Car is an '98 EK hatch (base model manual everything), car is obd1 converted and will be tuned on a chipped p28

Engine:
H22 (its jdm if that matters)
Short Ram Intake

Head:
Crower Stage 2 Cams, Retainers, springs
Slight port/polish

Trans:
M2S4
Exedy Stage 4 Clutch
Gator Stg 2 axles

Suspension:
Omni Full Coil Overs
Full Race Traction Bar
Camber Kits
LCA
BFG Radials

Exhaust:
RMF Drag Header
2.5" Piping

Misc:
MSD SC Ignition
FPR
Short Ram
CF Hood

My Questions:
What would be the redline for the build (cams are good for 8500, but idk about the rods)?
I'm looking to dip into the 12's (any suggestions if i'm not already there)?
Any items you would recommend changing?
Any weight reduction suggestions (not to drastic)?

Thanks in Advance

 

Ideal redline would be when you actually dyno and see where your power curve ends
Check out h22squad.com

 

use b series tranny

 

Personally this is what I would go for:

Pro1s
I would change to 3" exhaust
B trans
Slicks will help you reach your goal much better than drag radials
Everything else looks good

 

If you end up going h2b, I would recomend the qsd kit, I'm on my 2nd kit!

 

Same question, zero experience with Hondas.. converting F23A1 (Vtec) engine auto tranny to M2S4 manual... but, also have MT from another F23A1. From what I've read, sounds like ratios on M2S4 are tighter, more fun...but is 5th too low in the M2S4 for allot of highway driving? too much conflicting info... whatcha think...

 

FTW, what was wrong with ur first kit?

 

Probably sold the car or wanted one for his daily, lol.

 

got the M2S4 months ago after auto tranny died. needed all of the other parts... linksages, lines, shaft, starter--- local junkyard had the same car sold me tranny and everything I needed for $500, so I have two...

 

op read this see if it appeals to you

https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...light=g23+vtec