Do These Mods Instead of a Supercharger / 8th Gen Civic Si 300HP NA Mods

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Published 2024-05-04
Our 2009 FA5 Honda Civic Si with a FD2 Type R Conversion and K24 engine swap has a Kraftwerks Supercharger that may not be the best mod we installed.
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All Comments (21)
  • @GermainQ84
    I’m 39 and drive my 09 civic si with a supercharged k24a2 everyday to work. Car makes 390whp on pump gas. I love it. I drive it 50 miles each day. Never get old guys.
  • @DestinysComputer
    Time to get rid of that GT wing and put the factory Type R wing.
  • @aMaff
    Any time we hear the catchy horns theme song come on (on yours, or any other video), my wife goes "Oh, are we watching "Canadians Building Hondas" today?" 😂😂
  • I definitely agree with NA for a daily/street car. Just more fun when you can rip hard and not be worried about going too fast.
  • @AlexQuail
    380 through the front wheels is A LOT. This will make for a more enjoyable day-to-day driver. Source: approaching 40.
  • @CDOES
    Keep the fa5 content coming! I once seriously thoughts if selling mine. But everything I get in it I'm reminded of how good of a all rounder it is.
  • @EP3Stuff
    40 years old here, I’ve had my Rotrex Supercharged EP3 (365bhp) nearly 10 years and wouldn’t go back NA. 😎
  • @PANTYEATR1
    As a middle-aged enthusiast, i can co-sign that in some cases "less is more", however i have learned that balance is everything! I'll reference again the classic "Best Motoring" video that shows the white Supra against the Skylines around the track with pro drivers. Personally, i would have kept the supercharger and balanced the car to work with and as a supercharged car. Love the content guys🏆💪
  • @elliottb7009
    this just shows how good honda engines are with some light modifications. i would love to see some of the v6 done up.
  • @CrossWindsPat
    Im disappointment. I was so in love with the way you guys so cleanly trimmed the hood and had just a sliver of supercharger showing while still being under the hood line! All she needed was some wider tires all around. I feel like 255 square should be a common setup. But I digress. If you are really gonna street it all the time an commute this does make a ton of sense. Plus 240 wheel is definitely no slouch!
  • @calebz5890
    I love the practicality of this channel. Of course 1,2,3k hp is insane and those videos get views but those cars are a money pit and unrealistic for 99% of people.The builds on SA are attainable for the average car enthusiast.
  • @daniell4711
    Saturday morning coffee with Speed Academy makes it a good morning for also this middle aged enthusiast ☕
  • @N0ENEMIES
    A buddy of mine had a supercharged S2k that he was track racing and actually ended up going back to NA for the next season because with the supercharger it was just overpowered. Ended up doing better with the na setup that season.
  • @MrCrowley925
    As a fa5 owner and 42 year old I still want the SC lol 😂
  • @mrphiscal
    I’m of the mindset that i should have gotten better with a crv all wheel drive setup with the supercharger,maybe that should be another video suggestion
  • @Johnman5757
    I wanted a krafwerks sc for my DC2 for the longest time but ended up having King Motorsports build me a spicy 84.5mm bore b18c1 that makes 240whp/161wtq on e85. I am very happy I went the NA route, as it’s more than enough power for a good time! K power in a B series package and it just fits the character of the car perfectly.
  • @silverbulletS197
    Good morning SA! It seems more enjoyable without the S/C. You can rip thru gears and play with the throttle a lot more without the constant burning of rubber. I believe you guys made the right choice!
  • @seethruhead7119
    Spent the day at TMP only to get home to watch some Speed Academy!
  • @xtrag00d
    this content makes me miss my FBO FA5 so much.. had it tuned by Nick as well, great guy!