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Get more response from your EP3 Civic Type R with TODA’s new lightweight pulleys

Peter — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:19:59 +0000

Leading Japanese tuning house TODA Racing has developed a set of lightweight alloy engine pulleys for the popular Honda Civic Type R EP3. The reduction in overall weight of the pulleys results in lower transient inertia, resulting in increased responsiveness and engine acceleration from the I-VTEC K20A powerplant.

Key technical features of the TODA Racing EP3 pulleys include:-

A two piece crank pulley with optimised material specification to provide an efficient, low wear oil seal

The retention of the hexagon socket design on crank pulley so original Honda crank tool can be used for installation and removal

Special red anodised finish to enhance engine bay appearance (black / blue / gold) available at extra cost

Available in a/c and non a/c formats

Prices and part numbers for the different pulley kits are as follows:-

13810–EP3–HAC (with a/c, including standard length belt) £360.00. To purcahse this product now, please click on this link: http://www.tdi-plc.com/catalog/toda-racing-light-weight-front-pulley-with-p-18695.html

13810–EP3–HOO (without a/c, including shortened belt) £380.00. To purcahse this product now, please click on this link: http://www.tdi-plc.com/catalog/toda-racing-light-weight-front-pulley-without-p-18694.html

The additional colour options cost an extra £50.00 and require a three week lead time.

Smarten your Honda Civic Type R’s FN2’s engine up with a MUGEN alloy oil filler cap

Peter — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:20:05 +0000

The MUGEN brand is synonymous with extracting unlimited performance and style from the Honda range of cars, thanks to its extensive portfolio of ultra high quality upgrade components, both large and small.And one of the most accessible ways of getting a touch of that MUGEN magic has just been launched for the Honda Civic Type R FN2, in the form of MUGEN alloy oil filler cap.

Specifically designed for the Civic Type R’s K20A I-VTEC engine, the MUGEN oil filler cap is machined from a single piece of billet aluminium, which is then hard ‘allumite’ finished in a choice of colours including blue, black, gold, red and silver.

Topped off by the iconic MUGEN logo in black on a white background, the MUGEN K20A billet alloy oil filler caps are a direct replacement for the factory Civic Type R FN2 plastic item (they also fit Civic Type R FD2 / EP3 and Integra DC-5 models.)

The MUGEN alloy oil filler caps are available now from principal MUGEN stockist Torque Developments International Plc, costing £76.19 including VAT @ 17.5%.

New from MUGEN – Honda K20A carbon fibre ignition coil cover for Civic EP / FN2 / FD2 and Integra Type R DC-5

Peter — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:25:24 +0000

MUGEN’s popular and fast expanding range of Honda Civic Type R FN2 enhancements continues to grow. The latest release from principal MUGEN stockist and leading Japanese tuning house Torque Developments International is designed to improve the underbonnet appearance of the current Honda, which uses the high revving, powerful and exciting 2.0-litre I-VTEC, K20A motor.

Designed by MUGEN’s Japanese engineers to OEM standards of fitment and finish, the new release is a high quality ignition cover, produced from autoclave moulded dry carbon fibre – the same method by which an F1 car chassis is constructed.

Lightweight, eye catching and highly heat resistant, MUGEN’s new carbon fibre ignition cover features the distinctive MUGEN logo and is a direct replacement for the plastic Honda original item.

The new MUGEN carbon fibre ignition cover comes complete with all studs, spacers, washers and nuts to allow for a swift and easy fitment.

Priced at £340.92 including VAT @ 15%, the MUGEN carbon fibre ignition cover is available now and is compatible with all K20A engined Honda vehicles, including the Civic Type R EP3, FN2 and FD2, plus the Intergra Type R DC-5 model.

TODA Racing launches heavy duty starter motor ring gear for Honda K20A engines

Peter — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:04:08 +0000

Leading Japanese tuning house TODA Racing is pleased to launch a new, uprated started motor ring gear for the popular K20A engine I-VTEC engine found in a host of hot Hondas. These include the EP3 and FN2 Civic Type R, plus the renowned DC-5 Integra Type R.

Given it’s strength and reliability, in recent years tuning the Honda K20A engine has grown in popularity and many engines now boast larger capacities and higher compression ratios than the factory intended.

Unfortunately, these extreme engine modifications put a large dynamic load onto the original Honda resin internal starter motor ring gear, which can lead to the teeth shearing off. Once this happens, the owner has no alternative but to replace the starter motor unit.

Fortunately TODA Racing now has a cure to this problem, in the form of its Heavy Duty ring gear, which is based on the original Honda part but features a number of advantages, including:-

High quality, high strength material construction for added durability
Special surface treatment to ensure direct compatibility with OEM Honda starter motor ring gear
Direct replacement for OEM Honda component

Developed, tested and proven to the high quality levels expected by TODA Racing’s technicians, the new Honda K20A Heavy Duty ring gear is available now exclusively from TODA Europe, a division of Torque Developments International Plc, priced at £207.00 including VAT @ 15%