1000hp & Front Wheel Drive:Not Your Typical Honda Civic
Photos by: Daniel Karjadi | Words by: Nate Jay
Cars have a unique way of shaping the lives of the individuals who own them. They tend to become an extension of the owner. Every aspect of the build, from the internals to the exterior, becomes increasingly more about the owner’s wants, needs, likes, dislikes, dreams and expectations.
As you read this article, I can guarantee you that you have already thought of that one car that has either shaped your life or that car you want to build into a weapon… That dream car. But what would happen if that car you always dreamt about was not the one that brought you happiness?
What if you had to get rid of your ‘dream’ car to realise that the one you wanted was a car that was used by many but rarely thought of as one of the meanest, nastiest and quickest street cars going around? What would you do then?
Goodbye WRX, hello 1000hp Civic build
Ray Loulach had the answer. But first, get rid of the poster car. Ray owned a highly modified Subaru WRX for many years in the mid-2000s. As we all know, the Rexy was idolised by many, but Ray wanted to change it up with a 1000hp Civic. He wanted something different… Something unique.
Like many of us, we watch videos online of cars and see what they can achieve. That’s what happened to Ray. He came across a few videos uploaded by SpeedFactory of a 1000hp Honda Civic destroying anything and everything in its way, and he knew that that’s what he needed to have. So, in 2012 he bought the Civic you see in the photos as a rolling shell and got it all up and running himself.
The thirst for more power
Ray’s goal at the start was to build an excellent, fun daily driven Civic. So, naturally, the first build produced 330Kw on 18psi. That is some massive power for a front-wheel-drive car built for the street. But, as time progressed, Ray wanted to change it.
He wanted more power. Having done the initial build himself, Ray thought it would be fitting to destroy the engine before he moved on. But the engine would not die, and he eventually sold it to his mate, who is still using it today.
Not your average B18C2 block
Ray decided the following setup would be a little more extreme. It was time to chase a 4 digit power figure. To achieve the desired results, Ray started off with a B18C2 block and, believe it or not, a factory crank out of a B20 (89mm crank).
The rest of the Civic build consists of Bme aluminium rods and a set of Speed-factory outlaw pistons. A custom-made head gasket made by West End Performance, CNC ported outlaw race head and Web Racing pro drag cams.
To chase big power, you need a giant turbo
Hanging off the block is a giant Garrett GTX4202R turbocharger with a 1.01 rear housing and a 4-inch dump pipe. This setup’s 10,800 RPM rev range is like a symphony to the ears!
To accommodate the big turbo, Ray opted for an Sfwd outlaw intercooler and twin 44mm Tial waste gates. Along with much-needed 2200cc injectors and 4 Bosch 044 fuel pumps.
A simple driveline
The drivetrain remains relatively simple and surprisingly still retains the factory gearbox, with the clutch being upgraded to a triple plate item.
The brains behind the operation is a Haltech Elite 2500 ecu which features a traction control setup with boost by gear and speed. This comes in handy when you have a 1000hp front-wheel drive Honda that weighs next to nothing.
Wheels and brakes
Getting all that power to the ground through the front wheels was going to take a lot of work. So a set of drag 275 wide 15-inch ET streets was tasked with keeping the car in a straight line.
While Type R calipers and DBA slotted rotors ensured the car could stop quickly. The suspension has been remembered with an entire Hard-race catalog supplied by JDMYard.
Big boost equals big power
The result of all the hard work is a peak power output of 1011hp at the wheels on 55psi in race trim. Yes, that’s right, over 1000hp coming from an EG Civic. The current power for street duties is around 800hp with no nitrous on e85.
Ray’s intention was always to race the Civic down the ¼ mile. It went 140mph on 25psi until 3rd gear pull decided to blow 4th gear and get the car booted out for not having a roll cage. On paper, the car should run 8.60s at 170mph.
A body that suits the power
Yes, it’s what’s inside that counts, but there is no harm in looking good too! So the body of the EG Civic was treated to a refresh in the form of subtle custom paint. Along with not-so-subtle wide front guards to fit the monster front tyres.
The interior features what you would expect in a 1000hp Civic, race seats, eBoost and a Racepak dash that shows Ray everything he needs to know.
Looking to the future
As the 1000hp Civic moves into the future, Ray is aiming high… He wants to own the record for Australia’s fastest radial front-wheel drive car. He plans on achieving this by fitting up some drag slicks and trying to run an 8-second pass. A considerable effort for this pocket rocket.
Modification List
– Engine b18c2 block/b16a head
– Darton mid sleeved 84mm bore
– Speed Factory outlaw pistons
– Bme alloy rods
– 89mm crank
– King bearings
– Arp main studs
– Type R oil pump with billet gear
– Custom sump
– Custom made head gasket
– Custom made fire rings
– 1/2inch l19 head studs
– Cnc ported outlaw race head
– Full Ferrea valve train catalog
– Web racing pro drag cams
– Skunk2 drag intake manifold 5.5ltr
– 90mm throttle body
– Sfwd outlaw intercooler
– 3.5inch intercooler pipe
– Bwr outlaw race top mount turbo manifold
– Twin 44mm Tial waste-gates
– Gtx4202r 1.01 rear housing
– R35 GTR coil packs t1 trigger kit
– 2200cc injectors
– 4 Bosch 044 fuel pumps
– Haltech elite 2500ecu
– Traction control setup boost by speed and gear
– Stock gearbox
– Drive shafts dss 5.9s
– Clutch triple plate competition clutch
– Type R callipers
– DBA slotted discs
– EBC pads
– Suspension Full hard race catalogue supplied by JDM Yard
– Drag front end 275 50 15
– Custom paint
– Shaved boot shaved Ariel
– Eboost
- Racepak dash
– Nitrous arming switches
– Water pump controller
– Race seats
1000hp & Front Wheel Drive: Not Your Typical Honda Civic
Cars have a unique way of shaping the lives of the individuals who own them. They tend to become an extension of the owner. Every aspect of the build, from the internals to the exterior, becomes increasingly more about the owner’s wants, needs, likes, dislikes, dreams and expectations.
