96 Honda Civic Type R EK9

After the NSX R was introduced Honda introduced the 96 Integra Type R which was the pinnacle of the DC2 series as Honda incorperated their F1 knowledge to improve the already fast GSR. No long after Honda introduced the Civic Type R or also known as thr EK9.

The EK9 maybe a 1.6L but it is actually using the B18C block(taller than the B16A) from Integra but is rebadged as thd B16B because the shorter throw from the crankshaft but with longer conrods to compensate the extra height of the block.

With this knowledge in mind a tuning company called K-tech which also makes engines for Seeker took a different approach to the engine design by installing B18C crank that has a longer throw which will make the piston protrude out of the block so they make their own shorter piston. This means the engine will have a longer throw n stroke.

Since the B series are interchangeable the owner installed a B18C block which is most cost effective power improvement that can be done as B16B produces less power and harder to find.

The sound of the NA engine as it hits the vtec at around 60000rpm up to 9000rpm is intoxicating and ingenius havin 2 cam lobe in one camshaft. Without vtec that would be a sacrifice either to use a racing camshaft that will sacrifice idle n low end power or using a normal camshaft with linear power. Not to be confus3d with vvti, vtc which works all the time and only make changes to the cam angle by a few degrees.

The front end also received a 97 spec facelift which also improvesnthe overall look of the car.

The best part of the Type R is the well tailored handling. Even in stock form the car will corner with minimal bodyroll and grips very well. The chasis of the Type R is reinforced combined with the revised gear ratios for better acceleration in the corners.