A 515HP RWD Honda Civic is Way Scarier Than I Thought

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The Honda Civic is no doubt one of the greatest tuner platforms in history. However many people in the car scene steered clear of them due to one thing - front wheel drive. Throtl decided to take it upon themselves to take this Honda Civic EK Hatch with a K20a2 turbo making 515HP to the wheels and make it rear wheel drive. With a gutted interior, a mostly carbon fiber body, and no weight in the back - things get dicey really quickly. This car was built to be a circuit racer, but Throtl was kind enough to let me take it for a few rips down a drag strip to see what it's all about! Thanks for watching and thanks to Throtl.com once again for making this video possible!
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[@ThatDudeinBlue]

What is your favorite Honda build?

[@JGSnipes]

My personal favorite is a k swapped 1st gen Honda Insight. After you gut and swap them they only weigh around 1600lbs, so a semi built na k series would be plenty of motor for it. Gonna start a build on one when I’m out of college.

[@SammyRavage]

Jimmy Oakes KA24DET RWD Civic

[@38tech]

Like, cool, but I'll pass you as you just sit there and spin. Hahah it needs atleast a 245.

[@THODORISKK]

9:50 sneak peak of the next video on the chanel ????

[@gaydes1012]

people sleep on turbo D-series, they'll boot scoot and boogie if you build em right and everyone underestimates you.

[@Underpantsniper]

I think a rwd prelude would just make sense

[@jacobgreen8957]

Hondas biggest mistake was not making the prelude RWD. Would have put them in the Nissan/Toyota bracket. Instead they are the the Japanese ugly ducklings.

[@lillythepone2994]

Idea time

[@Underpantsniper]

@@jacobgreen8957 I don't think they are ugly at all, the body just looks like it should be a rwd platform.

[@lucascole9722]

Definitely could see a rwd prelude. The body seems similar to a 240

[@jacobgreen8957]

@@Underpantsniper nother prelude is a beautiful car. I'm saying Honda as a brand is the ugly ducklings.

[@BoostandBadHabits]

Wait til our 6spd rwd hemi neon is done 😅. It'll be terrifying

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Sign me up

[@BoostandBadHabits]

@@ThatDudeinBlue you're first on the list!

[@jesterokjones4954]

LMAO, it'll be utterly useless for anything other than liquifying the rear tires...

[@BoostandBadHabits]

@Jesterok Jones hell yeah brother

[@Underpantsniper]

Hell ya brother!!!!

[@BKHD8]

The fact this has 205s and my 150HP Miata has 215s is hilarious to me lol

[@idkcheesecake5080]

Haha my less than 100 hp d series also has 205

[@doctajuice]

Also on 215 in a mostly stock 9th gen si.... It fights for grip in corners but never in a straight line 😂😂

[@androiduberalles]

I still remember my neighbor had his restomod LS3 Camaro on 245s or 255s. I was like dude, you're gonna be spinning like crazy, lol.

[@macattack57]

My car has 205s on it.... It is also AWD and only has 265hp. I can't imagine what this thing is like to drive. It seems nuts to me.

[@kong24680]

My 70hp smart car has 205s square 😂

[@ryanbrown918]

Wow that's a beautiful engine bay. Incredible attention to detail

[@TsunamiSephi]

I remember either Tanner Foust or Stephan Papadakis building a RWD Integra in the early 2000's for D1GP or US Formula D, and the project just fell through because the wheelbase and chassis made it impossible to do proper drifting in. It's all I can think about when I see these swaps.

[@thevirtualstreetlife5826]

The tc is more stable

[@isaiahtheman]

You know Jimmy Oakes did an ek coupe rwd and it slides good

[@myeighty-nine7813]

I've always thought to myself that Hondas would be so badass with RWD I would love that!

[@paulgumbo5694]

Ever heard of a s2k or nsx ?lol

[@myeighty-nine7813]

@@paulgumbo5694 lol okay well I guess I mean like a civic one that’s not $30k-150k

[@Louzahsol]

@@paulgumbo5694 too bad nobody can afford those

[@paulgumbo5694]

@The Irish candy man how much are s2ks now I had 2005 ap2 it was around 20k I think back in 2011

[@tyhyhh]

@MYEIGHTY-NINE well the civic wouldn't be cheap if it was rwd lol

[@HiImBoLd]

This is exactly why you don’t put tiny tires on a big power honda

[@androiduberalles]

I was sitting here wondering what the point of the build even was if it can't put power down.

