'91 Civic Si: Turning a Junk Car into a Junk Race Car
LowFlyin'
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So, at local forum's Christmas Party / Dirty Santa Get-together I got a car.
It was a '91 Civic Si and it didn't come with an engine...or most of anything else, lol. And it most certainly didn't look this ^^^ good when we got it!
The intention for this car from the get-go was to participate in the 24 Hours of LeMons.
The debute race was the full 24 hour race at Eagles Canyon in May 2012.
We were behind in getting the car prepped, so we ran the entire weekend with no gauges...not even a fuel gauge! ...and finished 11th overall!
YouTube Highlights from the sister Miata car.
24 Hours of Lemons Dallas OK-Speed.com - YouTube
24 Hours of Lemons Dallas OK-Speed.com - YouTube
24 Hours of Lemons Dallas OK-Speed.com - YouTube
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This time around, we are much better prepared, and are hoping for a top-5 spot.
Brake Booster Delete!
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I haven't been around race cars enough to know an answer to this one but why would you remove the brake booster? More brakes is better, yes?
Less effort can mean less feel or modulation. We deleted it mostly because the booster was faulty and didn't want to source a replacement. We ran the first race in this car with the booster bypassed and liked the feel.
As an added benefit, I don't have to move the master cylinder to get the alternator out.
http://youtu.be/CF6j8HV-XzY
A bolt machined to fit between the pedal and the BMC.
Done.
Got the Tape-R on the ground.
...and finished up the interior.
Got to keep the drivers in check.
Do you have a 710 cap?
Your welcome Sir! Stop sign themed exterior delete kit! I think a duct tape job would look good. But for the price of duct tape just a quick sand and spraying it with rattle cans might be cheaper, lol.
We added a splitter and put a different header on the car. No more 1.75" primaries. lol