MONOLOGUE
So I bought this car purposefully. One, I needed a new daily. Two, I've never owned an EK HB or a DC Integra. I knew the choice would be one or the other. I was initially set on an EK when I found this one. I try never to buy the same honda twice because then you shoot yourself in the foot for having sold interchangeable parts. Given a Honda has many interchangeable components it's a catch 22. I was already hoarding parts for a del sol I owned. It was stolen Christmas night, and found the day after, a few hours past noon. Feeling insecure, I sold it to a great home. I decided to take that money and buy some starter components to return my 2 car garage back into an actual 2 car garage. This way once the Integra is complete she will rest safely. This Integra also manifested after the sale of the del sol. Being a proud father of 3, I could benefit from the back seats. Most of the time I am traveling solo to and from work, but on occasion may need to roll with the kidos. So those back seats......are better to have than not.
What prompted me to get another Honda was quiet a few things. I've known them for years, simply put. However, the real reason came after discussing a del sol chassis with some frequent road racers after a button willow event. I decided to move to another chassis back then, which led me to the sale of the del sol. Loved that car BTW. Great cruiser. Having driven some Auto-X before, I missed those days. After attending a vtec Club, button willow event, I was desperately wanting to get out there and drive. Now here we are, I figured it was time to stop playing around build a dbl duty car and enjoy the moment while it lasts.
PLANS/USAGE
Get groceries Mon-Fri
Road Race Sat-Sun
Build a proper powerplant ( TOP PRIORITY )
- Engine
- Trans
Suspension
Brakes
Paint
- part 1 engine bay ( PRIORITY )
- part 2 exterior
Sort wiring issues/ Wire Tuck and ABS related
Clean Interior
Possible Cage ( I've been supportive and helpful of a good friend for years, without asking he has offered to do this for me, no love will be lost whether it happens or not ).
Pray for strength, wisdom, understanding, patience, and speed to get it all done in a timely manner. I stray the more time I'm allotted. LOL.
CONTENTS
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BACK IN A HONDA
INTRODUCTION .................................................. 1
Vehicle | Plans | Goals | Story behind Car #1 | Brake Upgrade & Refresh Plans | Suspension Bits | Compressor Purchase & Wiring | Engine #1 & Build Plans
MULTITASKING .................................................2
Wood supplies | Internals Arrive | Interior Bits | DIY Garage Bits: Tool Box & Tools | Shelving | Brakes Revisited | Shot Block goes to machine shop
MULTITASKING a. .................................................3
Shelving Progress | Engine #2 Build Plans | Interior Cleaning | Short Block Assembly | Moon Cut VC | Head Plans
POWERPLANT .................................................4
Engine #2 Head comes back from machine shop | Lightened Flywheel | Cylinder Head Porting | Painting Engine | Engine #2 Longblock Assembly
CHANGE OF PLANS .................................................5
IM Porting & Port Matched | Moon Cut VC & Timing Cover | NEW Used Tires | Test Fit Rims | Car #2 Purchased | Paint Calipers | Putting car #1 up for sale | Car #2 Suspension Install | Items return from PC | Subframe Swaybar Combo Installed | Brakes Revisited | Install Lock Hood Latches | Car #2 is now rolling - not running
ACHILLES HEEL .................................................6
Assemble Transmission | Gear-X 4.9 Final Drive | Teardown Transmission Switch Back to OE 4.4 | OEM LSD | Switch Panel Plans | Clutch | Remove Dash | Swap Complete | Clean Interior - Pcs | Wash Bay | Route Custom Engine Harness | Parts Arrive | Wire Tuck | Engine Decorating | SS Clutch Line | Swap Install
BOLLYWOOD .................................................7
Shift Knob | CLS V1 Tri-y Header | Type R Strut Bar | Type R Faux Interior Pcs | Cleaning Interior Bits | Passenger Tuck Complete | Custom P/S Line Loop | Sort Fuse Box | Billion Radiator Hoses | Bled Brakes | Painted Brackets & Radiator | Custom A/C Lines | Greddy Muffler
DESPAIR .................................................8
Verbal Updates for Days | Extensive Trouble Shooting | First Start Up | Moroso Non Vtec Valve Cover | Brian Crower Cams
ASPIRATION .................................................9
