I bought this civic late in 2008 to have a go at motor racing. It was previously owned by Carl Bennet who campaigned it successfully in the Classic Touring Car Pre '93 championship. He won his class (1.6) for two years running.
I bought it to compete in a similar class in the northern sports and saloon championship except modifications are more free. The heart of the car is a Honda B16a Vtec unit. Full specification below:
Engine:
- Honda B16A
- Eagle Crankshaft
- Eagle Connecting Rods
- Supertech Forged Pistons
- ARP Bolts
- Integra Type R Camshafts
- Ported Head
- AEM Vernier Pulleys
- Jenvey SF Throttle Bodies
- Emerald ECU
- Mocal Oil Cooler Kit
- 190bhp Approx
Gearbox:
- Honda Civic YS1 Box
- Honda Torsen LSD
- Mfactory 3rd/4th/5th Close Gear Ratios
- Mfactory Carbon Moly Synchros
- Mfactory HLHS Bearings
- Standard Clutch
Chassis:
- LEDA Coilovers
- Energy Suspension Bush's all round
- Cusco Strutt Braces front and rear
- AP 4 pot Calipers with 295mm Discs front
- Standard Discs and Calipers Rear
- Mintex 1166 pads front, 1144's rear
- AP Brake Proportioning Valve
- Bolt in Rollcage
- Lightweight race battery
- Polycarbonate Windows
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