The Tuned CivicX Experience & Reliability Thread (for all models)

[gtman]

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[Stomekuttt]

Vehicle: 2019 Civic Sport Hatchback MT

Total tuned time: 2 weeks

Tuned miles driven: 500 more or less

Tuning device(s) used: ktuner v2

Tunes used: Ktuner base, Phearable 1.5

Fuel used: 93

Additional related mods: 27won Race MAF, SPC Rear camber arms

Problems/issues: None

Driving style: Using MPGs as a high score, also somewhat aggressive very occasionally

Tune experience notes: Currently waiting for someone to mess around so they can find out. I was very new to tuning with the computer. Luckily, there are a lot of good threads and videos to get you through. Phearable seemed like a good choice for OTS as basically everyone had high praise and I saw many people switch from 2 step to Phearable. The low boost tune is really good on gas as it is no effort at all and you are above 40 and high boost is crazy. I thought that a 30ish power gain was going to be nice but I was unaware how nice. I assume most people will be good with the 30. It is easy to forget to check my current speed on the highway as it sneaks up on you. With the air intake, I can hear the air moving through the small hole in the top, or it’s the turbo. I am unsure. But it isn’t unpleasant, in fact it is really nice. It isnt loud either. It may not even be heard unless you’ve been told about it. The mods are probably the best thing I’ve done to this thing. Really enjoyable. I’d recommend a tune.

edit: After thinking about it, I should also say that the map3 almost has too much power as the wheels spin in first and second gear when you hit max boost. I stick to my recommendation

 

[Chilly613]

Vehicle: 2016 Civic EX-L

Total tuned time: 1 Week

Tuned miles driven: 250 miles

Tuning device(s) used: Ktuner V2

Tunes used: Phearable Civic Non-Si Stage 1.5 Tune , Level 1

Fuel used: 91

Additional related mods: Mishimoto Performance Air Intake

Problems/issues: None

Driving style: Daily driver with the occasional spirited pull

Tune experience notes: With the increased power I definitely can feel that an exhaust is needed (far too quiet for my taste with the power increase) as well as an upgraded intercooler to help with the increased heat the power will produce. So far, I'm very satisfied with the tune and increased power.

 

[gtman]

Current thread stats

General info
Total tuned cars submitted: 1,082
Non-Si 493; Si 453; CTR 102; 2.0 NA 34
Sedan 536; Hatchback 359; Coupe 187
Manual transmission 707; CVT 375
Total tuned miles driven: 17,394,625
Most tuned miles driven: 139,000
Cars with over 25,000 tuned miles: 224

Failure info
Cars with major drivetrain failures: 34 (3.1%)
Failures by model: Si 11; Non-Si 21; 2.0 NA 1; CTR 1
Failures by tune type: Base 12; OTS 8; Custom 14
Engine failures: Si 8; Non-Si 15; 2.0 NA 0; CTR 1
Transmission failures: CVT 7; Manual 3
Percentage of cars running reliably: 96.9%

Device usage
Hondata used for tuning: 239; Race (213) Carb (26)
KTuner used for tuning: 885; V1.2 (492) V2 (393)
Other devices used: JB4 4; RaceChip 6; Motec 4
Usage rate: KTuner 78%; Hondata 21%; Other 1%

Tune info
Currently custom tuned cars: 236 (22%)
Currently OTS tuned cars: 530 (49%)
Currently base tuned cars: 316 (29%)
Most popular OTS tune: TSP Stage 1 (406)
Other popular OTS tune: Phearable 1.5 (221)
Newest tunes: Phearable 1.5R (81); TSP 1+ (66)

Fuel usage
Most popular fuel used: 93 octane (562; 52%)
Users topping off with E85: 123 (11%)
Flex fuel kits installed: 134 (12%)

Bolt on info
No bolt ons added: 300 (28%)
Bolt ons added (not FBO): 565 (52%)
Cars with full bolt ons: 217 (20%)

Related mods
Cold air intake installed: 489 (45%)
Short ram intake installed: 114 (11%)
Upgraded intercooler installed: 390 (36%)
Upgraded charge pipes: 134 (12%)
Aftermarket downpipe installed: 369 (34%)
Aftermarket frontpipe installed: 254 (23%)
Aftermarket exhaust installed: 334 (31%)

Upgraded RMM installed: 115 (11%)
Upgraded flywheel installed: 73 (10%)
Upgraded clutch installed: 147 (21%)
Upgraded CMC installed: 29 (4%)
Catch can installed: 65 (6%)
Oil or trans cooler installed: 30 (2%)