JDM Type R Cluster | Linkage Bushings | Interior Trim Cleaning | PLX Wideband | Wiring Repairs | Rebuild Friends Engine | OEM Linkage Parts | R*Fab Dead Pedal & Clutch Reservoir | Competition Bumper | Interior Cleaning Again | Prep/Porting Engine #1 | Shift Knob PC'd | Steering Wheel | Repair Door Panel(s)
PROGRESS .................................................10
Interior Cleaning | Door Panel Upholstery | Interior Install | Clutch Reservoir Install | Floor Mat & Trunk Mat Cleaning | Cam Gears | Quick Release | Horn Wiring |
APPROACHING WHOLESOME .................................................11
Steering Wheel & Hardware | Paint Match Exterior Pcs| Tie Rods | Modify Intake Bracket | Fix Seal Issues | Install Cam Gear & New Hardware | Install Moroso VC | Short Test Drive | Correct Driver Mount | Engine Break-in | 2step & New Basemap | Clean More Floor Mats | Fender Liners | Mudguards | OEM Clips & Seal | Interior Pcs | Heater Valve Cover
SAVAGE HEHE .................................................12
Parts Back From Paint | Edge Guard | Front Bumper | Exterior Pcs Install | 1ST Oil Change | Compliance Bushings | Exhaust Piping |New Battery | Dyno Tune | Car Wash | Honda Key | OEM Cam Seals | 2nd Oil Change | 1st Fill Up | Panda Pics
Hello Guys,
My names Joel. Been on here for years, but never really had anything to share. Just lurked. Back when I signed up I was building a gsr engine for my sedan and this forum had tons of info. and I signed up JIC. Here we are years later with a new reason to join and share. Couldn't think of any better place to share except for you guys and "my home" forum NWP. Well, I'm out to break my own curse, my own jinx, my own taboo; Whatever you wish to call it. Time after time I've hit a road block and have skipped to something new, something less frustrating, but in reality it turns out to be the same endeavor. This year I've decided to focus, and revisit everything that I once ran and was running from and do my best to get it all sorted as best I can. It will mean skipping all dreams of grandeur for the present on a few of those matters since the main goal is getting back on track.
I wont get all religious but it's my belief. Won't get all in-depth however I will share a piece with you. This log is called "Godsend," simply because it is. A prayer, the truth in my heart, and a few dreams began to manifest faster than I expected and understood. Inception is most certainly real, you may call it coincidence but that only waters down the truth. I'll elaborate that as the progress happens. Now since I profess it's my "last hurrah" I want to log all my photos paired with the labor of love in this thread to stay organized. This log will be current time so it will be at a reduced pace, plus I haven't done much anyway.....off to a great start? Certainly, Blueprinting time! LOL
I'll just start with these fun facts.... her name is Miley, IDK ask my wife about that one HAHAHA. Ideally for the "LH" I was looking for a black or dap EK all the while, when I saw this car it reminded me of a GSR which I adored so much. Swaying my decision. A buddy of mine owns a simple, CLEAN one, same color but w/ 5lug conversion and USDM ITR wheels. Inspiring. For the price it was posted for it sure beat a sohc ek for 2500 LOL. 2500 into this I could make it a lambo. That was the big dreamer in me at work, regardless there's no turning back now.
Here's how she looked in the ad
Had trouble getting the car on trailer with spares so he let me borrow 2 gsr blades. All loaded home bound. Nearly a week or so later realized the seller was a little shady. He removed the vtec controller he was including in the deal when I set out to get 1 missing spare locally. Not that I needed it, just principal. In return I just kept his light flywheel I was going to remove and send back to him, lol how petty of us. He on the other hand was well aware of what he did and has yet to call for his flywheel he was adamant about the 2 days that followed the purchase.
back home, blades returned, how she sat for a few days
Next was removing the parts I did not need as I had my own. starting with:
Complete Front & Rear disc - sold so fast didn't even get to take a pic
Suspension via shocks and lowering springs - sold
oem rear swayabar - for sale
aftermarket lcas - for sale torn bushings
rear lower tie bar - for sale
LS vtec prepped shortblock complete - for sale needs rings
brakes in limbo, I had to bring home my line wrench tool
the beginning of degreasing the wheel wells and undercarriage I will resume another day w/ oven cleaner. I see a great success rate with that stuff minimal efforts.
Miley's resting position for now. Thanks for looking.
