Useful Advice For Modifying A Honda Civic Type R EP3!! 4K

The Honda Civic Type R EP3 has so many aftermarket performance parts available, sometimes it can seem a bit overwhelming when you are first starting out. After owning an EP3 for over 7 years, here is some advice that I wish I could have told my self back when I first began.
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Olly runs through some of the things he has learnt along the modifying journey of his Honda Civic Type R EP3. This is hopefully some good advice that can be learnt from so that you can make the best decision for you when modifying you car, whether it is an EP3 Type R or something else. The EP3 has so many options when it comes to modifying. Keeping it Naturally Aspirated, adding boost by a Turbo charger or Supercharger or even going with Independent Throttle bodies. Olly will run through parts needed for a basic N/A build and will also share various info on the wheel specs as well as other useful tidbits. Olly then runs through his list of regrets and things he would have done differently.
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[@lexzenis2544]

Love how your car has turned out Olly !. i think you made some of the best decisions on the mods done. Its a car many enthusiasts would be proud to own. Continue the content , its really satisfying to watch your journey with this and your other s2000.

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks man! Really appreciate that! It is getting close to how I want it to be now which is very exciting!

[@williamoakes664]

Thanks for taking the time to pass on your experience 👍

[@OllyRoss]

No worries! I hope you have found it useful?

[@bombman50]

Great information 😊

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks! Glad you have found it useful!

[@lennox2650]

Revo shifter is worth it, got mine with solid mount bushing on shifter and gearbox forks. Probably at the same time change your cables with detent springs and selector springs. The only thing I wish I changed but plan to in future.

[@OllyRoss]

Good to know! It is added to the list of things to do!

[@leshkraven]

Good video mate I fitted the short shifter with the Teg solid bushes at the same time I was having work on the Trans done. I had the mech fit the HR detent and HR stiff selector springs. Wht a difference, the first month the car was feeling like a race car banging into gear and locking in tight. Overtime it has settled a bit but not loads. Locks in nicely and if you have 2nd gear synchro's and gear fixed the shifting is satisfying.

[@OllyRoss]

Yeah, sounds like it's well worth it! It is on my list for sure!

[@vladislavkhapin7509]

Out of exhaust options, I picked up mugen twinloop exhaust and it sounds amazing while being actually not that loud and giving 3 inch diameter to let the engine breathe more easily :)

[@daver9823]

Nice!

[@OllyRoss]

I didn't realise the Mugen Exhaust was a 3" system

[@izzy031096]

2 & 1/4 or 2.5 inch is fine for n/a four bangers. 3 inch doesn’t give enough back pressure (which n/a requires). If going turbo eliminate all back pressure entirely.

[@lynnmckenney1987]

Always loved these cars, I just wish they got the k20a2, or something high revving like the 8th gen si. Currently shopping one of these, a honda fit/jazz, a gt86 and a 5 door fiesta st.

[@OllyRoss]

In the UK, ours do come with the K20a2. Mine revs to 8600rpm 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JordzyBrev]

Uk version of the 8th gen si is a fn2 type r we have a k20z4 and revs to 8600rpm

[@seshelbow336]

They did get the K20A2. And the JDM ones got the K20A

[@JordzyBrev]

@@seshelbow336 ep3 got a k20a2

[@seshelbow336]

@@JordzyBrev think I said that myself….apart from JDM version which was K20A

[@JordzyBrev]

Love this car, and im a fn2 owner, will you do a frank build in the future?

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks man! I don't know really. Definitely if I blow this engine up somehow. I want to focus on the S2000 for a bit as the EP3 is getting very close to how I want it now.

[@JordzyBrev]

@@OllyRoss can’t wait for the s2k videos, ep3 is looking unreal and im thinking the same if my k20 ever dies go frank

[@HondaK20]

Brakes-suspension-handling-engine-body 😂 safe on first place!

[@OllyRoss]

Pretty close to the order I have done it to be fair! Haha

[@TRWM735]

Awesome. Nerdy Engineer question; Do you find performance differences because of the weight difference of the Carbon Fiber components? Or is it 100% cosmetic?

[@OllyRoss]

In this case, purely cosmetic because it looks sick. The stuff that is usually lighter is the PrePreg carbon. that stuff is crazy expensive though so there aren't any parts for the Civic. They do exist for the S2000 however and it's like £2000 for a boot lid.

[@TRWM735]

@@OllyRoss Wow fair enough. £2000 is pretty steep when I guess there's so many other performance improvements you can make for that price

[@JONACAN]

The spoon exhaust system will be a good upgrade for a standard engine though?

[@OllyRoss]

It depends on your end goal with the car I guess? It sounds great (it is loud) but if you are chasing power, you will need to switch it up like I have. If you aren’t worried about the numbers then it’s great!

[@FrostMPB]

google states that you need a larger throttle body for the tegiwa intake? is that actually true? or can you just run stock?

[@OllyRoss]

No, this isn't true. Google may be referring to when going for more power but in my personal opinion, a larger throttle body isn't worth the money if you are staying N/A. I still have the standard throttle body with mine

[@daver9823]

I’ve got the Revo shifter, along with Acuity bushes and ‘road spec’ Vibra Technics engine/transmission mounts. The difference is staggeringly positive. Everything feels tight and direct. Though the t took a while to get used to it and I was paranoid about making a ‘money shift’. Maybe it was me getting used to it or maybe it needed breaking in, but it’s terrific now. Threw on a heavy skunk2 shifter knob to assist in positivity too. Olly, Did you ever do a derlin steering rack slider replacement?

[@OllyRoss]

That is very good to know! It is on my list for sure! I haven't done the slider replacement either

[@daver9823]

A derlin slider makes a significant and positive difference to the steering 👍

[@joshwilcox8483]

Your exhaust on vbands ? Looking at getting one with the 200 cel cat but don’t know if they do the cat on vbands

[@OllyRoss]

Yeah it is. The Cat is on V bands too 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joshwilcox8483]

@@OllyRoss leg end

[@ElliottRodber]

Where woud you say you have the most luck when scouting for second hand parts ?

[@OllyRoss]

The Honda Civic EP3 Facebook buy and sell groups by far

[@pandagod9680]

hey guys i got ep3 about 3 weeks ago i checked mpm oil recommendations it it says 0w20 is primary choice, is this the right oil thats in it at the moment or am i destroying my engine at the moment ?

[@OllyRoss]

I am putting 5W40 in my EP3 which is what every Honda specialist has recommended to me

[@pandagod9680]

@@OllyRoss thank you i have called honda dealers and they recommend 5w30 but im getting 5w40 today as i contacted honda racing specialist and he said 5w40 deals with heat better and thats what they put in their race cars

[@joshpester2002]

I wish i could lower my car but my exhaust hangs so low :')

[@OllyRoss]

The bane of every EP3 owner

[@seshelbow336]

Best thing to do is concentrate on engine mods. Once it’s rotten swap the engine to a lighter double wishbone chassis.

[@OllyRoss]

Haha! K Swap the world!

[@HondaEnjoyer12]

This guy gets it

[@izzy031096]

Ep3 has fully independent rear suspension. Handles much better than many bigger rwd cars.

[@ApKieras]

Noice

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks