Acura EL 1.6

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Updated on the 17rd of May 1998
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The modified Acura EL 1.6

Introduction

The Acura EL1.6 is a car quite similar to the Honda Civic. It shares the chassis and the drive train and most of it's body panels with it's cousin. Most notably, the EL 1.6 has a unique front end and rear light clusters. The Acura has also different suspension tuning endowing the car with a stiffer ride. There is some differences in trim offered on the Acura. For example leather uphostery is available and a different center dash console. We acquired this car in 28 November 96 in the Premium trim level which is the top model for this car. It comes standard leather seats, a CD/FM/cassette player and power sunroof.

Stage 1 (completed)

Modification consisted mostly of appearance pieces, suspension and some drive train modifications. We installed a rear wing, fog lamps and a aftermarket exhaust system (5ZIGEN). Suspension modifications include lowering springs and adjustable shocks.

Stage 2(Completed)

We bored the throttle body 2mm larger and installed a AKIMOTO/K&N filtercharger. We found that the AKIMOTO intake did increase high end horsepower but slightly lowered low end torque and hp (which made it less drivable in traffic and town roads) so we decided to do without the intake and only installed a K&N Filter Charger air filter. We also installed Brembo brakes (ventilated, crossed drilled disks) and metallic brake pads.

Stage 3(Completed)

Will be looking for a body kit for the car. Although none is available in the market now (if anyone knows where I can find one..please email me). We are also looking in fabricating a fiberglass set (see my designs below) or modifying an existing Honda Civic compatible kit for the car. If we can't find a kit for the car by the end of April, we might just fabricate the damn thing.

Stage 4

(This is where the fun begins!!) We will bolt on a GReddy turbo kit and intercoolers (rated up to an additional 50hp) plus the turbo accessories. We fried the clutch recently (still functional but with minor slippage)so we will also be installing a racing clutch to cope with the extra power.

Latest Improvement
We installed a TRUST exhaust to replace the 5ZIGEN, which started sounding really annoying after a year (too loud and metallic).
We had major engine rework this time around. We got the Cams polished and balanced (we also found out that the cams on the EL differs from the ones found on the Civic Si 127hp engine, the ECU is also different, which shows that there are more differences between the EL and Civic then meets the eye), the cylinder heads and intake are polished as well. We installed new electronics when we discovered our EL was running too rich. To boost spark intensities, we intalled CRANE CAMS' Fireball ignition coil and HI-6 spark amplifier to provide a more complete combustion.

I heard that one can change body panels with civics.....hmmmmm
For those who wonder how an EL 1.6 coupe and hatchback will look like?...feast your eyes.

Latest Improvement (August 98)
Finally we had the MUGEN bodykit installed. Took some work as the MUGEN kit (for the civic) had to be custom modified to fit the EL. We are still in the process of locating fog lamps for the new kit. We also installed/addes bits and pieces of new stuff...decals...a steering wheel over wrap and an AUTOMETER tach with a shift light.
We got rather bored with the old set of alloy wheels so we got a new set of 16 inch wheels to replace the old 15 inch set. A set of Toyo Proxes T1+'s were the rubber of choice to go with the new wheels.

SPECIFICATIONS
Type	4 door sedan
Standard accessories	Stock CD/FM/AM/Cassette and 4 speakers Leather uphostery Power Moonroof
Engine	1.6L, in-line 4, SOHC, VTEC, 4valves/cyc, Honda PGM-F1
Horsepower	127hp (stock), est. 200 hp (w/ current modification)
Torque	107 lb-ft (stock), est. 140lb-ft (w/ current modification)
Transmission	5 Speed Manual
Engine/Drive train modifications:	K&N filter charger TRUST 'Power Extreme' exhaust system Bored throttle body NGK spark plugs and ignition wire Polished High performance Race CAM CRANE CAM 'HI-6' spark amplifier CRANE CAM 'FIREBALL' Ignition Coil Custom Performance ECU Polished Intake and cylinder heads GENIE Stainless Steel Headers Custom fabricated short shifter
Brake/Suspension Modification	Stock ABS system BREMBO cross drilled rotors and calipers w/ matalic pads NEUSPEED racing springs TOKICO ILLUMINA adjustable gas shocks RACING SPEED Front Upper Strut tower braces CUSCO Front Lower Strut tower brace ZSPEED Rear Upper/Lower Strut braces
Wheels and tires	SUMMER ACE A112, 16 inch Alloy wheels TOYO Proxes T1 Plus: 205/45 ZR 16 WINTER Stock Enkei 15 inch alloy wheels PIRELLI WinterIce 195/55/R15 SPARE Stock Michelin XGT V4 195/55/R15
Sound System modification	Stock Acura CD/Cassete/FM Head Unit stock 6'x9' rear drivers SONY amplifier (XM251) SONY XS-FH44 front drivers (4') and tweeters (1.5' inch) KICKER Loaded BASS tube (8' subwoofer)
Other modification/Add ons	Custom modified MUGEN front air dam Rear wing MOMO 4 Point Harness System MOMO Pedals and shift knob MOD-plastia racing seat Custom made front grill Fog lamps Tinted Windows CB Radio External antenna Fire Extinctguisher and bracket Auto Meter Rev meter with shift light Front/Rear Tow hooks
Planed modifications/improvement	Option 1; Going hybrid, 2.2L DOHC Engine and Tranny (Prelude 97) Updated ECU NOS nitrus kit Turbo clutch Option 2; GReddy Turbo Charger Kit w/ headers, and intercoolers GReddy Turbo timer HKS EVC (boost control module) AND Full aero kit (once it's available in the market) New stereo system (not confirmed at the moment)
PERFORMANCE
0-100 km/h	stock 11 seconds, 6.9 seconds (modified)
1/4 mile	15.5 seconds
Skidpad	0.85 Gs (est.)
Braking from 100km/h	125 ft (38.1 meters)
Top Speed	est. 220kmh/137mph

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