Pic is of Lean Burn Civic HX running at the Apr. 15 2011 Green Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, NY. First in class :-)
Build Thread:
Current Mods:
Tires at ~53 psi.
ScanGauge
MPGuino!!
About 90 % grill block for winter, made from gray foam pipe insulation. Somewhat less block in summer. WAI by cutting holes in air filter housing; pulls heated air post-radiator.
Fuel cut switch = instant EOC, summer 2010.
Valve job Feb. 2011. Not a mod but it sure helped things.
Belly pan! Front to rear, March 2011.
Flat wheel covers! August 2011
EPES: March 2012. Externally Powered Electrical System. See EPES message board post LED tail lights
Advanced ignition timing about 2º, April 2012
Kamm roof extension, primed 2.7 mm. lauan plywood. April 2012 (morphed from rear spoiler project)
Smooth front panel over the lower grill area, June 2012. 50 sq. in. air inlet cut in primed 2.7 mm. lauan plywood.
A/C belt deleted due to compressor froze up, 7/31/2012.
2nd deep cycle has been installed, ~100AH lead acid, to exclusively power starter and headlights. Block Heater, circulating type (and) valve cover insulation, 12/12/2012
Planned Mods:
Extend the roof extension. Can go another 8.5" rearward without blocking view or trunk lid.
Rear half skirts?
P/S delete?