[@chaseteter]

@@androiduberalles it seems like a missed opportunity to enjoy this at about 200 fewer hp. A light weight, rwd car with 300ish whp would have been really interesting.

[@androiduberalles]

@@chaseteter yeah exactly, or set that thing on some thicc bois.

[@waltscrossfiresrt6]

Car would be a serious missle with about 300whp

[@christopherdaniel2747]

Firstly these guys should have know that from the start, im very sure this was just a for views build

[@anthonygoode9871]

Been having very boring uploads on my feed lately, then out of the absolute middle of nowhere here comes David with this thing🤣 thank you David, keep doing your thing🤙🏼

[@nickadkins7765]

Can't even drive the damn thing because of the power and lack of meaty tires 😅 I think this car is a perfect example of "just because you can, doesn't mean you should"....maybe do boost by gear or like he mentioned larger fenders and wheels and tires

[@ichista]

Or a better driver just because KZbin don't mean good driver

[@HockeyJockOne]

​@@ichista if it's spinning while short shifting and 50% throttle don't think it's the driver's fault.... 500hp with that tire width and something that light is just stupid

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

EK/EG hatches are my absolute weakness along with ice cream. Honestly, I'd run a five speed with the longest gearing possible in that thing to give traction a fighting chance. Obviously wider tires also.

[@dipstiksubaru3246]

Or you could just turn the boost way down. At least that way the car would still be drivable.

[@db66-i6i]

LOVE these youtubers build reviews! and love throttles channel so its a 2 for one lol keep up the great work bro🤘

[@BuildingWithSean]

Can't wait to finish my Turbo K24 BRZ and I can see how it compares to this thing! It'll be done so soon, and I'm so stoked!

[@aliabdi6094]

Nice

[@southernkei]

Whenever you finish I really hope you get TDIB to do a review video.

[@BuildingWithSean]

@@southernkei I hope so too! 😅

[@DriftyBits]

I'm the weird one in the world, I enjoy racing my FWD Civics. I enjoy the lift off oversteer, the turn-in characteristics of the Chassis. I don't really care for AWD, or RWD setups... but that honestly could just be not having driven one on a road course (or autocross) and only seeing drag setups with them.

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

Real life Forza be like:

[@blakelip3]

I want more RWD Hondas instead of AWD

[@rocferdable]

My dream build is a boosted K24 RWD 2nd Gen Fit.

[@YourCommonSinner]

@@rocferdable nobody asked

[@puntachu]

@@rocferdable that would be so sick

[@kw2519]

@@YourCommonSinner diiiiiick

[@YourCommonSinner]

@@kw2519 😂😂 I couldn’t help myself

[@JasonMcMullen]

The Mickey/Throtl FREAK!

[@Cappy-bf5rz]

This would be such a fun daily to build a more lowkey version of this and paint it grandpa gold and a valved exhaust one for party mode and one to keep it quiet

[@mickeyandrade3435]

Thats what the build was intended to be initially. Sadly, the state of California made that dream obsolete.

[@nastystew6942]

Alot of rocks on the track!

[@partsguy6157]

Sounds like your driving down a gravel road!😂

[@adolfosandoval8129]

This is why i love hondas, you dont need to fabricate custom part in order to change the cars entire drivetrain. Everything is plug and play for the most part and can use other factory honda parts on any other honda

[@mrvento_za]

They need to turn this thing into a drift car. Thank you for reviewing my new favourite Civic. Also, Why is that that track so dirty? Sounds like you're driving off road.

[@Raj-bh2vz]

Dude this is awesome!! It's about time you got to drive a RWD Civic 🤙 This car reminds me of my Civic sitting in my garage 😅 I've been procrastinating so bad on it, just on and off the project 😭 Mine is a KA24E (S13) EK (00) Civic with KA-E Trans, 300ZX VLSD, and S2000 staggered wheel setup (215 Front, 245 Rear). If I can ever finish the dam thing I would be more than happy to let you rip it around town 😎🤙

[@905cavillac2]

I have 2003 Cavalier Z24 (clone) and I love it, and this whole rw conversion idea has been floating around in my head, and then do what comes naturally and hit up #ZZP and see what we can squeeze outta my 2.2 ecotec

[@AnDrEw122100]

That thing is sooooo clean . The engine bay looks amazing .

[@LuisGonzalez-227]

That should add a wide body and put some big tires and see what happens

[@willbroccolo8389]

I've raced 10 second cars, that looks absolutely terrifying.

[@LeeVai666]

I’ve seen a rwd rear engine del sol. Pretty gnarly seeing a B series in the trunk.

