Honda’s new sporting CR-Z has already been making waves thanks to its blend of frugal performance, fun dynamics and distinctive styling.

But the CR-Z is set to get even more exciting because Honda performance specialist Mugen is pleased to announce the launch of the first in a large range of enhancement products for hybrid coupe.

Called the ‘Hybrid Advanced Sports’ range, the Mugen CR-Z parts line up includes stunning aerodynamic body kits, engine tuning components, suspension, braking and interior upgrades.

This means that Mugen is ready to both individualize and improve the already exciting dynamics of the CR-Z for the discerning owner, across almost every aspect of the car.

For more details on the exciting Mugen range of Honda CR-Z enhancements please contact Torque Developments Plc.

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.

The Honda S2000 F20 / F22C VTEC engine is regarded as the ultimate normally aspirated four cylinder production engine, making it a popular candidate for in situ tuning or for transplanting into a wide variety of machinery.

Which is why TODA has just launched an updated version of its top quality ‘Sports Injection’ throttle body kit, which offers a number of performance improvements for both the F20 / F22C engines.

Produced in house to ensure quality, the TODA sports injection kit offers several performance advantages that can only be realised once the standard Honda inlet manifold and throttle body is dispensed with.

 These include:-

• Greatly improved breathing efficiency due to free flowing intake ports – the individual throttle bodies are smaller in volume but collectively larger in volume than the stock plenum
• Throttle response is greatly improved due to a reduction in volume of air within the shorter inlet manifold
• Allows for fine tuning of the injection system to deliver power and torque benefits throughout rev range
• Smoother idling, even when even high lift / long duration cams are used when compared to a stock single throttle body
• Increased peak power, because each intake runner is the same length
• Effective fine tuning per individual cylinder is not compromised by the stock single throttle body
• Bottom & mid range torque increases due to a reduction in cylinder to cylinder breathing interference. This is due to the independent throttle bodies and more effective injector positioning

Using 50mm diameter throttle bodies, which mount onto a short cast alloy inlet manifold, the TODA S2000 Sports injection comes complete with airflow bench tested carbon fibre 88mm long intake trumpets.

Supplied without injectors, the TODA Racing Honda S2000 Sports Injection kit is suitable for both F20C and F22C variants of the car, priced at £3243.00 including VAT @ 17.5%.

An optional dry carbon airbox, designed specifically for the TODA Sports Injection kit, is also now available. Weighing just 805 grams, this airbox incorporates quick release adjustment locks and an integral ‘o’-ring seal to resist water ingress and ensure ease of fitment and optimum performance.

Priced at £1298.37 including VAT @ 17.5% it’s available now from TODA Europe.

For more information contact TDi-Plc / TODA Europe

Tel: +44 (0) 1708 866 609  www.tdi-plc.com             www.toda-europe.com

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%.

• Lightweight stainless steel construction 
• CNC machined manifold / cylinder head flange 
• Equal length 4-2-1 design
• All pipe lengths, angles and diameters are dyno optimised
• 45mm diameter headers with 50mm diameter primaries
• High gas flow joints to ensure maximum performance
• 60mm collector pipe with Lambda probe fitting
• Compatible with standard Honda catalyst

Dyno testing has proven that compared to original Honda header (and in conjunction with a remapped ECU) the TODA ‘Torquie-Kun’ S2000 exhaust manifold adds up 20 bhp and 20 lb.ft of torque in the mid range, with a slight increase in peak power.

This makes the ‘Torquie-kun’ perfect for the European fast road and trackday market where torque and tractability are vitally important, as these factors help improve the overall driveability of the car.

Suitable for AP1 and AP2 versions of the Honda S2000 using the F20C and F22C engine, the new Torquie-Kun’ exhaust manifold is available now from TODA Europe (a division of TDi-plc) priced at £1169.13 including VAT @ 17.5%.