My List For Everyone To Critque

[2000Si]

Not sure how many of you guys are on hondaswap, but you might have already seen this... I figured I'd throw it up here so I could get some more (hopefully) constructive criticism and/or suggestions from a different group of tuners.

My goal; a car that will refuse to understeer, but will not oversteer too harsh. I'm only looking for between 200-210 horsepower to the wheels. I'm staying full interior and only doing 4 mods to the exterior to make it "stand out" just a little bit more - Debadging, CF hood, DIY "black" headlights, grille.

Bolt Ons -
Injen CAI - 120 -- Purchased April of '04
B series 60 mm throttle body - 50 shipped; Purchased October 05 from eg6sir on Hondaswap To be ported.
GSR Camshafts - 75 shipped; Purchased December 05 from Taco15 on Hondaswap
DC Sports 4-1 Header - 270 -- Purchased July of '05
Gutted 99 EX catalytic converter - 16 shipped; Purchased October 05 from simplegreen on Civicland.com
RS*R Exmag catback - 600; www.carxpressions.com/performance/RSR/exmag.html


Power Adder -
Jackson Racing Supercharger - 2195; http://www.jacksonracing.com/Shop/ViewProd...teIndexID=33371


Engine Management - Complete
Virgin 92-95 Civic EX/Si P28 SOHC VTEC ECU - $125 shipped; purchased February 06 from Havok on Hondaswap
Uberdata base map - downloaded onto laptop sometime in January 06
Datalogging interface kit - $35.00; Purchased February 06 from moates.com
UberData Modification Kit - $15.00; Purchased February 06 from moates.com
Narrowband 4 wire heated Denso O2 Sensor - $85 shipped; Purchased February 06 from rywire.com


Fuel -
Walboro 255lph fuel pump - $89 shipped; http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1391837
RC 440cc Injectors, with clips - $309 shipped; http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1391837
Stock B16 fuel rail - $35 shipped; Purchased earlier in 2005 from someone on Hondaswap


Drivetrain -
Skunk2 dual bend short throw shifter - $126.44; www.skunk2.com Purchased in 2004
Fidanza Flywheel: 7.5 lbs weight - $285; www.streetrays.com
ACT AI4-XTSS Clutch Kit (319 ft lbs capacity) $521.23; http://www.coximport.com/store/AI4-XTSS
Quaife LSD - $995; http://www.optionimports.com/quaife.html (Will remember to shop around when the time comes to purchase one...)


Suspension -
Megan Racing LCA (Lower Control Arms) - 105; www.streetrays.com Purchased October 05
Megan Racing H Brace - 70; www.streetrays.com Purchased October 05
Civic Type R Replica Rear upper strut brace -- Early '05 Purchased from someone on Hondaswap
Suspension Tech 15/16" front/ 3/4" rear sway bars - $322.94; http://www.sportcompactonly.com/product.as...&c=55&l=2&pg=14
Tokico 92-00 HP Suspension Kit - $434; http://www.livermoreperformance.com/acura_...ion.html#Tokico


Brakes -
Front: 11.0" rotors - $400; http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_info.ph...products_id=221
Rear: 10.9" rotors - $240; http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_info.ph...products_id=467
www.fastbrakes.com


Rims -
Mille Miglia HT3 rims 155/each; www.tirerack.com
or
Rota Circuit 10 rims 125/each; www.zxtuner.com
or
something with a black 5-6 spoke design and polished lips.

Tires -
Winter
**Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50
**Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22
**Pirelli W-210 Snowsport

Summer
**Yokohama AVS ES100
**BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW2
Falken Azenis ??

**Found on www.tirerack.com


Exterior -
ViS Carbon Fiber Hood - Stock style, No pricing; www.visracing.com
ebay grille - 28 shipped Purchased December 05


Interior - Complete
MOMO contoured shift knob - Purchased for my Escort, installed in Civic.
** Autometer Instrument Cluster Pod - 75; Purchased October '05
** Autometer 2 1/16" Oil Press Gauge - 55; Purchased October 05
** Autometer 2 1/16" Boost Gauge - 64; Purchased October 05
Autometer Pro yellow shift light with 7600 rpm Pill - Got it for FREE from GSRCRXSi on Hondaswap.

