BuddyClub header for the 2015 Honda Civic Si.
OEM exhaust manifold.
TEIN S.TECH lowering springs – or as TEIN advertises – ‘STYLISH SPEC DRESS UP MASTER’
Category Archives: Engine & Drivetrain
ACURA CSX TYPE-S DRIVETRAIN AND FOOTWORK OVERHAUL
Bunch of Honda packets consisting of JDM 4th, 5th, 6th gears and 5.0 final gear.
The CARBONETIC LSD responds to the demands of the novice or the professional driver seeking the most dependable control when competing in road racing, time attack, drifting competition or a rally event. A vehicle’s kinetic performance is largely determined by the potential of the selected LSD. CARBONETIC release the Carbon LSD and the Metal LSD. Those LSD have different character. You can choose the best one for your vehicle.
EXEDY organic racing clutches only use premium friction materials that are resistant to slippage and burst. Increased clamp loads give the necessary capacity to handle modified engines. This is the preferred clutch for street and light horsepower track use. Drivability is similar to the stock clutch. Pedal efforts will be slightly higher because of the higher clamp loads. All of the Stage 1 clutch discs have spring center dampers to reduce drivetrain shock.
Ultra-Fiber Organic Disc
• EXEDY Exclusive Friction Composition
• High Heat resins bond friction fibers
• Unlike competitors, EXEDY friction material has no need for steel backing to pass SFI burst test
• Maintains drivability of an OE-style disc
• Heavy Duty oil-quench hardened damper
• Heavy Duty rivets retain clutch material
High Performance Cover
• Average of 40% increase in clamp load
• Extra capacity holds common street car upgrades
• Ductile iron pressure plate provides high strength, anti-burst protection in all temperature ranges
• Stamped steel cover designed to reduce deflection
The MONO FLEX coilover kit has been developed for entry-level competition motorsports and advanced street driving. Features include 16-way damping force adjustability (combined compression and rebound), a mono-tube internal design, pillowball upper mounts, and EDFC compatibility. There are independent adjustments for ride-height and spring pre-load settings for increased suspension tuning. The new Mono Flex also includes TEIN’s latest technological innovation, Micro Speed Valving (MSV) system, which allows the driver to feel a greater difference in damping force adjustments. Designed and developed for consumers seeking aggressive handling on the street and at the track.
• Steel Construction
• Mono Tube internal construction
• Inverted design for strut type front and rear
• Ride Height adjustable via threaded body and spring seats
• 16 way adjustable dampers, compression and rebound combined
• M.S.V. Technology for improved damping force adjustability
• Pillow ball upper mounts for increased steering feel
• Upper camber adjustment on front for strut type vehicles
• EDFC (Electronic Damping Force Controller) compatible
• Anodized brackets with Teflon coated shock body for heavy duty rust prevention
EP3 UNDERGOING JDM K20A SWAP
Remember this EP3 that was here over the summer for the JDM 5 lug conversion? Well it’s back to complete the other part of the JDM-ness, that’s right, the K20A and all it’s glory.
Preparing of the JDM K20A.
Currently sitting somewhere outback in the dump.
Buddy club sports shifter box.
Buddy club header.
Hasport rear engine mount, again… highly encouraged with the used of a race header.
Buddy club spec 3 exhaust system, sounds just like the old DC5 🙂
NSX POWER PLANT AND MANY MANY RED BAGS
It has been one thing after another here as of late, however we have not forgotten about the NSX. With the engine already dropped out and most of the parts here, it will be any day now that we start on this rebuild. On the agenda we’re looking at a complete rebuild from top to bottom along with the transmission being cracked open for gearing changes. It should be fun times… and if you are wondering what was wrong with the engine before? Nothing, this is something that you should do if you love your car!
MAKING A HONDA CIVIC SI (FG2) FUN
Exedy Stage 1 clutch kit with Exedy lightweight flywheel.
Honda K-series 5.0 final drive kit – Increase your vehicles acceleration by replacing the final drive unit with this genuine OEM Honda K-series 5.062 final drive kit.
Hasport rear mount – Highly suggested for all K-series with aftermarket header, this will reduce any premature wear/damage to the flex pipe.
