Bisimoto's Turbo build: Quest for 700whp D16Z WagoVan

[Bisimoto]

Shadow1 shared that this may interest my CB7 brethren.

For years, I have focused on naturally aspirated performance. I loved, and still do love, the challenge of sailing in uncharted waters, and extracting what was seen as impossible power.

Last year, Bisimoto Engineering participated in a high profile engine challenge/shootout, to determine which shop could produce the most HP/litre in a streetable, unleaded fuel engine. Cosworth, and I opted for all motor builds, as a torture test was promised for the engines, and the units had to fit in a factory chassis. Long story, short, other competitors with boosted setups faired very well in the competition, and even though Bisimoto with a 360 hp F22A engine placed better than Cosworth, we did not win the event.

At the award ceremony, I was approached by an employee of the winning team, and asked why we chose to run n/a. I simply answered that we wanted to build an engine in the true spirit of the competition: a reliable, streetable, chassis friendly engine. I guess that answer was not good enough, as he responded, "didn't you build all motor, because that is all you know?"

I quickly shared that n/a is quite difficult, and that we have built, and tuned customers boosted engines for years, and frankly, it was not as challenging. He chuckled and walked away saying, "yea, all motor is all you know".

Well, after that interaction, I promptly walked over to Jonathan Wong of SuperStreet magazine, and shared with him my new desire:
To build the most powerful street, small displacement Honda ever...in a Wagovan (just to be absurd). It would not be a dyno queen, but a car that will be driven, to and from events, shows, meets and...the supermarket.

Here is a list of my poison:

Chassis:
1988 Civic Wagon, 2WD

Suspension:
Progress Series 1 coil-over suspension
Progress Honda EF sway bar
Progress Spherical Solid control arm Bearings
Energy Suspension Hyper-Flex bushings

Head:
D16Z6 head (thanks, L&T)
Bisimoto Cam Gear
Bisimoto Springs and Titanium retainers
Bisimoto Level 3.6 camshaft
Supertech Stainless Steel intake valves
Supertech Inconel Exhaust valves
Golden Eagle Head gasket


Block:
D16Z6 (thanks Santos Jr.)
Arias 9:1, 75.5mm pistons
Golden eagle sleeves
Bisimoto Spec H-beam steel Rods
Honda Bearings
Stock Ported Oil pump
Bisimoto/Evolution Aluminum Flywheel
Bisimoto/Evolution Sandwich plate
K&N Oil Filter
AEM Oil Pressure gauge
Hasport D-series EF Mounts (Brian G is the man!)

Gearbox:
Stock D15B Vtec (for now)
Skunk 2 short shifter
Action 2MS clutch with optional 4 puck disk
Hasport Hydro to cable mechanical conversion kit

Induction/Fuel:
Bisimoto heat shielding gasket
Golden Eagle Intake manifold
Skunk 2 68mm throttle body
T1 1000cc Injector dynamics squirters
AEM Fuel rail
AEM Fuel pressure regulator
AEM fuel pressure gauge
-6AN fuel lines
Stock return lines
AEM Water Meth kit (for super high boost!)
Kinsler Monster Mesh fuel filter
Golden Eagle 90 deg. FPR relocation bracket

Turbo system:
Bisimoto-Turbonetics BTX6565
Bisimoto Prototype top mount twin scroll manifold, ceramic coated
Turbonetics RG-45 wastegate
Turbonetics Godzilla BOV
3" Intercooler piping
Turbonetics/Spearco 5-364 (3.5"x10.5"x28" wide..and yes, we made it fit!)
-3an oil feed line
-10an oil return
Burns Stainless 3.5" 2-stage muffler
3.5" aluminum exhaust system

Lubricants:
Torco TBO 40 (break-in oil)
Torco SR-1 racing 10w-40 (after break-in)
Torco MPZ Spray assembly lube
Torco MTF gear box oil

