FK8 TYPE R MODIFICATION GUIDE TO MAKE 500hp (MUST WATCH)

Todays video is an important one for any type r owner. We have a complete breakdown of how to make power in a fk8 civic type r. Next video will be dyno results from this set up . Let me know in the comment section if you have any questions !

[@cruntanian300]

Got the same car and bolt ons. Saw you a couple of weeks back. Was fueling up and honked at you. I’m going for essentially the same build just different injectors and tuner but awesome to see your build coming along.

[@thebackroadgarage]

Aye send me a message on my ig! @timmy_type_r

[@jsrengines]

a very effective additon to the fuel system is a modified high pressure fuel line. Our v3 line is good for 7-8% more fuel over the oem non modded unit and about 5% over the Hondata high pressure fuel line. Nice Video!

[@thebackroadgarage]

Yeah I forgot to mention that in the video ! I have a drilled line ! Slipped my mind !

[@davidpak7247]

awesome build. i just paid mine off and researching on how to make it around 450-500hp. you video helped a lot. waiting for a dyno video

[@thebackroadgarage]

The dyno video is up on the channel! Thanks for watching ! Always remember do it right he first time and spend extra on quality parts! Saves for headaches down the road

[@TheFK8Life]

Mishimoto fmic is the largest off the shelf to support power its 800hp rated (crank) The PRL fmic is 600hp (crank) but heat soaks of your making 500+ whp I made 547whp on stock exhaust with 5" downpipe from Puerto Rico amd PRL front pipe Flex fuel is a must or run meth if ethanol isnt available.

[@jackofalltrades3011]

Is the Mishimoto the best IC for the FK8? They also come with the charge pipes. Are those also good, or better to swap with a different charge pipe?

[@JustHavingFun_]

Are you saying can’t make 500+whp with PRL FMIC?

[@JustHavingFun_]

The R Life what is your mod list?

[@TheFK8Life]

@JustHavingFun you can make it but after the first wot hit it will heat soak - the mishi is much bigger and does better at keeping power consistent on the dyno and on the highway

[@TheFK8Life]

@JustHavingFun PRL HVI Rampage 4" mega maf housing PRL titanium inlet RV6 R660 5" PuertoRican downpipe PRL front pipe (rv6 is better lol) 3" Greddy exhaust Mishimotot fmic kit with charge pipes Xdi hpfp PRL v2 flex kit JSR hp line 1430cc FK8TD injectors Dw300c lpfp Hondata Flashpro This setup makes 566/440 @30psi My old p600 setup on stock exhaust made 547/440 on 33psi

[@tmoore944]

Can you make a list of every part you added on. Love your build its sick.

[@thebackroadgarage]

Pretty basic set up for 500hp ! Prl intercooler Prl charge pipes Prl downpipe now two step performance Prl hvi into with “big bore” maf Prl Titanium inlet Next would be the stuff to make power Rv6 r660 turbo Xdi hpfp Xdi 1400cc injectors Dw300 in tank pump .

[@cooleye7007]

Nice clean build. I have the same color, 21 BB but I'm happy with the stock power atm, although i have the prl intake but thats it lol.. maybe in the future will get a Hondata and go with conservative tune.

[@thebackroadgarage]

Thanks for watching ! Stock power is more than adequate. Sometimes I wish I stayed there but we are in to deep now 🫠

[@DuffTorres_93KG]

Very informative video! I love cars, but I certainly lack plenty of knowledge about cars, especially in terms of upgrading them. I’m 19 now, but I hope to own an FK8 in the future, so this video is very informative, and I’ll be sure to rewatch this when I do!

[@Fk8_Theory]

Does ur rv6 turbo make a whistling noise at partial throttle?? Not a turbo whistle but an actual whistling sound? Mine does. Im trying to find out if its normal

[@TheFK8Life]

Yes - it's because it doesn't have an anti surge housing so when your part throttle building boost and let of it howls - like a woooooo Nothing wrong I'm making 566whp/440wtq with my RV6 R660

[@LeviFishingNFlipping]

Why did you choose the 1400 cc injectors was it the Upgraded rv6 turbo or was it to gain a big jump in number in power?

