Homegrown: Our Project Pro-Am Honda Civic EK Comes to Life

SPEC SHEET

VEHICLE
Year / Make / Model: 1997 Honda Civic DX
Peak Boost: 26 psi
Fuel: VP Racing C16

ENGINE
Engine Code: B18C5
Displacement (cc): 1842cc
Bore & Stroke (mm): 82mm x 87.2mm
Peak Horsepower (@ RPM): 490whp @ 9000rpm
Dyno Type: Dynamic Test Systems (DTS) 9500 4wd
Pistons/Compression Ratio: Wiseco 82mm, 9.1-to-1 2618-alloy
Connecting Rods / Crank: 4340 Manley Forged Steel Turbo Tuff
Block Modifications: Benson’s Signature Gapless Sleeves
Power Enterprise Kevlar Timing Belt/td>
Peak Performance Adjustable Cam Gears
Fluidampr Harmonic Balancer
Clevite Bearings
Machine Work: Benson’s Automotive Machine
Camshafts: BLOX Type-A
Valves / Springs / Retainers: SI Valves / SI Dual Springs/ SI Retainers
Cylinder Head Mods: Dart CNC-ported Cylinder Head
Cometic Gasket 83mm MLS .030
Head/Main Studs: ARP Fasteners Head and Main Studs
Intake Manifold: BLOX Intake Manifold
Throttle Body: Edelbrock 75mm Throttle-Body
Fuel Injectors: 4 x RC Engineering 1000cc/min
Fuel Delivery System: Walbro 255lph/ Edelbrock FPR
Engine Management System: A’PEX Integration Power FC
Boost Controller: A’PEX Integration AVC-R
Ignition: MSD Programmable Digital-7 HVC-II Coil
Spark Plugs: NGK Iridium BKR8EIX (2688)
Exhaust Manifold: Peak Boost Original-Style Bottom Mount
Intercooler: XS Engineering Power IC Core – GTR
Cooling System: PWR Aluminum Radiator
Oil System: Evolution Industries HP Oil Pump
Etc: Custom Intercooler Piping & Catch Can
Made by Evolution Racewerks
3.0-inch Downpipe with QTP Cut Out
Russell Performance -AN Lines and Fittings
TURBOCHARGER
Turbocharger: Phoenix Turbo Garrett BLOWZILLA T3/GT40
Frame: Garrett GT35-compressor / T3-turbine
Compressor: 61.4mm Inducer/82mm Exducer
0.70 A/R Compressor Housing
Turbine Housing: T3, Stage 3, 0.82 A/R
Exhaust Manifold: Peak Boost Original-Style Bottom Mount
Wastegate: TiAL Sport 38mm
Blow-Off Valve: XS Engineering Racing BFV
CHASSIS/DRIVELINE
Springs, F&R (Make & Rate): A’PEX Integration 12kgf/mm (F)
A’PEX Integration 5kgf/mm (R)
Shocks, F&R (Make & Rate): A’PEX Integration N1-Type Pro 99Spec
Additional Suspension Components: Ingalls Front & Rear Camber Kit
Transmission: Gearspeed-built B16A
w/Carbon-Coated Synchros
Clutch / Flywheel: EXEDY Twin-Disc Cerametallic
Differential(s) (Make & Type): Quaife ATB Helical-Gear-Type LSD
Axles / Driveshaft: The Driveshaft Shop Stage-5.9 System
Wheels (Make, Size & Offset): ROTA 16×7-Inch Boost Wheels
Tires (Make & Size): Falken AZENIS RT-615 215/45R16
Brakes: EBC Yellow-Stuff Pads
Brake Rotors: EBC 3GD Sport Rotors
Roll Bar/Cage: Design Craft Fabrication 6-Point Roll Cage
Seats: Buddy Club P-1 Fiberglass
Guages: A’PEX Integration EL-II Boost Pressure
A’PEX Integration EL-II Exhaust Gas Temp
A’PEX Integration EL-II Fuel Pressure
A’PEX Integration EL-II Head Unit
AEM Gauge-Type Wideband UEGO Controller
EXTERIOR
Hood: SEIBON Carbon Fiber
Spoiler: SEIBON Carbon Fiber
Hatch: SEIBON Carbon Fiber
Paint: Griffenwurx Custom
Etc: JDM SiR Front Lip Spoiler