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:
P28 ECU Mapped on Crome, made 212bhp and 154lb/ft Torque
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.
Also has:
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
Hondata intake manifold gasket
JDM Itr 4-1 manifold
Custom Manifold back exhaust system (2.5") with Apexi N1 back box
Buddyclub Shortshifter
Cusco Zero 1 Coilovers
Apexi Intake filter
HEL braided Clutch Hose
Air Con removed
Upper and lower Resonator boxes Removed
Cusco Front Upper brace
15x7 ET40 Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2 in Satin black
195/50/15 Yokohama Parada Spec2's
300mm Grooved Discs w/ Twinpot Accord Type R calipers
Rear OEM Discs
Yellowstuff Pads all round
Cusco Brake stopper
Mugen Micromesh Braided Brake Lines
Alloy oil cap
OEM style Wind deflectors
Toad Alarm/Imobiliser
Here's some pics I've taken today, needs a bit more of a clean but isn't filthy:
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