[@thebackroadgarage]

You need the injectors to flow the fuel. The stock injectors won’t flow enough with the ethonal mix

[@ishowspeed-25]

I want to tune my type r but is it really worth $2,000 to get the hondata flash pro and tune for 50-70whp? Do you feel the difference? Want to know if it’s worth the money before I do it

[@thebackroadgarage]

Really depends. You definitely feel it . I’d say if you have the money I’d do it . It’s not necessary but it’s fun.

[@ishowspeed-25]

@@thebackroadgarage I’m just not satisfied with the stock power it has that’s why I was asking if a tune would be worth the money. Idk what 50-70whp will do so not sure if that would even do anything. I added a PRL intake and HKS intercooler and I was thinking maybe I need a Downpipe before I get the tune. I want that nice seat back pull feeling when you floor it lol but so far with the intake and intercooler it’s still not to my liking. I’ll be even more upset if I use another $2,000 for the tune and I’m like “is this as fast as it can go?”

[@thebackroadgarage]

I’d say it worth it .

[@ishowspeed-25]

@@thebackroadgarage I’ll take your word for it. What tune is the best for power? I heard about K tuner and Hondata Idk much about tunes since this is my first time but I’m trying to do the Dyno tune 93 octane. Will that be good or is there a better one?

[@importraceramimportraceam1756]

@@ishowspeed-25I don’t own a CTR but am a car enthusiast and will say you should 100% be able to feel a 50-70 whp increase in a vehicle that weighs 3110…I am considering an fk8 CTR, did I read that correctly? A tune is $2000!?

[@M4csdtn]

Thanks brother for this video. Just getting into this platform as I made my bmw a dedicated track car so I wanted a daily but stock form just isn't enough for me. How's the power holding up now is it still reliable for daily?

[@thebackroadgarage]

26k miles and so far so good Plugs every 10k oil every 3k

[@M4csdtn]

@@thebackroadgarage that's reasonable considering power and fuel setup. Thank you so much for the help. Watch all the videos so I can make the right purchases

[@thinkforyourself5672]

I'm full full bolt on already. Trying to get to 420-430 without Ethanol. HPFP, LPFP and injectors next. No idea where that will get me but I'm thinking somehere around 415. May only be possible with an MHI stage 2 or 27Won Kuro but hoping the fuel system alone will net me a noticeable difference

[@thebackroadgarage]

Fuel system won’t get you anywhere without higher octane fuel !

[@raidersperez1278]

So the fuel Kit is to send more fuel right? Doesn’t have to be e50 or e85 or any kind of blend? I want to be fbo and I only want to be on 91. I don’t want to be dealing with looking for specific gas or station. It’s okay if I lose some HP.

[@thebackroadgarage]

So with flex fuel kit and tune it automatically adjust based on how much e85 is used. So if u come across a station and want to mix you can, then next fill up you can do 91. If you're going just full bolt on I'd recommend a hpfp and the bolt on parts

[@raidersperez1278]

@@thebackroadgarage ohhhhhh I see. That’s so cool. Then yeah it be a sweet add on. Thank you for your response.

[@RR-di6ws]

can stock brakes stop this monster? i just installed PRL intake as 1st move.. long way to go.

[@thebackroadgarage]

These cars have some of the best oem brakes at any price point . Little pad upgrade makes them even better

[@Kinda_alright]

Where’d you get the black chrome civic badge and the wiper delete kit

[@thebackroadgarage]

The badge is from the Honda dealer I just asked for the black chrome civic badge! Wiper delete I can't remember the brand but there is a few out there.

[@xdecemberguy1]

I made 500 a long time ago with the p600. No problem.

