The Collector: Galileo Galang’s 1994 Honda Civic

Vehicle Features PASMAG Staff

Galileo Galang has always been into cars. His uncles were into fast cars and fast motorcycles. Moving to Canada at a younger age and starting from nothing, Galang had no choice but to work and go to school at the same time, and his coworker at the time learned that he just got his Novice License. "She handed me a beaten up 1992 Civic hatchback," Galang remembers, "and I updated and maintained it." His budget eventually got better and his friend found another EG in a better condition, better motor, "basically a cleaner car/shell to begin with," Galang mentions.

Galang has met a lot of good people along the way, and tell us the story of his wife. "I courted her (Filipino tradition) and won her heart in this very car," he expresses. The older and longer he stayed in the car scene, the more his hobby progressed. Fortunately, he's always had friends that were always there to help, like Allen and AZ from HotPaint Restoration that painted his Civic before his wedding and helped him make his car-show goals possible. Rob, Richard and Dave at Garage Five hooked him up with the parts, knowledge and advice. Sam, Kuen, and VP from Starcrest Automotive gave him more advice and helped with general mechanic work. Andre, Calvin and Mike from Yume Sports helped with general work and getting rare parts. "My car group, VanSpeed, has always helped me when I needed the most," Galang mentions, "and the countless hours of not sleeping and just working on cars, almost impossible ideas, but more importantly the laughs." Finally, Galang expresses his appreciation and love from his wife and for being very supportive and understanding. "I thank them all for what everyones done for me and my car."

Galileo Galang’s 1994 Honda Civic is featured in PASMAG #162.

Photography by JC Riomalos

ESSENTIALS

Owner: Galileo Galang
Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Vehicle: 1994 Honda Civic
Engine: Honda B16A 1.6L I4
Horsepower: 170 (est.)
Club: VanSpeed

SOCIAL

Facebook: /GalileoGalang
Instagram: @galileog_eh2

Tuner Battlegrounds Award Winner
Event: Vancouver International Auto Show
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Popular Vote: 60%

ENGINE

JDM Honda B16A engine swap
Spoon (thermo switch, magnetic drain plug, drop-in filters (2))
ITR thermostat
Samco silicone hoses
Blackworks intake manifold
ARC intake box
Hasport race mounts
J’s Racing (valve cover, oil cap, radiator cap)
Carbon Kevlar spark plug cover
Koyo radiator
FAL radiator fan

EXHAUST

Feel’s 421 headers
Fujitsubo RM01A muffler
JDM EG6 2.25-inch exhaust piping

DRIVETRAIN

ITR transmission
Quaife LSD

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Volk Racing TE37SL wheels - 15x8 +35
Nitto NT01 tires - 225/45/15
J’s Racing lug nuts
ITR brake conversion
Hawk Plus brake pads
Feel’s braided brake lines

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Carbing 3-point front strut tower bar
PLM crossbar w/ optional bars
Blackworks LCA
ASR subframe brace
24mm sway bar
Cusco lower rear tie bar
Energy bushings
DC2 steering rack
Hardrace tie rod ends
Blackworks rear camber kit

EXTERIOR

J’s Racing (front lip, wide front fenders, EG6 GT wing, air duct)
Dangun Racing Super Sport mirrors
PCI 3-inch side skirts
Custom modified OEM rear bumper
Denji headlights
CTR-inspired NIssan 350Z projectors
Stanley (red/clear tail lights, JDM EG6 corner lamps, JDM side markers)

INTERIOR

JDM EG6 (map light, clock)
Recaro (SPG, SR5 reclinable seat)
PCI fixed seat bracket
HPI racing harness
Nardi Personal steering wheel
NRG (Steering hub, 2.5 quick-release, harness bar)
KTuned adjustable shifter
Carbing shift knob
Mugen pedals
Honda S2000 cluster conversion
USDM EH2 optional center console
Defi analog single-DIN gauge

AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Pioneer (head unit, rear speakers)
Alpine Type S 6.5-inch speakers
JL Audio 10-inch subwoofer
Rockford Fosgate amplifier
Custom subwoofer enclosure

SPONSORS

Hot Paint Refinishing
Garage Five
Starcrest Automotive
Street Legal Tint and Detail

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