by "DanPadge" (danpadge)
Published 06/14/2017 at 23:40
by "DanPadge" (danpadge)
Published 06/14/2017 at 23:40
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It’s not the Type R that everyone is drooling over, but getting to see a 2017 Honda Civic Si with a mere 59 miles hooked up to the dyno is still pretty cool! Local upstate NY tuners Quantum Raceworks posted this dyno graph on their Facebook page as a baseline, showing some pretty decent numbers for the little 4-banger.
What’s even more impressive is that with just a base tune they’re already reporting an additional 20-30ft/lb of torque!
****Update****
On an otherwise stock car, with no compromises on longevity, reliability or ease of dailying, they got +60ft/lb of torque and +50hp!
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
06/14/2017 at 23:46, STARS: 0
That’s a good power curve. I bet it’s fun to thrash it up to redline despite not being a VTEC engine.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
06/14/2017 at 23:49, STARS: 0
Not bad. Now if they could just show up in dealerships here already...
"P5guy now GTIguy" (p5guy)
06/14/2017 at 23:53, STARS: 0
Drove one today. It was pretty good, the shifter is super good, the clutch is meh, and the supension change in sport mode is noticable which is a good thing. The power felt nice and linear. Still going to have to go with a GTI instead, the Honda is a close second for me.
"DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By" (ducst3-red-1liter-standing-by)
06/15/2017 at 07:07, STARS: 0
Doesn’t really surprise me, Honda admitted that they tuned it for longevity, not power. I bet you can get some pretty decent numbers with upgrades
"DanPadge" (danpadge)
06/15/2017 at 08:18, STARS: 0
I’m always a fan of the sport button doing more than changing the sound and letting it rev a little higher.
"Chris Walters" (quietjet)
06/15/2017 at 08:49, STARS: 0
They’re at EVERY dealership in FL right now...Picking up mine on Saturday
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
06/15/2017 at 09:06, STARS: 0
My local dealer has one. And it just showed up on their website today.
"Chris Walters" (quietjet)
06/15/2017 at 09:25, STARS: 0
Why are 4 doors so popular with the sporty car crowd? I bought the Si because it is the only coupé in the segment and price.
"carcrasher88" (carcrasher88)
06/15/2017 at 11:02, STARS: 0
Know that shop and know the owner personally. Not surprised he got the car for it’s first dyno run, given the shop has one of the only four wheel dyno setups around.
I’ve seen some awesome stuff come through that shop...he’s even worked on Shea Racing’s World Challenge Accords. I’ve spotted their trailer there.
There’s usually a lot of awesome stuff there, from JDM Skylines to a green 914 with a stinger exhaust. And they do some pretty awesome work. The guy has some serious skills.
"DanPadge" (danpadge)
06/16/2017 at 21:31, STARS: 0
Indeed, he tuned my Skyline!
"Arrivederci" (arrividerci)
08/16/2017 at 11:45, STARS: 0
On an otherwise stock car, with no compromises on longevity, reliability or ease of dailying, they got +60ft/lb of torque and +50hp!
How do you know increasing the power won’t impact longevity or reliability on parts designed to handle less?
"DanPadge" (danpadge)
08/16/2017 at 22:29, STARS: 0
Because a manufacturer doesn’t build a car’s engine and tune it to its’ limits. I’m positive Honda designed the parts to be able to easily withstand greater than stock horsepower and I’m positive the tuner was very conservative with their adjustments.