Near completion, the only change Geoff plans to make to the Civic is to switch to slicks and swap in a G-Force gearset to replace the exploding stock transmission; a bittersweet problem that only results from making too much power. Geoff's advice for would-be Hondas striving to make gear-breaking energy? "Copy my setup," he says, "and you will save time and money." Which we think means-when translated from engineering terms-"Buy a Full Race kit and you will be very, very happy." As for Geoff's old yearbook, we take back what we said-no new category is necessary. Simply scratch out the schmuck listed as the "most likely to succeed" and insert Geoff's mug. How many people do you know who hold a degree in mechanical engineering, run a successful business, and drive an 800hp car? Shrugging yet? That's what we thought.
Alphabet Soup: B VS KBattle of the ConsonantsWith everyone is jumping on the "K"-wagon, Geoff gives nine reasons for going with the "B" as in bukkak-, err...boy...motor.
Fast Facts
'94 Honda Civic
Owner Geoff Raicer
Hometown Phoenix, AZ
Daily grind Droppin' mad science on turbocharged Hondas
Power 792 whp; 792 lb-ft torque
Under the hood Full Race GT40R turbo, T4 top-mount manifold, connecting rods, 4-inch downpipe, 4-inch aluminum exhaust, 4.5-inch intercooler, intercooler piping, intake manifold, fuel rail, cam gears; Ferrea valves, springs, guides, retainers, keepers; ERL sleeves; CP pistons; AccuFab 75mm Mustang throttle body; HeadGames cylinder head; Type R cams; RC Engineering 1,600cc/min injectors; MSD 7AL-2 ignition; Aeromotive A1000 fuel pump; Hasport engine mounts
Drivetrain Quaife LSD; Axle Systems axles
Brains NepTune fuel management
Stiff Stuff Full Race ProAm traction bars, 10-point roll cage; Progress Drag coilovers, sway bars
Rollers Rota Slipstream wheels; BFGoodrich G-Force Drag tires
Stoppers Fastbrakes calipers; slotted and drilled Type R rotors
Outside Carbon fenders; front lip spoiler
Inside Sparco seats, steering wheel; Simpson harness; custom gauge pod; Defi gauges
ICE Eclipse head unit; PPI amplifier
Props My parents, girlfriend, Jeff Evans at Evans Tuning, David Localio, Jason Hunt, John Owens, Aaron Teague, the Hybrid board back in the day, Honda-tech.com, friends in Jersey and Hawaii, and of course to my guys over at Full Race and everyone who supported us from day one