ManuFAN

Here ya go guys and gals per your request I found what it takes to make an everday civic a 13 second civic



1989 Honda Civic Si



Below is a list of modifications that have been done to my daily driver. I did most of the work myself. If you have any questions about any of the performance modifications and upgrades, send me e-mail and I will gladly try to answer them. I am no expert, but I have talked to a lot of people and have done a fair amount of research. I have also made some bad choices in equipment purchase and have made some big mistakes in installation - some due to the lack of money and most due to the lack of patience. I am hoping that this page will help others out by ensuring they don't make the same kinds of mistakes I have made.



I have very limited web space, so I am not going to cram the page with pictures of babes and advertisements. At the bottom of this page, you will find links to many informative sites. You will also find links to pictures of my Civic, descriptions of the modifications and upgrades, and a glossary of terms. How does nitrous oxide work? Check out the nitrous oxide section in the modifications page. Want performance parts for cheap? Check out the group buy in the links section of this page. I am also working on a database of stock 1/4 mile times, and 0-60 numbers for production cars. I don't have much right now, but I will update the database as often as I can.



My Civic is not the fastest or baddest. Not by a long shot. It's a total package thing that I'm after. The stereo system is great, the car handles extremely well, it looks half decent, and most of all, it's fun to drive. I am not affiliated with any manufacturer nor do I receive sponsorship from any business -- this is a banner free, non-commercial web page. I hope you find this web page for 4th generation Honda Civics informative and useful.



UPDATE!!!!! This page will be gone at the end of this month. It has done well for the 16 months of being on the Internet. All things come to an end. I have received literally hundreds of e-mail from all corners of the world. Lots of kind words from genuinely nice people. I did receive a handfull of nasty e-mails, but so little that I couldn't be bothered. I met a lot of people through this webpage and it has been really rewarding. I am switching ISP and don't know what to do with this webpage. Perhaps I will upload it on another server. I just found it time consuming to update it on a regular basis.



Engine Modifications:



ZEX 75-HP dry manifold nitrous oxide kit

B&M Short Shifter Kit

B&M Command-Flo adjustable fuel pressure modifier and engine compartment pressure gauge

Custom exhaust (2 inch pipes, free-flow catalytic converter, Sebring Tuning muffler)

OBX stainless steel headers

Chikara mandrel bent intake pipe with Tenzo-R conical air filter (for street use)

GReddy Airinx cold air intake (for racing)

K&N air filter for valve cover intake (bypassed the hose from intake pipe to valve cover)

Shadbolt cam (street grind)

Unorthodox Racing underdrive pulley

ACT clutch with lightened and balanced 212 mm flywheel

MSD 6A ignition system with Blaster SS coil and distributor cap

MSD adjustable timing control unit

MSD 8.5 mm low resistance wires

ZEX nitrous spark plugs (low profile, triple ground straps)

Balanced Fuel Injectors (NW Fuel Injection Service Ltd. -- check the modifications page for details)



Suspension/Brakes:



Nitto 450 all-season tires (195/50 R15) on Riken mags

Nitto 555R (215/4515) DOT approved drag radials (for the track).

Yokohama A032R radials (185/6014) for the street

Eibach Sport springs

Koni adjustable struts

OBX front and rear upper strut bars and lower tie bar

Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings (master kit)

Brembo rotors and carbon metallic pads



Accessories:



PIAA Super White bulbs for the headlights and PIAA 1400 fog lamps

Auto Meter "Phantom" pillar mounted electrical air/fuel ratio and oil pressure gauges

Auto Meter "Phantom" dash mounted voltmeter and mechanical vacuum gauge

Auto Meter Shift Light (6800 rpm pill)

Grant custom steering wheel

Clear side marker, bumper, and corner lenses

The usual shift knob, pedals, etc.

NOS bottle heater and blanket

Tesla G-Tech Pro acellerometer



Miscellaneous:



Royal Purple motor oil and lubricants

Red Line MTL manual transmission oil



Sound System:



Very old equipment, I know, but it still produces excellent sound. Great sound stage, imaging, and tonal balance. None of that digitally enhanced, overboosted, bigger than life, silicone implant kind of sound.







Nakamichi TD-1200 MKII head unit (Nakamichi Dragon for the car)

Nakamichi CD-45 Z head unit

Nakamichi PA-350 (35 X 4)

Nakamichi PA-200 (30 X 2)

Nakamichi EC-302 3-way active crossover

JL Audio 8 inch subs (just enough bass)

MB Quart 6-1/4 inch mids

Nakamichi SP-10 silk dome tweeters (smooth all the way up to 25khz)

GM alternator (installed where the air conditioner should be)

Dedicated Optima gel cell battery in trunk

Esoteric Audio "SteetWires" for power distribution

Monster Cable for signal and speaker wires

Gold plated connectors throughout (of course)



Security system:



Double backup power source, internal and external sirens/horn/speakers, carefully placed razor blades on equipment, engine kill, starter kill, strategically placed pain generators, and a few other lethal weapons I shouldn't disclose..... the RCMP wouldn't approve. BTW, nobody rides in my car. Not even my wife or kids - in case they touch the wrong buttons (ouch!).



Performance:



1/4 mile ET...........haven't been to the track yet. Everytime I get ready to go, something stupid happens to the motor. It's almost as if my car is cursed from making a run at the track. Check out the "current state of affairs" section in the modifications page to see what I mean. My last GTech 1/4 mile run yielded 14.68 @ 101.3 mph. This was with the original SOHC 1.6 Si motor. Now that I have a JDM ZC motor installed in the car, with 30 or so more horses under the hood, I should be into the low 14 to high 13 second quarter mile time. Update! See modifications page.



The car handles extremely well (neutral steering) and the ride is firm and controlled. The car is lowered (tastefully, may I add) and not slammed. The Energy Suspension bushings made a helluva difference. My number one advice? Get a camber correction kit and a four wheel alignment done right away after all suspension mods!



Future Upgrades:



I'm saving up money to install a Jackson Racing Supercharger Kit ($3623.00 CDN) and upgrading to Eibach anti-roll bars ($450.00 CDN). Nitto 555R on 16 inch Focals. 13 inch race rims with either Hoosier or Mickey Thompson slicks for the track.



Meanwhile, I purchased a spare engine for the car this winter (only $250). On it, I plan to.........



Port and polish the heads

Install forged pistons, billet conrods, ARP studs, racing cam

Overbore the cylinders

Have the darn thing balanced and blueprinted, of course

Upgrade the injectors and fuel system (competition fuel rail and custom intake manifold with direct-feed nitrous)

Install limited slip differential and change the gearing



Hey, when it's all finished, this old fart (over 40) is gonna kick lots of young punks' butts!

Why grow up when ya don't have to?

Actually, ever since I can remember, I've always wanted to do the 1/4 mile thing. Couldn't afford it let alone have the knowledge to put together a real rod in my younger days. One day, not too long ago, I woke up and realized, HEY! I can croak at any time.Youth really is wasted on the young!

Igeso

Once I get my driving license, I'm gonna buy Civic. My friend has it and It's a great car