It’s always nice when other people appreciate the quality of Torque Development’s work – in writing.

“The performance uplift is dramatic.”

“It fills the CTR’s cammy VTEC void to bursting with low and mid-range torque.”

“The result is very impress any-gear, any-revs performance, and the 2.0-litre motor is still happy to rev to 8K and beyond.”

In this case it was Evo magazine’s Richard Meaden who supplied the platitudes as he recently tested a Torque Developments supercharged Honda Civic FN2 and was impressed by both the quality and performance of our upgrade, as published in Evo no:145.

Bookings are being taken now for the FN2 supercharger upgrade, which provides excellent performance at an affordable price. Please contact Torque Developments staff for more details.

Thurrock, United Kingdom, 18th May 2010

Honda’s superb Civic Type R FN2 has won plenty of fans for its sharp dynamics and high revving 197 bhp, 2.0-litre K20AZ3 I-VTEC engine, but as with any enthusiast’s hot hatch, there’s always a demand from owners for additional performance.

Which is why leading Japanese tuning house Torque Developments Plc is delighted to announce three levels of supercharger upgrades for the 2006 onwards Honda Civic Type R, designed to considerable elevate the FN2’s on road performance.

Torque Development’s new FN2 Civic Type R supercharger conversions are based on a well proven package produced in the USA by CT Engineering, which has required detailed revisions for right hand drive installation, plus the reworking of several major components to ensure optimum fit and performance.

 Torque Developments Stage One Civic Type R FN2 supercharger conversion

• Adds 75 bhp – totalling 273 bhp @ 8400 rpm
• Boosts peak torque to 190 lb.ft
• 90% of maximum torque available from just 3500 rpm

The TD Stage One FN2 supercharger conversion has been specified to function with the stock Honda air intake and exhaust system. Designed from the outset with quality, reliability and durability in mind, once Torque Development’s technicians have modified the Stage One kit, the installation of the FN2 supercharger package is a straightforward ‘bolt-on’ procedure, requiring no internal modifications to the Honda I-VTEC K20AZ3 engine.

Key features of the Torque Development’s CT Engineering Stage One supercharger kit include:- 

• ‘Roots style’ screw compressor supercharger designed to deliver boost from tickover to redline
• Integrated, purpose designed, sand cast supercharger inlet manifold
• Runs at a very safe low level of boost 4-5 psi
• Includes a Hondata ECU reflash to optimise ignition and fuelling settings
• High quality carbon fibre fuel rail cover included
• Linear supercharger boost increase with engine speed to ensure flexibility

Dyno testing has proven that the TD Stage One Honda Civic Type R FN2 supercharger kit adds a healthy 75 bhp and greatly increasing the mid-range torque that’s often cited as the weak point of the I-VTEC engine.

On the road this transforms the performance of the Civic Type R FN2 because peak torque leaps from 142 lb.ft as standard to 190 lb.ft. Crucially, for a fast road conversion, 90% of maximum torque is available from just 3500rpm, highlighting the flexibility and user-friendliness of the Torque Development’s upgrade. 

Faster and easier to drive, the TD Stage One supercharged Honda Civic Type R FN2 delivers a formidable, flexible, user-friendly punch, accompanied by a spine tingling, supercharger soundtrack.

Available for installation on a drive in-drive out basis at TD’s impressive and well equipped Lakeside / Thurrock premises, the Stage One Honda Civic Type R FN2 supercharger conversion is available now, priced at £4911.50 fitted including VAT @ 17.5%.

Interested parties should note that the TD Stage One supercharger conversion is covered with the peace of mind of an industry leading 12 month / 30,000 mile warranty.

Torque Development’s Stage Two Civic Type R FN2 supercharger conversion

• Adds 95 bhp, boosts peak torque to 205-210 lb.ft
• 90% of peak torque available from just 3500 rpm

But for owner’s wanting additional off the shelf supercharged Honda Civic Type R machines, TD offers a Stage Two upgrade. This builds upon the Stage One package, with the addition of a smaller supercharger pulley to increase boost pressure by a further 3 psi, larger fuel injectors and extra Hondata ECU remapping, which raises the rev limit to 8500 rpm. In addition, a choice of MUGEN, TODA Racing or HKS induction kit is advised to ensure optimised intake performance.

Performance testing has proven that this conversion produces an extra 95 bhp compared to the standard Civic Type R, with torque rising to over 200 lb.ft, which translates into an electrifying drive. Priced from £5955.75 fitted including VAT @ 17.5%, the Stage Two upgrade can also be retro fitted to Stage One converted cars if required, priced from £763.75 including VAT.

Torque Development’s Stage Three Civic Type R FN2 supercharger conversion

• Adds 105 bhp, boosts peak torque to 210-215 lb.ft
• 90% of peak torque available from just 3500 rpm

The stage three Torque Developments Civic Type R supercharger upgrade builds upon the components used in the Stage Two package, with the addition of an even smaller supercharger pulley to increase boost pressure by 4 psi compared to the Stage One kit, with further Hondata ECU remapping to suit.

The Torque Developments Stage Three Civic Type R FN2 supercharger kit has been validated to produce an extra 105 bhp and represents the ultimate in supercharged Type R conversions.

Priced from £5955.75 fitted including VAT @ 17.5%, the TD Stage Three upgrade can also be retro fitted to Stage Two converted cars if required, priced from £763.75 including VAT.

Torque Development’s Optional Extras for Honda Civic Type R FN2:-

Given the significant performance enhancement delivered by the conversion, TD’s goal has been to retain the cohesive nature of the driving experience. To that end, it recommends a number of cost optional upgrades designed to compliment a supercharged Honda Civic Type R FN2. These include:-

• Wavetrac limited slip differential
• Fast Road suspension geometry set up
• Performance lowering springs
• Adjustable ‘coilover’ suspension
• TODA Racing or MUGEN exhaust manifold
• TODA Racing or MUGEN sports exhaust system
• MUGEN high performance air box

Interested parties should contact Torque Developments for fitted prices.

