After maxing out our fuel system with our upgraded big turbo kit. We have decided to be proactive and build the engine. Our L15B7 block and 73.5mm @jepistons are getting packaged up to ship to @cnc_werx for a Cylinder Support System install. Stay tuned in our quest to push the...
Innovative MotorWorks 1.5T Intake Testing
Source :https://www.facebook.com/innovativemotorworks/posts/2073066539388019 Every few days, a thread pops up on social media groups regarding intake selection on the popular 1.5T Honda Civic model range. This is often the begining of a 300-comment-deep stream of users sharing responses like "Brand X works just fine on my car," or "Brand Y sounds...
Project Snow White (10th Gen Si) Part 4 Big Turbo Kit
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wj3zIcNqJTM The results for our long awaited 2016+ Civic 1.5T Bolt-On Big Turbo Upgrade Kit are in! We have spent the past few weeks doing R&D with James from KTuner to figure out the necessary ECU tuning for a big turbo setup. Along the way we overcame quite a few...
Project Snow White (10th Gen Si) Part 3 Type R Turbo
So we did a thing... This turbo swap took quite a bit of effort to become a functioning design, which we anticipated. Sadly, this will not be offered as a production kit due to cost and time. We plan to use this project as a learning tool to figure out...
Hondata Tests PRL Intake Performance Gains (Cobra)
Source: https://www.civicx.com/threads/hondata-tests-prl-intake-performance-gains.21131/ Prior to installing the PRL Intake for our 2017 Civic Si, we wanted to obtain baseline values to give a scientific back to back comparison. This intake is both configurable for street and race applications and comes with 2 maf housings to do so. The street housing should...
PRL Motorsports Canadian Cobra CAI Install (USDM Washer Reservoir Conversion)
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USDM Windshield Washer Reservoir Conversion Kit 2016+ Civic 1.5T Thank you to Dane and Andrew for assisting with this first ever install and providing all necessary pictures. All other models skip steps 6-10(Hatchbacks follow all steps including Step 6-10) Step 1:To begin, remove the bumper and skid plate for easy...
PRL Motorsports 2017 Civic Type-R Part 2 Intercooler
After taking our Type-R to the road course and drag strip it became even more obvious to us that these cars have some major temperature issues to be taken care of. We logged as much as a ~40 degree F temperature difference by the end of our 1/4 mile run!...
PRL Motorsports 2017+ Honda Civic Type-R 2.0T 3" Front Pipe
We are now introducing the first full 3" (76mm) front pipe assembly on the market for the 2017+ Honda Civic Type-R. Our front pipe is constructed of mandrel bent 16 gauge 304 stainless tubing and 304 stainless 3D CNC'd flanges with smooth transitions for optimal flow and fitment. All pieces...
PRL Motorsports 2017 Civic Type-R Part 1 Baseline
We ended up doing some baseline pulls on our CTR. The Type-R is much more consistent with dyno pulls than its little brother 1.5L turbo in the Si/Non-Sis. This car put down an average of 291 whp and 301 tq with a best of 292 whp and 303 tq stock....
Intercooler Fin Design
Okay guys, it's time for a little tech talk We have received quite a few inquiries lately regarding intercoolers and what to look for when purchasing an intercooler upgrade. Rather than reiterate the same information, we though that it would be a good idea to compose a brief writeup going...
Project Snow White (10th Gen Si) Part 2 Cobra Intake
Ask and you shall receive! Data, dyno numbers and sound clips from our Cobra Cold Air Intake system is finally here! We will be offer Si and Non-Si specific systems! 2017 Honda Civic Si w/ Stock ECU Mapping (Not Tuned Whatsoever) PRL Motorsports Catted Downpipe / Front - Pipe Combo...
10th Gen Civic 1.5T Clutch Delay Valve Removal
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We decided to remove our CDV, or clutch delay valve, today while installing our ClutchMasters FX400 6-puck Rigid Disc Clutch and decided to document it for anyone interested in doing this nifty little mod. What does removing the CDV do? The engineers at Honda has been putting a CDV system...