The Modified Civic Build Part VI: The Finale
Super Street StaffWriter
Over the last few issues, we've given you a glimpse at the modifications made to our 10th-generation Civic Sport hatchback. And though the changes have been mild due to time constraints and a general lack of aftermarket options for this new model so early on, we couldn't be happier with the result. So, what happened to the car?
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In the series finale ofSuper Street's Modified, powered by Honda, a multi-car drag race comprised of only FWD Hondas was held at an airstrip in Florida. The winner—Ricky Silva of CLM Motorsports in his all-wheel-drive converted, turbo K20 5th gen—pulled away from the competition and was awarded with our Civic Sport, free and clear!
Our first stop was World Motorsports for a baseline on its wind tunnel dyno, where the Civic made 168 hp and 169 lb-ft of torque. Hondata then plugged in its C.A.R.B.-legal FlashPro unit, and after Doug McMillan made a few adjustments, it produced 176 hp and 205 lb-ft of torque.
GReddy Performance Products prototyped a new 3-inch exhaust system and installed its intercooler and piping upgrade. We also added an AEM cold-air intake and headed back to the dyno, where the 10th gen registered 212 hp and 230 lb-ft this time.
Eibach Springs developed a prototype PRO-STREET-S coilover kit for our hatch, plus added SPC adjustable rear upper control arms. With the new ride height dialed in, we threw on a set of 18x9.5" +38 Gram Lights 57CR Gun Blue II finish wrapped in 245/40R18 Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires. The final touch was Muteki SR35 lug nuts.
Honda's HFP division stepped in to add its more aggressive tailgate spoiler, red accented cross-drilled rotors, floor mats, and sport pedals.