So I bought this car purposefully. One, I needed a new daily. Two, I've never owned an EK HB or a DC Integra. I knew the choice would be one or the other. I was initially set on an EK when I found this one. I try never to buy the same honda twice because then you shoot yourself in the foot for having sold interchangeable parts. Given a Honda has many interchangeable components it's a catch 22. I was already hoarding parts for a del sol I owned. It was stolen Christmas night, and found the day after, a few hours past noon. Feeling insecure, I sold it to a great home. I decided to take that money and buy some starter components to return my 2 car garage back into an actual 2 car garage. This way once the Integra is complete she will rest safely. This Integra also manifested after the sale of the del sol. Being a proud father of 3, I could benefit from the back seats. Most of the time I am traveling solo to and from work, but on occasion may need to roll with the kidos. So those back seats......are better to have than not.
What prompted me to get another Honda was quiet a few things. I've known them for years, simply put. However, the real reason came after discussing a del sol chassis with some frequent road racers after a button willow event. I decided to move to another chassis back then, which led me to the sale of the del sol. Loved that car BTW. Great cruiser. Having driven some Auto-X before, I missed those days. After attending a vtec Club, button willow event, I was desperately wanting to get out there and drive. Now here we are, I figured it was time to stop playing around build a dbl duty car and enjoy the moment while it lasts.
PLANS/USAGE
Get groceries Mon-Fri
Road Race Sat-Sun
Build a proper powerplant ( TOP PRIORITY )
- Engine
- Trans
Suspension
Brakes
Paint
- part 1 engine bay ( PRIORITY )
- part 2 exterior
Sort wiring issues/ Wire Tuck and ABS related
Clean Interior
Possible Cage ( I've been supportive and helpful of a good friend for years, without asking he has offered to do this for me, no love will be lost whether it happens or not ).
Pray for strength, wisdom, understanding, patience, and speed to get it all done in a timely manner. I stray the more time I'm allotted. LOL.
CONTENTS
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
BACK IN A HONDA
INTRODUCTION .................................................. 1
Vehicle | Plans | Goals | Story behind Car #1 | Brake Upgrade & Refresh Plans | Suspension Bits | Compressor Purchase & Wiring | Engine #1 & Build Plans
MULTITASKING .................................................2
Wood supplies | Internals Arrive | Interior Bits | DIY Garage Bits: Tool Box & Tools | Shelving | Brakes Revisited | Shot Block goes to machine shop
MULTITASKING a. .................................................3
Shelving Progress | Engine #2 Build Plans | Interior Cleaning | Short Block Assembly | Moon Cut VC | Head Plans
POWERPLANT .................................................4
Engine #2 Head comes back from machine shop | Lightened Flywheel | Cylinder Head Porting | Painting Engine | Engine #2 Longblock Assembly
CHANGE OF PLANS .................................................5
IM Porting & Port Matched | Moon Cut VC & Timing Cover | NEW Used Tires | Test Fit Rims | Car #2 Purchased | Paint Calipers | Putting car #1 up for sale | Car #2 Suspension Install | Items return from PC | Subframe Swaybar Combo Installed | Brakes Revisited | Install Lock Hood Latches | Car #2 is now rolling - not running
ACHILLES HEEL .................................................6
Assemble Transmission | Gear-X 4.9 Final Drive | Teardown Transmission Switch Back to OE 4.4 | OEM LSD | Switch Panel Plans | Clutch | Remove Dash | Swap Complete | Clean Interior - Pcs | Wash Bay | Route Custom Engine Harness | Parts Arrive | Wire Tuck | Engine Decorating | SS Clutch Line | Swap Install
BOLLYWOOD .................................................7
Shift Knob | CLS V1 Tri-y Header | Type R Strut Bar | Type R Faux Interior Pcs | Cleaning Interior Bits | Passenger Tuck Complete | Custom P/S Line Loop | Sort Fuse Box | Billion Radiator Hoses | Bled Brakes | Painted Brackets & Radiator | Custom A/C Lines | Greddy Muffler
DESPAIR .................................................8
Verbal Updates for Days | Extensive Trouble Shooting | First Start Up | Moroso Non Vtec Valve Cover | Brian Crower Cams
ASPIRATION .................................................9