[@jonathanhirt9379]

have you played around with the G series garret turbos at all? ive been looking at the g25/30-660 turbos

[@thebackroadgarage]

Had a g series on my focus st back in the day . Very good turbo . Kits for these cars are expensive and utilize a bov . My tuner will not tune a car with a bov as it’s not correct .

[@AlbertPuljos]

My question is, goes the car retain traction well under all this added HP? No bs answers.

[@thebackroadgarage]

If you leave the hondata traction control on it does very well. You will have to run at least a 200 tw tire to even think about hooking . Sometimes depending on how warm the tires are you will have to pedal it in second . To answer your question it’s 100 percent useable and will hook when set up properly.

[@LynnDisclose]

You ever tried a jpipe? I know it cancels out drone, but i hear it makes more air floor so just i little bit more power for turbo

[@chriscasertano4910]

Can u do a parts list I’m trying todo my research since I’m new to all this

[@thebackroadgarage]

Message me on instagram, @timmy_type_r

[@upbeatmantis86]

I don’t have corn fuel where i live , which means flex fuel is out of the question . So what power should i make if all things being equal to what you have?

[@thebackroadgarage]

Without corn your looking at 4-440 whp on 93 octane

[@deejayjeminii]

I def want more power but not that much. What size tires are you using??

[@thebackroadgarage]

Currently running a 285/30/18 nankang cr1 . Hook well in 2nd gear !

[@NotAndrew02]

Do you have a written list? Im FBO PRL kit with ethanol kit. Besides turbo and pumps, whats the required supporting mods.

[@thebackroadgarage]

Xdi 1400cc injectors Xdi hpfp Dw300 lpfp Plus the turbo

[@upbeatmantis86]

8:35 the xdi injectors are actually rated at 1350. Not 1400. Correct me if im wrong

[@thebackroadgarage]

The updated version is 1400 !

[@upbeatmantis86]

@@thebackroadgarage thanks mate.. 1400cc it is then 👍👍

[@RuinNationGaming]

since the type r fk8 platform is close to the 10th gen accord. what engine parts are swappable over to make sure the engine holds up and doesnt blow? rings rods etc any of those parts drop in

[@graynatic3682]

Completely different engine. The type r "shares" the accord 2.0 but is heavily modified. The block isn't even the same (small differences). Pistons are different. Cams are different. Valve train is different. It's the same engine as the accord just pushed to an 11/10

[@milladnooristani]

How do you expect to upgrade the diameter of the front pipe?

[@thebackroadgarage]

The stock front pipe is under 2 inches . Most aftermarket ones are 3”

[@VanndyC]

I also live in Mass. With all those mods how are you passing state inspection? I failed with hondata and jail broken ecu. I had to flash back to stock and put my stock ecu in then I was able to pass. Thanks in advance.

[@thebackroadgarage]

If you shut monitors off in the hondata you will fail

[@VanndyC]

@@thebackroadgarage thank you.

[@BoostAzul_FK8]

Nice Build, waiting to do both high and low pressure pumps

[@thebackroadgarage]

Definitely worth it ! Thanks for watching . More coming soon

[@davidlowe3793]

When do you think the clutch should be changed? My Type R has 17,000 catless Down Pipe intake upgraded intercooler. I kind of felt like my clutch was slipping. Are you having issues with your clutch?

[@thebackroadgarage]

Stock clutch is very stout. Many guys running it into the 500hp range for years. I’d be very suprised if your clutch was slipping already .

[@plantbased7486]

Can you comment about coilovers and why you didn’t decide to add adaptive coils on with all that power?

[@thebackroadgarage]

The stock suspension is sufficient for me right now! I haven't had any issues. At some point I'm going to do coil overs with front air cups(bad driveway situation lol)

[@plantbased7486]

Thank you sir

[@Superdimensional]

I see you’re in Massachusetts, is that Weymouth?