Upgraded radiator installed: 26 (2%)
Aftermarket BOV installed: 33 (3%)
Upgraded turbo inlet pipe: 126 (12%)
Turbo blanket installed: 28 (3%)
Upgraded turbo installed: 113 (10%)
Cars with fully built engines: 13 (1%)

 

[Doc_Mello]

Current thread stats

General info
Total tuned cars submitted: 1,082
Non-Si 493; Si 453; CTR 102; 2.0 NA 34
Sedan 536; Hatchback 359; Coupe 187
Manual transmission 707; CVT 375
Total tuned miles driven: 17,394,625
Most tuned miles driven: 139,000
Cars with over 25,000 tuned miles: 224

Failure info
Cars with major drivetrain failures: 34 (3.1%)
Failures by model: Si 11; Non-Si 21; 2.0 NA 1; CTR 1
Failures by tune type: Base 12; OTS 8; Custom 14
Engine failures: Si 8; Non-Si 15; 2.0 NA 0; CTR 1
Transmission failures: CVT 7; Manual 3
Percentage of cars running reliably: 96.9%

Device usage
Hondata used for tuning: 239; Race (213) Carb (26)
KTuner used for tuning: 885; V1.2 (492) V2 (393)
Other devices used: JB4 4; RaceChip 6; Motec 4
Usage rate: KTuner 78%; Hondata 21%; Other 1%

Tune info
Currently custom tuned cars: 236 (22%)
Currently OTS tuned cars: 530 (49%)
Currently base tuned cars: 316 (29%)
Most popular OTS tune: TSP Stage 1 (406)
Other popular OTS tune: Phearable 1.5 (221)
Newest tunes: Phearable 1.5R (81); TSP 1+ (66)

Fuel usage
Most popular fuel used: 93 octane (562; 52%)
Users topping off with E85: 123 (11%)
Flex fuel kits installed: 134 (12%)

Bolt on info
No bolt ons added: 300 (28%)
Bolt ons added (not FBO): 565 (52%)
Cars with full bolt ons: 217 (20%)

Related mods
Cold air intake installed: 489 (45%)
Short ram intake installed: 114 (11%)
Upgraded intercooler installed: 390 (36%)
Upgraded charge pipes: 134 (12%)
Aftermarket downpipe installed: 369 (34%)
Aftermarket frontpipe installed: 254 (23%)
Aftermarket exhaust installed: 334 (31%)

Upgraded RMM installed: 115 (11%)
Upgraded flywheel installed: 73 (10%)
Upgraded clutch installed: 147 (21%)
Upgraded CMC installed: 29 (4%)
Catch can installed: 65 (6%)
Oil or trans cooler installed: 30 (2%)

Upgraded radiator installed: 26 (2%)
Aftermarket BOV installed: 33 (3%)
Upgraded turbo inlet pipe: 126 (12%)
Turbo blanket installed: 28 (3%)
Upgraded turbo installed: 113 (10%)
Cars with fully built engines: 13 (1%)

 

[gtman]

Help me out with what I'm missing Doc.

Inside joke?

 

[Doc_Mello]

Help me out with what I'm missing Doc.

Inside joke?

Nope. Look at the percentages of the aspects I highlighted.

 

[alxgravel]

I think he is saying all people with BOV installed 3% and reability are 96.9 %.
Conclusion is people with BOV got problem. Maybe a little joke here hahaha !

Nice one

 

[gtman]

Ok. Got it.

It was confusing because I saw the red line through "device usage" and "upgraded turbo inlet pipe".

Thanks for figuring it out Alex.

 

[Doc_Mello]

I think he is saying all people with BOV installed 3% and reability are 96.9 %.
Conclusion is people with BOV got problem. Maybe a little joke here hahaha !

Nice one

Naaaaailed it!

Yeah, it was just a funny spurious correlation I saw.

