Topic: 350 or Bust - Love me some D: Getting a tune (Read 57149 times)

onlyflash944 · « **on:** March 15, 2009, 12:45:29 AM »

So all the real gangsters in the hood have themselves a '92 CX hatchback. I myself, am as white as they come, so of course I have one too.

Starting things off with Chris' TB and spacer. Stock vs. Aftermarket

Installed straight on a Z6 manifold

Spacer outlined and some die grinder action

The die grinder would start off like this

And then get filled on half the bit like this

I was getting really, really annoyed as patience isn't one of my strong suits. So I called it a night and waited till the next day to continue.

This was about 15 minutes of work

So I never throw anything away and I remembered that I had some really used angle grinder discs in my box. Turns out, the shield is really easy to remove and the disc reaches in over an inch on the manifold.

Now we're in business

Still going to need smoothed out, and the spacer will be blended into the manifold

Put your steady hands on and don't get in a big hurry. Put some Barry White on the radio or something

Next is smoothing out with some oxide stones and maybe some more bits in the die grinder

I've got plenty to do, and I'll post up more pictures of the build as I see fit and as I have time. I'm taking lots of pictures, so expect them in the thread.

Dr. D-Series · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2009, 01:11:37 AM »

A sanding flap wheel owns you lol

Towdogg · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2009, 03:38:22 AM »

Home depot is calling you

I still have yet to buy that set up from Chris

chris · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2009, 05:06:52 AM »

Quote from: Towdogg on March 15, 2009, 03:38:22 AM

Home depot is calling you

I still have yet to buy that set up from Chris

Its the balla d setup. Im not sure how the manifold will perform with the little bit of work being done with not blending the whole plenum. I port the whole plenum and match into the runners.

I also port the whole runner and full cast removal

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2009, 12:50:45 PM »

Quote from: Towdogg on March 15, 2009, 03:38:22 AM

I still have yet to buy that set up from Chris

trade him a cat or two like i did

Towdogg · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2009, 12:53:43 PM »

Quote from: onlyflash944 on March 15, 2009, 12:50:45 PM

Quote from: Towdogg on March 15, 2009, 03:38:22 AM

I still have yet to buy that set up from Chris

trade him a cat or two like i did

I was gonna, but the price went down when I was trying to get my shit together! $:-\$

I'll get that set up soon!

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2009, 01:28:56 PM »

Some pictures of the engine build

76 mm Vitaras from FJT

FJT custom I-beams with ARP rod bolts

"Good" Z6 head from Eb0la, notice the new valves to replace the bent ones

Bottom end

ARP head studs

Torqued to perfection

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2009, 01:33:03 PM »

Ported brand new Melling oil pump

Outlet

Pick-up

Shim job

VVVVVTEC solenoid

New timing belt and new water pump

Crank pulley and timing belt covers

Home made gasket

Valve cover

Crossover pipe and PCV box

Towdogg · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2009, 01:40:52 PM »

Them Dirty D's make chub up :yes:

What is left to do before we get our panty raping vids.

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2009, 01:46:46 PM »

Quote from: Towdogg on March 15, 2009, 01:40:52 PM

What is left to do before we get our panty raping vids.

ISB from majestic. A used 3-4 shift fork from Mista Bone. LSD motorsports clutch, pp and flywheel are arriving today. So not a whole lot. Might have it running by this weekend. Then a short break in period, then I'll be getting started on the manifold and what not. Still need to order a few things like bov and interfooler. I'll probably go CDM on those.

On a side note, should I make a new thread for my OBX LSD install or should I just throw it in here?

Towdogg · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2009, 01:52:15 PM »

Quote from: onlyflash944 on March 15, 2009, 01:46:46 PM

On a side note, should I make a new thread for my OBX LSD install or should I just throw it in here?

One big Thread! As long as it doesn't get all whored up...

fastspec2 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2009, 05:48:36 PM »

The burs for regular steel suck for alluminum. You need to sport for a good carbide alluminum bur like this one. (if you already knew that sorry, I thought you might and were just useing what you had) Concidering there is so much allimunum in the projects we do, it is a great investment. If only used for aluminum they don't really dull either. Soapy water sprayed on your work will also help a bunch in acheiving good cutting. It makes a bit of a mess but really aids in the work and really helps keep the bur from clogging.

