Welcome back to my blog! In my latest video, we embark on an ambitious and thrilling project: building a Honda Civic from scratch and outfitting it with a beastly engine to drag race against a Bugatti. This episode was packed with excitement and challenges, making it one of my favorite projects yet.
The Build Process: Crafting the Ultimate Civic
We started with Automation, spending over an hour meticulously designing the perfect Civic. Every detail mattered, from the bodywork to the aerodynamics, ensuring our Civic would be ready for some serious drag racing. The goal was not just to build a car but to create a formidable opponent for a Bugatti, known for its speed and power.
Building the Heart: A Custom VTEC Engine
Next, we moved on to building the engine. In Automation, we crafted a VTEC engine from the ground up. This process was intricate and time-consuming, involving tuning and tweaking on the dyno to achieve the perfect balance of power and reliability. The result was a powerhouse engine capable of producing 1262 horsepower with a massive 56 PSI boost.
Testing and Tuning
With our Civic and engine ready, the next step was to test and tune the setup. We spent a good amount of time on the dyno, ensuring everything was perfectly calibrated for maximum performance. This phase was crucial, as we wanted to make sure our Civic could handle the power and deliver it effectively on the drag strip.
Exporting to BeamNG Drive
Once satisfied with our build, we exported the car to BeamNG Drive for the ultimate test: a drag race against a Bugatti. This part of the project was exhilarating as we pushed our Civic to its limits. However, to truly compete with anything faster, we will need to outfit our Civic with a set of drag slicks to improve traction and performance.
The Drag Race Showdown
In BeamNG Drive, we lined up our Civic against the Bugatti, ready to see if our hard work would pay off. The race was intense, showcasing the power and precision of our custom-built Civic. Without the drag slicks we could not harness the full potential of our engine but we were able to dump the clutch in third or forth gear and wait for traction to shift and that was enough to get us the win.
Conclusion
This episode was an incredible journey, taking around 2-3 hours to film and countless hours of planning and building. We were thrilled with the final product and the performance of our Civic. If you enjoy detailed builds and high-stakes racing, this video is a must-watch. Check out Building A Civic & Engine To Drag Race A Bugatti: 1262 HP, 56 PSI Boost on my channel to see all the action unfold.