Dohc What?
If things like variable valve timing and dual overhead cam engines bore you then chances are you've heard of Bisi Ezerioha. A Nigerian-native and tuning facility Bisimoto Engineering's founder, Bisi, thrives on non-VTEC, SOHC Honda engines. And why shouldn't he? The guy's coaxed more power out of the '90-'93 Accord's F-series engine than what others have from more hip-and-modern, big-and-burly K powerplants. Uni-cam power figures in excess of the 450hp mark are the norm for Bisi. Oh, did we mention he accomplishes all of this under the guise of naturally aspirated motivation?
Numbers like these are no accident for the '03 IDRC All-Motor drag racing champion though. A methodical, scientific approach is the key to Bisi's success-things you'd expect from a trained chemical engineer, a former pharmaceutical research technician, and a guy with a PhD in the works. Yeah, a PhD; we're talking about someone who used to mix his own race gas that, when burned, gave off a variety of fruity scents. Heck, we're talking about a guy who owns his own lab coat, has the periodic table memorized, and actually uses things like mercury and manometers on a day-to-day basis. Walk around SoCal-based Bisimoto Engineering and, along with the Dynapack dynamometer that Bisi uses to tune everything from AEM-equipped NSXs to carbureted D15s, you're likely to stumble across more than a few things that look like they belong in a laboratory, not a dyno shop. What the heck is that mortar and pestle doing on the toolbox?
Bisi's claims to fame are many. He was the first to implement the now-famous transmission adapter plate to a Honda, drove the quickest and fastest carbureted front-wheel-drive car in history, and rocked the fastest street-driven, all-motor D-series of its time clocking in with mid-12s at 107 mph. Bisi's also one of the few to bust the 9-second barrier wide open without the help of forced induction. He got close to it in his carbureted, D-series-motivated CRX during the early part of the decade prior to building Stitch, his F-series-powered, all-aluminum chassis Honda Insight-a car that runs 9s with ease and is continually contested by its competitors, although not once penalized. The Insight serves as a test bed for a majority of Bisimoto products, so customers are assured there's science behind every purchase. Bisimoto: Making science fun again.
The infrared thermometer: Bisi uses this to measure surface temperatures on everything from slicks to exhaust housings, primary header pipes, racetrack pavement, and intake manifolds.
The Torco oil: Bisi calls it liquid horsepower and uses Torco for increased engine protection, more power, and better heat transfer all from just a few bottles. Recent testing has revealed a 6hp gain on a stock B16A3 versus conventional oil. It's Bisimoto's oil of choice.
The Dynapack: Bisimoto uses the Dynapack dyno for product development, beta testing, and for tuning everything from K-powered Civics to open-air Caterham sevens. The Dynapack is one of the most precise tuning dynamometers to date, allowing for partial throttle tuning, which means tuning for fuel economy just got easier.