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1992 Honda Civic Hatchback All-Motor K24 10-Second Race Car Build

Joshua Bracamonte's 1992 Honda Civic hatchback runs 10.1-second quarter miles with all-motor K24, 88mm Traum pistons, 4Piston head, weighs 1,800 lbs on M1 methanol by Jerry Built Racing.

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1992 Honda Civic Hatchback All-Motor K24

Joshua Bracamonte

1992Honda Civic Hatchback

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Performance Stats

10.1-second quarter-mile | 1,800 lbs | All-motor K24 on M1 methanol

"At times, it feels surreal to be both the owner and driver of my own race car, but my determination has never wavered, and my passion for this pursuit continues to grow." – Joshua Bracamonte

Mid-City LA: Where It All Started

Joshua Bracamonte was born and raised in Mid City, Los Angeles, California. "Growing up with Hot Wheels and watching mechanic neighbors and street racing got me hooked," he recalls. Surrounded by Hondas and inspired by Jerry Built Racing, Joshua acquired a 1992 Honda Civic hatchback with one clear goal: build a lightweight all-motor beast that could compete at the highest level.

The Build Philosophy: Light and Naturally Aspirated

Joshua and the team at Jerry Built Racing focused on weight reduction, applying primer, and giving the car a fresh paint job. Then came the heart of the build: a fully built K24 engine designed to compete in the all-motor class.

The engine features aluminum R&R connecting rods and 88mm Traum pistons, complemented by a complete 4Piston cylinder head package. With this setup, the car achieves a remarkable 10.1-second quarter-mile time while weighing just 1,800 pounds, running on M1 methanol.

"The uniqueness of this all-motor car lies in its rarity," Joshua explains. "There are only a handful like it, featuring a four-cylinder engine that runs on M1 gas."

1992 Honda Civic Hatchback All-Motor K24

Living the Dream

"Achieving ownership of this vehicle feels like a dream come true, yet I am driven to push its limits and increase its speed," Joshua says. "At times, it feels surreal to be both the owner and driver of my own race car, but my determination has never wavered, and my passion for this pursuit continues to grow."

1992 Honda Civic Hatchback: Complete Build Specifications

Engine and Performance

K24A2 engine (fully built)
Aluminum R&R connecting rods
88mm Traum pisons
Complete 4Piston cylinder head package
Runs on M1 methanol
10.1-second quarter-mile @ 1,800 lbs

Transmission and Drivetrain

6-speed transmission
1-4 PPG gears

Suspension

DME suspension
Skunk2 springs

Brakes

Stock front brakes
Wilwood racing brakes (rear)

1992 Honda Civic Hatchback All-Motor K24

Wheels

Belak 3-piece rims

Interior and Safety

Kurky racing seat
Fiberglass dash
AEM digital gauges
Roll cage

Who Did the Work?

JERRY BUILT RACING

Future Plans: Chasing Low 9s

"The plan is to run low 9s in the all-motor class," Joshua says. That means shaving nearly a full second off an already impressive quarter-mile time—a massive challenge in naturally aspirated racing where every horsepower and every pound matters.

1992 Honda Civic Hatchback All-Motor K24

Community and Support

Joshua gives massive credit to the people who've helped him along the journey:

JERRY BUILT and also several other friends including:

KD Racing - Kevin
Brandon Jefferson - Low Budget
Think Fat Racing - Sean and Aaron
TB Motorsport
Armen Tuned
Driver and B

"This wouldn't be possible without the team that believed in the build and helped push it forward."

Dream Car

Acura NSX

Final Thoughts

From Hot Wheels and street racing in Mid City LA to running 10.1-second quarter-miles in a 1,800-pound all-motor K24 Honda Civic, Joshua Bracamonte represents the dedication it takes to compete at the highest levels of naturally aspirated drag racing. With support from Jerry Built Racing and a tight crew of friends and builders, he's achieved what many thought impossible—and he's not stopping at 10s.

"My determination has never wavered, and my passion for this pursuit continues to grow." With plans to chase low 9-second passes, Joshua's journey is far from over. This is what all-motor racing is all about: no turbos, no superchargers, just pure engine building, tuning expertise, and the courage to push a naturally aspirated four-cylinder to its absolute limit.

1992 Honda Civic Hatchback All-Motor K24

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