My EK9 - Spoon Type One


Spudski

Spudski

Active Member
Joined
Mar 1, 2011
Messages
1,411
Hi folks,

Been on the forum for a while now, my first Honda was a Civic EK4 VTI which introduced me to the Honda scene.

Recently purchased my EK9 as I have wanted one for years. I believe this car is well known on the forum as it has documented threads since it was imported. The previous owners were Dunsy & Godfridge. Now I own it and it lives in West Yorkshire :). Only one about around me as far as I know in this area.

Managed to go for the first run in it a few days ago but didn't give it alot of stick as needed a few bits doing. Went for a proper blast last night and today and absolutely LOVE it. I thought it would be better than the EK4 and would go well, it has exceeded my expectations on all levels, im so happy with it. It sounds amazing, has a slight bark/roar at 3k revs then quietens up to VTEC at 5.2k revs and all hell breaks loose, so raspy, it goes like fook, pulls like a train in every gear.

Here's the spec:



Spoon 1800cc Stroker Kit Installed at Type One in Japan in February 2006
Kit consists of:
Crankshaft
Pistons with wristpins
Piston rings
Connecting rods
2ply Spoon metal head gasket
P28 ECU Mapped on Crome, made 212bhp and 154lb/ft Torque

Spoon Baffled Sump
Spoon Engine Mounts
Spoon Shifter Bushes
Spoon Radiator and Hoses
Spoon Engine Torque Damper
Spoon Direct flow intake pipe
Spoon Venturi Throttle Body
Spoon Resovoir Covers
Ferrea 6000 Series Valves
Ferrea Bronze Magneze Valve Guides
ACL Main Crank Bearings
CC Racing Lightened Flywheel
Honda OEM DC2 Clutch
Race-Tech rocker/breather setup with baffled catch can
Magnecor KV85 HT Leads
Oil Temp Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge
JDM Itr 4-1 manifold
Custom Manifold back exhaust system (2.5") with Apexi N1 back box
Buddyclub Shortshifter
Cusco Zero 1 Coilovers
Cusco Front Upper Suspension brace
Cusco Rear Upper Suspension brace
Cusco Rear Lower brace
Cusco Brake stopper
Apexi Intake filter
HEL braided Clutch Hose
Air Con removed
Upper and lower Resonator boxes Removed
15x7 ET40 Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2 in Satin black
195/50/15 Yokohama AD08's
300mm Grooved Discs w/ Twinpot Accord Type R calipers
Rear OEM Discs
EBC Yellowstuff Pads all round
Mugen Micromesh Braided Brake Lines
Alloy oil cap
OEM style Wind deflectors
Toad Alarm/Immobiliser
ARC Replica Winglets
HardRace Front ARB Bushes
Hardrace Rear ARB Bushes
Hardrace Rear Droplinks
Bolts Bolts Engine Bay Screw/washer kit
Tegiwa X Brace With Cross Bars
Tegiwa Billet Battery Tie Bar
Tegiwa Battery Tie Bar Fitting Kit
Tegiwa Billet VTEC Solenoid Cap
NHB Painted Spark Plug Cover
Yellow Rocker Cover
TRS Black Tow Strap
JDM Carbon Bonnet
Black Anodised Oil Catch Can w/ Breather

Here's some pics I've taken today, needs a bit more of a clean but isn't filthy:

EK9d.jpg

EK9e.jpg

EK9a.jpg

EK9b.jpg

EK9c.jpg

SDC11049.jpg

SDC11050.jpg

SDC11055.jpg



Things done so far:

Cleaned a few times
checked over underneath etc
Fit Front Recaros I had in my EK4 as these are in near mint condition
Fitted new steering rack balljoint as it was well worn
Fitted new steering rack boot
Front Tracking done
Fresh engine oil
Fresh oil filter
Spoon Resovoir covers


Future plans:

Tidy car up a bit more as I want it fair mint
Cusco rear strut brace
Takata Harnesses
Harness Bar


Im really happy as it is now though. understand its rare for an EK9 to have a Spoon stroker fitted by Spoon themselves over in Japan as it has the spoon plaque on the engine.

Any comments welcome :)
 
Last edited:
smart, not seen pro race 1.2s on a 9...looks good get it lower ;)
 
jfayboy said:
smart, not seen pro race 1.2s on a 9...looks good get it lower ;)
Click to expand...

Thanks, I really like them, bit different. For some reason it looks a little higher where its parked, however In my opinion it sits perfect, the back roads and country roads around my area are quite bumpy so I don't want it mega low.
 
Dunsy's old ek9, get some t-cut on the headlights brings them up a treat:nice:
 
Looking sweet mate! I know the car well and its a beast, good luck with it! :)
 
love godfridges old car looks mint :) was desperate for this jus didnt sell my scooby in time :(
 
Very nice mate about time you got pics up :) all the best bud
 
Thanks for the good comments folks :). It defo is a beast, maybe going to try go to Knockhill at Total Jap next month, its near Fife where I picked the car up I believe? About 4 hour drive though :/. Going to try get some vids done of the car just to let people hear the sound of it if they havn't aswell :D

t-cut on the headlights brings them up a treat
Click to expand...

Thats on my list of things to do, my dads mate does car body work repair and has some stuff to shine up headlights and it brings them out like new
 
Last edited:
Spudski said:
Thanks, I really like them, bit different. For some reason it looks a little higher where its parked, however In my opinion it sits perfect, the back roads and country roads around my area are quite bumpy so I don't want it mega low.
Click to expand...

i see! i know the feeling, not many roads left atall where u can get away with mega low
 
Known the car since it was imported a few years ago. Incredible car, cant be that many about with the Spoon stroker kit!
 
i see! i know the feeling, not many roads left atall where u can get away with mega low
Click to expand...

Aye its not good, my VTI was lower and had to be careful with that as scraped it a few times.

Known the car since it was imported a few years ago. Incredible car, cant be that many about with the Spoon stroker kit!
Click to expand...

Ye I bet its one of a very little few that have it since imported. Just been out in it again, it shocks me how hard it pulls, puts a right smile on ya face when in it! :D
 
im gonna ask a stupid or noob question here
when people say spoon type 1 civic or integra or wherever what does that mean is it because the car has been spoon certified ?
 
glad to see this car is still being taken care of and not broken for parts :nice:
 
Gav-EK9 said:
glad to see this car is still being taken care of and not broken for parts :nice:
Click to expand...

Ye man, I'm going to keep it in best condition as I can and tidy it up more although its really good condition as it is. Defo not getting broken for parts :D
 
too right it goes like fook :D great all the torque dont you think, all the time i would be driving around somewhere in 4th thinking im in 3rd just because of the pull haha. i never tried the centre caps on the alloys ever, c you put them on now looks cleaner, nice!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top