UNITY DE5 Build Thread

[Unity Performance]

Hey all, starting a thread to document everything we do to our DE5 shop car before we really start going heavy into it!

It is not personally owned by me, but by one of my really great friends and customers, Aneil, whom I did a complete FC1 build with but we sadly didn't document it from start to finish, before parting out the car when the ITS came.

I'll let Aneil do the talking because he truly is the Unity Hypeman! He's got the biggest heart and personality, so the UNITYDE5 plate is well deserved

Mod List:
APR Carbon Lip
PRL HVI
PRL Inlet
ECU Unlocked on-site by DRob
HRE Wheels 19x9.5 +40

Sponsored

 

[StingertimeNC]

nice!

 

[Unity Performance]

Second round of upgrades calls for more Exterior Mods!

G4werkz Carbon Bumper Bezels
G4werkz Carbon Trunk Spoiler

The Trunk Spoiler went on beautifully, no issues with fitment and excellent product quality. We did struggle a bit with the Bezels, only because of the APR Lip extends over the factory bumper. If you don't have the APR Lip, or get the G4werkz Lip instead you won't encounter fitment issues. Solved the fitment by adding an additional self-tapping screw at the bottom of the lip on each side to pull it back up. Won't say it's ideal but it'll work.

Overall impressed with G4werkz quality, and likely will switch over to the G4werkz Lip to display the full catalog as we are an authorized dealer

 

[1tointegra]

 

[Unity Performance]

What's next:

Hondata FlashPro sitting the shelf, haven't paired it up yet.

RV6 is coming out with a catalog of new parts, so we are on hold for the following:

R660AS Turbocharger for the FL5/DE5 (open for pre-order)
RV6 Intercooler (December - January ETA release)
RV6 GESi Downpipe ?? (standard Cat DP's have always been available, but with the recent release of GESi-equipped 1.5T DP's from RV6, the chances of seeing a 2.0T variant are high). If one doesn't come out, we'll go with the standard RV6 Downpipe
RV6 Frontpipe 3" upgrade, sounds a bit deeper than factory FP

So we know from our FK8 and FL5, that the factory fuel system will tap out between 420-430whp, and that the upgrade to an aftermarket system is a must. PRL FlexFuel Kit has always been good but has its limits, loving the new Hondata CANFlex however with its ease of use, so that's what we'll go with as well since I already have the PRL version on my FK8.

There's 4 options for HPFP's:

1) Hondata Fuel System. Cheapest option, 24% more flow and it'll make healthy power up to 520-530 whp from what I've seen. If anyone's seen higher numbers, feel free to share. I have it on my FK8 (Kuro, bolt-ons, E35) and put down 470/420 on E35, and 426/393 on E35

2) Hondata Fuel System Plus. Recent release, 50% more fuel delivery over stock. At first, the new 1530CC injectors were only reserved for the Plus, but it seems Hondata has also upgraded the standard system's 1427cc's to 1530CC, which is good news. Addition of the Camshaft as well

3) XDI Evo HPFP + Injectors. High Pressure Fuel Pump + 1,400cc injectors have been a go-to for a long time, and the 2,000cc injectors are now also compatible with Hondata FlashPro. I spoke with XDI this morning, and they verified that 2,500cc will work work FlashPro but aren't stable with pump gas, so the recommendation is to run E85 only. We've seen JSR Engines put down 572/459 with the XDI Evo + 2,000cc injectors on their time attack FL5

4) Full-Race HPFP. Currently the largest HPFP on the market, and seeing guys pair it with Hondata 1530cc injectors. @Car00071 got this setup from us last month + Hondata CANFlex, and has been working with @JesterTuned to dial it in. We're looking forward to his results with both the stock turbo, and whichever upgraded unit he decides to go with next

All-in all if we're able to make 450/410 on 93, and 550/490 on Ethanol we'll have achieved where we'd want to be on this build in terms of power goals. We will try to get there by Spring - Summer 2025.

 

[LunaticSM]

What can you tell us about the upcoming RVS Intercooler? How will it be different from the PRL one that many people are using? I have yet to upgrade my intercooler but it's something I want to eventually address.

 

[Unity Performance]

Just woke up the car from a long dreary winter spent in storage!

@Thusee had the car for a few days to perform the oil change, install the RV6 DP and Front Pipe. The ECU head been unlocked since last year, but not tuned yet as we wanted to see if an O2 Spacer with a mini catalytic converter built in could trick the ECU. It worked for 4 drive cycles and 30 miles, then when I did a WOT pull the dash lit up with the usual emissions code. No stress, it's time to tune, which we were going to anyway

Even without the tune the turbo spools up quicker, and it's gained a bunch of power. Exact amount is unverified since we won't dyno the car just yet.

LINK to RV6 products:
Catted Downpipe
Front Pipe

 

[Unity Performance]

RV6 Catted Downpipe + Front Pipe + Stock Exhaust. Sport+, valve open.

 

[Brittania]

RV6 Catted Downpipe + Front Pipe + Stock Exhaust. Sport+, valve open.

Adding DP and FP with stock exhaust sounds better than 90% of the aftermarket exhausts.

 

[Integra23]

Adding DP and FP with stock exhaust sounds better than 90% of the aftermarket exhausts.

Yep . Also when you take it through a carwash it's even better after the exhaust gets some water in it.

 

[Unity Performance]

Adding DP and FP with stock exhaust sounds better than 90% of the aftermarket exhausts.

So we have this setup on the DE5 now, and then on my personal FK8 I've had the 27WON Catted DP + RV6 FP + DE5 stock exhaust since last summer. Almost the same minus the difference in cell count on the two DP's (27WON 200-Cell vs. RV6 300-cell).

It's nice to have a quieter setup, but I miss the deep tone of the aftermarket systems I've had previously on the FK8

I'm contemplating what the next setup will be on the FK8, and before that we may swap on the new Invidia Q300 FP + Exhaust onto our DE5.

https://unity-performance.com/produ...ntegra-type-s-de5?_pos=1&_sid=be4c75d6b&_ss=r

 

[Unity Performance]

Small functional & aesthetic upgrade - PRL Coolant Overflow Tank

Since the factory unit is prone to cracks and leaking, this is a preemptive mod that looks nice to the eyes as well. The sight glass is a nice touch.

 

[MNTeggy]

Adding DP and FP with stock exhaust sounds better than 90% of the aftermarket exhausts.

That’s what I did. It sounds great! I think Acura did a good job with the exhaust.

Sponsored