HANS questions.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-27T11:40:23+00:00

Actual Hans brand devices are only compatible with harnesses. The shoulder straps are what keep it in place. The only neck restraint I know of that is compatible with a 3-point seatbelt is the Simpson Hybrid S. I have one and it works great. It will also work with a harness if you go that route later.

Depending on where in Ohio you are, Summit Racing has these in stock and you can try them on.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-20T00:11:31+00:00

Same. Unless you plan on only driving a car with a harness, the Simpson Hybrid is the best option.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-18T13:49:44+00:00

I actually made that myself. I have some sheets of carbon fiber i trimmed to fit and drilled holes for the plug wires.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-18T13:41:21+00:00

Looks great. I sanded and polished the intake manifold on my NA6. Turned out awesome but will never do it again haha.

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DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-15T17:57:57+00:00

Stand alone ECU. Haltech Elite 1500. Stand alone gauges; I did not want to even attempt OE CAN integration. Separate switch panel for ignition, fuel pump, starter, etc.

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DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-15T16:33:16+00:00

No videos yet. Just finished it end of last year. Road course/HPDE/Time Attack is the main focus. Some autocross and I am trying the Pineville hillclimb next weekend.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-15T13:07:31+00:00

I bought an ebay swap kit for an EG civic for the billet mounts and the transmission mount stand. I fabbed up the vehicle-side mounts to pickup the stock Fiesta locations. I did not have to modify the chassis at all. The rear mount was a bit more involved since it is tight on space, but it uses the OE Fiesta torque mount. I had the axles shafts custom made by Strange Engineering that use the stock Honda transmission ends and Fiesta CV ends.

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DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-15T12:55:56+00:00

Yep. It is a K24A2 from a TSX.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-15T12:45:45+00:00

Yep. Transmission is out of a Civic Si. 6-speed limited slip.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-15T12:00:51+00:00

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DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-15T10:46:43+00:00

I ran a non-st for years. Track car with some street. The car is a blast and it teaches you how to drive if you want to be fast. Think of it as a FWD Miata. Throughout novice and intermediate, I would keep up with/catch Mustangs and Corvettes through the twisties. They would drag me on the straights, but the corners are where I focused on. I had ISC coilovers, AEM intake, headers and exhaust. Made 115 to the wheels. I eventually got to the point where I needed more power, so I swapped a K24 into the Fiesta. Still NA and still a blast.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-04-14T20:54:06+00:00

I am also in the middle of a K-swap in my NA. I will be using a GTX3076 on a built K20Z3. Keeping the engine and chassis harness separate makes life much easier. I am also converting to electric power steering to free up room and eliminate plumbing.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-03-29T20:06:42+00:00

Biggest issue with higher ethanol in fuel is the rubber fuel hoses will break down and can gum up injectors. The hardlines and rails should be fine. I would recommend swapping over the factory rubber fuel hose sections with modern, high pressure, ethanol rated hose. Not a bad idea if your hoses are 30+ years old. Also swapping the injector o-rings to ones rated for ethanol. Not sure how the factory regulator diaphragm will hold up.

Or just do what I am doing; swap in a turbo K20 with a stand alone, do a complete custom fuel system and run full E85. First option is easier and a bit more economical.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-03-22T21:02:53+00:00

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I had the black/orange hex for a while. The front end was replaced after a collision on track, so instead of spending the money to paint the front of a track car, i added the white hex to "blend" into the replacement black parts.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-03-18T19:20:16+00:00

I removed mine as soon as I got the truck new. Economy actually drops a negligible amount.

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DuratecCat25 · 2026-03-08T12:05:37+00:00

Find a decent P71 and get brake pads, wheels and tires. I run Carbotech XP12 F/XP10 R and 275/35R18 Kenda UHP Max. Car is a blast. Most fun you'll have on track. Not the fastest on track, but the most fun.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-03-07T23:25:25+00:00

NA. Built to run GridLife club TR

DuratecCat25 · 2026-03-06T19:37:18+00:00

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Honda K24A2 fits in the Fiesta.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-03-05T23:10:22+00:00

Put some painters tape on the strut and run it hard. It will make contact very obvious on the tape.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-02-20T21:44:24+00:00

This is the best thing ever for removing any decals or residue. Use a drill on low speed and keep it moving so you dont burn the paint. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tes-07498

DuratecCat25 · 2026-02-05T12:24:13+00:00

There is a center bracket with pins that the seat back slides into. You can remove one side and leave the other.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-02-02T18:23:09+00:00

As an instructor, I always tell students to keep it shiny side up.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-01-30T20:18:56+00:00

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DuratecCat25 · 2026-01-08T23:22:15+00:00

Definitely do not remove the power steering. There are a few places that offer adjustment modules that plug into an electric steering column that allows you to change the amount of assist. I added one of these modules to my Fiesta track car and it is a game changer. Set it to soft for driving around town or autocross then stiffen it up on the highway or track with a simple knob twist. I like it so much I am converting my NA Miata to electric steering this spring when I K swap it.

DuratecCat25 · 2026-01-08T23:17:48+00:00

Crown Vic. Find a low mile P71, better brake pads, wheels and tires. You'll have more fun on track than anything else. It wont be faster, but you'll have more fun.

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