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[1camTEG]

fuck that ring compressor.  I broke a ring the other day.

Same one I had for 6 years, 30+ motor later still working good!

I might be a retarded newb 

[ratcityrex]

lots of oil/lube just like anal sex........

[turbohf]

also need to keep an eye on what your doing. both times i broke a ring it was something i did cuz i wasnt watching what i was doing.



i was just looking at one of the pics.... THERE ARE ARROWS ON THESE PISTONS? lol. didnt even notice when i had them in my hand...

[crxvtec91]

also need to keep an eye on what your doing. both times i broke a ring it was something i did cuz i wasnt watching what i was doing.



i was just looking at one of the pics.... THERE ARE ARROWS ON THESE PISTONS? lol. didnt even notice when i had them in my hand...

Are they pointing the right way?

[turbohf]

yeah I was looking at the IN on them.

[turbohf]

one last look at the TSX rods...fuckin hopefully!

STAY IN THE MOTOR! 

started by putting the oil pump and covers back on. cuz i forgot to the other day lol.


then the chain, pulleys, tensioner/guide.



hopefully i did that right. lol. i read the install instructions...weeks ago.
 
 
and back by popular demand...

me 

went a little crazy. maybe? idk. i stamped everything in reach. and took pics to catalog...



anyway. thats just a sample. you dont need to know where all of them are 
the idea is to put them where i know where to look. some are easy, some are not. i have even stamped flanges so if you tried to take them off shit wouldnt seal LOL. and sure you could scratch my name off everything... but ill still know....
 
 
also took the head the rest of the way down. took out all the valves, springs, seats, seals <~whore as always. took the studs out of the intake side cuz i seen a post on K20A.org that showed how much of a PITA it is too pull with all the studs in it... then i put the studs from my extra head in the exhaust side. i still need two more. i dont think there will be an issue with the exhaust side.

no pics of that shit. as that head is oily and nasty as shit, cuz i forgot to put it in the parts washer first. i might lap in the new valves later today or i might just wait till its all fresh and clean.
 
 
 

[turbohf]

this is my fancy valve cover....



and i cant get it to picture worth a shit. its actually a lighter color...whatever. ill be doing another in a black like a stock B-series i think... not sure.


 

[turbohf]

little bit better... and i forgot to clean off the HONDA, looks better with it bare aluminum.

[92CXyD]

Where is the TurboHF stamp on VC? 

[turbohf]

Where is the TurboHF stamp on VC? 

lol. actually i was looking to get some realhomemadeturbo.com stickers made, and get a couple "turbohf" about 4-5" tall, in a handwritten font to stick on the front of this cover, and my Y8.

[JaredKaragen]

If u use a stamp; clear the vc 3 times; let dry; stamp; clear 4 times.

Trust me, it pops

[turbohf]

i put clear on it....left a hazy film? like milky? idk. so i just threw a couple basecoats on it. pops ok, would like a little more. i have a nicer clear but i dont think it will do good with heat...

[JaredKaragen]

My secret:

Any base coat.

High temp enamel clear.
Thin fucking coats. You start to see it haze/whitten, let that coat dry for 5-15 min and it should clear up.  Once clear, next coat.

Comes out like the pics on my gsr build valvecover . Though I only did 3 light coats.

[turbohf]

I'll give this one a try. maybe I'll try painting the other one too. but I kinda put some AN fittings in one first. maybe paint it when the humidity isn't so high...

[JaredKaragen]

If the humidity is up, do it with a space heater in the garage or the oven on ~200 for 10-15 min, should cure the paint quickly.

But the high temp enamel clear is where it's at.  Thin coats are a must, and the hazing over from the second coat on is your indicator to ease up and do a dry cycle.

Good thing about VC's is they fit in the oven

[turbohf]

K series was a tight fit.    probably could have moved the rack down, but like an inch on each side. seems pretty dry.

[turbohf]

thats all... 

[crxvtec91]

Do work!

[turbohf]

Do work!

i did... not on this car lol. i ordered parts for other cars. mine. just not this one. also did some cutting/welding, have burns to prove it. 

i will be doing some CRX and GVR4 work in the next couple weeks.

[crxvtec91]

Im trying to get my crx on the track before it closes for the year 

[HiProfile]

My favorite:

http://www.theoldone.com/articles/d_series_engine_building_tips/Piston%20Install.jpg

Can be pricey, but not compared to multiple one-size machined tubes. The one I had "donated" to me can do a huge range of ring sizes.




BTW don't forget WHERE you should get injectors from:

[turbohf]

dont worry my to do/buy list says "hiprofile 900cc injectors" 

[PhilStubbs]

I hate K's but this build interests me.

Let me know if RHMT decals are still needed. With Imburn not around anymore, I can cut them

[highroller54]

run yet?

[turbohf]

I hate K's but this build interests me.

Let me know if RHMT decals are still needed. With Imburn not around anymore, I can cut them

yeah i need some. there was a falling out i guess with the guy that was suppose to hook me up.

run yet?

not even close. im in no hurry at all.

[highroller54]

i kid i kid

[turbohf]

i kid i kid

i know. i had a buddy that would call/show up every couple days when i was building the Civic CX in its stages of turbo B16 and NA B20. ask "is it done yet" lol. he never even touched the car or offered to help lol.
 
 
i think im saving some money to buy shit in bulk for this.......if i dont spend it on a gun or something stupid lol.

[crxvtec91]

Needs more work and more  deals 

[Joseph Davis]

If you need Hyundaidata K-poop and cannot jew up a used one, my cost is $811 for board, install, and return shipping.  Fuck you.

I need to catalog circuit differences between RSX-S and base model ECUs.  Base model ECU = $60 all day errday from yards, RSX-S runs $150-250 depending on how fast somebody needs it.  Without having done the job or looked at a board I'm going to say it's $15 in parts and thirty minutes.

[turbohf]

If you need Hyundaidata K-poop and cannot jew up a used one, my cost is $811 for board, install, and return shipping.  Fuck you.

I need to catalog circuit differences between RSX-S and base model ECUs.  Base model ECU = $60 all day errday from yards, RSX-S runs $150-250 depending on how fast somebody needs it.  Without having done the job or looked at a board I'm going to say it's $15 in parts and thirty minutes.

thanks for the offer. still planning on jewing out an aem v1 or maybe v2 if my jew skills are sharp enough.  i will keep ya in mind tho.

i won't be running 6speed tranny. think thats whats different on the ecu's. the 6th gear lockout. i also wont be running vtec either.