What was once merely noticed as a Civic DX in the showroom received a makeover with the help from a dedicated double team in a one-year period of time. I got a chance to talk to Kevin right before he was getting ready to take off for a show, and asked whether he had any other tricks up his sleeve to spice up his compact car even more. "Nah, it's done and ready to go," he said. One thing I know for sure is that Kevin is still seeing red, but now it comes from enjoying every moment as he kicks back admiring the work of art in front of him, grinning from ear to ear.
Fast Facts
Under The Hood
'98 GS-R 1.8 DOHC VTEC;Garrett Turbocharger; GReddy Turbocharger boost controller; Turbonectics wastegate; HKS blow-off valve; Spearco intercooler and pipes; ductile iron sleeves blueprinted; JE pistons; Crower connecting rods, valve springs, and retainers; AEM cam gears; BBK throttle body; Federal Mogul fuel injection; Deldhi injector; C&R Fabricated fuel rail; Dalton fuel regulator; Holley fuel pump; Venom intake; MSD ignition; NGK spark plugs; MSD spark plug wires; Clutch Masters Stage 4 clutch; AEM underdrive pulleys
Stiff Stuff
Ground Control coilovers (front and rear), Koni 5-way shocks (front and rear), Neuspeed antiroll bars, Spoon rear strut brace, Energy Suspension bushings
Rollers: 16-inch SSR Integral wheels, 205/45/16 Yokahama Parada tires, 13x8 Lenso (race) wheels, 25x8.5x13 M&H slicks (race)
Stoppers: GS-R brakes, Zeal brake pads, Goodridge steel braided brake lines
Outside: Zeal body kit and rear wing, HID lighting
Inside: Recaro Type R racing seats, Spoon custom dash and gauge pod, Auto Meter gauge, JDM steering wheel and shifter knob, MOMO pedals
Ice: Alpine 7824 stereo
Props: Joe at Super Street Concepts, Eric & Justin at IIP (Indy Import Performance), "Hank is the man", my girl Ashlee, and **APPLAUSE** MAJOR PROPS to Rob Cardona at C&R Racing Radiators-He is the man!
By Richard S. Chang
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