Electronics:
AEM 6040 Gen 2 EMS
AEM UEGO
AEM Twin fire
AEM COP EPM
AEM pencil Coils
AEM Serial Gauge (this is so sick!)
AEM boost control solenoid
AEM 5 bar map sensor
MSD digital Boost-a-pump pn 2351
Power XS S680 Battery
Rywire mil-spec wiring

Cooling:
Custom dual pass Griffen radiator
Buddy Club Radiator Cap

Aesthetics:
Bisimoto Adjustable Oil Cap
Bisimoto Reservoir Socks
Type 2 graphics
Golden Eagle rear tow hook
Weksos EF front lip


Some pics:
Before transformation:



Camshaft:


Head:


Engine being meticulouly built in Bisimoto's climate controlled engine building room...I love Torco spray lube:


Sandwich Plate, for turbo oil feed and AEM pressure sensor:



Block is done!:


Head and and rocker assembly went on:


Custom BTX6565:




Engine on stand:




Ready to go in:


The project is being followed by SuperStreet. More to come!

[RiKan_BoY86]

good luck bisi with your quest for 700hp this build is definitely gona prove that guy wrong

[Lynx]

Siiiiccckk, good luck with the build!

[Hondapawa]

Im so impressed by Bisimoto. Its like if they realise the imposible everytime i'm proud of them

PS: Makes me laugh when i see the turbo! Almost bigger than the engine block

[Tippey764]

You should have done a 4wd wagon. That would have been just awesome.

[TheNextEpisode]

That is quite the exhaust manifold.
The COPs are very cool too.

Awesome looking build dude, thanks for sharing. I'm definitely gonna do some more research on this.

[loud92CB7]

bisi if you dont mind have robert keep the site posted i dunno about others but im a bit bitter with superstreet after there comments made about whats in on HONDAs and whats not. since then i havent bothered picking up there mags.

good luck with the build its such a pleasure building things others say you cant

[Bisimoto]

SuperStreet has turned a new leaf, and is more technical nowadays. Thanks for al the kind words, all.
The 4WD will suffer breakage if 700 ponies are run through it.

Ok, more pics. Wagon completly stripped of the interior and engine:






And now painted with the Team Bisimoto Electric Blue:

[manny_turbo]

omg omg omg...dis is off the hook...someone tell richie ...he freakin loves this thing

[JPsAccordSE]

Jeezus that's a hell of a motor!! Bisi, if you could, put up a video when it's all finished. I want to hear it run!

[Shadow1]

told ya man. no tear downs from us. we all for your progress in the tuner world. you already have the fastest all motor F-series. i doubt anyone up here would doubt you. unless you built like 4 motors and they blew up when you started it. lol.


but its sad to hear that your getting rid of the AWD system. shnit. would be freakin awesome to see 700hp at all 4 wheels on a civic wagon. haha. i say you build the tranny up man. custom driveshafts to handle the power. im sure you can do it man. just another notch on the totem pole

[Tnwagn]

At the award ceremony, I was approached by an employee of the winning team, and asked why we chose to run n/a. I simply answered that we wanted to build an engine in the true spirit of the competition: a reliable, streetable, chassis friendly engine. I guess that answer was not good enough, as he responded, "didn't you build all motor, because that is all you know?"

I quickly shared that n/a is quite difficult, and that we have built, and tuned customers boosted engines for years, and frankly, it was not as challenging. He chuckled and walked away saying, "yea, all motor is all you know".

I didn't realize that was why this build was going on!

Bisi, you continue to inspire me with your work. Taking a non-standard engine to the next level is the work of a true enthusiast. The industry would do well to have more people like you in it.

I would be intrigued to see the numbers you could pull from a K powerplant.

[Djmoua]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYum!!!!!!!!

[skilzz]

wow. take my car pweeze

[bcjammerx]

Mr. Bisimoto, you dominated N/A and were the first to show the pure potential of these 4 cylinder engines.

my god what will you do to the FI!!! Can't wait to see the results