[@watchingitallhere]

Obviously not set up for hooking up on a drag strip... or anywhere with that much power. Once they get the larger rear tires and a hideous wing they may have something. Awesome test build.

[@SI0AX]

Yeah, the giant wings look pretty ugly on the full on rear end hatches.

[@kingjimmykingjimmy]

Tires will help but that thing needs aero.

[@ericksoler1221]

Throttle actually dealt with the HP first and are gonna work on the traction next. bro that car looks like its gonna disintegrate with all that shaking 😂😂😂

[@tyleroutingdyke849]

Imagine that on a slick 🥵 now that'd be a party 👀

[@zackdoster3752]

Just opened up my 90ef gonna make a go for the conversion. Fingers crossed

[@Nathan-gj8ch]

I wish some one would make a pure carbon fiber hood for this civic I have a 2000 and every CF hood I have tried was just an oem hood with the skin replaced. Back in the 90s you could get a CF hood with no medal webbing they where so lite weigh it didn't even need to be propped up.

[@fondfarewell2]

Needs more tire on the rear for sure. Seems pretty crazy to not do that immediately. Probably some rear balast as well.

[@shavanirving7403]

This car is undrivable

[@krisi.2011]

That car would.be alot more fun on a race track than a straight line

[@SI0AX]

Would be even worse on a race track unless it's a drift event, lol.

[@constructiveruckus86]

“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.”

[@excitingstuff8209]

That honda you should of just went from second straight to the last gear and rev it out till the end of the track 😂😂

[@nic1586]

i imagine it has about the same amount of grip as a miata with that much power maybe with like 350-400 it would work or some 255 tires instead but i cant imagine that staying on track for time attack unless the driver had god like throttle control looks fucking cool tho maybe drift car in that setup?

[@mg_streetkandi]

Great engineering..but that car really needs wider front and rear fenders..It would be pretty competitive on the Optima Series if it has more grip and some improved interior as well..👍🏽🏁

[@jimt5683]

What a lil beast of a 4 banger

[@wilsonsadventures3521]

I’ve got a turbo k24 swapped Pontiac fiero you should see

[@stevel.2759]

205 50 15 Nitto NT01 stick and grip like nothing ever experienced

[@ryancuffy358]

I wonder if you put a slick in the back will it hook up

[@StopLyingBro]

Probably will bend the frame😂

[@themadscientest]

Should a Civic be RWD? No... Does that make a RWD Civic cool? HELL YEAH!

[@jojojeep1]

You’re gonna have to put a mini tub and some nice street slicks the stick here the better

[@jshumphress13]

Oh they want to upgrade to wider tires? After all the modifications (and custom ones at that), no one thought “hey maybe we need more rubber to put all this power down?”

[@Wazup8012]

Good video but what I gathered from this and the swapped viper that throttle still puts their name on every panel and they’ve made 2 cars, although cool, basically it’s not drivable by any less than a pro and definitely not for the street. Like I said although cool seems pointless.

[@Busydadgarage717]

Definitely needs a wider tire in the back. Will never see the true awesomeness without traction.

[@javiercuevassanchez6446]

I dont think it was made for drag it was made for circuit

[@denshidirect3182]

I run 205's on my 130 HP Mazda Protege... This build is beyond nuts [with that current setup]

[@waltscrossfiresrt6]

My thoughts as well why do 500whp but got 150whp of rubber

[@Jamk14]

I wanna see someone make a mid engine del sol

[@jsm42050]

If this was a awd man this thing would boogie woogie

[@Aaron48219]

EJ/EK was always my fav civic and this one makes my pants tiiiight!

[@MMORPG87]

tire isnt as much an issue as lack of suspension tuning thats causing all the wheel hop. if they fix that then itll move out pretty good

[@EmetYAHU]

I don’t know what’s worse, skidding through EVERY GEAR on too narrow tires, or hearing every ROCK hit the wheel wells 🤡

[@user-oj7co5wm8g]

The hideous livery

[@Louzahsol]

Right? It should be painted some boring gray color

[@bobcantstandzyobitz9778]

I still can't believe so much HP can come from such a small engine.

[@subishadow]

Suspension setup is not good for drag also yes need wider rear tires. If they mean to have it on a circuit it could be good in theory, maybe 🤷‍♂️

[@GiannisZax]

Ok, David NEEDS to review Jimmy Oakes' Nissonda after this!

[@Xray-Romeo]

That fuel pump!

