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Old 02-06-2007, 04:32 AM
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89 RT4wd turbo wagon. Here are some of the specs:

Engine:
Stock d16a6 with 223k miles (39k on turbo kit)
IHI RHB5 turbo running 8 pounds
Front mount intercooler
Ford probe BOV (pssssst)
DSM 390cc injectors
NGK plugs and wires
Turboedit PM6 ecu tuned with wideband
2.5" mandrel exhaust

Suspension:
'00 Civic Si springs (1" lift)
Tokiko blue struts
Brand new front upper control arms
Brand new outer tie rod ends (already failed...thanks S & G)
Brand new lower ball joints
Brand new wheel bearings
15" Enkei wheels with 195/65/15 Yokahama Ice Grips

Brakes:
91 Civic EX front knuckles
ITR calipers
ITR 11" rotors
91 Civic EX 15/16" master cylinder new
91 Civic EX brakes booster new

ICE:
Pioneer CD player with IPOD input (STOLEN)
Rockford Fosgate 4 channel 400 watt amp
5.25 Eclipse speakers
JL Audio 10w6 subwoofer

Extras:
Factory Honda roof rack + Yakima rack over top
custom 2" reciever hitch installed
12 volt outlet in the rear with power inverter
PIAA foglights mounted on front bumper
Pillar gauge pod with boost gauge and A/F gauge
Mishimoto aluminum full size radiator
91 Civic EX maroon drivers seat (way comfy)
Goodyear all weather floormats
Optima yellow top battery

Exterior:
Professionally tinted windows
Rusty rear fenders.
Sweet front tow hook.

This car is ultra reliable. Been on several road trips. One up to the U.P. and Wisconsin. We just drove it from Michigan to Colorado and back (with 5 dudes) with no worries. Took a second trip from Michigan to Colorado and back again this summer. Oil is changed every 3000 miles with full synthetic. Spark plugs are changed every 3000.

Details of the turbo build are here:
http://www.ef-honda.com/main/viewtopic.php?t=19688







A video of the wagon in the snow:
http://one.revver.com/watch/163302




Modified by red civic standard at 4:01 PM 12/2/2007
Old 02-06-2007, 04:44 AM
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Badass. 4wd wagon turbo is probably one of my favorite honda setups of all time. Looks like a blast to drive
Old 02-06-2007, 04:47 AM
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luke is the best person ever to touch a honda
Old 02-06-2007, 05:12 AM
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Props for being original
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Take that lancer evolution AWD Turbo Honda pwns
Old 02-06-2007, 06:27 AM
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i like how the bov sounds. good job on the build
Old 02-06-2007, 06:35 AM
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LOVE the snow video. looks like fun
Old 02-06-2007, 07:30 AM
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Thats tite!!!!!!!!!!
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boostin on 209k, not bad at all
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Thats tite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 02-06-2007, 07:52 AM
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that snow looks so damn fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11


too fun to be legal!
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wagon looks like alot of fun
Old 02-06-2007, 03:17 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MagnaniEG6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wagon looks like alot of fun </TD></TR></TABLE>
YES SIR!!! buy mine!
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LOL ................. I love this one down to the rust on the quarters
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man this car rules
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toughest **** ever .. me and my brother in law want one so bad but cant find a awd one anywhere
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awesome
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what does a awd get for gas mileage?
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Fun video. I'd love to have an RT!
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Cool stuff.
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thats all the wagon needed in the first place...boost.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by igotcrx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
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lol, naw I pick up a clean hatch on irnn, joe
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