Building an AWD Civic Type R | Ep. 1 (The Teardown)
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Devin Niemela
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FINALLY SOMEONE DOES THIS
Was just about to say this lol it is needed
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Now if only they can make the e brake a physical one
Finally a Subaru/Evo competition
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Yea I’m pumped for this one. Excited to see you push the envelope and your skills and knowledge into the unknown. Looking forward to this exciting content. BTW love the new filming style. I feel like we are right there with you and I think we actually see more of what you see compared to being on the tripod.
This is going to be a crazy project! can't wait to see the progress 🔥
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Best Idea Ever. I am sure many of us will be looking down at this build years later inshallah thanking you for the documentation that you have done Devin.
Receive love from Nairobi, Kenya btw 🙂
Bruh I been calling for this for years! Since I got my fk8! But, I just dont have the time and resources cuz I just had twins and Im stuck in the city.. BUT I am 100% going thru with the k24 swap in my fk8 at the very least with Fuel Tech engine management.
Lmao, I've had to review other people's builds and take notes for my own so you're spot on!
Habari
Devin if you can, drop the axle specs u will be using. Super hyped to see you venture into a custom Honda build like this.. This could pave the way for some insane Type R builds in the future!... Ive been dreaming about this!
hey devin, there’s another way to turn off traction control. That shit will let you burn the tires to the rim and actually keep vsa and traction off.
1. Turn car to on position
2. Parking brake off
3. Press and hold brake pedal
4. Turn traction control on and off
5. Parking brake on
6. Release brake pedal
7. Turn traction control on and off
8. Press and hold brake pedal
9. Turn traction control on and off
I called this out when you showed the crv. Top man devin my guy 👍 love it when you upload
So pumped this is exactly the type of builds I watch TH-cam for. Good luck man can’t wait to follow the build
Oh man I cannot wait for this build!! A lot of the automotive YT guys over in the UK that I follow have done AWD Honda builds in older Hondas but never a modern one like the FK8. They usually use the AWD systems from the Honda CRV’s or HRV,s in theirs. Can’t wait to see what Devin does!! This is gonna be awesome!!👌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥
I read "AWD Civic Type R" and instantly clicked to watch! This will be the most interesting build yet!
Oh boy. Devins bouta BLOW up. Sick build. Probably the perfect modern "Evo." I'd love if Devin were able to preserve all the modem amenities of the Civic.
Gr corolla!
MAAAAAAAN!!!! i was just talking to my friend telling him that I'm thinking about doing the first AWD FK8, was thinking about using the GR corolla AWD system n diff's as its very lovely n sophisticated yet simple n he shocked me tellin me that its done already!! I salute you!! very well done!!
Im so happy about this, was wondering how to do it bcs i was thinking of making mine AWD too!
*_I've seen older civic AWD builds…BUT THIS!? This is gonna change the new civic world 🤯_*
oh wow, now were cookin.. Love that you are back at it, and doing exactly what you love. I am stoked for this build for sure. You are about to break a lot of hearts with that car!
The GOAT at work again. I'm so happy for you. You are back to doing something you love doing. Also it's a different type of car for you to work on. Which means there's a challenge for you. Also you can have your brother help you with creating parts for the car. He is great at that also.
So I could be wrong but I believe the Civic shares the same platform with the HR-V and the HR-V comes in AWD. There might be cut out holes in the body for rear subframe.
Sorry. I could manage to watch this from the first episode. I wanted to binge watch. Now that I see the final episode is up. I'm starting now. I think this is a "BRILLIANT IDEA". SEMA Worthy!!!!!
Super stoked for this build, definitely looking forward to seeing an all wheel drive Type R
To get off stuck wheels up here in the rust belt you take a 2x4 with a towel and hit it with a sledge on the outer rim of the wheel. No wheel damage and pops right off 💪
Very stoked to see this project. Cannot wait to see how this progresses!
Most people save the paint for last, but that's why I love your channel. You're driven to make it your own. I'm super excited for how this turns out. Good luck!
