Honda/Acura Engine Block Venting
Crankcase Venting Block venting is a topic that’s been well covered and doesn’t need further explanation by me. If you want to read a great write-up about venting, check out…
5G (EG) Civic Gauge Install
Why is this important? It really isn’t…I just thought I would share the idea. While I was working on the upgrades that I outlined in “Project Civic – Letting it…
Project Civic – Letting It Breathe
Justification Following the 2016 refresh and having addressed all of the stumbling blocks I encountered, I realized that I needed to develop a long term plan based on how I…
My First Engine Swap
Once upon a time, circa 2000, I set out to do what would be the biggest automotive project I had done to date. I swapped the engine in my Civic…
Project Civic – Suspension Upgrade and More
(This write-up was originally written and published in 2006) After a long weekend at Putnam Park Raceway in Indiana, I realized that my hatch needed a far more aggressive suspension.…
Honda Civic Acura Integra Sway Bar Install
Upgrading the sway bars, or simply installing sway bars is a very cost effective way to drastically improve the handing of any car. I’ve outlined the installation of Eibach’s sway…
Hybrid Racing 8th Gen Civic Clutch Master Cylinder Upgrade
One thing that always bothered me about my ’07 Civic Si was the fact that it was almost impossible to shift quickly at redline without grinding or missing gears. To…
Project Civic – Hot Rod Engine Build
This story starts out with a little garage mishap by a close friend of mine. As with most projects, one thing leads to another and a fully built engine emerges…or…
H-Motors Online – Review
When I managed to destroy another engine, through a rather embarrassing water compression experiment that failed, I needed another one. The shop that I had used for years for swaps…
Honda Civic Steering Wheel Swap
Aesthetics aside, swapping the steering wheel removes a great deal of mass that tends to numb steering feel. Back in the day, steering wheels tended to be over-sized and housed…
Fuel Pump Install – Civic/Integra
This write-up should work for a wide range of Hondas and Acuras. Why would we need to upgrade the pump? In the case of the older cars, you may just…
Project Civic – Introduction
From The Beginning Writing a project introduction roughly twelve years after starting the project can be challenging. Recounting all of the details is dependent on how well I documented my…
Honda Civic Budget Short shifter
Saving a few bucks on a performance upgrade is always a great idea as long as you aren’t buying cheap knock-offs or impacting safety or reliability. I managed to stumble…
Civic and Integra Short Shifter Install
One of the easier modifications you can do is install a short shifter. It is easily one of the single most obvious upgrades in that you’ll be using the shifter…
Using Honda’s Valve Adjusting Tool
In my special tools section, I included a factory Honda tool that is used for adjusting valve lash. In this page, I’ll describe the use of the tool as well…
Basic Brake Maintenance
You can save a great deal of money if you can take care of your brakes on your own. Honestly, there isn’t much to it. Personally, I prefer to change…
Clutch Comparison
Comparing ACT, Exedy, Clutchmasters, and OEM Clutches Over the past decade and change, I’ve had a chance to experience a few different clutches and I wanted to share my thoughts…