New guy...tuning Civic 1996 VTEC

[Dumfriesman]

Hi...I have a Civic VTEC 1996 EK4 B16A2 engine...any tuning suggestions???..already done the induction,type R pistons
head skimmed,polished ports...s/s 4-2-1 exhaust...looking for 200bhp for next season sprints and hillclimbs

 

[obi_waynne]

Have you looked into a remap which alters the VTEC kick-in points. Might be worth going for a lighter flywheel when the clutch needs doing. What are you hoping for? More power, similar economy, low down Torque, general fun driving around?

 

[blacklineninja]

there's loads of tuning options for good spec Civics at funkypower.com - loads of stuff by AEM, upgraded cams, pulleys, etc, DC Sports manifolds, and more stuff i don't understand. Or have a look at skunk2.com for tuning inside the crank case, but i don't know who distributes their stuff in the UK offhand. Hope this helps.

 

[billyo]

Jakan Honda were good tuners but I'm pretty sure they are not trading anymore. :cry:

 

[RMJ EK]

nice car, change the intake manifold for a skunk 2, also replace the throttle body to a larger bore 1, this should all provide you with more mid-range to high end torque, then change the fuel pressure regulator, matched with a performance fuel rail, nd maybe youve changed the manifold, butm thers lotsa hidden horses there , let me know how you get on. RMJ.

 

[Dumfriesman]

BOOSTING CIVIC BHP

Thanks for the suggestions everybody!
I am remapping the ECU to get the VTEC to kick in just over 4000rpm.
Also I want to find a special inlet manifold gasket that keeps the intake air a lot cooler,thereby boosting the BHP,but can't find a supplier.I have already skimmed the head and polished the ports and put in Type R pistons...I am looking for 200BHP.