{"id":43531,"date":"2019-07-26T16:21:26","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T21:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=43531"},"modified":"2019-07-26T16:21:26","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T21:21:26","slug":"rwd-1983-civic-with-a-mid-engine-supercharged-j32-v6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=43531","title":{"rendered":"RWD 1983 Civic with a Mid-Engine Supercharged J32 V6"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Timothy Stuart<\/a> is transforming a 1983 Civic hatchback for one lucky customer into a RWD mid-engine race car inspired by Group B rally cars from the 1980\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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He started by removing the front chassis\/subframe and suspension from a 2002 Acura 3.2TL and welding it into the back of the Civic. The powertrain uses a 3.2 L J32A1 V6 and six-speed manual transmission from a 2006 TL Type S. Timothy plans to boost the engine’s output to 400-425 hp thanks a Eaton M122 supercharger from a Shelby GT500. <\/p>\n

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Timothy has been working with a machinist to develop an intercooled manifold that will bolt to the lower runners. He will be selling a supercharger kit that will fit any TVS, Kenne Bell, or Whipple superchargers to 2004-2017 J-series V6. It uses a Kenne Bell liquid-to-air core either 4.5-inch or 6-inches thick and either a 6-rib or 10-rib pulley.<\/p>\n

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The front of the Civic he used a 1998 Acura Integra GSR front chassis\/subframe and suspension. He strengthened the front with box tubing and installed 1998 CRV five-lug spindles and brakes. <\/p>\n

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Since Timothy plans on racing off-road he will be installing a full skid plate and running all vital lines (brakes, etc) inside the cabin. The exterior will feature custom metal widebody inspired by the Ford Festiva SHOgun or a Peugeot 205 t16. It will also feature a fiberglass VW front bumper and CRX Mugen rear bumper. <\/p>\n

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You can follow the project’s progress on its FB page<\/a>, Timothy’s YT channel<\/a>, or @pseudo_mechanic<\/a><\/p>\n