Firstly, thank you to Toda Racing, Spoon, Mugen, J's Racing, FEEL's and Endless for their support on this build. 11 months from start to finish!
So why keep it NA? Why ITBS? I'm old (school). All motor power may produce lower hp figures but the way they drive I find more rewarding and has longevity. Throttle response is almost instant.
Each time you attack a lap your mistakes are highlighted, you don't have 500hp to squirt down the straights to make up for your mistakes in the complex bits of a track. I believe this can give you a longer learning curve and more appreciation for minor adjustments to the setup of a car..
Gan San told me via a translator in 2008: "With the R35 GT-R you buy the car, go to your favourite circuit and do 20 laps. You will set the fastest time you ever will with the R35 within those 20 laps. With the NSX-R the learning process takes years. Always seeking that perfect lap, this is what makes the NSX-R so special.."
Who am I to argue with him? Some of the fastest FF Hondas around Tsukuba are NA and within a few seconds of cars with double the power. Lightweight platforms with emphasis on braking, geometry and driver feedback over heavier platforms with little thought on these areas of the cars performance. When you have 550-600hp you can make up for those slower corner entry speeds and lack of throttle response.
Case in point:
Garage Works EG6 - 58.138 around Tsukuba with a similar engine setup to what I have planned. Of course I still have full interior and sunroof!
Building an all motor Toda engine isn't cheap if you think of the hp gained. Not when a (ebay) turbo build is cheap as chips. Costs did spiral a bit towards the end, especially with trying to get it finished for Mimms Honda Day on 11th July. Would i do it differently the 2nd time around? Yes, I'd probably go for the full engine build from the start.
This started out as a UK EG5 Civic with a genuine 31k miles on the odometer. The shell was in really good shape with some crusty rust under the bonnet that needed attention.
I'd say this is now 85% complete. It is being mapped next Monday with standard rods and pistons still in place. We do plan to swap these out for high compression Toda pistons and Toda lightweight rods over the winter. Also plan to fit a Mugen Baffled Sump, OS Giken LSD, swap out the Whiteline Rear Anti Roll Bar for a Cusco DC2 one, replace the Bride seats with KSP Carbon Kevlar NSX seats and fit a Cusco Oil Catch Can..
Engine and Transmission
B18C
Mugen Engine Mounts
Toda Racing C2 Camshafts
Toda Racing Camgears
Toda Racing Cambelt
Toda Racing Valvesprings
Toda Racing 1.0mm Headgasket
Toda Racing Oil Pump
Genuine Honda EK9 Throttle Cable
Toda Racing Individual Throttle Body Kit
Toda Racing Throttle Body Carbon Housing
Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
Braided Fuel Lines
GruppeM RamAir System
Mugen Oil Filter
Spoon Magnetic Drain Bolt Set
Koyo Full Length Radiator
J's Racing Fan Switch
J's Racing Low Temp Thermostat
Spoon Radiator Hoses
Spoon High Tension Cables
Fujitsubo Legalis R Exhaust System
Fujitsubo Super EX Headers
J's Racing Hanger Set
Ogura Racing Light Clutch Kit
Hondata S300
Brakes
Endless 4 Piston 282mm Front Brake Kit
Endless MX72 Front Pads
Endless Basic Rear Rotors
Endless SSM Rear Pads
Endless Swivel Steel Lines
Endless Brake Fluid
Exterior
FEEL's Carbon Bonnet
Osaka JDM Carbon Wing
Spoon Sports Wiper Blade Set
Spoon Carbon Mirrors
First Molding Carbon Front Lip
Brand new Genuine Honda Mud Flaps
Mugen MF10L 15x7 Wheels
Advan 195/50R15 A048 Tyres
J's Racing Wheel Nuts
Chassis/Suspension
Spoon Full Spec Dampers
Spoon Front Strut Brace
Spoon Rear Strut Brace
M&M Honda Engine Torque Damper
J's Racing Rear Camber Arms
J's Racing Front Lower Arm Bushes
J's Racing Front Negative Upper Arm
J's Racing Rear Compensating Arms
J's Racing Roll Center Adjusters
Spoon Front Compliance Bushes
Spoon Rear Trailing Arm Bushes
Whiteline Rear Anti Roll Bar
Spoon Shift Linkage Bush Set
M&M Honda C-Pillar Brace
M&M Honda Rear Tie Bar
Brand new Genuine Honda Rear Lower Arms
Brand new Genuine Honda Front Forks
Brand new Genuine Honda Front Knuckles
Rear Trailing Arms refurbed
Numerous nuts and bolts replaced with new Genuine Honda items
Interior
Bride Euroster Black Seats
Bride MO Rails
Defi 3 Din Gauge
Spoon Blue Wide Rear View Mirror
Mugen Sports Pedal Set
OEM EK9 Gearknob
Personal Grinta 325mm Steering Wheel
HKB Hub
