City Slicker by Carbon8MagThis one of a kind '93 Civic Hatchback has dyno'ed at over 700whp
When you first meet Kyle Richardson, he doesn’t immediately strike you as the kind of guy who would own a ’93 Civic hatchback. You see, Kyle has a very metropolitan, almost sophisticated way about him. He has a classy demeanor and he looks good like he just stepped out of a fashion magazine. I mean the dude’s nickname is “Pradaâ€. Yet, KR is a proud Honda man and in his own words, he loves building “stupid little cars with stupid big motorsâ€. And this, my fiendish friends, is no exception to that rule.Last time this hatch was dyno’d it made over 700 whp but that’s still about a hundred shy of Kyle’s true comfort zone. “I’m going for 800 horsepower. That’s the magic number†he told me when we talked. For most, 800 horsepower is usually more of a “comfort zone†when talking about airplanes not cars; particularly those weighing only around 2000lbs or so.“I’ve been through 3 motors so far and have had some tough breaks with this car.†Kyle and his good friend Jeff Williams, who he originally met back in Virginia where they were raised, have done 95% of the work on this Civic themselves. They’ve been through some good times and bad times together and the climb has been a rewarding challenge.“A while back, Jeff and I stayed up for 3 days and nights straight to work on the car so that we could get it ready for an event. In fact, we swapped a motor, built a roll cage and did a ton of other work in only 7 days. We’re crazy like that. We love it.†Consequently, Kyle holds the record at Starbuck’s for the most shots of espresso ever consumed by one person in a day, 18 to be precise. Well, not really. He doesn’t hold the record.“We’re getting ready to run this car at a few drag events but we still have a few things to do†explained Kyle. “We still need to put a better clutch in as we blew the last one, along with some new cams and an upgraded drive train.†At this point, I’d like to add that Carbon8 will be covering this work for your viewing and reading pleasure as we plan using Kyle’s Civic for some future tech pieces. “After we get that work done we plan on taking the car to some BOTI and maybe even some HIN events on the west coast to show it.â€I’m sure this car will be well received wherever it goes as it doesn’t seem to matter how many seriously built up Civic’s we see, they just never get old. There’s something deliciously tenuous about taking such a little body and stuffing it almost to the point of overflowing with motor and raw horsepower. It’s like jamming a subway car full of caffeine spiked commuters and letting a rattlesnake loose. You just never know what’s going to happen.
SPECIFICATIONSEngineB16 Block w/ Darton Race Sleeves Closed DeckRoss Pistons 84.5 MMCrower RodsLS Knife-Edged CrankGolden Eagle Cam GearsTop End Catch CanAEBS Intake ManifoldRPM 80MM Throttle BodySkunk 2 Pro Series Valve SpringsSkunk 2 Pro Series ValvesSkunk 2 Pro Ti RetainersCustom Shaved & Ported Valve CoverPower Enterprises Timing Belt
Turbo & ExhaustTurbonetics T69 T4 TurboTurbonetics Neugen 58mm WastegateTurbonetics Godzilla BOVTurbonetics ClampsTurbonetics Silicone ConnectorsNeukin Top Mount ManifoldNeukin 3†DownpipeNeukin Intercooler PipingNeukin Turbo Heat ShieldTop End Side Wastegate DumpR Racing 3†Stainless ExhaustARC Custom INTAKE Box
Fuel5 Gallon Sumped Fuel CellSFX 1400 Fuel PumpSFX Race Fuel FilterStainless 10AN & 6AN LinesBosch 1000cc InjectorsAEM 3.5 Bar MAP SensorAeromotive RegulatorAutolink Fuel Pressure Guage
ElectronicsHondata S300Greddy Profec Boost ControllerAEM Wideband MSD Digital 6 ignitionMSD CoilMSD Pro WiresDEFI 60MM Water Temp GaugeDEFI 60MM EGT GaugeDEFI 60MM Oil Pressure GaugeDEFI 60MM Boost GaugeDEFI 60MM Engine Temp GaugeAlpine CD PlayerInfiniti Component SpeakersMugen Cut-Off Switch KitChasebays Custom Wire TuckRY Wire Custom Race Engine Harness
InteriorMemory Fab Carbon Fiber SeatsAutopower Custom NHRA & SCCA Roll Cage 6ptMugen Shift KnobMOMO Steering WheelNRG HUB ReleaseJDM ClusterJDM Center ConsoleCustom Backless Lightweight CarpetFactory Civic rear lower seats (to eliminate the gap created when using Integra lower seats)Seats rewrapped in black tweedHonda Civic coupe door panels with factory tweeter mountsFactory cargo cover rewrapped in same black tweedRear cargo carpet and rear seat covering done same black tweedCompletely redone black carpetEntire roof redone in black vinyl (includes sun visors and moonroof cover)All factory grey panels done in black94-95 hatchback rear speaker panelsEG6 SiR gauge cluster EG6 clockEG6 climate control EG6 fog light switchG6 defroster switch
Exterior & Dress-upG35 Blue Paint Job w / custom VinylHonda Midnight Pearl RoofIndividia Carbon Fiber LipCustom Carbon Fiber HoodTop End Bumper ModsMugen Quick Release Bumper J’s Racing Tow HooksJ’s Racing CF CanardsJ’s Racing Hood PinsVaris Racing Custom CF Rear DiffuserSpoon DuckBill Rear WingCarbon Fiber Rear Hatch
Wheels & TiresVOLK TE37 15x8 Race WheelsBFGoodrich 225-50-15 Drag Radials F & R
SuspensionApexi Coil OversSkunk 2 Camber PlatesSkunk 2 Rear Lower Control ArmsJIC Rear Lower BARCustom Traction BarsCustom x Chasis Brace Bar
SoundHonda Civic (1996) factory headunit (display converted to amber lighting)Honda Optional 6-disc in-dash CD changer Reference components (tweeters mounted in factory tweeter mounts in EX coupe door panels)