I knew it! When u said u need the cr-v for a big project I knew what was going down. Can’t wait to see it finished! 🔥🔥🔥
Wish it kept the k20c1 but gonna be a sick build
Haven’t even seen the video yet. But this is what the world needed an AWD Type R!!!!
I really cant believe no one has done this yet.. Its hilarious cuz when I got my Fk8 in 2019, I mentioned it in the Honda forums and got flamed for days about it... Makes no sense.. It seems like a pretty straight forward swap and you can get rid of that crap k20c1 motor(its not crap but it is limited with its direct injection).. I have actually talked with a couple shops about it, and most of them told me other than getting the mounting and axles worked out, the hardest thing would be engine management and wiring. Old K's are incredibly similar in size and position. Making the Fk8 available to the old K series aftermarket is a game changer.
Excited for the build! You got this!
I use those paint markers to stock car parts all day, little gas on a rag or some ipa will wipe it off, make everything look clean not marked up on the stuff your gonna reuse
When Hasport first took the k20c1 out of their Type R they did say there seemed to be a tunnel to fit an awd drive shaft.
Finally something different devin......hats off to take a project like this..man got to do this more often than just engine rebuilds and totaled car rebuilds
Don’t they make an awd version of that engine in the crvs? They I just looked it up you should to use the housing for the curb and rear subframes and see if it’ll work with the stock engine.
Yes, he will need either a CRV trans case or the custom billet ones. Most of the AWD kits for Honda's will probably work on the Fk8, axles and hubs will be the only issue. Probably gonna be some cutting tho, but who cares, making an Fk8 AWD with an old K is a game changer fr.
I honestly wish you luck, but based upon the sub frame design, you will need a completely custom sub frame and a custom steering rack in order to run all wheel drive. That’s the primary reason No one has done it at this point due to the chassis design. You will not be able to run an exhaust down the back either and a drive shaft will require special custom tunnel work. Unless you raise the car up. I totally understand the challenges behind this and I wish you the best and this is not a negative comment.
been following a couple years now. one of my favorite channels cant wait for the progress on this build!
Excited to witness first time in history FK8 AWD Civic Type R build!!
This is the best thing you have done on this channel
So its not possible to AWD it with the K20C1? That sucks a bit
It sucks he’s ruining a og Type r. Back then we had folks mess up the old Integra type r’s, reason we have crappy ones with nothing original. This dude is doing the same rice shit folks were doing 20+ years 😂
Sad day .. could have done it in a regular civic if he wasn’t utilizing the og k20c1
Looks like an awesome project! looking forward to the next video, keep it up mane
devin is slowly turning into a honda boy. I like it .
Big turbo focus rs would be sick too. Something different. I love this build though it’s gonna be so sick!
I've been commenting this for years now.. I think he hates fords..
It’s “CAN Bus”, like a bus you ride in.
With that said, definitely a good time to get help from Tanner/smeedia for all of the custom can communications and harness work.
The Type-R in black is perfect!
thanks for doing this. finaly some one down for the awd build of this civic
First thing that comes to mind is finding a away to mate a sti trans to the Honda block then using the rest of the drive train . I know it's been done with other Honda motors using a special plate to mate the trans and block.
It is about damn time. Somebody made it all. Will drive civic!. And it's a type r
Devin I'm happy to see you excited again to actually build sumthin and juss be yourself again
Calling it - this is going to blow this channel up like crazy. Can’t wait for this build to play out!
If this works then I'm definitely doing it to my FK8
I'm really excited for this one. Gonna be a long, fun series!
How much for the whole type r swap, my 18 Civic Si needs an upgrade. 😅
Love this project, was wondering why no one else I have a did this.
i'm on board go for it. looking forward to following it!
Hell yea brother! Super hyped for this build 🙌
This project is going to be insane. Og here and looking forward to seeing this unfold.
Very Excited, I guessed it based on the Honda in the parking lot that was totaled. assuming you're using that awd setup. Stoked!
I was also thinking this
This is what I’ve needed. I’ve been wanting to find a way to make my fk7 awd was thinking about crv drivetrain but I’m gonna love watching this
Devin this is gold, i like that you are going into the unknown!
