I BOUGHT THE MOST HONDA BOI DREAM CAR! (EK9 TYPE R!!!) 

Tommy living all our dreams 😭

1 ride in his eg now he's just buying crazy shit 🤣🤣

Tommy : “You and I are in a CTR” Me looking around while on the toilet confused

Bro ek9 is easily one of the best Honda’s ever made. So hyped to see you getting some Honda’s in the fleet

Supercharged Honda's always sound so sick.

Tommys really come a long way. I’ve been watching since his red s12 giveaway and to see how far he’s come is crazy. “It’s not as fast as the GTR, but it’s not about that” i’m glad he’s been able to both and watching it feels like history being made. From a perfectly put together 485 hp Godzilla to the white on white like baby powder Slicktop or the perfectly balanced k-miata and now a Civic type R? This man knows no boundaries and it shows. Zinc plated bolts, under the hood decals, radio deletes all in the name of OEM+. I didnt even know period correct was a thing until l watched these videos. Tommy has easily cemented himself as a top content creator in my opinion. Somebody give this man his flowers.

"You and I are in a CTR" Big Dream moment Such a big change from slinging parts out of the chop shop days. Fucking awesome that you can take both those Hot hatches to Limerock and let them rip

Tommy's a real automotive enthusiast man I love it, guy knows what's cool.

Man it’s not about the speed just fucking look at it I love the 90’s honda

Man I’m so hyped for the Honda builds here With the Acura Integra Type R and now the EK9 Civic Type R this is just poggers

Jackson super charger on the si would be sick!

I love the Honda content. Everybody loved Honda’s at some point. Good buy papa Tom!

Besides the NSX type-r, this is the best Honda ever.

Smart move picking up a future classic. The ctr is a beast on the track for what it is. Enjoy it as is and make a build series with it. See what it can beat on track as is. Then boost it and see what it compares to then. There fun cars. Defiently loving the honda content lately.

I used to have an eg hatch CX with a JRSC GSR with type r internals and type r transmission that pulled really hard, really regret getting rid of that one, but now I have a 93 Si hatchback with full Si-R b16a swap that is very similar to the giveaway car. I would say put the JRSC on the ek9 personally, but you probably have other ideas for it

The b16b is actually a destroked b18c motor to have a better piston speed ratio .it's a taller b16 engine

RU-vid is the best. I get to live vicariously through Tommy buying and owning a ctr. I don’t think I have a car I’ve lusted over more than a ek9

I’m super glad that your a Honda boi at heart cuz I am too 😂 those Honda’s just make me smile, I’m also glad your the one working on them. You do automotive performance and basically Resto-OEM+ the right way ! Congratulations on how far you’ve come Tommy 🥳 🎉

That is one of my favorite cars ever and I'm not remotely a Honda guy. I'm actually really stoked you got it because I know it'll be done right, awesome job.

Tommys smile while ripping the ITR is priceless!!!! 😆😆😆😆 Sonic203 shop is straight fire! I love passing by there .

Tommy, im so glad you're doing so good in business, so glad I've watched u since day 1 and you've grown so much and literally have the best automotive channel out there, hope we have vids for more years to come you're honestly a sick RU-vid, No homo

Nice purchase 👌 Wanted an ek9 R for about 15 years They are so expensive now in the uk £20k+ for a tidy one

the Honda content is 🔥 killing it !! Supercharge it…I’m a Honda fan boi myself can’t wait to see what you do with the CTR

Super stoked to see what's to come with this EK9, this seems like the keeper Honda so far! Matches the R32 in some top tier trim type of way.

That yellow itr wit the kswap charger sounds crazy!!! GOOD👌🏾

Ktuned coilovers have adjustable 31 or 32 way dampening, I have them on my car really great. Uses little allens on the top of the coils to adjust

Tommy I'm so stoked on you're progression, thanks for the inspiration. FYEAH for life👊

Awesome car Tom. I had seen that car in their driveway a couple times and was drooling over it. I live literally across the street, my house is in the video. They are dynoing cars constantly and it's a good possibility I heard them dynoing that car! They Dyno cars til like midnight sometimes, even on Sundays (Sundays is actually a common day they do dynos). They had a sweet a R35 a few months back (The shops only been open like a year), but it had an ugly green wrap.

this honda content is getting amazing.... please pick up a crx i really need fyeah ideas for mine. also a hf in crx is the model you prefer with the least amount of options and weight savings

These videos have been straight fire, cant wait for what the channel has in store, Fyeah!

Supercharger has to go in the Si. The Type R deserves to stay stock.