As it is, the Honda Civic Si (FG2/FA5) is a great car to drive. And like any great platform there is always room for improvements. The golden rule for all real K-series engines is FLOW! Intake, header and exhaust, get some girth going in these departments. The bolt ons alone will not prove to be anything spectacular at this point, you still have to get your car thinking right. Remember, you car still thinks it is using the factory intake, header and exhaust. It still needs a proper tune. For that we have always looked to HONDATA (K-PRO/FLASHPRO) to get the job done.
ACURA RSX TRANSMISSION REBUILD
Exedy light weight flywheel to be replaced with the old OEM K20A2 flywheel.
The OEM clutch has been long over due for replacement. An Exedy Stage 1 kit is to be replaced with this transmission service.
OEM Honda factory parts including gears and synchros for the rebuild.
Reassembled and ready for install.
ASM AUTO TENSIONER AND IDLE PULLEY KIT
The ASM auto tensioner and idle pulley kit, designed to complement the TODA Light Weight Pulley Kit.
350Z GETS A CARBON CLUTCH FROM CARBONETIC
This 350Z first arrived here with plans on only doing an engine swap, which then later translated to a few other things such as having a carbon clutch made by CARBONETIC installed.
The Carbonetic Clutch Single is designed for use in regular and light-tuned vehicles. Installing the latest technology, Carbonetic has improved the material and surface treatment of both the clutch disk and pressure plate. It delivers nearly double the torque of a conventional clutch, with a maximum static torque of 100KG/m (1,600KG clamping force + CCM). You will experience excellent performance at half clutch for easier street driving. The CC composite also provides dramatic weight reduction and improved synchronization during shifting.
REPLACING YOUR CLUTCH THE RIGHT WAY
The day has finally come where I part ways with the Exedy Stage 2 clutch. Ideal for every day track use and NOT every day use! The combination of the insane weight and how it is either fully engaged or disengaged made it easy to say goodbye. An Exedy Stage 1 and flywheel would be used this time around. A Stage 1 would be good enough for the two to three times that I would track a year, in return I gain 362 days of driving enjoyment. With the transmission separated, old clutch and flywheel out, it is always a good idea to replace the clutch fork and pivot ball. Looking forward to driving again.
Notes:
EXEDY organic racing clutches only use premium friction materials that are resistant to slippage and burst. Increased clamp loads give the necessary capacity to handle modified engines. This is the preferred clutch for street and light horsepower track use. Driveability is similar to the stock clutch. Pedal efforts will be slightly higher because of the higher clamp loads. All of our clutch discs have spring center dampers to reduce drivetrain shock.
EXEDY Racing Flywheels are made from solid one piece billet chromoly steel forgings. They are specifically designed to reduce weight and inertia for better engine response.
Most incorporate special design features to enhance air flow to improve the cooling of the clutch. The ring gear teeth are milled onto the flywheel unlike an aluminum flywheel where the ring gear is pressed onto the flywheel and have the possibility of separating from the flywheel.
TODA LIGHT WEIGHT PULLEY KIT
TODA light weight pulley kit for the F20C/F22C (AP1/AP2)
Developed to give lighter and sportier engine characteristic. By reducing the overall weight (and inertia) of the 3 pulleys, and by modifying the alternator pulley ratio to take advantage of the more sporty use, the burden on the engine is reduced helping to improve acceleration performance. A standard length belt for the AC kit and shortened belt for the AC less kit is provided. Installing with a new belt is important to help improve the running in process of the new pulleys. A good affinity material is used on the oil seal face of the crank pulley to reduce friction improving sealing and to reduce wear. The hexagon socket design of the original crank pulley is retained so that Honda’s service tool can be used when loosening or tightening the crank pulley bolt.
• Additional scale for checking ignition timing
• 2 pieces structure
A good affinity material is used on the oil seal face of the crank pulley to reduce friction improving sealing and to reduce wear.
• Duralumin A-7075
A hard base material is used the reduce wear increasing longevity of the pulleys and helping to prevent damage such as stone chips.
• Red anodizing (Alumite)
These red anodized pulleys help to enhance the appearance of the engine bay.