Just happy your working on something you actually want to do
There is a company that is working on awd swap using the k20c1 with a custom clutch case and final drive gear. But uses the stock gears and diff.
Im SOLD!!!. Thank you Devin for diving into this venture.
I knew you was going to put 1 of the 2, K20 moter in eather one of the civics so hyped 😊
Honda kinda skimped out on the AWD thing from factory. Should’ve been an option but here we are. Can’t wait to see this come to fruition. Good luck my friend
I’m so stoked to see this project!! Incredible content as always!! Keep up the phenomenal work and thanks for brightening days with your videos!
🚙 💨 💨💨💨
All your cars sound the same bruv. 😅
This is what is gonna take channel to next level 🎉
Let's go, our boy is about to be the envy of the Honda world
Wow this is my dream project. This will finally be the Honda answer to the STI.
With the seatbelt on the car will auto disengage the parking brake when you try to move in fist. Seatbelt off the parking brake will stay engaged.
DEVIN YOUR GOING WITH A K SWAP !!!!! I JUST KNOWWWWWWW 😱😱😱 ( K24 )
Thus will be different! Nice looking forward to the finished product
Yes yes first person who made AWD🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Just insane progress already. Calm down bro I want this to last a few weeks let me enjoy it
Parking brake on and no seat belt will keep the tc off. I did a 3rd gear burny in my garage lol
This is going to be a very entertaining and inspiring build series. 👍
this honda civic type r engine sounds amazing!
Super stoked to see more special type of project! 🦾🔥
I’ve talked about this so many times with my buddy. This is going to be an epic build!
Love the idea definitely excited to see this build happy to see you doing something you’re actually excited about and having fun with keep it up
the stare down as you do it again after 😂😂😂😂
Hell yeah man! Excited to see how this turns out! Whats up with that Evo 4 I saw in the background???
There is someone making an awd fk8 in a longitudinal format. The IG page is escaping my mind at the moment. Very excited to see the outcome of yours!
we all knew this was coming. Can't wait for this! LETS GO!!😊
Yesssss love it !! Good luck ! Can’t wait to watch
Extremely excited about this build. Coming from a golf r I love everything about the type r just wish it had AWD
Devin I think you have a seized A/C compressor, I know that sound. I had this sound when my compressor seized up and the clutch was always engaged
So excited. And you make taking apart a type R look way too easy bro! 😂😂😂🎉
I've been waiting for someone to do this. This is gonna be great series to watch!
Deff will enjoy this project, the first one true awd 👍💪💪
I heard there's a Company that has something in the works for an AWD FK8. With a custom Transfer case that was reworked I think from a CR-V. Maybe you can find some information on that and that might speed / simplify the Build.
Finalmente o civic ficou pronto. Amei ameiiii.
Hell yeah this is what I've been waiting for you to attempt some kind of non oem swap!! stoked!!
This is about to be wild! can't wait to see this project
Incredible content as always!! Keep up the phenomenal work ! can't wait to see the progress
idk if this is possible but throw in a j37 with the sh-awd from a 4th gen acura tl, 6 speed if u can find it. that would be an insane swap in my eyes
Yes he listened. Gonna be an epic build
When I had my 2 fk8 I wanted to do this to both but then I realized I didn’t have the time to do that but I’m glad someone is finally doing it but it would be cool to have it evo swapped or ej swapped
I always thought the civic type r would be cooler if it was awd. Super pumped
Where u guys located? I live here just here at the neighbour Vancouver Canada, can I please take a look when its all done?😊
I can't wait to see how an AWD system would fit in this chassis, so excited. You can probably sell the engine to Dustin Williams he blew his FK8 at the tack and is looking for a motor. I would try and keep the front suspension as much as possible Honda did alot of engineering on the front suspension to get that near 0 scrub radius.
Hondas changes were for a FWD car, that all goes out the window now. He’s gonna have to find someone who can do his chassis tuning.
Excited for this project to complete
Letsss gooo !!! Make it happen 🔥🔥💪🏽💪🏽
I called it when I saw the CR-V!! Will be sweet! Stoked!!
Excited for this build! I thought about doing this to ours at one point!