[@StrictlyDreaming92]

Would love to see what it could do with a time attack set up 😮

[@Ranor]

Just in time for my break😂

[@jasonvermillion5554]

These last couple videos on a drag strip, you should collaborate with Cleetus McFarland

[@DiamondDetailingBuzz]

Sounds scarier than a mustang, you can’t spin until you win in a RWD. It’s a badass car, definitely should do a wide body kit and 10-12” tires and then it would be a completely different beast

[@yesormaybeno]

It was so cool seeing this made

[@Robiruu]

"It's stock, I promise" - s2000 owner missing the transmission- "nahhhh"

[@Zomb33]

This reminds me of maxing out a miata in forza and not being able to actually drive anymore

[@thatfordguy2268]

I had this idea years ago when the S2K first appeared. Just never had the means or the money. I thought take that driveline from an S2K and put it in a civic, I would have done a coupe. Still a bad ass car though! 💪👍

[@f14dbombcat]

Yea, people have talked about Honda. If they had a rear-wheel drive car, it would be something really odd if they chose to do so

[@javiercuevassanchez6446]

Keep this videos coming Blue!

[@KewlDude123]

you did say good tyres make a huge difference on a build

[@mrgmc6314]

That track was really covered in pebbles and shit you can hear it hitting the bottom of the car ... some fine track maintenance there hu ?

[@UncleRico371]

THE POCKET ROCKET!!

[@cliftonsargent1572]

What’s the popcorn noises happening when your driving? Sounds like the engines breaking into pieces

[@mousearebec]

Your driving skills are obvious....... on most of your vids actually. Very entertaining, scary car

[@JWsGarage]

That’s a cool build.

[@bimmermac]

I’d love to see a review of the 700hp Honda Fit some guy in the UK has.

[@DG-mi7yf]

Fine I’ll subscribe. You got me

[@epicdude931]

I saw a video where these guys put two electric motors in the back wheels . Making it an all wheel drive hybrid type r

[@J_spec6]

i would love some details on that vintage air setup!

[@Rottedfrombush]

A huge wing might help

[@DJKr15py]

I really wanna see Adam LZ or Chelsea Denofa drift this thing

[@Artynos_YT]

Just want more rwd from Honda

[@Ekk24_Cali]

That track sounds like trash. Did they not prep it

[@venomking3602]

Honda + turbo = endless spinning 😑

[@cedriccope178]

i ordered those motegis very budget friendly under 500 shipped

[@sander16v11]

Short wheel base rwd gets twitchy.

[@ballistic02]

is that battery with the upward terminals right in front of the metal Mugen strut bar giving anyone else anxiety right now?

[@mickeyandrade3435]

No. Not knowing it’s bolted down and has protective caps on the terminals.

[@ballistic02]

@@mickeyandrade3435 if it’s vibrating at all(which it will cuz k series) or the tie down loosens up even just a little those plastic caps will rub thru with quickness..

[@mickeyandrade3435]

@@ballistic02 - No. They won’t. They physically cannot touch the bar the way it’s mounted. You’d have to see the car up close to understand.

[@bensprink9943]

I'd love to see a rwd civic hatch pull a sick wheelie with a Honda engine

[@kristallfagel.73]

i’ve always wanter a civic drift car lol

[@PhantasmPhoton]

Id like to see it on a rosd course or drifting, seems like a waste to try to go straight.

[@traviscastle9931]

Looks like Barona Speedway

[@djcraigtm]

Except a Lotus Elise / Exige with a K20 swap.... Preferably a Supercharged 1!

[@samthemule-ol8nt]

When I can finally get my license and the money saved up and can convince my mom to let me use her car for you to review it would be awesome. She has a factory 99 Volkswagen Passat 4 door with a 1.8 20 valve turbo 4 cylinder and was imported directly from Germany by the previous owner who lived and bought the car there. It's clocked for 160 miles per hour and the tires required for it are rated for 168 mph

[@voomaldor]

You were better off driving on the street. Damn track is full off rocks. Talk about dangerous

[@Michael-bc2gb]

Fuel pump is so loud lol

[@cryxbaby2250]

This car would get on my last nerve haha.

[@arrowblackzero4467]

You need to be on a drift track for that thing

[@michaelrashad9720]

No, keep the ff design that's when they are best personal opinion obviously 🤞🏿 the Honda characteristics of being well balanced, with good handling, and reliability are the characteristics I like so much about Honda😁

[@MarcoAntonio-pn9mv]

Need to go drift that thing 😉

[@tylerhale1696]

I would probably never use 1st in that car😂