What do you guys think is the best honda car to build?

[drpimp304]

im talking about speed considering time on the drag track whats the best car and engine configuration  

[CrackerTeg]

EG hatch with a K swap.

[slipkord]

EG hatch with a K swap.

+1

Pick up a HondaTuning mag and their all in there

[Skippy]

That question has about as many answers as "what is your favorite food?" or "why do Islamists hate the western world?"

A good friend of mine once said, "Honda's are like legos...you don't like the engine? Just pull it out and put any one you want in there."  This statement is very true.

In short...you must find out what you're going to be using the car for, and then pick a chassis and engine combination that fits the profile.  If you're looking for something good in straight lines, you might want to try a civic EK with a J series V6 engine.  If you want something good for stuff other than straight lines..you might want to try an integra with an LS-VTEC or K swap.  If you've got more money than brains, you might want to look at NSX's and S2000's.

The major problem with all of these platforms is that absolutely none of this crap will be street legal in your area.  Down here in Florida, we don't have emissions standards or vehicle inspections...so it's quite common to see 1000whp supras, beefed up STI's and EVO's, and other cars roaming the streets with equipment that is considered highly illegal in other states.  You'll need a shell, engine, special equipment if you're racing in sanctioned events, suspension components, and most important of all...a creative mind..so you can fix crap and make stuff work that was never supposed to in the first place.

In order to start a project from scratch, you're also going to need a lot of money.  If you're not doing the work yourself...things will get very expensive very quickly.  I do all of my own work, and I have the knowledge, venue, and tools to do so.  If you have a specialized skill such as welding, engine building, or chassis modification, you'll make friends quickly and that will lead to you getting stuff done cheaper and easier.

I would do some serious research into what you're looking for, and then find the right spot to do more research on engines.  This forum is mainly concerned with 7th generation accords, which use two different engine series; J's and K's.  If you're looking for B series techs, try Honda-Tech or other related sites.  If you're looking for K series techs, I have 4.5 years experience working with them.  If you're looking for J series techs, Paul (NVA-AV6) is an experienced engine builder.  That's about the entire bag of cats.

[thisaznboi88]

NSX bored out to 3.5L All motor monster

[Rich01]

A civic CRX with a Supra twin turbo mid engine rear wheel drive build. I beleive it ran low 9s. The statement skippy made is correct. Honda's are like legos, the possibilities are endless when it comes to mods. When it comes to a nice, clean mod for the street: 92-95 hatch with a B18C swap(If I remember correctly this is the Integra type R engine) with tranny of course. A turbo kit at about 8lbs boost. A 2" drop with upper and lower tie bars. This was something I wanted to do back in college but the invesment was too rich for me.

[timot_one]

For a drag car, I'd use a 1st Gen Insight with a built K series.

[NVA-AV6]

For pure balls out fun without a budget......

S2k (RWD) with a fully built J37 (Sleeves, rods, pistons, SS valve train), Twin GT28RS snails, cryoed tranny internals, Skyline rear end, battery reloed to trunk, this will yeaild a 55front 45 rear weighted 2100-2200 lbs car with excellent handeling and 750+RWHP. If you can't have fun with that you need to shoot yourself.

[wtcii]

^ What types of cars will that keep up with?

[CrackerTeg]

^ What types of cars will that keep up with?

All of them. If you can put the power to the ground.

[wtcii]

I'll take one please.

[MTsixspeed]

For a drag car, I'd use a 1st Gen Insight with a built K series.

There is one of these in Tampa. The owner calls it the K-sight. It's pretty sweet, Tim. I liked the S2K instrument panel...

[ibcnunv]

For a drag car, I'd use a 1st Gen Insight with a built K series.

There is one of these in Tampa. The owner calls it the K-sight. It's pretty sweet, Tim. I liked the S2K instrument panel...

"Say, a rev-happy 2-liter K20 Honda engine with VTEC trumpets and 200 HP. This is exactly what the mischievous gremlins of LHT Performance did to produce the Honda K-Sight"

[CrackerTeg]

Quote Honda Tuning much Piero?

[Blackhawk]

That K-Sight is sweet! Nice post, Skip!