“The turbo kit and motor was built by a reputable Acura
service technician who was also the original owner of this NSX. He was
extremely meticulous and documented every step of the motor build so I trusted
him. The type of turbo he used was even safer because it is able to achieve a
decent amount of power at lower boost than other turbochargers of this size,”
Sean says.
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The PTE T4/T67 turbine finds a home in the rear half of the
NA1 with a C30A engine that has been completely blueprinted and balanced. The
entire motor has been refreshed inside and out with forged Wiseco pistons
inserted into the block to handle boost pressure. Both cylinder heads have been
resealed with new parts and inside sits nitrate-coated intake valves paired
with Inconel exhaust valves to better sustain heat. Comptech exhaust manifolds
replace the dated factory head-ers and everything from the water pump to the
most basic of seals has also been renewed. Fuel delivery to the new beefy boost
setup comes via 630cc Siemens injectors delivered via a Walbro pump. The
five-speed transmission that helps deliver power to the wheels is a brand-new
assembly featuring an Exedy Hyper Single clutch and Science of Speed damper
delete.
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The exterior of his NSX has been completely reimagined. The
factory lines still exist but the entire body has been bulked up with
aerodynamic steroids in the formof a FX Motor Development eight-piece widebody
kit. The added room in the wheelwells from the FX kit allows Sean to house
double-staggered VIP Modular VX410 wheels. The front is an 18x9.5 wheel, and
the rear is a staggering (no pun intended)12.5 inches wide!
It’s hard not to be jealous of Sean. The guy has probably
owned more cars than many of us ever will and has assembled a pretty remarkable
NSX. We should all remember that he worked very hard to get to where he is
today, and he is also oneof the rare few who is still very much into modding
Hondas in his 40s. He doesn’t exactly fit into the demographic of import
enthusiasts, but he is a great example of what is to come in our future years.
We can all hope to still be into this hobby ofours when we get older, and who
knows, maybe some of us can finally get an NSX of our own. At least we can
continue to dream, right?
Acura NSX interior
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Tech Specs
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Model: 1992 ACura NSX ·
Output: 539 WHP/393 LB-FT OF TORQUE ·
Engine: ’92 3.0L Honda C30A; professionally built and assembled
by a certified Acura service technician; Wiseco 9:2:1 forged pistons; blueprinted
and balanced rotating assembly with Inconel exhaust valves and steel
nitrate-coated intake valves; LMA valvesprings and retainers; Cometic MLS
head gaskets; APR head studs; Comptech headers; APX Angus Y-pipe with modified
wastegate feed; PTE T4/T67 turbocharger 6765 with anti-surge S-cover, .70A/R
compressor cover, and .83 trim turbine wheel; TiAL Sport MVR wastegate, Q
blow-off valve; Science of Speed water-to-air intercooler and heat exchanger;
Bosch Cobra water pump; Turbosmart dualstage boost controller; RB Racing oil
scavenger pump; custom aluminum charge pipes; four-ply silicone couplers and
T-bolt clamps; Siemens 630cc fuel injectors; Walbro 255-lph fuel pump ·
Drivetrain: Science of Speed damper delete; Exedy Hyper Single
clutch assembly ·
Suspension: BC coilovers with Swift springs ·
Wheels/tires: Front: 18x9.5 VIP Modular VX410; 235/40-18 Toyo
Tires; rear: 19x12.5 VIP Modular VX410; 295/30-19 Toyo Tires ·
Exterior: FX Motor Development Wide Body Kit (eight pieces);
black-glossed side mirrors; Seibon NSX-R style hood; JDM Hondabadged rear
taillight assembly; APR GTC 67-inch rear spoiler; carbon-fiber–trimmed engine
hatch ·
Interior: Science of Speed Honda navigation pod with 7-inch
screen; MOMO NRG retractable steering wheel; Alcantara roof lining; NSX-R
shift knob ·
Electronics: AEM 30-1042 Series 1 EMS, digital AFR gauge,
analog boost gauge; T1 Race Development Fast-Acting IAT sensor; Science of
Speed 3-bar MAP sensor
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