 

[alxgravel]

Updated Post: 771349

Vehicle: 2017 - Civic SI Coupe

Total tuned time: 4 years

Total tuned mileage: 71k miles tuned / 25k untuned

Tuning device(s) used: KTuner V1.2 / Tunerview

Tunes used: Ktuner base map / TSP Stg 1 / Now TSP Stg 1+ map 3

Fuel used: Petro-Canada 94

Additional engine mods: 27won RMM, Intake / PRL Catless DP, FP / Bullboost catch-can

Other mods : Slotted R1 Concept Geomet Rotor , EBC Yellow stuff , Goodridge SS Brake lines
Acuity Esco-T6 Satin Red , Short trow Adapter , Spring & Boot Collar

Suspension mods : Whiteline 22mm Rear sway bar & Accord Ends Link , Whiteline Performance Lowering Spring , Anti-Lift Kit

Problems/issues : 2 years ago, at 55k miles had some problem. First I got p0172 and p0302 in the same time. Flashed back it to stock and my dealer took care of me. They ended up changing cams, head motor and injector on warranty (maybe my extended warranty help a bit + the additive they add on my oil change have an warranty to ). I know since day 1 my motor was leaking between the motor head and the plastic cover + 1 years of oil dilution with a cold winter here so this didn't help. After the repair, the motor was insane and he was better then when I bough it new. Fuel trim like a charm on tsp 1+. Next problem it's the condenser now I'm on my 3rd a/c fixing problem. Honda didn't ask anything and changed it 2 times so now I'm on the second revision and I hope it's the good one.

Driving style: Like everyone except not WOT under 3k RPM

Tuning experience notes: My first car I bought and tuned, Very impressed with this little 1.5t. When I bought this car I never thought I will tuned it but I don't regret anything. Each mods I do on this car make me appreciate it even more. The fuel consumption for this power no one can beat it. Next , it's time to saw the real potential of it and start lapping next summer !

Thx to this community to help me on this build.

My futur plan his to have a full build motor and only do lapping with it or take it for souper in the weekend

Enjoy and Have Fun !

 

[gtman]

71K tuned. Nice. Great update.

 

[alxgravel]

71K tuned. Nice. Great update.

The most surprising it's the clutch holding up

 

[Ronny2019]

I’ve already fucked with all the options. Never made it any better. Just the nature of the basemaps provided.

True well good luck

 

[MetalKnightCivicHB]

Vehicle: 2017 Civic Hatchback Sport

Total tuned time: 5 years and counting

Total tuned mileage: 90,000+ miles

Tuning device(s) used: Hondata from 5k miles in the car, then switched to KTuner V2 when it came out.

Tunes used: Hondata +6, Honda +9, KTuner Dual Map, Vittuned Custom Tune, Drob Custom Tune (with W1 turbo), Another Drob Custom Tune (2860r turbo)

Fuel used: 30% E85/93 Pump Gas Mix

Additional engine mods: PRL Cobra, PRL intercooler V2, PRL FP, Vitviper Flex Fuel Kit, PRL 2860R Turbo Kit, Fuel Upgrade Kit, 4bar map sensor, ARP headstuds, Si Intake Camshaft

Additional Transmission mods: RetroKit Type R Clutch and flywheel, Mfactory LSD

Problems/issues: None

Driving style: Daily driven, 150 miles a week, 80+ mph highway
I shift gears between 1.5 - 3k rpm.
I only redline if someone wants to go at it in the highway.
I dont brake boost. Working on no lift shifts.

Quick update! Car still alive!
Decided to hop on the dyno to get a reading with a wonderful result of 360whp and 347 wtq.
Car has a new look. Seems to have some beneficial with better airflow from the grille and lip. Also added cusco tower bar and rebuilt my coilovers along with swapping to swift springs.
Theres nothing else to do to the car besides finding the right exhaust for me. Been eyeing the Yonaka brand since its the quietest 3" exhaust in the market.
Anyways, I will update again if there are any changes or some major .
Thank you for your time.

Vehicle: 2017 Civic Hatchback Sport

Total tuned time: 5 years and counting

Total tuned mileage: 90,000+ miles

Tuning device(s) used: Hondata from 5k miles in the car, then switched to KTuner V2 when it came out.

Tunes used: Hondata +6, Honda +9, KTuner Dual Map, Vittuned Custom Tune, Drob Custom Tune (with W1 turbo), Another Drob Custom Tune (2860r turbo)

Fuel used: 30% E85/93 Pump Gas Mix

Additional engine mods: PRL Cobra, PRL intercooler V2, PRL FP, Vitviper Flex Fuel Kit, PRL 2860R Turbo Kit, Fuel Upgrade Kit, 4bar map sensor, ARP headstuds, Si Intake Camshaft

Additional Transmission mods: RetroKit Type R Clutch and flywheel, Mfactory LSD

Problems/issues: none, aside from AC going bad

Driving style: Daily driven, 300 miles a week, 80+ mph highway
I shift gears between 1.5 - 3k rpm.
I only redline if someone wants to go at it in the highway. About weekly roll races.
I dont brake boost.

Update time! Just hit 100k miles! Heres a roll race with a 350Z.