Bisimoto's Turbo build: Quest for 700whp D16Z WagoVan
Bisimoto
Band Wagon
For years, I have focused on naturally aspirated performance. I loved, and still do love, the challenge of sailing in uncharted waters, and extracting what was seen as impossible power.
Last year, Bisimoto Engineering participated in a high profile engine challenge/shootout, to determine which shop could produce the most HP/litre in a streetable, unleaded fuel engine. Cosworth, and I opted for all motor builds, as a torture test was promised for the engines, and the units had to fit in a factory chassis. Long story, short, other competitors with boosted setups faired very well in the competition, and even though Bisimoto with a 360 hp F22A engine placed better than Cosworth, we did not win the event.
At the award ceremony, I was approached by an employee of the winning team, and asked why we chose to run n/a. I simply answered that we wanted to build an engine in the true spirit of the competition: a reliable, streetable, chassis friendly engine. I guess that answer was not good enough, as he responded, "didn't you build all motor, because that is all you know?"
I quickly shared that n/a is quite difficult, and that we have built, and tuned customers boosted engines for years, and frankly, it was not as challenging. He chuckled and walked away saying, "yea, all motor is all you know".
Well, after that interaction, I promptly walked over to Jonathan Wong of SuperStreet magazine, and shared with him my new desire:
To build the most powerful street, small displacement Honda ever...in a Wagovan (just to be absurd). It would not be a dyno queen, but a car that will be driven, to and from events, shows, meets and...the supermarket.
Here is a list of my poison:
Chassis:
1988 Civic Wagon, 2WD
Head:
D16Z6 head (thanks, L&T)
Bisimoto Cam Gear
Bisimoto Springs and Titanium retainers
Bisimoto Level 3.6 camshaft
Supertech Stainless Steel intake valves
Supertech Inconel Exhaust valves
Golden Eagle Head gasket
Block:
D16Z6 (thanks Santos Jr.)
Arias 9:1, 75.5mm pistons
Golden eagle sleeves
Bisimoto Spec H-beam steel Rods
Honda Bearings
Stock Ported Oil pump
Bisimoto/Evolution Aluminum Flywheel
Bisimoto/Evolution Sandwich plate
K&N Oil filter
AEM Oil Pressure gauge
Hasport D-series Mounts
Gearbox:
Stock D15B Vtec (for now)
Skunk2 short shifter
Hasport Hydro to Cable conversion kit
Induction/Fuel:
Bisimoto heat shielding gasket
Golden Eagle Intake manifold
Skunk 2 68mm throttle body
T1 1000cc Injector dynamics squirters
AEM Fuel rail
AEM Fuel pressure regulator
AEM fuel pressure gauge
-6AN fuel lines
Stock return lines
AEM Water Meth kit (for super high boost!)
Kinsler Monster Mesh fuel filter
Turbo system:
Bisimoto-Turbonetics BTX6565
Bisimoto Prototype top mount twin scroll manifold, ceramic coated
Turbonetics RG-45 wastegate
Turbonetics Godzilla BOV
3" Intercooler piping
Turbonetics/Spearco 5-364 (3.5"x10.5"x28" wide..and yes, we made it fit!)
-3an oil feed line
-10an oil return
Burns Stainless 3.5" 2-stage muffler
3.5" aluminum exhaust system
Lubricants:
Torco TBO 40 (break-in oil)
Torco SR-1 racing 10w-40 (after break-in)
Torco MPZ Spray assembly lube
Torco MTF gear box oil
Electronics:
AEM 6040 Gen 2 EMS
AEM UEGO
AEM Twin fire
AEM COP EPM
AEM pencil Coils
AEM Serial Gauge (this is so sick!)
AEM boost control solenoid
AEM 5 bar map sensor
MSD digital Boost-a-pump pn 2351
Power XS S680 Battery
Rywire mil-spec wiring
Cooling:
Custom dual pass Griffen radiator
Buddy Club Radiator Cap
8" slim fan
Aesthetics:
Bisimoto Adjustable Oil Cap
Bisimoto Reservoir Socks
Golden Eagle Tow Hook
Type 2 graphics
Some pics:
Before transformation:
Camshaft:
Head:
Engine being meticulously built...I love Torco spray lube:
Sandwich Plate, for turbo oil feed and AEM pressure sensor:
Block is done!:
Head and and rocker assembly went on:
Custom BTX6565:
Engine on stand:
Ready to go in:
The project is being followed by SuperStreet. More to come!
Last year, Bisimoto Engineering participated in a high profile engine challenge/shootout, to determine which shop could produce the most HP/litre in a streetable, unleaded fuel engine. Cosworth, and I opted for all motor builds, as a torture test was promised for the engines, and the units had to fit in a factory chassis. Long story, short, other competitors with boosted setups faired very well in the competition, and even though Bisimoto with a 360 hp F22A engine placed better than Cosworth, we did not win the event.
At the award ceremony, I was approached by an employee of the winning team, and asked why we chose to run n/a. I simply answered that we wanted to build an engine in the true spirit of the competition: a reliable, streetable, chassis friendly engine. I guess that answer was not good enough, as he responded, "didn't you build all motor, because that is all you know?"
I quickly shared that n/a is quite difficult, and that we have built, and tuned customers boosted engines for years, and frankly, it was not as challenging. He chuckled and walked away saying, "yea, all motor is all you know".
