Valkyrie: Jhae Pfenning's 1997 Acura NSX - Essentials

Valkyrie: Jhae Pfenning's 1997 Acura NSX - Essentials

ESSENTIALS

Vehicle: 1997 Acura NSX
Owner: Jhae Pfenning
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Built by: Marsbase Design, Science of Speed
Engine: Honda C32B 3.2L V6
Horsepower: 400 whp


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ENGINE

  • LoveFAB LF-600 Garrett 3076R turbo system
  • AEM Fuel/Ignition Controller
  • Science of Speed (ECU tuning, billet camshaft covers)
  •  Honda NA2 NSX-R intake manifold cover
  •  Downforce USA NSX-R radiator airflow duct
  •  SCW Performance GT radiator cooling pane
  •  Dress Up Bolts titanium bolt kit

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EXHAUST

  • LoveFAB (titanium headers, custom turbo-back exhaust system)

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WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

  • Forgeline EX1 wheels - 18x8.5 +25 (f), 19x10 +25 (r)
  • Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires - 225/35 R18 (f), 285/30 R19 (r)
  • Kics Leggera 2-piece lug nuts
  • Futura Design BBK - 8-piston calipers (f), 6-piston calipers (r)

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

  • BC Racing coilovers - 10k springs (f), 8k springs (r)
  • Cedar Ridge Fabrication harness bar

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EXTERIOR

  • Macross/Robotech custom vinyl wrap by EA Wraps
  • Ceramic Pro ceramic coating by Hyer Quality Detail
  • Acura NA2 NSX (headlight & front bumper conversion, side skirts, door cards)
  • Honda JDM Type-S door emblem
  • Downforce USA (NSX-R carbon fiber hood, JDM-style front fenders, GT carbon fiber diffuser)
  • Science of Speed Vector Gen.2 carbon fiber front lip
  • Route KS side flares
  • Garage Kite side ducts
  • Pride Carbon Modulo-style carbon fiber spoiler
  • Titan custom LED diffused taillights

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INTERIOR

  • WC Latheworks custom titanium Robotech shift knob
  • Momo Tuner steering wheel w/ Robotech horn button
  • Tillett B5 carbon fiber bucket seats
  • Sabelt 6-point racing harnesses
  • Pride Carbon carbon fiber door panels
  • 3D-printed fighter jet “ejection” seat panels
  • LED lighting in engine bay & cabin
  • Custom (Macross/Robotech heads-up display, carbon fiber center console, LED fighter jet instrument panel console display)

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MOBILE ELECTRONICS

  • Clarion (NX850 double-DIN multimedia head unit, CC520 front bumper camera)
  • Alpine MRP-F300 4-channel amplifier
  • Earthquake 10-inch Slim subwoofer
  • Papago (S780 dash cams (f/r), Bluetooth TPMS monitor)
  • Owl Camera car security system

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SPONSORS

Clarion USA, Pride Carbon, Forgeline Wheels, Michelin, BC Racing, IC3D Printers, Hyer Quality Detail, Ceramic Pro USA, Mothers Polishes, TireStickers, DressUp Bolts, Downforce USA, The NSX Shop, Futura Design, WDL Racing, Decal Monkey, Sabelt, Avery Dennison

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