't even need the C-Spanners to adjust the height. They were easily spun by hand.
Fast forward, I managed to find a set of cheap coilovers someone was parting out. "Drag and Drift" - neither of which I plan on doing. 38 way damper and height adjustable. They say you get what you pay for but these will do for now.
The trip down the coast also revealed my front tyres were on the brink of doom. Long story short they needed to go.
Picked up a set of cheap Federal 595-R semi-slick tyres that were on special. Fitted both front ones for only $230, left the back as they are although now I wish I had gotten all 4 done. Will eventually go back for the back 2 and rotate the front, but the difference in grip was definitely immediately noticeable.
Basic bay picture, it's pretty bland but I'm hoping I can get around to prettying it up later down the road.
In for an ASR subframe and sway bar installation... 24mm sway bar fitted with a pretty gold subframe brace.
Will be updating this thread/post regularly!
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