LS turbo hatch in feb 03 SCC
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LS turbo hatch in feb 03 SCC
We took the pics almost 9 months ago.. they finally featured the car!!
in case you dont get the mag.. the article has been scanned here...
http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...0&pagenumber=3
WOOOHOOO!!!
in case you dont get the mag.. the article has been scanned here...
http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...0&pagenumber=3
WOOOHOOO!!!
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Re: LS turbo hatch in feb 03 SCC (st00pid)
Nice job with that car Jason. 
Girl Power
---------------------------------------------
An 11-second Turbo Civic Street Racer with a feminine twist
By Karl Funke
Photography by Henry Dekuyper
Pulling up to the traffic light, you notice the red Honda Civic idling at the crosswalk sports a big shiny muffler, a lowerd stance and a set of what look like factory alloy wheels. "Easy prey," you figure. Then you look over and see the driver is a girl. "Oh, yes. Much too easy."
She looks over and smiles. She's cute, but you play the role and sneer back.
"Should've had your boyfriend do more than cut your springs and put a coffee can on your car," you yell over to no respnose. Then the light turns green.
You stomp the gas. Engines roar, tires scream, white smoke swirl around you.
"See you later, girlie."
Wrong.
The girlie pulls away. And pulls. And pulls. By the next light, she's five car lengths ahead and still pulling. Broken and beaten, you make a quick right to save face. Like most guys, you've fantasized about being speanked by a beautiful girl, but not like this.
Houston, Texas resident Shami Aiwase plays out this scene every day. Other than the lowered ride height of the Progress Competition coilovers and GReddy pipe, her '93 Civic hatch looks exactly as it did when Honda built it. Looks are deceiving, however. The Civic has run 11.6 at 123mph.
The car was originally purchaed by friend George Crawford, who drove the car home on Monday and bought a bone-stock '98 Integra LS engine on TUesday. On Wednesday, Aiwase and boyfriend Jason Herrera installed that engine, and on Friday of the same week, George and Jason installed a Nitrous Express kit and headed to Baytown, where the car ran 12.6 seconds at 107mph on its first pass.
According to Aiwase, the thrill and satisfaction of driving a 12-second car lasted until Monday morning, which is when the three decided to turbocharge the B18. There was only one problem: None of them had any money. So for the next three weeks, they begged, borrowed, and dug loose change out of couch cushions. They ended up with a pile of used and mostly donated parts with which to assemble the turbo system.
For insurance, the trio installed a Golden Eagle blockguard, which reinforces the cylinder walls with high-strength ductile iron sleeves. Other than this single mod, the bottom end remains factory issue and Aiwase says it's had no problems so far.
A Rev Hard cast exhaust manifold drives the T3 Garrett and feeds waste gases into a custom 3-inch downpipe and GReddy exhaust. A big, ugly Tial 40mm wastegate on the manifold and an HKS blow-off valve on the intake tract regulate pressure. A front-mount Spearco intercooler core keeps induction charges cool and efficient. To ensure th car's fuel system can keep up with the turbo's needs and the engine would accpet the planned boost levels, the trio chose Hondata's stand-alone engine management system.
Juice is supplied by a Walbro fuel pump, Aeromotive regulator and 440cc RC injectors. As for the augmented induction flow, the three found HOnda's MAP sensor is only good up to 11psi, so a GM 3-bar sensor had been integrated with the intake manifold. To fool the casual observer, the factory MAP sensor still sits at the stop of the manifold, but it isn't hooked up.
Jason Herrera is responsible for the tuning side of the project. A mix of conservative timing and rich fuel map across the board keeps things running smoothly.
So far, the only thing that's proved limiting is injector size. According to the Hondata unit's datalogging, the injectors are wide open at 100-percent duty cycle from third gear onward, so 850cc injectors are on the way.
Of course, the engine's current state is only getting Aiwase warmed up. She wants to eventually reach 450hp with a larger turbo and built bottom end. The main objective is to run consistent 10.5's while keeping the car streetable. But Aiwase also wants to keep the car a true street sleeper, which is why it has received exactly zero body treatments. It even wears factory 15-inch alloy Honda wheels from a '99 Civic Si, which are wrapped in Nitto NT450s, sized 205/50ZR-15.