Derived from the unit used on the 237 bhp MUGEN Civic, the Hi-Performance Cleaner and Airbox is Designed to sharpen response and increase the power and torque output of the FN2’s 197 bhp K20AZ3 I-VTEC engine. As such it incorporates the following technical advantages:  

• Revised high flow shape compared to OEM Honda unit
• Enclosed design that reduces air charge temperatures
• Dyno optimised hard intake pipe to maximise inlet airflow
• High efficiency, flow friendly MUGEN air filter element included
• Direct swap for original Civic Type R FN2 airbox

No comparison performance data is currently available for the MUGEN Hi-Performance Cleaner and Airbox, but dyno data has proven the unit is unrestrictive to over 230bhp.

Carrying part number 17200-XLR-K0S0, the MUGEN FN2 Hi-Performance Cleaner and Airbox is available now from Torque Developments Plc, supplied with hard intake pipe, brackets and fixings, priced at £957.91 including VAT @ 17.5%.

Japanese Honda tuning house MUGEN is pleased to unveil a new sports suspension kit for the Honda Civic Type R FN2, as used on the Civic Type R MUGEN.Featuring specially developed fixed rate dampers and lowering springs, MUGEN’s engineers focussed attention on improving the overall handling performance of the European model Civic Type R, particularly low and medium speed turn in ability.

To achieve this, MUGEN’s engineers have produced high quality lowering springs, which reduce the ride height by 10mm at the front of the car and 5mm at the rear. In conjunction with the specially valved dampers, the MUGEN sports suspension kit subtly, yet effectively enhances the dynamic qualities of the FN2 Honda Civic Type R, without sacrificing ride quality.

Carrying part number 50000-XLR-K0S0, the MUGEN Honda Civic Type R FN2 Sports Suspension kit is available now from principal MUGEN stockist Torque Developments International Plc, costing £1632.80 including VAT @ 17.5%.

Honda’s K24A motor is increasingly finding its way into the engine bays of Civic and Integra models. Why? Because it’s an easy swap to mate the K20A I-VTEC engine’s cylinder head to the K24A’s block, thus creating a big bore ‘gorilla’ engine at relatively low cost that easily fits straight into a Civic EP3, FN2 or Integra DC-5.

But to produce a really high power K24A / I-VTEC engine requires super strong internals, which is where TODA Racing’s expertise is unparalleled, hence its latest releases for the big bore Honda motor; a high compression forged piston and I-beam connecting rod set, plus a ‘High Stopper’ metal head gasket. 

i) TODA K24A High compression forged alloy pistons and I-section con rods

Available in two bore sizes (87.00mm and 87.50mm,) the TODA Racing forged high compression ‘power profile’ pistons produce capacities of 2354cc and 2381cc when used with the standard 99mm stroke K24A crankshaft. The TODA Racing K24A pistons are CNC machined to a crown volume of 6.5cc and are produced from the highest quality aluminium forgings on a 3000 tonne press.

Key technical features of the TODA Racing K24A pistons include:- 

-          Balanced as a set to within +/- 0.25 grammes

-          Improved oil removal system designed for tuned applications

-          High strength gudgeon pins

-          Defric coating applied to skirts to aid running in and reduce internal friction

Produced from the highest quality forged chrome moly steel, the TODA Racing I-beam connecting rods are the ideal compliment to the forged pistons and come complete with fully floating small end bushes and are fully balanced as a set.

The TODA K24A high compression piston and forged I-section connecting rods are available now from TODA Europe, carrying parts numbers priced at £1145.00 including VAT @ 17.5%.

ii) TODA ‘High Stopper’ metal head gasket

Designed specifically to provide the ultimate seal for big bore K24A block / K20A I-VTEC headed ‘gorilla’ engines, the metal ‘High stopper’ gasket is available in three different formats which accommodate the differences between the older and newer style K20A I-VTEC cylinder heads:-

a) For EP-3 / DC-5 K20A I-VTEC heads onto K24A block, 0.6mm thick

b) For FD2 / FN2 K20A I-VTEC heads onto K24A block, 0.3mm thick

c) For FD2 / FN2 K20A I-VTEC heads onto K24A block, 0.6mm thick

The TODA Racing ‘High Stopper’ metal head gaskets are available now from TODA Europe, priced at £155.25 including VAT @ 17.5%. 

As used on the forthcoming Civic Type R MUGEN, Torque Developments International Plc is pleased to announce that leading Japanese tuning house MUGEN has launched a set of ‘Assist Meter’ gauges for the European FN2 model of the Honda Civic Type R.

Designed to accurately monitor water temperature, oil temperature and oil pressure parameters, the MUGEN Assist Meter gauges easily convey the information to the driver using conventional style analogue readouts.

However, advanced MUGEN electronics technology has enabled the Assist Meters to offer considerably more user information than ordinary gauges. That’s because thanks to a supplied multifunction control box, the MUGEN Assist Meters offer users the ability to:- 

• Preset their own warning light levels
• Record and playback readings
• Easily view maximum readings with ‘Peak’ button and illuminated ‘Peak’ lights

Developed and tested by MUGEN’s Japanese engineers to OEM standards of performance and durability, the new MUGEN Honda Civic Type R FN2 Assist Meters are designed to use a special MUGEN gauge hood to ensure, neat and simple installation and maximum visibility for the driver.

Supplied complete with electronic control box, sensors, wiring loom and hood, the MUGEN FN2 Assist Meters are available now from principal MUGEN stockist Torque Developments International Plc, costing £1306.24 including VAT @ 17.5%.