Scott Mcintyre's '94 Civic DX
Not many things last for a decade. Favorite bands break up, such as Jurassic 5 and Rage Against the Machine; styles constantly come and go, such as corduroy pants and slap-on wrist bands; and hobbies often change; from collecting stamps to playing musical instruments. The passing of time does not have the same affects on Scott Mcintyre Jr., out of Glen Burnie, MD, when you're talking about his '94 Honda Civic Hatchback. Perhaps the most unique aspect of the build, Scott has devoted a majority of his time and money to the Supersonic Blue Pearl EH2 for over 11 years.
Naturally, the Hatch went through numerous stages. In fact, the build almost never happened. Scott began searching for a '93 Ford Mustang GT (Gasp!). But fortunately, the Honda gods were looking out for him, as they always do. Scott was unable to purchase the Detroit iron-mobile due to high insurance premiums, so he settled for the used Civic back in 1998, and sentenced the hatch to commuter status. The simple grocery getter charmed Scott and gradually transformed his preferences.
The EH2 came with a few goodies, like aftermarket wheels and minor performance products. At the same time, Scott's friends were beginning to mod their cars and race them. Scott researched engine setups for about a year before he started just trying different things. He first threw in a swap and added a nitrous kit. "In 1999, a GS-R swap and 50-shot was basically unbeatable on the street," he admits. Scott began to take it off the streets and to the track.
At the track, he went through transmission after transmission. Scott's appetite for speed escalated with each blown motor. The EH2 went through the original stock engine, a GS-R swap, a single cam VTEC setup, a CTR swap, and a fully built B20/VTEC setup.
"That motor lasted six months until my friend Matt wanted to see it rev to 11,500 RPM," he says. Scott became discouraged and sidetracked.
Growing sick of blowing both engines and money, he began to play with four-wheelers and luxury cars. However, he couldn't part ways with his beloved Civic. One day, he came across a B16 setup and a Garret T67 turbo. He built the block again and enjoyed laying down exciting performances on drag radials. He then upgraded to a B18 block. "That lasted a while until a vacuum line came off. The car over-boosted and cracked the cylinder walls from top to bottom," he recalls.
Finally, after so many years of trial and error, Scott installed a K20A engine. For now, he's added only the essentials, like a custom intake, a Positive ID exhaust manifold, and a Thermal three-inch exhaust. Looking back on his fun turbo days, he plans to boost the K engine in the near future. He hopes to achieve 500 wheel horsepower.
Scott still wants to make sure his car can be driven daily, even when he does boost 500 ponies worth. Although, he does admit it can be a chore. "My car is slammed. Anyone with a K series knows how low the oil pan sits, and anyone who has ever been to Baltimore knows how good our roads are," he chuckles. Scott's love for nitrous and speed doesn't fade away on his daily drives. "As for nitrous, I guess you could say I abuse it. I'm not going to lie. I sometimes use it on my way to work if I get bored enough," he openly admits.
Even though Scott is an avid motor head, he didn't overlook tedious details throughout the rest of the Civic. Scott added a slew of parts to the exterior and interior. To ensure necks break properly, he's installed a Spoon front lip, Wings West rear lip and sideskirts, along with a VIS carbon-fiber rear wing. He also shaved the antenna, rear emblem holes, and the engine bay before applying a fresh coat of the classic Supersonic Blue Pearl. The blue paint contrasts well with the custom PPG yellow painted valve cover and the red JDM ITR Recaro buckets.