Well i know i dont post much just mainly a lurker but decided its time to show off what ive done. Ive used the forum for my own personal build ideas/info/help and i would have been lost without this forum. So i figured maybe i can help someone else who might need it.
Ill start from the beginning. Its hard doing a build thread after its all said and done but ill try my best. Im just looking to get some fellow honda guys opinions on what ive done and my hard work. It'd be cool to get it noticed by someone who really appreciates the hard work done.
I bought the car in April of 2011 just two months before my 18th birthday(yes im a youngin, now 19). Drove all the way from Spearfish SD to Indianapolis, IN to get it. Drove 2400 round trip in 2 days without stopping.
The guy i bought it from had done a very nice wire tuck to it and swapped a JDM D15B in it. It was a fun little car, faded paint, dents all over rust on the fenders but i loved it. The gas money i spent to get it was about half what i paid for the car ha!
This is what it looked like the day after i brought it home. (sorry my dates on the camera are wrong they werent set)
Ordered some Function and Form Type 1's the next day from getting home.
Later got some Rota Slips that i painted white and also a carbon fiber hood and trunk. Changed things here and there, front lip, small stuff like that.
Then started the paint process, took everything apart and started sanding and doing body work. And there was a lot. A deer hit the rear quarter and rolled down it and the rear fenders were both rusted out.
I had never done a lick of body work in my life or paint work for that matter. But i just went for it. It took a long time and there are still flaws but im very proud of myself.
I went for a carbon fiber vinyl vs a real roof cap, for two reasons. Price is outrageous, and i didnt feel comfortable with a huge expensive sheet of carbon fiber being held on by double sided tape.
Throughout the paint process, i took some of the interior apart, got some MOMO seats, MOMO steering wheel, Red floor mats, and Red door inserts.
Once paint was all said and done, i assembled everything including the interior and this is what i came up with.
My next project was some rear suspension stuff. I had got an integra rear disc swap when i bought the car but never got to putting it one. So decided it was time. Upgraded the brake system, master cylinder, prop valve and all new pads and slotted and drilled rotors, also Brand new Russels stainless brake lines. Finished it all out with Blox LCA's, ASR subframe brace, Beaks lower tie bar, and Blox camber and toe kit.
This is how the car stayed for awhile. Then i came across a guy that was building a z6 and never finished it. I decided i was ready to take on the challenge. It took about 3 months and some long hard work but was well worth it in the end.
Pulled the engine and started getting to work.
I dropped the whole subframe and all front suspension. Everything was replaced with all freshly powdercoated components including the subframe itself. New tie rods and ball joints also. Not a lick of the front end wasnt replaced. Went with Blox camber kit on the front also.
Undercoated the wheel wells
I then started the process of shaving the bay to accompany the already finished wire tuck. This took some time and it still isent as good as i had hoped or liked but im happy with the outcome none the less.
Then was time for the engine. Like i said, came across a guy that was building one then never finished it. I took on the task of finishing the build and then throwing it in the car. Lot of time and thought went into making it exactly how I wanted it.
The full setup is as follows:
D16z6/w JDM trans (ACT Stage 4, 4 puck clutch, ACT lightweight flywheel)
Dyno Tuned on Hondata S300- 340 whp 255 lbs tq at 16 psi on 91 pump
-Head:
Crower Turbo Grind Cam
Crower Valves, Springs, Retainers
Ported and polished
Cometic Headgasket .030
Gates Timing Belt
AEM Adjustable cam gear
Skunk2 intake manifold
Skunk2 Throttle body
AEM fuel rail
AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator
-Block:
Benson Sleeved
CP 75.5 pistons
Eagle Rods/ARP bolts
ARP Headstuds
ACL main, rod, thrust bearings
Oem oil pump
Oem Water pump
-Turbo:
Garrett .57 Turbo
Spoolin Performance Turbo Manifold
HKS Blow Off Valve
2.5 Piping
Emusa Intercooler
Precision 39mm Wastegate
RC 750cc Injectors
Omni 3 Bar Map Sensor
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
3" Downpipe
MSD Wires
MSD Blaster SS Coil
MSD Distributor Cap
As it sits now this is where its at. In the future i might think about e85 or something else. I still feel the car has more potential then what its tuned to, and i feel i could get more power out of it but im content at the moment. Until life slows down and i have some time ill stay here. But ive been getting an itch to go bigger and better lately so we'll see how long i can hold out.
I really appreciate you looking at my car, ive put my whole life into this thing and i wouldnt take anything back. Ive had it for a little over a year now and its taken a huge transformation in that time.
Being 18 years old has its challenges when it comes to this but the car community really helped me out and i cant thank everyone enough for the support i was given during this.
Again i appreciate everyone looking and appreciating my work. Its always been my dream to have a car like this and better yet get it recognized in the car community and the honda community. I hope someday ill get recognized by the big boys like Honda Tuning and other such as them to really show off my work. Thanks everyone and please give me your opinions on it all. I really wanna know what fellow honda fans think
All photos courtesy of me and Fotomotive
Special thanks to My family, Great Friends, and all the supportive people in the car community
1992 VX Hatch SOHC BOOSTED BUILD