JR chargers on a b16 will probably get you to around 200wheel. That being said I think it needs to go on the ek, cause the open dif of the si is gonna kill the feel

Having old vibes from my yellow 5 lug ek. The ctr is going to walk the itr just due to gearing alone. Best tans is the b16b trans

So here are some numbers to argue about; We have “stock” 1996 EK9 weight as 2315-2360lbs, variance is due to the different EK9 sub options and dealer add ons you could get. The “stock” USDM 1995 EH3 has a curb weight of 2360-2491 lbs, again depending on what factory options were selected upon order. As for the engines, the original D16z6 weighs 310-330lbs and the B16a2 was 309-320lbs so they’re about the same there. When it all comes down to it, the EK9 and the Fyeah-Spec EH3 are going to be such a good head to head match up but I think the EK9 will take it.

Congrats awesome pickup! And you gotta bring the Evo to RADwood and Limerock, that thing is so awesome.

I daily my DC2R and it's fantastic. Lightened flywheel and upgrading the intake are essential tho, really wakes the car up

Ek9 looks awsome! Such an iconic timeless classic. As for being slow, It will be compared to the boosted big BHP cars you have owned.

Please do lap times of the ctr, itr, and si. Would be cool to see the 3 of em put down some times

The cx Canadian model eg i believe is the lightest of the bunch, si being on the heavier side due to the sunroof option

Holt shit! I'm from western Mass and I just found your page, I cant believe there is a community this big so close to me

Epic purchase congrats. That b16b is something else put a b16b head on my a2 and what a difference it made!

So sick! I just picked up my b16a today for my EK

Ek9 has been my dream track car for about 15 years now but never got the opportunity to own one as in the Uk there going for big big money. So bought the ep3 type R instead

if you're gonna do the Jackson Racing supercharger look into intercooling it like youngstatic on yt did recently, LHT has been known to modify the JRSC for a long time too. the IATs go through the roof on a full 1-4 pull. E85 helps and water meth too but it's kinda a hassle. ben can easily modify the manifold with a finned aluminum water tube.

Love the ek9, showing (sonic203) some love visiting his shop!

Bro all this Honda content lovin it

High compression engine build with Toda ITBs would be sick for ek9

B16b in the Ek9 is pretty much the same motor as the b18c. B16b blocks are the same length as b18c as with the other b16 they are concerned “short blocks”. The Ek9 should do pretty well up against the eg

So stoked for you to get into the ek world. I own an ek2 myself, so this is very exciting for me.

It would be cool to see a VVL Primera in the future. Love the Hondas though

Those B16b engine are so good 🔥Leave the CTR all stock

eg si's are 2400. ctr should be around there too since they come factory with so sound dendining and lighter windows

You need to read the ek9 Brochure .the whole thing has no seam sealer and it's welded stiff .it's lighter for sure than the eg

Hey Tommy happy Sunday man I'm so glad you keep doing Honda content really enjoy bonding with my son watching your fire content

I’ve got a k swap ek and it’s so reliable and balanced, perfect for track use and done 10k miles since may using it daily

JUST finished the first drive video, perfect timing!

EK9 Type R is my favorite Honda love the content keep it up

Thats my dream honda. Lovely hatchback 🤩🤙 LHT does great supercharger builds with these hondas if your going that route over a turbo. They in Florida

Been waiting for you to buy a EK9 for years! A car I've dreamed of owning since I was 16. I'm glad one of us could get one. Congrats.

I say leave the SI alone. It’s super clean how it is and a great starting canvas for someone to do what they want to it.

There is an old Best Motoring with the Spoon EG vs the stock EK9. The EK9 dominated.

Man I love the 90’s Honda’s they are just so good!

Greddy Japan made turbo kits for the CTR it also was paired with an apexi power fc and 550cc injectors and a stage 3 pucked clutch.

i think small turbo for the civic type r, make it look absolutely as stock as possible and almost n/a type power delivery. make it look like it had a turbo from factory and shoot for like 250 wheel i think would be exactly what you want

The ek9 was never meant to be road fast, but in the right hands on track, could be made to be fast, it handles like nothing else, turns unbelievably and the art of driving the car quick on track is keeping it in that v-tec and that’s where the driver comes in. 😁

I have to say I love the separation of the business an the channel being we get the GTR love on the restoration side an you never know with the fyeah spec swapped chevy an ctrs itr doin it right keep bringing the fire

From personal experience it goes . B18c b18 b16b b16a . B18 and b16b are basically dead level . That's drag racing though so tracks will be chassis dependent

The jackson supercharger is cool. It heat soaks and doesn't make a ton of power. For 5k just not worth the cost.

