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89s1's build thread 300whp or bust
Hi all, figured I've lurked around other peoples build threads enough now, and I am ready to get on with my own.
My goal is 300-330whp and 12's, but I wouldn't complain about 11's.
The car:
1991 civic dx hatch
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Updated, Got a new car to put the motor into. 1993 civic lx 4 door.
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Build idea:
Bottom end:
Freshly bored 75.5mm A6 bottom end
FJ custom length rods
75.5mm Vitara pistons
Fresh rebuild with all new bearings and gaskets.
ported oil pump
Head:
Stock for now, just freshened up.
Induction supplements:
Cast manifold
Garrett t3/t4 57 trim
Tial 38mm gate
Tial 50mm BOV
Drivetrain:
Competition Clutch stage 4 clutch.
Si Transmission (stock internally)
Engine Management:
software TBD
Wideband
WOT dyno tuning followed by street tuning
I don't have a garage, but I have a little workshop area in the basement of my place and I do what I can there. I intend to do as much of the work as possible, having tacked numerous engine swaps, head swaps, timing belt jobs and countless oil changes I am willing to take the next step and build my very own bottom end.
Here is the way I bought the sohc zc I will be using for the build, if you look hard you'll notice it was being run dpfi got it from a guy with a crx dx for 150 after he did a gsr swap.
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Stay Tuned.
My goal is 300-330whp and 12's, but I wouldn't complain about 11's.
The car:
1991 civic dx hatch
Updated, Got a new car to put the motor into. 1993 civic lx 4 door.
Build idea:
Bottom end:
Freshly bored 75.5mm A6 bottom end
FJ custom length rods
75.5mm Vitara pistons
Fresh rebuild with all new bearings and gaskets.
ported oil pump
Head:
Stock for now, just freshened up.
Induction supplements:
Cast manifold
Garrett t3/t4 57 trim
Tial 38mm gate
Tial 50mm BOV
Drivetrain:
Competition Clutch stage 4 clutch.
Si Transmission (stock internally)
Engine Management:
software TBD
Wideband
WOT dyno tuning followed by street tuning
I don't have a garage, but I have a little workshop area in the basement of my place and I do what I can there. I intend to do as much of the work as possible, having tacked numerous engine swaps, head swaps, timing belt jobs and countless oil changes I am willing to take the next step and build my very own bottom end.
Here is the way I bought the sohc zc I will be using for the build, if you look hard you'll notice it was being run dpfi got it from a guy with a crx dx for 150 after he did a gsr swap.
Stay Tuned.
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robscrx: Thanks man
Sentry: Thanks for the offer, I do hope I get it built for some runs at race city. I have been collecting parts for a bit now, so getting it together is a priority.
si-hatch: Wouldn't sell the 91, would just keep it n/a and do a high comp d15b7 w/cam. I love the ED chassis, used to have an 89 si hatch with a b16.
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It was good fun, made 154/109 to the wheels.
Sentry: Thanks for the offer, I do hope I get it built for some runs at race city. I have been collecting parts for a bit now, so getting it together is a priority.
si-hatch: Wouldn't sell the 91, would just keep it n/a and do a high comp d15b7 w/cam. I love the ED chassis, used to have an 89 si hatch with a b16.
It was good fun, made 154/109 to the wheels.
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Here is some progress from this week, got it done before I posted the thread but I'll put the pics up for you guys.
I was dirty and didn't get any pics during teardown but this is what my a6 block looks like now.
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This is the worst of the main bearings, what do you guys think? Hows it look?
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Next up is notching it, I better get to work!
I was dirty and didn't get any pics during teardown but this is what my a6 block looks like now.
This is the worst of the main bearings, what do you guys think? Hows it look?
Next up is notching it, I better get to work!
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Thanks for the comments guys.
Little update from tonight, got some work done notching the block. Took some pics cuz I know how much you guys like pics.
Just getting a start on one here
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Little more material removed here.
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A look at one I feel is good enough to call finished.
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Finally, a shot from above
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Little update from tonight, got some work done notching the block. Took some pics cuz I know how much you guys like pics.
Just getting a start on one here
Little more material removed here.
A look at one I feel is good enough to call finished.
Finally, a shot from above
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While I had the camera out I took some shots of the parts collection so far.
Comp stage 4 clutch from Go-Autoworks
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FJ custom length rods
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75.5mm Vitara Pistons w/ rings
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Golden Eagle Sandwich plate
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STR cast manifold
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Garrett T3/T4 57 trim
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FMIC from 93_red_ls here on DSO
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Comp stage 4 clutch from Go-Autoworks
FJ custom length rods
75.5mm Vitara Pistons w/ rings
Golden Eagle Sandwich plate
STR cast manifold
Garrett T3/T4 57 trim
FMIC from 93_red_ls here on DSO
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