Keeping with Aiwase's sleeper theme, the car also sports a full factory interior. Aiwase has made it a point to keep the interior intact and comfortable, and she's even added an aftermarket stereo to make daily commutes more bearable. Additionally, Autometer boost and air-fuel ratio gauges have been mounted in pods on the driver's A-pillar, and an Autometer shift light is mounted on the steering column.
Besides the built engine and larger turbo, Aiwase also has plans to incorporate more safety equipment into the car. When you're running this fast, tracks require such stuff. A roll cage is first on this list, as well as upgraded front brakes, braided lines, and drum-to-disc conversions in the rear.
Though she had help at various tages from Crawford and Herrera, Aiwase looks at what she and her friends have accomplished as a learning process for herself. Eventually, she wants to be able to do everything by herself, including the crucial fuel system tuning her boyfriend has mastered.
She's also avidly attacking the current "girl racer" image, which she says in her experience isn't all it's cracked up to be. "I never met a girl racer who wasn't afraid of breaking a nail," she says. "I only care about working on my car and making it faster. My hands may look like ****, but when I look at them, they remind me I'm doing something I absolutely love to do."
And if she kicks a few asses along the way, so much the better.
Girl Power
---------------------------------------------
An 11-second Turbo Civic Street Racer with a feminine twist
By Karl Funke
Photography by Henry Dekuyper
Pulling up to the traffic light, you notice the red Honda Civic idling at the crosswalk sports a big shiny muffler, a lowerd stance and a set of what look like factory alloy wheels. "Easy prey," you figure. Then you look over and see the driver is a girl. "Oh, yes. Much too easy."
She looks over and smiles. She's cute, but you play the role and sneer back.
"Should've had your boyfriend do more than cut your springs and put a coffee can on your car," you yell over to no respnose. Then the light turns green.
You stomp the gas. Engines roar, tires scream, white smoke swirl around you.
"See you later, girlie."
Wrong.
The girlie pulls away. And pulls. And pulls. By the next light, she's five car lengths ahead and still pulling. Broken and beaten, you make a quick right to save face. Like most guys, you've fantasized about being speanked by a beautiful girl, but not like this.
Houston, Texas resident Shami Aiwase plays out this scene every day. Other than the lowered ride height of the Progress Competition coilovers and GReddy pipe, her '93 Civic hatch looks exactly as it did when Honda built it. Looks are deceiving, however. The Civic has run 11.6 at 123mph.
The car was originally purchaed by friend George Crawford, who drove the car home on Monday and bought a bone-stock '98 Integra LS engine on TUesday. On Wednesday, Aiwase and boyfriend Jason Herrera installed that engine, and on Friday of the same week, George and Jason installed a Nitrous Express kit and headed to Baytown, where the car ran 12.6 seconds at 107mph on its first pass.
According to Aiwase, the thrill and satisfaction of driving a 12-second car lasted until Monday morning, which is when the three decided to turbocharge the B18. There was only one problem: None of them had any money. So for the next three weeks, they begged, borrowed, and dug loose change out of couch cushions. They ended up with a pile of used and mostly donated parts with which to assemble the turbo system.
For insurance, the trio installed a Golden Eagle blockguard, which reinforces the cylinder walls with high-strength ductile iron sleeves. Other than this single mod, the bottom end remains factory issue and Aiwase says it's had no problems so far.
A Rev Hard cast exhaust manifold drives the T3 Garrett and feeds waste gases into a custom 3-inch downpipe and GReddy exhaust. A big, ugly Tial 40mm wastegate on the manifold and an HKS blow-off valve on the intake tract regulate pressure. A front-mount Spearco intercooler core keeps induction charges cool and efficient. To ensure th car's fuel system can keep up with the turbo's needs and the engine would accpet the planned boost levels, the trio chose Hondata's stand-alone engine management system.
Juice is supplied by a Walbro fuel pump, Aeromotive regulator and 440cc RC injectors. As for the augmented induction flow, the three found HOnda's MAP sensor is only good up to 11psi, so a GM 3-bar sensor had been integrated with the intake manifold. To fool the casual observer, the factory MAP sensor still sits at the stop of the manifold, but it isn't hooked up.
Jason Herrera is responsible for the tuning side of the project. A mix of conservative timing and rich fuel map across the board keeps things running smoothly.
