Bolts & Washers
Ryan Ordinario's 1990 Civic Si
Propulsion:
In between the air filter and custom exhaust system, air is inhaled, combusted, compressed and exhaled. Inhaling duties get under way with an HKS filter mated to a custom-made, 2.5-inch aluminum pipe and are multiplied with the aid of a Precision Turbo SC61 turbocharger. Air molecules are directed out of the .60 A/R compressor, through 2.5-inch intercooler piping and are chilled inside a Rev Hard, front-mount intercooler. Once the gas pedal is stabbed, air travels through a Civic Type-R throttle body and into an Integra Type R intake manifold.
A 255-lph, Walbro fuel pump kicks off the combustion process as it sends fuel to a set of Mitsubishi Eclipse, 450cc injectors. A B&M fuel pressure regulator holds the otherwise stock fuel system's pressure in check. NGK plugs and Spoon Sports plug wires transfer the necessary spark as a B16A, PR3 ECU dictates fuel and ignition maps.
From there on out, the nearly-stock B16A functions as Honda intended, save for a pair of Integra Type R camshafts controlled via Spoon Sports adjustable cam sprockets. Exhaust gases are exhaled through a Sparks Racing stainless steel exhaust manifold just before traveling through a 3-inch resonator and exiting out the side of the Civic. A dummy muffler resides out back to make the whole affair appear legit (uh, ignore that last part). An HKS Super Sequential blow off valve relieves boost pressure between pedal jabs while a 38mm Tial wastegate ensures the B16A receives no more boost than it can handle.
Transmitting power to pavement is an S1 gearbox from the JDM Integra XSi. An ACT, single diaphragm, six-puck clutch is bolted to an otherwise stock flywheel to keep up with the turbo's additional torque demands.
Rims & Rubber:
Step into Ordinario's garage and it's like you've walked into a wheel and tire shop. His collection consists of 15 sets of JDM rarities from the likes of SSR, Work and Mugen, to name a few. Today, the Civic rolls on 15-inch SSR EXC Neo rims, draped in Falken 195/50-15 meats. Tomorrow who knows?
Stance:
KYB shocks address compression and rebound concerns at all four posts as Skunk2 adjustable coil-overs determine the EF9's optimum ride height. An Evasive Motorsports Racing C-pillar enhances upper rigidity and decreases chassis flex. In preparation for the inevitable, an Autopower four-point roll bar is securely bolted behind the front seats.