frtorres87
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- Frank
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- 2017 Honda Civic Type R
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Yeah its funny you say that...i ordered the Mishimoto one last night I try to read as much as i can. I've read some where that our clutch is only rated for 340lb but plenty of reports of cars well past that with no issues. I'm prepared to upgrade my clutch when needed, but so far no issues lolHeheh wow, that’s awesome squirrel04
19+ pages is a heck of a lot of information to sift through and digest. Kudos and glad to hear you were able to make it through it all
When this thread started last October, just wanted to gather together my random posts into a single spot where I could refer to when needed, instead of having to search the forums.
As more content was added, it got difficult finding stuff so finally pumped out a table of contents several days ago, then Boosted180sx suggested and showed to make it hot link functional and then categorized it. Game changer for anyone (including myself) referencing this thread..
You have a really good list of mods going, keep it up!
The fuel upgrade kit is really interesting and exciting, Will read on it more...though I do not presently have plans to add one yet.
Hesitant to chase big power as I don’t know much about it, value daily reliability and I’m not a good enough driver to push what I currently have to the limits ?
Big power mods can get into really big dollars fast, done right. Probably upwards of $30k+ for a built motor, bigger turbo, fuel pumps, port injection, new clutch, etc. Recalling my RC days, when we added more power, created issues with other components that couldn’t handle it and required constant attention, but it sure was fun, ?
Haven’t sat down to tally the grand total that’s been spent so far, but wouldn’t be shocked to find it is equal or more than the cost of the car itself. I’ve saved on labor costs by DIY, but it still adds up quick
Complicating matters is my intention to go with a Motec 142 ECU tune this November (hopefully) so not sure what fueling options that will open up.
As for a suggested future mod, Highly recommend adding an oil catch can if you plan on keeping the R for awhile. Have caught a decent amount of oil carryover since it’s been installed. Radium is an excellent choice. Mishimoto also puts out a good one and there are some other options as well.
Thank you again for reading my journal
Without the badge, it looks too generic, IMO. The red badge pops, and Pulls out the red text on the vinyl. Either way, though, pretty dope.
Used a 1/8” drill bit to enlarge the holes on the J’s Racing grill center emblem holder so my JDM Honda badge would fit.
JDM doesn’t appear to be any different than the USA version, heh.
Shared the J’s Racing Grill instructions and gave Yasu permission to use it for future customers.
Yasu responded by letting me have the Honda badge for free and tossed in some J’s Racing stickers, heh.
Did some trial mock ups. Here is the JDM badge on the J’s grill.
Have gotten used to the darker look, so the red looks a little out of place to my eyes now, heh. Will likely go with black chrome or try tinting the badge as My buddy hpbyhermann suggested.
Scratched the license plate relocator In favor of the tow hook and tossed it in the hatch. If I get pulled over for it, at least I can say something like, “sorry officer, went to the track recently and forgot to put it back... have it in the trunk, will do it right now sir!” ?
Here’s another mock up using the J’s Racing banner with red badge. Stuck it on temporarily using painter’s tape, then slightly edited the photo.
And J’s banner without the badge. Not big on stickers and haven’t applied any to this point, including the Voltex end plate stickers.
That said, the banner doesn’t look bad and would eliminate the need for the front visor which partially blocks the 400mm Broadway mirror, heh.
Emblem ?
Used a 1/8” drill bit to enlarge the holes on the J’s Racing grill center emblem holder so my JDM Honda badge would fit.
JDM doesn’t appear to be any different than the USA version, heh.
Shared the J’s Racing Grill instructions and gave Yasu permission to use it for future customers.
Yasu responded by letting me have the Honda badge for free and tossed in some J’s Racing stickers, heh.
Did some trial mock ups. Here is the JDM badge on the J’s grill.
Have gotten used to the darker look, so the red looks a little out of place to my eyes now, heh. Will likely go with black chrome or try tinting the badge as My buddy hpbyhermann suggested.
Scratched the license plate relocator In favor of the tow hook and tossed it in the hatch. If I get pulled over for it, at least I can say something like, “sorry officer, went to the track recently and forgot to put it back... have it in the trunk, will do it right now sir!” ?
Here’s another mock up using the J’s Racing banner with red badge. Stuck it on temporarily using painter’s tape, then slightly edited the photo.
And J’s banner without the badge. Not big on stickers and haven’t applied any to this point, including the Voltex end plate stickers.
That said, the banner doesn’t look bad and would eliminate the need for the front visor which partially blocks the 400mm Broadway mirror, heh.
well damn, I had ordered the mishimoto one because of your write up on the CCV can not serving a purpose ? oh well ?
Had (2) track days on 2/16/20 and 4/3/20, but haven’t driven the car much overall due to recent projects.... But decided to check the Radium oil catch cans anyway. First was the PCV version, which is always a carpal tunnel inducing endeavor to remove reinstall. I plan to install Radium’s remote petcock drain kit later today.
As expected, here is what was in the PCV side..
Was going to stop there, because I‘ve never caught anything in the CCV oil catch can. Boosted180sx suggested checking it anyway. Sure thing, why not?
Despite how this looks, the CCV is easier to unscrew than the PCV side.
Whoa!!! The CCV oil catch can did collect some oil! What the heck? Was totally surprised (and happy) to see this.
The way the Radium CCV catch can hoses are routed, I didn’t see how oil could ever pass through the CCV and mistakenly thought it a waste of money and have stated that when asked about it.
I stand corrected.
Boosted180sx explained under high RPM use like what occurs at the track, a vacuum is created and oil can get sucked up. The oil caught would have passed through the inlet and probably fouled the intercooler.
Glad to have the Radium dual oil catch can system after all
While the CCV was easier to unscrew than the PCV can, it was impossible to reinstall. Came up with this alternate method:
Remove the (2) mounting bolts.
With those out, there is plenty of play in the hoses to lift the CCV can up and out. It’s really easy to service it this way.
Close up of the Radium catch can internals and dipstick. Can see oil residue on the baffle.
So much easier to thread the can back on like this. I’m a firm believer in the motto: “smarter not harder” ?
Re-applied anti-seize to the mounting bolts then reinstalled the catch can.
Then torqued to Radium’s suggested 95 ft-lbs. CCV oil catch can ready for my next track day which will be 5/17/20 at Streets of Willow.
lol it’s all good.Ack sorry about that squirrel04. Prior to the track, I mistakenly thought it didn’t do a thing.
For normal driving, the CCV can probably wouldn’t do much. I didn’t find anything in over 5k miles of moderate level daily driving, whereas there was plenty on the PCV side.
If you’re planning to track or drive hard, the Radium CCV can be purchased separately, though it might make more sense to pickup their dual setup and resell the Mishi. Just looked at the site and Mishi doesn’t offer a CCV option.