As you read this article, I can guarantee you that you have already thought of that one car that has either shaped your life or that car you want to build into a weapon… That dream car. But what would happen if that car you always dreamt about was not the one that brought you happiness?
What if you had to get rid of your ‘dream’ car to realise that the one you wanted was a car that was used by many but rarely thought of as one of the meanest, nastiest and quickest street cars going around? What would you do then?
Goodbye WRX, hello 1000hp Civic build
Ray Loulach had the answer. But first, get rid of the poster car. Ray owned a highly modified Subaru WRX for many years in the mid-2000s. As we all know, the Rexy was idolised by many, but Ray wanted to change it up with a 1000hp Civic. He wanted something different… Something unique.
Like many of us, we watch videos online of cars and see what they can achieve. That’s what happened to Ray. He came across a few videos uploaded by SpeedFactory of a 1000hp Honda Civic destroying anything and everything in its way, and he knew that that’s what he needed to have. So, in 2012 he bought the Civic you see in the photos as a rolling shell and got it all up and running himself.
The thirst for more power
Ray’s goal at the start was to build an excellent, fun daily driven Civic. So, naturally, the first build produced 330Kw on 18psi. That is some massive power for a front-wheel-drive car built for the street. But, as time progressed, Ray wanted to change it.
He wanted more power. Having done the initial build himself, Ray thought it would be fitting to destroy the engine before he moved on. But the engine would not die, and he eventually sold it to his mate, who is still using it today.
Not your average B18C2 block
Ray decided the following setup would be a little more extreme. It was time to chase a 4 digit power figure. To achieve the desired results, Ray started off with a B18C2 block and, believe it or not, a factory crank out of a B20 (89mm crank).
The rest of the Civic build consists of Bme aluminium rods and a set of Speed-factory outlaw pistons. A custom-made head gasket made by West End Performance, CNC ported outlaw race head and Web Racing pro drag cams.
To chase big power, you need a giant turbo
Hanging off the block is a giant Garrett GTX4202R turbocharger with a 1.01 rear housing and a 4-inch dump pipe. This setup’s 10,800 RPM rev range is like a symphony to the ears!
To accommodate the big turbo, Ray opted for an Sfwd outlaw intercooler and twin 44mm Tial waste gates. Along with much-needed 2200cc injectors and 4 Bosch 044 fuel pumps.
A simple driveline
The drivetrain remains relatively simple and surprisingly still retains the factory gearbox, with the clutch being upgraded to a triple plate item.
The brains behind the operation is a Haltech Elite 2500 ecu which features a traction control setup with boost by gear and speed. This comes in handy when you have a 1000hp front-wheel drive Honda that weighs next to nothing.
Wheels and brakes
Getting all that power to the ground through the front wheels was going to take a lot of work. So a set of drag 275 wide 15-inch ET streets was tasked with keeping the car in a straight line.
While Type R calipers and DBA slotted rotors ensured the car could stop quickly. The suspension has been remembered with an entire Hard-race catalog supplied by JDMYard.
Big boost equals big power
The result of all the hard work is a peak power output of 1011hp at the wheels on 55psi in race trim. Yes, that’s right, over 1000hp coming from an EG Civic. The current power for street duties is around 800hp with no nitrous on e85.
Ray’s intention was always to race the Civic down the ¼ mile. It went 140mph on 25psi until 3rd gear pull decided to blow 4th gear and get the car booted out for not having a roll cage. On paper, the car should run 8.60s at 170mph.
A body that suits the power
Yes, it’s what’s inside that counts, but there is no harm in looking good too! So the body of the EG Civic was treated to a refresh in the form of subtle custom paint. Along with not-so-subtle wide front guards to fit the monster front tyres.
The interior features what you would expect in a 1000hp Civic, race seats, eBoost and a Racepak dash that shows Ray everything he needs to know.
Looking to the future
As the 1000hp Civic moves into the future, Ray is aiming high… He wants to own the record for Australia’s fastest radial front-wheel drive car. He plans on achieving this by fitting up some drag slicks and trying to run an 8-second pass. A considerable effort for this pocket rocket.
Modification List
– Engine b18c2 block/b16a head
– Darton mid sleeved 84mm bore
– Speed Factory outlaw pistons
– Bme alloy rods
– 89mm crank
– King bearings
– Arp main studs
– Type R oil pump with billet gear
– Custom sump
– Custom made head gasket
– Custom made fire rings
– 1/2inch l19 head studs
– Cnc ported outlaw race head
– Full Ferrea valve train catalog
– Web racing pro drag cams
– Skunk2 drag intake manifold 5.5ltr
– 90mm throttle body
– Sfwd outlaw intercooler
– 3.5inch intercooler pipe
– Bwr outlaw race top mount turbo manifold
– Twin 44mm Tial waste-gates
– Gtx4202r 1.01 rear housing
– R35 GTR coil packs t1 trigger kit
– 2200cc injectors
– 4 Bosch 044 fuel pumps
– Haltech elite 2500ecu
– Traction control setup boost by speed and gear
– Stock gearbox
– Drive shafts dss 5.9s
– Clutch triple plate competition clutch
– Type R callipers
– DBA slotted discs
– EBC pads
– Suspension Full hard race catalogue supplied by JDM Yard
– Drag front end 275 50 15
– Custom paint
– Shaved boot shaved Ariel
– Eboost
- Racepak dash
– Nitrous arming switches
– Water pump controller
– Race seats
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