{"id":36882,"date":"2019-03-06T17:38:31","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T23:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=36882"},"modified":"2021-02-09T17:22:51","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T23:22:51","slug":"video-of-rwd-honda-civic-with-a-3uz-v8-drifting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=36882","title":{"rendered":"RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8 Drifting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-18.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"36883\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=36883\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-18.jpg?fit=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1536\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8 18\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-18.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-18.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-18.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-18.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-18.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-18.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NUCH1116\/\">1116Auto<\/a> built their wild RWD Civic for drifting and since <a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=35413\">finishing the project<\/a> we&#8217;ve been eagerly waiting to hear that 4.3 L 3UZ V8 at full throttle. Well the wait is over as Japan D1 Pro Drifter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ponddaychapon\/\">Pond-Daychapon<\/a> was lucky enough to pilot the Civic for some test laps around Pathum Thani Speedway in Thailand. Enjoy the sights and sounds below. <strong>Update 3-7-19<\/strong>: Added interview (Thai) and walk-around video.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/qbBa2a5tJ8Q\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/1o4Q8r3YbTg\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-14.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"35416\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=35416\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-14.jpg?fit=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1365\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8 14\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-14.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-14.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-35416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-14.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-14.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-14.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-14.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-19.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"36884\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=36884\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-19.jpg?fit=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1536\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8 19\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-19.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-19.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-36884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-19.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-19.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-19.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-19.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCW2nwzMZnDWkHg4wB6hLHYw\">1116Auto<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/LiquiMolyThailand\/photos\/?tab=album&#038;album_id=1852414128217395\">Liqui Moly Thailand FB page<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC4fFmPHoNKYo8pRD5aum00g\">\u0e23\u0e16\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e48\u0e07\u0e44\u0e17\u0e22\u0e41\u0e25\u0e19\u0e14\u0e4c (RodzingThailand)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1116Auto built their wild RWD Civic for drifting and since finishing the project we&#8217;ve been eagerly waiting to hear that 4.3 L 3UZ V8 at full throttle. Well the wait is over as Japan D1 Pro Drifter Pond-Daychapon was lucky enough to pilot the Civic for some test laps around Pathum Thani Speedway in Thailand.&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=36882\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8 Drifting<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":36883,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[117],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36882","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-civic"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-18.jpg?fit=2048%2C1536&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":131174,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=131174","url_meta":{"origin":36882,"position":0},"title":"RWD Civic with a Twin-Turbo 3UZ V8","author":"swaptastic","date":"May 1, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"In 2019 we shared video of a unique RWD Civic built by 1116Auto drifting in Thailand. The company converted the car to RWD using Nissan S13\/S14 subframes. It was powered by a naturally aspirated Toyota 3UZ V8 and BMW manual transmission. 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Since then the company finished working on the project and will soon make its debut at the Honda Fest 2019 on January 26th in Bangkok, Thailand. 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They are converting the Civic to RWD using Nissan S13\/S14 subframes and suspension. The powertrain consists of a 4.3 L Toyota 3UZ V8 connected to a BMW transmission and Nissan GTR differential. Unfortunately I wasn't\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Civic&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Civic","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=117"},"img":{"alt_text":"RWD Honda Civic with a 3UZ V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1114&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1114&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1114&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1114&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/RWD-Honda-Civic-with-a-3UZ-V8-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C1114&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":54981,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=54981","url_meta":{"origin":36882,"position":3},"title":"For Sale: RWD 2003 Celica with a 3UZ V8","author":"swaptastic","date":"April 23, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"This 2003 Toyota Celica is for sale in McKinney, Texas for $30,000. The seller claims the car was built by a Toyota Engineer. The car features Supra TT front and rear suspension. The powertrain uses a 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 making 320 horsepower and a Helical LSD with 4.10 gears.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Celica&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Celica","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=114"},"img":{"alt_text":"RWD 2003 Toyota Celica with a 3UZ V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/RWD-2003-Toyota-Celica-with-a-3UZ-V8-01.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/RWD-2003-Toyota-Celica-with-a-3UZ-V8-01.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/RWD-2003-Toyota-Celica-with-a-3UZ-V8-01.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/RWD-2003-Toyota-Celica-with-a-3UZ-V8-01.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":38479,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=38479","url_meta":{"origin":36882,"position":4},"title":"RWD Mazda Atenza with a 3UZ V8","author":"swaptastic","date":"March 29, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"This 2016 Mazda Atenza (Mazda6) was built by a company called \"OMAS\" in China. The sedan originally came with a 2.0 L SKYACTIV-G inline-four before the owner swapped it for a 2.5 L SKYACTIV-G inline-four and eventually added a supercharger. 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