[@antoniobermudez4989]

What about internals I don’t want insane horse power I’m looking to get 400 but I want my engine to still be reliable and not having it break down all the time. And something close to the stock tune. Meaning power all Around. Like 500 it’s just too much to ask from a 2.0 engine plus how can you even put that power down on a fwd configuration. I upgrade my tires to ps4 and still tire soon if I accelerate too aggressive. When summer hits probably ima upgrade to cups 2. And we talking stock power now at 500 hp I think the car it’s gonna behave too unpredictable. And you don’t want that on a track car. Those figures are for drag racing that only go straight.

[@antoniobermudez4989]

tire spin*

[@thebackroadgarage]

I’m going to make a video about drivability . As for reliability at that number we will see! Good parts and good tune go a long way . One of those things where doing something like this you have to pay to play . On 93 octane car makes 400 which is super usable . Since the tune I’ve barely driven the car but it doesn’t spin in 3rd . Again I’ll make some more videos that will help answer your questions

[@antoniobermudez4989]

Thanks man and I appreciate the video.

[@Salty_Ritz]

For the anti surge housing, will that be replacing the compressor housing on the turbo (requiring me to take apart the turbo itself)? Is there any info on the rv6 inlet pipe? Will it fit with prl's race maf housing?

[@thebackroadgarage]

The email I got from rv6 when asking them about it said “ we are looking at June-July for our compressor cover and inlet “ so It sounds like its something that can be put on . Im not really sure I guess we will see !

[@FaK8TypeR]

Beautiful car brother ! Curious do you swap the injectors back to the oem every year for emissions?

[@thebackroadgarage]

Thank you ! Thanks for checking out the video! I’m hoping I don’t have to . I know things are getting more strict every year

[@jima3120]

What’s your 1/4 mile times?

[@thebackroadgarage]

Don’t go to the track . Have no interest in drag racing

[@IntegraTypeSPerformance]

Great video!!

[@thebackroadgarage]

Thanks for watching ! Make sure to sub have a lot more content coming this year !

[@wilfk8664]

Boost blue ftw 💙, loud exhaust Yolo!

[@jdmtc5]

Is that a real varis or varis style hood?

[@thebackroadgarage]

Varis style

[@adrianesteves3260]

My 2018 engine blew at 384 whp fbo. Traded that shit for a 22 Genesis g70 3.3tt Now thinking to trading that in and getting new M2 😁 that shit puts down like 470whp Stock I like the new integra type s but I don’t see myself spending close to 60k for a carbon package integra lol. Rather spend a little more and get the bimmer

[@thebackroadgarage]

To each there own ! Every car now is super pricy ! My personal favorite is the f87 m2 comp !

[@kev_g37x]

How did you blew it ??

[@adrianesteves3260]

@@kev_g37x guess tuner made the tune too lean. So more than likely detonated and seized a piston

[@diegolemus6105]

Can’t finde the intake pump dishware x300 ?

[@thebackroadgarage]

Shoot me a message on instagram. @timmy_type_r

[@call_me_master_chief_fk8]

Are you using Honda synthetic oil or another a different brand?

[@thebackroadgarage]

Rv6 states that there turbo has to run 5w-30 I’ve been running redline oil

[@call_me_master_chief_fk8]

@@thebackroadgarage makes sense😯. Thank you👍

[@ctrsom]

what are you running for a clutch/flywheel set up?

[@thebackroadgarage]

Oem

[@tomtomasz9798]

how you cool this thing?

[@thebackroadgarage]

Right now oem rad . Have the vented hood that helps a lot . Also have a mishimoto intercooler I’m going to replace the prl one with

[@jammindesigns7135]

Hey I’m in ma too I have a mhi stage 2 on the way who is a good person to bring my tlx to?

[@thebackroadgarage]

Derek Robinson at imw

[@jammindesigns7135]

In PA?

