Yesterday, I went to the track where the temperature started at 90°F and reached 102°F by lunchtime. My Type R FL5 recorded oil temperatures between 250°F and 282°F. I use Amsoil Signature oil, a PRL intercooler, a PWR track radiator, Acuity hoses, and an oil cooler.
Does anyone know the...
bear with me here.
do you need flex kit for this or I just buy/install this and get tune?
** Fueling upgrades would be required to use an E30 blend. It's a big step up in cost - https://www.twostepperformance.com/products/fuel-system-upgrade-for-2017-honda-civic-type-r-fk8
i have e85 across...
can you share the link of where you got this? im going to get it as well.
have you installed it yet to your car?
looks like you can unscrew it for more air. great for track days!
i feel the same way.
i do know that those vents will help. i know there's a car at the track who has a 1 vent and it was overheating. he put 3 vents using this https://racelouvers.com/ and it lowered the temp significantly. it lowered the engine temp by 20F to 30F!
although, installing these...
I'm considering whether to purchase the KW COILOVER KIT V3, Ohlins, or the Fortune Auto 510. The Ohlins Road and Track Coilovers are priced at $2700, while the KW V3 costs $3000. There's also the option of the KW V3 CLUBSPORT KIT, which is priced at $6000. Currently, I have a KW/MPP coilovers...
I went to a different dealership and made some calls. I got connected to a friend of a friend who works at a honda dealership, which helped me.
Im only buying a honda on that specific dealership from now on.
the code hasn't come back once the dealer clears the code. Although, they refuse to fix the AC problem since they blame the modified radiator.
i bought an OBD reader just in case I see that engine light again.
I have to make some calls and drive more than an hour for a Honda dealership to...
I've made several modifications to my Civic Type R (2,847 miles) , installing the following components:
HEL Performance Oil Cooler
PRL Intercooler
PRL Charge Pipe
PWR Track Radiator
Acuity Super Cooler Reverse Flow Silicone Radiator Hose
Initially, I discovered a leak in the AC condenser and...
did you guys ever use race track brake pads with stock rotors?
I'm wondering if i should destroy my stock rotors first before swapping a slotted girodisc rotors.
key difference for my reference as well:
ds2500 efficiency drops down on 600c but it's noisy?
note: i get what i paid for. looks like p3 temperature efficiency falls on 500C
efficiency falls down 600C. ive used these pads. it's so quiet that I forget that I'm using a track race pad.
thanks for the reply.
this is the P3 for our fl5 right? $186
https://paragonbrakes.com/paragon-pbp370-brake-pads/
vs
Ferodo DS2500 = $369
https://www.counterspacegarage.com/ferodo-ds2500-front-brake-pads-honda-civic-type-r-fk8
looks like theres big price difference. i wonder is it worth it?