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 15, 2009, 06:16:31 PM »

Quote from: fastspec2 on March 15, 2009, 05:48:36 PM

The burs for regular steel suck for alluminum. You need to sport for a good carbide alluminum bur like this one. (if you already knew that sorry, I thought you might and were just useing what you had) Concidering there is so much allimunum in the projects we do, it is a great investment. If only used for aluminum they don't really dull either. Soapy water sprayed on your work will also help a bunch in acheiving good cutting. It makes a bit of a mess but really aids in the work and really helps keep the bur from clogging.

I thought it might have something to do with it being alluminum. Those bits are the cheap ones from harbor freight. I'll have to look into that special aluminum bit.

thanks for the tip

caged · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2009, 06:58:57 PM »

Or if your cheap just use the steal one with CRC and when it clogs up clean it by cutting a big bit of mild steal

dvst8r · « **Reply #14 on:** March 15, 2009, 07:49:38 PM »

Put some air tool oil or wd-40 on the bit, every so often as well, helps keep the aluminum from sticking.

1991civicsi · « **Reply #15 on:** March 15, 2009, 07:58:16 PM »

Real ballas run D's

88dx · « **Reply #16 on:** March 15, 2009, 10:41:46 PM »

Their isnt suppose to be a gasket their is just Silicone

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 15, 2009, 10:47:14 PM »

Quote from: 88dx on March 15, 2009, 10:41:46 PM

Their isnt suppose to be a gasket their is just Silicone

well there is now

92CXyD · « **Reply #18 on:** March 15, 2009, 10:49:26 PM »

Nice build keep us updated mang. :yes:

;D

glustic · « **Reply #19 on:** March 15, 2009, 10:56:49 PM »

D series for the fucking win!

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:56:42 AM »

Quote from: dvst8r on March 15, 2009, 07:49:38 PM

Put some wd-40 on the bit, every so often as well, helps keep the aluminum from sticking.

uhh, yea. AWESOME tip. makes aluminum dissapear 10x faster, and it doesn't clog the bit up hardley at all as long as you keep it lubed up. Spent the last two hours making the intake pretty with the die grinder. Shit looks solid for my first port job. going to hit it with some sandpaper rolls tomorrow and get it cleaned out. shavings EVERYWHERE

pics later

d-rail · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:21:57 AM »

Quote from: caged on March 15, 2009, 06:58:57 PM

Or if your cheap just use the steal one with CRC and when it clogs up clean it by cutting a big bit of mild steal

Or concrete

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:14:12 PM »

After the die grinder was done

After 80 grit sandpaper roll action

After 120 grit

Final product

Really happy with how it turned out. Ended up blending it in about 3 inches total. Wish I had some deep throat bits that I could really get in there with but I'm making do with what I got.

Towdogg · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:37:43 PM »

Thats oh so nice!

I'm gonna PM Chris and get that set up a.s.a.p.!!! :yes: Looks like the cats coming off my girls stock Integra

chris · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:44:34 PM »

Not bad for a first timer. Lots of cans of carb cleaner to clean up all the shavings. The spacer really is a nice guide to use when porting

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:05:20 AM »

Quote from: chris maletsky on March 18, 2009, 11:44:34 PM

Not bad for a first timer. Lots of cans of carb cleaner to clean up all the shavings. The spacer really is a nice guide to use when porting

forgot to mention, i took all the sensors off after i ported it. definatley will do that before next time, now i get to clean everything else too. i'm going to the car wash tomorrow to blast what i can out of it before i atack it with the 2.83 a can carb cleaner

foumer · « **Reply #26 on:** March 20, 2009, 08:29:33 PM »

You forgot to port out the vtec solenoid

92CXyD · « **Reply #27 on:** March 20, 2009, 10:04:35 PM »

Quote from: foumer on March 20, 2009, 08:29:33 PM

You forgot to port out the vtec solenoid

what is that a joke? ;D

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 20, 2009, 10:37:21 PM »

10 free hp i'm missing out on

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 25, 2009, 11:24:54 PM »

Damn it.

Put my P4A transmission together with the OBX unit earlier today, RTVed it up and all. Bench shifted like a beauty. I've been working on the intake manifold and was looking for a tool and saw the damn magnet that goes in the bottom of the tranny. I'm pissed. I always get in a damn big hurry and take one step foward and two back. Guess I'll wait 'till the RTV sets up so I can remove it easier tomorrow.

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