So far, the only thing that's proved limiting is injector size. According to the Hondata unit's datalogging, the injectors are wide open at 100-percent duty cycle from third gear onward, so 850cc injectors are on the way.
Of course, the engine's current state is only getting Aiwase warmed up. She wants to eventually reach 450hp with a larger turbo and built bottom end. The main objective is to run consistent 10.5's while keeping the car streetable. But Aiwase also wants to keep the car a true street sleeper, which is why it has received exactly zero body treatments. It even wears factory 15-inch alloy Honda wheels from a '99 Civic Si, which are wrapped in Nitto NT450s, sized 205/50ZR-15.
Keeping with Aiwase's sleeper theme, the car also sports a full factory interior. Aiwase has made it a point to keep the interior intact and comfortable, and she's even added an aftermarket stereo to make daily commutes more bearable. Additionally, Autometer boost and air-fuel ratio gauges have been mounted in pods on the driver's A-pillar, and an Autometer shift light is mounted on the steering column.
Besides the built engine and larger turbo, Aiwase also has plans to incorporate more safety equipment into the car. When you're running this fast, tracks require such stuff. A roll cage is first on this list, as well as upgraded front brakes, braided lines, and drum-to-disc conversions in the rear.
Though she had help at various tages from Crawford and Herrera, Aiwase looks at what she and her friends have accomplished as a learning process for herself. Eventually, she wants to be able to do everything by herself, including the crucial fuel system tuning her boyfriend has mastered.
She's also avidly attacking the current "girl racer" image, which she says in her experience isn't all it's cracked up to be. "I never met a girl racer who wasn't afraid of breaking a nail," she says. "I only care about working on my car and making it faster. My hands may look like ****, but when I look at them, they remind me I'm doing something I absolutely love to do."
And if she kicks a few asses along the way, so much the better.
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Re: LS turbo hatch in feb 03 SCC (RyanAutry)
wow..she looks puuuurrrrrtttyyy..the car that is 
and i dont know where she was able to get those turbo parts from change from their couch, and borrowing. everything looks like high quality stuff to me..
EDIT: sorry, i didnt realize that was YOUR gf's car they featured..i hope i didnt offend u in any ways
[Modified by Tru Dynamix, 2:52 AM 12/11/2002]
and i dont know where she was able to get those turbo parts from change from their couch, and borrowing. everything looks like high quality stuff to me..
EDIT: sorry, i didnt realize that was YOUR gf's car they featured..i hope i didnt offend u in any ways
[Modified by Tru Dynamix, 2:52 AM 12/11/2002]
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Re: LS turbo hatch in feb 03 SCC (jvithayapun)
98 LS motor
REV HARD manifold
T04B Turbo
Turbo Technologies Intercooler
BOV $50
440cc injectors
misc flanges
IC piping sections
Autometer shift light
Si rims with BFG G force drag radials
AEM Cam Gears
NGK wires
HP coil overs
Clutchmasters stage 5 clutch
Hondata stage 4b
TiAl 40mm wastgate
stainless piping
mild steel piping
T-clamps
block guard
Dyno Sheet.
REV HARD manifold
T04B Turbo
Turbo Technologies Intercooler
BOV $50
440cc injectors
misc flanges
IC piping sections
Autometer shift light
Si rims with BFG G force drag radials
AEM Cam Gears
NGK wires
HP coil overs
Clutchmasters stage 5 clutch
Hondata stage 4b
TiAl 40mm wastgate
stainless piping
mild steel piping
T-clamps
block guard
Dyno Sheet.
Cockgobblers!
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Re: LS turbo hatch in feb 03 SCC (Arturbo)
hell yeah i've been following this civic for a long time. I didn't get the new issue yet, i'll probably get it in a few days. I really like the "WTF OMG" license plate idea hahaha.
still running strong.
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Re: LS turbo hatch in feb 03 SCC (RyanAutry)
For insurance, the trio installed a Golden Eagle blockguard, which reinforces the cylinder walls with high-strength ductile iron sleeves.
Nice car.
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Re: LS turbo hatch in feb 03 SCC (boomslang)
So is the block resleeved or equipped with a blockguard? Or are the writers just ignorant dumbshits when it comes to anything other than lights and bulbs?
Nice car.
Nice car.