Once the charge air is in the combustion chamber it is zapped to life with an MSD-enhanced spark and, thanks to deft tuning, bodacious power is unleashed. Ralphy wired up an ever-popular AEM EMS and tickled the keys to the tune of 646 whp at 30 psi.
As impressive as the peak power figure is this Civic displays supreme driveability and delivers the goods throughout its lofty rev range. This is, after all, Sanchez's primary mode of transport so optimal off-boost behavior is required. He has tried to resist temptation but Sanchez reports the car is 2-0 on the West Side. A roll bar is going in and the Honda is going legit as the latest plan calls for more appearances at the strip.
Running a fast pace in the right place is a good thing and like many who have dabbled in the street racing scene Sanchez sees the downside is much more drama than it's worth. It will be interesting to see this Civic morph into a full- tilt racer ... or remain a boosted street prowler while his all-motor car is converted to a serious drag race machine. Hmm, what would you do? To boost or not to boost...that is the (tough) question.