I just want to keep watching.The ending of these videos just get you pumped ready for the next one hahaha

I think we need to see an NSX or 2 on the channel. Would love to see a sick nsx build from you

The eg is like 2100lbs and the ek9 is around 2400lbs I believe. I had an itr swapped ek and man did that thing rip! Was tons of fun

Looks sick with the bronze! I'd SC the si. Also finnaly integrating music ! So much better than awkward silence lol. Music ads to the emotion and feeling. Gives wayyyy more vibes having music instead of some asmr amaranth vibes lol

My ek9 was a beast from a line , full bolt on , would surprise many people ! Dope

I got into these a few days ago and now i really want one. I already know its the right decision. Ima do it when i find the right one. Just a chill daily for me but aint gonna see but 10k mi a yr if that.

Damnnn hearing that k20 ITR really makes me want to supercharge my FA5, without that crazy loud of an exhaust though lol.

If you're going supercharged, might as well utilize modern tech and op for the kraftwerks kit. More reliable, more power and easier to service if/ when necessary.

Eg hatch needs the Jackson setup definitely worth it especially if you tune it on E85.

Just wake this car up a little, keep it NA, cams, a ECU tweek, balanced crank and light flywheel. maybe even high comp pistons and E95. The b16b is a great engine

Got mad love for this generation ITR and CTR but people forget what it was like at the time they came out and compare them to modern cars or anything K swapped. And that’s a whole different beast.

Sounds like a rotary in the in car shots

Great pick up ! Glad it’s 99/00 spec front end is much nicer

Stoked for this track day coming up

Good thing about the CTR is that it has an LSD The EG with B16 is an open diff setup. Plus CTR is more powerful and has better gear ratios Both great but if you want top performance at the track I’d go CTR in the current setups

Omg this and when it’s able to be imported the FD2 TYPE R

Yes supercharge it, you don't need a twin disk, that's overkill. ACT HD PP with a Organic Disk or 6 puck sprung. Hondata is ok, but I would take a Haltech Elite over it any day. I make 600whp in my ITR with a single disk, not sure why they did that to it.

I love the ek9 but the only thing I really don't like, and it is easily changed, is that yellow rocker cover.

When he said "You and I are in a CTR" it HIT MY FEELS HARD AHAHAHA

that type r, the nsx's..mannnnnn so clean

Loving the Honda content. Takes me back bro!

Tommy you need to experience a real built turbo Honda, 600+ fwd is insane, my car spins a 23.5” street radial to 100mph but pulls the whole way there

Wow that's a real minter EK9 and what mods it has are nice. The interior is mint. Can't get over the great condition of the Recaros. Nice one and congrats on finally getting your dream Civic. 😁They're going for a pretty penny these days. I would say though, having a fair few miles in both a EK9 R and DC2(JDM) the DC2 is definitely the quicker of the two. The EK is seam welded in places, the DC2 isn't contrary to interwebs lore. Both have the LSD and damn near identical everything else. Maybe the USDM Acura R because of slightly lower powered engines is the difference? Fantastic handling is on a par. The dry weight isn't so different either, at least on the JDM ones(depending on the option deletes). The EK9 is more frenetic as you really have to row the gears to get it moving because of the 200cc fewer ponies. Tthe best example of an EK9 I drove was completely standard/stock, but had a B18c instead of the B16. Instantly noticable difference. It was a factory yellow one too. Rare as rocking horse droppings.

You better bring the ITR to limerock. Also seeing how the top dawg civic compares to the base model gray civic would be cool

I made 181whp intake mani, tb, header, tune..un opened b16a3..I see you met sonic..shoulda went for a ride in the all motor car

If you get the b16 Jackson racing supercharger, don’t under drive it, they work great if you get a complete kit and use the right belt

Once had a ride in a supercharged NSX, think it was only around the 400 mark maybe a little more but honestly it's the way to go with a Honda. I know the turbo K swap is what everyone does but I feel like Hondas are all about being super responsive and revvy, that kinda swarm of angry bees in the bay kinda vibe, which a turbo ruins imo. Bit like the MX5 or BRZ, great to drive but honestly too slow for me. They don't need 500hp and you really don't wanna go turbo in such a small, light and fizzy car so supercharged to the mid 200s is the sweet spot for me

My mate put a 98 spec type r in his type r ek and that thing was a low-key monster kept up with sti and rb25dets

Seeing Tommy and Sonic come together might be the greatest thing ever for the car community lol

I remember when EK type R were 6k-10k in New Zealand. Gone are those days now.

supercharge the ek9. because like you said, you just got the eg done, so it'd just make sense to put it on the ek.

Super rad. Wish I lived in ct still. Would love to visit the shop.