We’ve decided to go ahead and build up the B18C1 we’ve acquired for our Project Civic EK. The goal is to build an engine that’ll produce 400 WHP at full boost (20-25 PSI) for the drag strip, while retaining the ability to run low (10ish PSI) boost for daily driving/autocross (250 WHP).

We’ll be running a Garrett bearing T3/T04e 60 trim hybrid turbine with an equal length stainless tubular manifold. It’ll be a custom piped system using an HKS SSQV BOV, Tial wastegate, and PWR intercooler.

We’re planning a Hondata S200 system with all the additives, and plan to burn one EPROM to run the daily 10 PSI program, and one EPROM to run the 400 WHP program.

Tranny will be a GSR tranny w/ LS 5th gear, Quaife differential, and Quaife final drive. We’ll be using Drive Shaft Shop shafts.

First question – are these goals achievable with this setup?

Second question – please review the planned engine build below and advise with any alternatives/recommendations:

Arias 9.5:1 compression 83mm bore pistons
Arias stainless rings
Golden Eagle “Goldzilla” sleeves, bored to within .001” tolerance
Golden Eagle copper head gasket
Eagle connecting rods
Crower titanium retainers
Crower dual valve springs
Extrude Hone ported/polished head
GSR cams
Skunk2 adjustable cam gears
Skunk2 intake manifold
Erick’s Racing TB
Unorthodox Racing single crank pulley
AEBS electric water pump
Blitz 700cm injectors
STR –8 boss fitted fuel rail
B&M FPR
AEM fuel filter
High flow in-tank fuel pump
Moroso oil pan
Jackson Racing oil cooler/filter relocation
Fluidyne radiator



[Modified by Benny Z, 3:54 PM 11/6/2002]

 

i'd like to say your goal are more than obtainable. I make 326 to the wheels on 10psi. You'll see 400. But for autocross, i'd think this would be to much. I'm also using a bigger t4 60-1 turbo though. Only fmu fuel setup, and stock head.

 

Hmmm...

The goal is to retain its autocross capabilities, which is why I plan a lower boost configuration for street/autox. I've been told that this setup *should* spool by 2700 RPM w/ the bearing, which is what we'd ideally like to achieve. Yes? No?

 

I think if you keep at 10psi you'll get a little closer to 300hp. The turbo should spool quickly. I don't want to say don't do it, there is only one way to find out.

 

Sweet. I may knock it down in PSI to run around 250HP...I think any more than that is going to be hindering me for autocross.

Keeping the GSR crank, what RPM should this be able to rev to?

 

should beable to over 9k since you have the springs and retainers.

 

Does the tranny combo sound good?

 

at the drag strip it will definitely be nice. Now if you can get tractiona b16 tranny would be better since it has shorter gears. I'm not sure for the autocross want you want, longer or shorter gears. But the quaife lsd is definitely a plus. I don't know much about their final drive. I believe the ls 5th and gsr 5th are the same, i could be wrong though.

 

GSR crank is good for 450HP+

 

dont know the ls 5th gear...gsr is .787

doesnt help too much does it..


[Modified by B18EG6, 5:19 PM 11/6/2002]

 

the 450+ is to much for his autocross needs though. I will tell you this, the build up of a drag/autocross car is gonna take some careful planning, nice idea though.

 

I know it's difficult to shoot for a good auto-x and drag car...that's why i took the challenge.

The suspension's done. When we put everything in, I'll add the comptech rear sway bar and set it to it's hardest setting to compensate for the extra weight. The car is PRIMARILY an autocross car...I only plan to drag it every now and then...just for fun...and maybe to shut some people up.

Our first priority is to maintain its autocross ability.

 

Gee, Benny, isn't this the setup I told you to do?

Told you so!!!