[@thebackroadgarage]

@jammindesigns7135 yes ! He does e tuning and dyno tunes! He’s your man. I’ve done both e tune and dyno and both services have been great

[@jammindesigns7135]

Thanks man I’ll give him a call in the am. And to e tune with the mods how does he keep track lol. I’m new to the e tunes for custom tunes

[@thebackroadgarage]

@jammindesigns7135 send him an email! He will explain it all . He doesn’t use the phone only for dyno appointments . Go on his website for all the info!

[@Truenorth1234]

My fk8 is 390 wheel FBO stock turbo and fuel, and with meth injection I can squeeze out 430wheel

[@arixramirez3701]

I’m planing on getting a r but I just want to be fbo n tuned on 93 so I’m happy I can make close to 400 without turb and fuel system is that including the injectors too or did you keep ‘em stock

[@Truenorth1234]

@@arixramirez3701 stock injectors

[@poulr1130]

Buy once cry once 💪🏽

[@shenray337]

Why??

[@therecon2631]

I love this video 👍

[@thebackroadgarage]

Glad you enjoyed! Stay tuned for more content with this set up !

[@Gm0312-j7g]

What engine is this? 2l petrol or 1.8?

[@thebackroadgarage]

2.0 k20c1

[@LynnDisclose]

Man calculating all you put into it , about $6,000 i think. I wish i knew someone who knew how to put all this stuff on

[@thebackroadgarage]

Yeah labors going to be really expensive to do most of these things as they all take a good amount of time

[@LynnDisclose]

@@thebackroadgarage you went to a performance shop or you did them yourself?

[@LynnDisclose]

@@thebackroadgarage do you have to get a upgraded fuel system before you get bigger turbo?

[@thebackroadgarage]

I did it all myself . I’m no mechanic but little KZbin helps haha

[@thebackroadgarage]

If your going to run e85 definitely need the fuel system. If your staying just pump gas if at least get xdi pump . The turbo can be added whenever but you will need a tune

[@jachpriboy8989]

spark plug gap?

[@thebackroadgarage]

.020

[@fluffymittens24]

How about lets go for a ride???

[@easyalpha1]

Thanks!!!

[@thebackroadgarage]

Welcome!

[@Tommytwoforty]

Billy and Ben gotta take notes

[@poulr1130]

Baby girl I’m only a couple weeks behind him lol

[@joncarlisle8987]

My goal is to get a type r and it will be my child.

[@thebackroadgarage]

Not a bad plan I'll be honest

[@singular9]

Time to do this to my accord 2.0 😂

[@thebackroadgarage]

I have a p600 for sale for real cheap just send me a message on instagram @timmy_type_r

[@RB25luv]

So 11k for 500hp🤔

[@thebackroadgarage]

Can do it for less. Going to come down to what you like and want to spend your money on. I've tried a few cars in similar price range with way higher power potential for about the same money and still would prefer what I have!

[@Lewis0709]

Gonna need 4WD

[@thebackroadgarage]

Doesn’t need it 1 bit

[@Lewis0709]

Really..

[@thebackroadgarage]

Puts it down surprisingly well . Going to make a video with some pulls

[@Amac1825]

"Inspections" what are those😂

[@thebackroadgarage]

I try to keep everything compliant as the car already “screams” with the color and the looks . Less attention from cops the better. Less tickets more money on mods 😈

[@grizz223-f2f]

Drive the car man😕💔

[@thebackroadgarage]

I have a few other videos . Subscribe for much more content this coming year

[@grizz223-f2f]

@thebackroadgarage Do You have a video driving tht Honda? If so I'll subscribe Edit: send the link btw

[@anonymoususer6786]

Skip to 5 min mark for actual useful content. Bunch of bullshit at the beginning

[@thebackroadgarage]

Are you okay? I hope your day gets better

[@jonnylaris]

Wayyyy too long a video

[@thebackroadgarage]

Short attention span?

[@jamesqryan]

Camera man sucks

[@thebackroadgarage]

Didn’t realize this wasn’t movie theater quality . Thanks for pointing that out !

[@mackdolo230]

@@thebackroadgarage😂😂😂