** Found at www.streetrays.com


ICE - Complete
** Kenwood KDC-C669 6-disc CD Changer - 144; Purchased April 04
** Kenwood KDC-3025 CD Receiver - 144; Purchased April 04
** Audiobahn AW1000Q 10" 600w Dual 4-ohm Voice Coil Component Sub - 135; Purchased April 04
SPL Series II 400w single channel Amplifier - 65; Purchased June 2004
** Kenwood KFC-1669S 6-1/2" 2-way rear deck Speakers - 50; Purchased October 05
** Kenwood KFC-P605ie 6-1/2" Component System - 160; Purchased October 05

** Found at www.crutchfield.com

I've already been critiqued on the size of the exhaust. It's been three weeks since I shipped the exhaust driftspeed sent to me (wrong one) back to them, I've yet to hear of any notification from them about getting it or shipping me the correct exhaust. I might just have to call and cancel my order because of the horrible customer service I received last July when I ordered it, last September when I told them i received the wrong exhaust, earlier this month when I shipped it back and got nothing more than a "will do" response in my email.

I will never purchase from driftspeed again, for anything. If I see them advertise on Honda-tech I will rant the hell out of their threads unless I get a full refund.

Anyway, I was turned onto needing a 3" catback. With a quick HT question and a few links I came up with this beauty; http://prostreetonline.com/buy/thermal_tur...tems/b131-c131/

I might have to cancel my driftspeed order and wait until I'm supercharged to get that.

I received my GSR cams last Wednesday as well. Cal - don't worry, I'm keeping buying your brakes in mind too. lol

I just know I spend way too much time thinking about my car.

Critique me!

[dubcac]

Thermal makes a great exhaust. If your car is still single cam, I don't think I've ever seen a JRSC'd single cam make that much whp...but you could try. I think the clutch is a little overkill, I'd probably go with something not as harsh, like an HDSS. It'll be much easier to drive in traffic, slip the clutch during launches, and will be easier on axles.

[2000Si]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dubcac @ Dec 27 2005, 04:17 AM) [snapback]98106[/snapback]</div>

Thermal makes a great exhaust. If your car is still single cam, I don't think I've ever seen a JRSC'd single cam make that much whp...but you could try. I think the clutch is a little overkill, I'd probably go with something not as harsh, like an HDSS. It'll be much easier to drive in traffic, slip the clutch during launches, and will be easier on axles.
[/b]

It's early in the morning I guess. I have an Si. lol Si = dohc.

The XTSS is supposed one of the two clutches listed for my car that is supposed to be "streetable".

[dubcac]

Streetable, sure. Have you ever driven one? Cause I have. It's got a pretty stiff pedal, and while the engagement isn't as harsh as a pucked disc, it's harsher than the HDSS and overkill for your setup...plus they like to break axles on launches and hard shifting. And I know that SI = DOHC, but not everyone has the car related to their screen name...could have just gone with a simple "I have an SI."

[CivicSi04']

sounds like a pretty nasty setup to me

for your flywheel check out nolimitmotorsport.com

they should have it for cheaper, considering i got my ls fidanza fly for like 233 i think.

[2000Si]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dubcac @ Dec 28 2005, 01:54 AM) [snapback]98122[/snapback]</div>

Streetable, sure. Have you ever driven one? Cause I have. It's got a pretty stiff pedal, and while the engagement isn't as harsh as a pucked disc, it's harsher than the HDSS and overkill for your setup...plus they like to break axles on launches and hard shifting. And I know that SI = DOHC, but not everyone has the car related to their screen name...could have just gone with a simple "I have an SI."
[/b]

I definitely wasn't trying to be a smartass towards ya, sorry bout that. Just trying to make sure. I had the HDSS listed in my mods, and a few other techy people on HS kept saying that the HDSS wasn't going to be as good as the XTSS. I dunno though, I'll more than likely opt for the lesser of the two since it'll be cheaper and I know I'm not going to make 319 ft lbs anyway.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CivicSi04' @ Dec 28 2005, 02:00 AM) [snapback]98123[/snapback]</div>

sounds like a pretty nasty setup to me

for your flywheel check out nolimitmotorsport.com

they should have it for cheaper, considering i got my ls fidanza fly for like 233 i think.
[/b]

Thanks for the link! I'll defintely look into it.

[dubcac]

I just think the XTSS is way overkill. I know plenty of people making significantly more power than you will be making, and theyre running the HDSS...holds up just fine. I've driven on a variety of different clutches, and the XTSS has a pretty stiff pedal...sucks in traffic.

[Calesta]

I agree. I put down more torque to the wheels than a good number of Honda guys that even have superchargers, and the HD/SS is plenty. It's much easier to drive, and will hold your power just as well as the XT/SS will. It won't be as "snappy" if you sidestep the clutch, but with the HD/SS you're going to have to feather on launches already- so there's no reason to go with the XT/SS unless you really just want to break stuff.

[2000Si]

Well my moates chipping and datalogging kit is supposed to be in tomorrow. Can't wait to get my ECU so I can experience chipping it.

[Hybrid_Coupe]

have you gotten a conversion harness yet? you are going to need one inorder to put that ecu into your car.