Well, after that interaction, I promptly walked over to Jonathan Wong of SuperStreet magazine, and shared with him my new desire:
To build the most powerful street, small displacement Honda ever...in a Wagovan (just to be absurd). It would not be a dyno queen, but a car that will be driven, to and from events, shows, meets and...the supermarket.
Here is a list of my poison:
Chassis:
1988 Civic Wagon, 2WD
Head:
D16Z6 head (thanks, L&T)
Bisimoto Cam Gear
Bisimoto Springs and Titanium retainers
Bisimoto Level 3.6 camshaft
Supertech Stainless Steel intake valves
Supertech Inconel Exhaust valves
Golden Eagle Head gasket
Block:
D16Z6 (thanks Santos Jr.)
Arias 9:1, 75.5mm pistons
Golden eagle sleeves
Bisimoto Spec H-beam steel Rods
Honda Bearings
Stock Ported Oil pump
Bisimoto/Evolution Aluminum Flywheel
Bisimoto/Evolution Sandwich plate
K&N Oil filter
AEM Oil Pressure gauge
Hasport D-series Mounts
Gearbox:
Stock D15B Vtec (for now)
Skunk2 short shifter
Hasport Hydro to Cable conversion kit
Induction/Fuel:
Bisimoto heat shielding gasket
Golden Eagle Intake manifold
Skunk 2 68mm throttle body
T1 1000cc Injector dynamics squirters
AEM Fuel rail
AEM Fuel pressure regulator
AEM fuel pressure gauge
-6AN fuel lines
Stock return lines
AEM Water Meth kit (for super high boost!)
Kinsler Monster Mesh fuel filter
Turbo system:
Bisimoto-Turbonetics BTX6565
Bisimoto Prototype top mount twin scroll manifold, ceramic coated
Turbonetics RG-45 wastegate
Turbonetics Godzilla BOV
3" Intercooler piping
Turbonetics/Spearco 5-364 (3.5"x10.5"x28" wide..and yes, we made it fit!)
-3an oil feed line
-10an oil return
Burns Stainless 3.5" 2-stage muffler
3.5" aluminum exhaust system
Lubricants:
Torco TBO 40 (break-in oil)
Torco SR-1 racing 10w-40 (after break-in)
Torco MPZ Spray assembly lube
Torco MTF gear box oil
Electronics:
AEM 6040 Gen 2 EMS
AEM UEGO
AEM Twin fire
AEM COP EPM
AEM pencil Coils
AEM Serial Gauge (this is so sick!)
AEM boost control solenoid
AEM 5 bar map sensor
MSD digital Boost-a-pump pn 2351
Power XS S680 Battery
Rywire mil-spec wiring
Cooling:
Custom dual pass Griffen radiator
Buddy Club Radiator Cap
8" slim fan
Aesthetics:
Bisimoto Adjustable Oil Cap
Bisimoto Reservoir Socks
Golden Eagle Tow Hook
Type 2 graphics
Some pics:
Before transformation:
Camshaft:
Head:
Engine being meticulously built...I love Torco spray lube:
Sandwich Plate, for turbo oil feed and AEM pressure sensor:
Block is done!:
Head and and rocker assembly went on:
Custom BTX6565:
Engine on stand:
Ready to go in:
The project is being followed by SuperStreet. More to come!
Comments
WAOW !!
the build looks like its gona be badass when its done . great work so ,far extreamly clean
fixed.
:P
...you're fuckin killin me man! lol
Seriously can't wait for the turn out! But Goddamn you're killin me!
(I'm assuming it's already done, am I wrong?)
You should see it in person...the turbo is way bigger than the valve cover! :twisted:
It is not quite done, but along very well. My staff and I will keep everyone posted!
And now painted with the Team Bisimoto Electric Blue:
keep up the good work
Build looks great...hope to see big pics and vids to come!
keep updating!!
cant wait to see more.
Bisi doing some finishing touches.
Turbo and manifold getting mocked up.
Random shot of the BISIMOTO prototype manifold and TURBONETICS turbo
Nice clearance and wonderful fitment.
GOLDEN EAGLE intake manifold, AEM fuel rail, and the S2 throttle body.
New BISIMOTO adjustable CNC oil caps. No more having to deal with getting an oil cap from some random company and tightening it and being irritated as hell that the logo doesn't sit straight. These oil caps can be adjusted so that you never have that problem again. And they will be offered in a wide array of color options to match anyones engine bay theme.
RYWIRE harness pics.
Look at the twisting of the wires Ryan did under the heat shrink. SICK.
Many AEM products integrated in to this harness.
Clutch to handle all the power. This is the same company that produces the clutches that Bisi uses on his personal race motors as well as customers cars. Made in America, very competitively priced, and can handle power.
Flywheel that Bisi has been using for like 2 years! Hahaha. SERIOUSLY. And it still has plenty of life. The BISIMOTO flywheel is made of aircraft quality 6061 Aluminum, and the friction plate is heat-treated. What does that mean? The flywheel lasts two years even with Bisi beating on it. Haha.
Random.
Motor in.
Bisi taking care of the shift linkage, etc.
Turbo manifold on. LOOK at that thing, it is beasty.
Bisi putting the TURBONETICS FMIC on.
Look at the fitment. Tight, but perfect.
Here are a couple pics of the chassis:
Rear interior with fresh paint and weatherproofing.
AEM Water/Methanol injection kit.
Here is a parting front shot.
More pics to come guys, thanks for looking.