Seven-Second Record Setting Hot Rod Civic - 1320Drag.net
12-24-2006 | 11:59 PM
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Seven-Second Record Setting Hot Rod Civic - 1320Drag.net
In 2003, Stephanie Eggum began her drag racing career in the NDRA Turbo 4 cylinder and Nopi Chic classes. In a unibody, full glass Civic, she scored a number of podium finishes with a season-best ET of 10.57 seconds. In 2004, Stephanie stepped up her game for the number-one spot. She moved up to the Pro 4-cylinder / Hot Rod class after purchasing a race-prepped Civic. The NHRA Hot Rod class permits only two power adders, a stock shell from the A-pillars back, four cylinders and certain minimum weight requirements based on engine and chassis selection. Expecting an 8-second, turn-key car, she encountered a number of problems with the racecar. The best time slips she could muster put her in the low 9's. This is not what she was expecting. She anticipated 8-second runs, but was just not hitting the mark. In April of 2005, after switching fuels from ethanol to methanol, the engine took a fatal blow. A devastating engine fire guaranteed that a complete rebuild would be in order.
It was at this moment that Stephanie and her family-sponsored team had to regroup and rebuild. This process began with the hiring of full-time Crew Chief Jeromie Hicks. Jeromie oversaw and implemented the entire ground-up reconstruction of the Civic. He started by having the chassis stripped to the tub before acid dipping. With the sound-deadening material now gone, Jeromie proceeded to lighten the chassis (within NHRA rules) before starting the rebuild. Jeromie maintained a majority of the unibody structure, adding a significant amount of reinforcement for safety, increasing chassis stiffness and decreasing overall weight. His efforts also changed the chassis' weight distribution, focusing more weight at the front of the car where traction is most essential for her front-wheel-drive creation.
Rising From The Ashes
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Team Eggum's Civic experienced rebirth. The B18C1 block features a new set of cylinder sleeves from Golden Eagle Manufacturing. Automotive Engine Specialties provides the boring and honing of the cylinders in preparation for the rest of the build. After machining, the block is prepared to receive some new slugs. Forged-aluminum 9.7:1 compression CP pistons mated to GRP billet aluminum connecting rods and a stock GSR crankshaft complete the bottom-end assembly.
With the short-block ready, Jeromie now turns his focus to the cylinder head. M2 Race Systems employs a five-axis CNC machine to port and polish the cylinder head before the valvetrain components can be installed. A complete Ferrea valvetrain is then fitted to the freshly ported head. Crane and Ferrea roller rocker arms also make their way into the cylinder head. These new components allow Stephanie to launch at 7100 rpm and shift at 10,800 rpm without valve float. The jointly-developed roller rockers eliminate the Variable Valve-Timing or VTEC feature and make use of camshafts with a single, more aggressive lobe. The advantages Stephanie gains from the roller rocker system are a reduction in follower weight and friction, ultimately improving engine response and acceleration. A Golden Eagle Manufacturing head gasket along with head studs seal and clamp the cylinder head to the block.
Super Snail
A custom AR Fabrication exhaust manifold is used to channel hot gas to the turbine housing of the Precision Turbo & Engine GT42R turbocharger. Featuring a ball-bearing center cartridge, the GT42R delivers a quicker spool up. A custom aluminum exhaust system by Precision Turbo routes burnt gases away from the car.
From the compressor outlet, the Civic utilizes custom intercooler piping that sends charged air to the Precision Turbo & Engine liquid-to-air intercooler. Once chilled, the air makes its way to a 72mm BDL Industries throttle body and custom sheet-metal intake manifold. A TiAL Sport 44mm blow-off valve is also integrated into the turbo system to relieve boost pressure when the throttle plate is closed.
