My Milano Red CTR EP3

[LAMPY_EP3]

Alright lads,

Would say I'm new to this but I'm not. Finally bothered to actually start posting!

So here it is so far...

When I first got the Civic



And as it stands so far



I'll fill in the gaps when I can as I have tons of progression photos.

Over the 4-5 years of ownership the Milano has taken a bit of a battering so it needs a fair bit of TLC.

Plans are to go down the forced induction route, so any input from you guys will be great...Stuck deciding between bottom- mount Rotrex or TDI Norths turbo kit.

Currently rebuilding all the suspension components, with SuperPro polybushes all round, Progress rear anti-roll bar, YellowSpeed Track Spec Coilovers, Buddyclub Roll Center Adjusters and hopefully inverted track rod ends to counter the bump steer (Hopefully). Currently running 17 x 9 et35 team dynamics all round with Nankang NS2Rs 255/40 up front and 235/45 on the back.

It would be nice to hear some feedback on parts you'd suggest as this car isn't going anywhere other than in a garage...

 

[jimbodeeni]

track car or road?

That would influence my decision on supercharger vs turbo.

 

[LAMPY_EP3]

This is kind of the dilemma i'm stuck with because I don't really fancy wrecking it...I'm looking more for a tidy example that I can have fun in the country bends with still, and maybe a few events here and there.

But on the other hand, the spring rate is quite aggressive atm which makes it a little stiff on the road.

 

[SK-R]

Lovely looking EP3 bud, very muscular with that wheel/tyre combo!

I'd go turbo if I was you, it seems to be the FI choice for most people on here, especially ones who have already tried Supercharging.

 

[LAMPY_EP3]

Lovely looking EP3 bud, very muscular with that wheel/tyre combo!

I'd go turbo if I was you, it seems to be the FI choice for most people on here, especially ones who have already tried Supercharging.

Cheers, still a few tweaks needed so it doesn't sit like a tractor.

I think you're right, superchargers seem to have their limits, plus i'd prefer to keep my air conditioning...

 

[LAMPY_EP3]

So turbo it is! I've purchased a few parts so far, any suggestions would be great.

So far:

K Pro
Hondata Traction Control
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Grams 1000cc injectors
Hondata boost controller
Hondata 4bar map sensor
NGK Laser Iridium Spark Plugs

Stuck on what turbo to go for....I've been looking at the Borg Warner SX-E, as advertised in the TDi North turbo kit.