JDM Type R Cluster | Linkage Bushings | Interior Trim Cleaning | PLX Wideband | Wiring Repairs | Rebuild Friends Engine | OEM Linkage Parts | R*Fab Dead Pedal & Clutch Reservoir | Competition Bumper | Interior Cleaning Again | Prep/Porting Engine #1 | Shift Knob PC'd | Steering Wheel | Repair Door Panel(s)
PROGRESS .................................................10
Interior Cleaning | Door Panel Upholstery | Interior Install | Clutch Reservoir Install | Floor Mat & Trunk Mat Cleaning | Cam Gears | Quick Release | Horn Wiring |
APPROACHING WHOLESOME .................................................11
Steering Wheel & Hardware | Paint Match Exterior Pcs| Tie Rods | Modify Intake Bracket | Fix Seal Issues | Install Cam Gear & New Hardware | Install Moroso VC | Short Test Drive | Correct Driver Mount | Engine Break-in | 2step & New Basemap | Clean More Floor Mats | Fender Liners | Mudguards | OEM Clips & Seal | Interior Pcs | Heater Valve Cover
SAVAGE HEHE .................................................12
Parts Back From Paint | Edge Guard | Front Bumper | Exterior Pcs Install | 1ST Oil Change | Compliance Bushings | Exhaust Piping |New Battery | Dyno Tune | Car Wash | Honda Key | OEM Cam Seals | 2nd Oil Change | 1st Fill Up | Panda Pics
Hello Guys,
My names Joel. Been on here for years, but never really had anything to share. Just lurked. Back when I signed up I was building a gsr engine for my sedan and this forum had tons of info. and I signed up JIC. Here we are years later with a new reason to join and share. Couldn't think of any better place to share except for you guys and "my home" forum NWP. Well, I'm out to break my own curse, my own jinx, my own taboo; Whatever you wish to call it. Time after time I've hit a road block and have skipped to something new, something less frustrating, but in reality it turns out to be the same endeavor. This year I've decided to focus, and revisit everything that I once ran and was running from and do my best to get it all sorted as best I can. It will mean skipping all dreams of grandeur for the present on a few of those matters since the main goal is getting back on track.
I wont get all religious but it's my belief. Won't get all in-depth however I will share a piece with you. This log is called "Godsend," simply because it is. A prayer, the truth in my heart, and a few dreams began to manifest faster than I expected and understood. Inception is most certainly real, you may call it coincidence but that only waters down the truth. I'll elaborate that as the progress happens. Now since I profess it's my "last hurrah" I want to log all my photos paired with the labor of love in this thread to stay organized. This log will be current time so it will be at a reduced pace, plus I haven't done much anyway.....off to a great start? Certainly, Blueprinting time! LOL
I'll just start with these fun facts.... her name is Miley, IDK ask my wife about that one HAHAHA. Ideally for the "LH" I was looking for a black or dap EK all the while, when I saw this car it reminded me of a GSR which I adored so much. Swaying my decision. A buddy of mine owns a simple, CLEAN one, same color but w/ 5lug conversion and USDM ITR wheels. Inspiring. For the price it was posted for it sure beat a sohc ek for 2500 LOL. 2500 into this I could make it a lambo. That was the big dreamer in me at work, regardless there's no turning back now.
Here's how she looked in the ad
Had trouble getting the car on trailer with spares so he let me borrow 2 gsr blades. All loaded home bound. Nearly a week or so later realized the seller was a little shady. He removed the vtec controller he was including in the deal when I set out to get 1 missing spare locally. Not that I needed it, just principal. In return I just kept his light flywheel I was going to remove and send back to him, lol how petty of us. He on the other hand was well aware of what he did and has yet to call for his flywheel he was adamant about the 2 days that followed the purchase.
back home, blades returned, how she sat for a few days
Next was removing the parts I did not need as I had my own. starting with:
Complete Front & Rear disc - sold so fast didn't even get to take a pic
Suspension via shocks and lowering springs - sold
oem rear swayabar - for sale
aftermarket lcas - for sale torn bushings
rear lower tie bar - for sale
LS vtec prepped shortblock complete - for sale needs rings
brakes in limbo, I had to bring home my line wrench tool
the beginning of degreasing the wheel wells and undercarriage I will resume another day w/ oven cleaner. I see a great success rate with that stuff minimal efforts.
Miley's resting position for now. Thanks for looking.