It's All About Control
Eight 1600cc/min Precision Turbo & Engine fuel injectors spray ethanol E98 into the intake ports. A pair of BDL Industries fuel rails are supplied ethanol by way of a Waterman mechanical fuel pump and Aeromotive fuel filter. Providing extra spark energy for the NGK Iridium spark plugs is an MSD Digital-7 programmable ignition amplifier. Boost pressure gets regulated by an HKS 60mm wastegate and a Precision Turbo & Engine four-stage boost controller. Put in command of the B18C1 is a Big Stuff 3 engine-management unit. Boost pressure is set to an eye-popping 50 psi for power production on Eggum's car. The 1948cc B18C1 generates an unbelievable 1,100 wheel horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque.
-Drag Sport Magazine-
It was at this moment that Stephanie and her family-sponsored team had to regroup and rebuild. This process began with the hiring of full-time Crew Chief Jeromie Hicks. Jeromie oversaw and implemented the entire ground-up reconstruction of the Civic. He started by having the chassis stripped to the tub before acid dipping. With the sound-deadening material now gone, Jeromie proceeded to lighten the chassis (within NHRA rules) before starting the rebuild. Jeromie maintained a majority of the unibody structure, adding a significant amount of reinforcement for safety, increasing chassis stiffness and decreasing overall weight. His efforts also changed the chassis' weight distribution, focusing more weight at the front of the car where traction is most essential for her front-wheel-drive creation.
Rising From The Ashes
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Team Eggum's Civic experienced rebirth. The B18C1 block features a new set of cylinder sleeves from Golden Eagle Manufacturing. Automotive Engine Specialties provides the boring and honing of the cylinders in preparation for the rest of the build. After machining, the block is prepared to receive some new slugs. Forged-aluminum 9.7:1 compression CP pistons mated to GRP billet aluminum connecting rods and a stock GSR crankshaft complete the bottom-end assembly.
With the short-block ready, Jeromie now turns his focus to the cylinder head. M2 Race Systems employs a five-axis CNC machine to port and polish the cylinder head before the valvetrain components can be installed. A complete Ferrea valvetrain is then fitted to the freshly ported head. Crane and Ferrea roller rocker arms also make their way into the cylinder head. These new components allow Stephanie to launch at 7100 rpm and shift at 10,800 rpm without valve float. The jointly-developed roller rockers eliminate the Variable Valve-Timing or VTEC feature and make use of camshafts with a single, more aggressive lobe. The advantages Stephanie gains from the roller rocker system are a reduction in follower weight and friction, ultimately improving engine response and acceleration. A Golden Eagle Manufacturing head gasket along with head studs seal and clamp the cylinder head to the block.
Super Snail
A custom AR Fabrication exhaust manifold is used to channel hot gas to the turbine housing of the Precision Turbo & Engine GT42R turbocharger. Featuring a ball-bearing center cartridge, the GT42R delivers a quicker spool up. A custom aluminum exhaust system by Precision Turbo routes burnt gases away from the car.
From the compressor outlet, the Civic utilizes custom intercooler piping that sends charged air to the Precision Turbo & Engine liquid-to-air intercooler. Once chilled, the air makes its way to a 72mm BDL Industries throttle body and custom sheet-metal intake manifold. A TiAL Sport 44mm blow-off valve is also integrated into the turbo system to relieve boost pressure when the throttle plate is closed.
It's All About Control
Eight 1600cc/min Precision Turbo & Engine fuel injectors spray ethanol E98 into the intake ports. A pair of BDL Industries fuel rails are supplied ethanol by way of a Waterman mechanical fuel pump and Aeromotive fuel filter. Providing extra spark energy for the NGK Iridium spark plugs is an MSD Digital-7 programmable ignition amplifier. Boost pressure gets regulated by an HKS 60mm wastegate and a Precision Turbo & Engine four-stage boost controller. Put in command of the B18C1 is a Big Stuff 3 engine-management unit. Boost pressure is set to an eye-popping 50 psi for power production on Eggum's car. The 1948cc B18C1 generates an unbelievable 1,100 wheel horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque.
-Drag Sport Magazine-
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