s_18s Norwegian EJ2.1

[s_18@CH]

Ok, maybe it's time for me to show my car aswell. I'm updating this front page as I go along.



Specifications are as follows:
1994 LSi Coupe (basically same as your DX, with D15B7 engine), swapped to:

Engine:
- D16Z6 SOHC VTEC swap (150 whp / 112 ft.lbs.tq)
- 0.5mm overbore, total displacement 1612cc.
- Endyn "Roller Wave" NA (Mid) 75.5mm pistons. Theoretical compression: 12,2:1
- Crower Stage 3 cam, valve springs and titanium retainers
- Head prepped by Endyn ("stage 2" porting, bronze valve guides and 3-angle valvejob)
- Endyn race valves (Intake: stock size Exhaust: 0.5mm oversize)
- Magnecor 8,5mm spark plug wires
- ARP head studs and rod bolts
- Fidanza 7lbs flywheel
- Exedy Stage 1 clutch (upgrade)
- Edelbrock Performer X intake manifold
- Edelbrock cam gear
- 60mm throttle body
- AEM V2 Cold Air Intake
- AEM Tru-Power underdrive alternator pulley
- B&M fuel pressure regulator
- No name fuel pressure gauge
- Bisimoto Engineering 4-1 header
- SMSP 2.5" universal catalytic converter
- GReddy EVO2 60mm B-pipe
- Spoon Street gen.1 muffler

Engine management/monitoring:
- P28, socketed and added datalogging (USB)
- Crome Pro used for tuning
- Innovative Motorsports LC-1 wideband o2 w/ built in controller
- Moates Ostrich ROM emulator
- Oil pressure, oil temperature and coolant temperature gauges (Auto Meter Cobalt, mounted in radio slot)

Drivetrain
- 3rd and 4th gear from D16A9 (1.346 and 1.033 ratios)
- mFactory 4.9 Final Drive
- OBX Limited Slip Differential

Suspension/Bracing:
- Shocks and springs: Koni Sport kit
- Anti-sway bars: Whiteline 24mm / 22mm
- SPC upper control arms w/camber adjustment (front and rear)
- Whiteline caster kit (+1.90 degrees)
- mFactory Roll center adjusters (Long ball joints)
- Energy Suspensions and SuperPro polyurethane bushings
- Tower bars: PasswordJDM 2 point (front and rear)
- Front Subframe rod from Integra Type R

Brakes
- 262mm front and 239mm rear discs
- Russel stainless braided hoses

Steering:
- Steering rack from Integra Type R
- Power steering removed

Exterior:
- Repainted Granada Black Metallic Clearcoat NH-503P (original color) in 2004
- OEM Civic lip and splash guards
- Amber corners and oem lights
- Spoon style mirrors

Wheels and tires:
- 15x6.5" SSR RF-Pro
- 195/50-15 Toyo Proxes R888

Interior:
- Stripped interior
- JDM VTi instrument cluster
- Cobeau Sprint bucket seat (driver)
- EDM Civic VTi seat (passenger)
- HOP Honda center console and armrest
- Momo Corse steering wheel
- Skunk2 Billet Shift Knob, 10th Anniversary Edition
- Fast Line Performance Racing Shifter
- Replica Mugen pedal covers












And a video from a track meet I went to on September 26th, 2009:



Chassis number: 1HGEJ21300L007773 (for my own reference).

[s_18@CH]

The engine:


Muffler:


Interior:


My new wheels arrived a few days ago. Will be on as soon as I get a set of tires for them.
Incase there was any doubt, they are 16" Rota Grids, in Full Royal Sports Bronze.

[skater4145]

wing and rims arent my favorite, but hey what do i know... im quite impressed with your mod list... nice n/a build

edit: nevermind!! new rims will be awesome looking!

[Volume 8]

seriously impressive mod list, car looks good. nice job.

[Mikey]

lookin good brotha! I love the rotas :)

[EJ1 Freak]

Yeah not feeling the wing either...but everything else looks great! Those wheels are going to look hott with the black!

[JdmRevelations]

the wheels are going to look hot on the coupe... but ima have to go with everyone else wing... not my steelo... but its your car and if you like it then more power to you... have you timed your setup or dynoed... looks like it could do some damage...

[s_18@CH]

Well, the wing is planned to go as soon as I can afford it...
It's about the only remaining thing from my ricer days.
Atleast it's not the worst one I could have (those nasty aluminum wings are far uglier in my opinion)
but it would with no doubt look much better without it.
Anyone of you guys may donate money to my paypal address :)
If I get enough, I'll take it off in a heartbeat.

I haven't dynoed it yet, that will hopefully happen within half a year or so.

[red4]

your coupe has come a long ways man. can't wait to see it rocking the new Rota's. :cool:

[2coupes]

those rims are gonna set it off

[G-rat]

rims are gonna set it off nice....and the wind being takin off will make it look alot better also....cant wait to see the dyno #'s on the build

[s_18@CH]

A little summarizing post, showing just a little of what has been done by myself the past years :)

Engine build:













Suspension fiddling:







Sound proofing:





Building a decent stereo system:











Rear drum-to-disc swap:

[Mugen_Stumpo]

nice mods story:D

[ronjdm36]

like i said before, sick ride.

[Foos]

Yeah, ditch the wing and get a carbon fiber trunk or flush mount wing to cover the holes.

And those amplifiers, they're huge.
Nice car and nice build pics. I love the engine block pic.

[s_18@CH]

Just ordered a set of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires, dimension 215/40-16.
Can't wait to get them on my Grids, and putting them on the car.

[s_18@CH]

Incase some of you don't know it, this is what the GS-D3 looks like.

[s_18@CH]

Got to see my wheels in person for the first time today, and I'm really happy with them :)
Also got my BuddyClub lug nuts, and had to take a few pictures ;)

[JdmRevelations]

sick man.. what pistons went in the block

[Glitch]

Nice spec mate, looks like you have really put in the hours! Worth it in the end.

[s_18@CH]

sick man.. what pistons went in the block
Nippon Racing P29 pistons, std. bore. I think my list contains everything there is.

And thanks to all of you making comments. It's nice to get feedback, regarding both things you like and dislike.
Espesially hearing people appreciate and commend the work I have done (yes, I have put ALOT of hours, and not least money into it),
means a whole lot, so keep it coming!

[s_18@CH]

Took a few more pics, with the center cap on and a rear hub held in place by the lug nuts.
I think the BuddyClub P1 lug nuts look perfect together with these wheels!

First picture is taken with flash, and the second without.
The first one seems to best reflect how the wheels really look in normal lighting.

[s_18@CH]

Then I have replaced the trailing arm bushings and put in new LCAs. The swaybar isn't painted yet, so I'll put that on later.

Look how worn they have become:


Press out and press in:


Then... I have rotated the bushings a bit, to compensate for the lower point of gravety.




Old and new LCA. The new one has mounting holes for a swaybar ;)


Some moist pictures:

[red4]

your coupe is effing hawt!

i wish i had access to a big press like that to put in all kinds of new bushings on my coupe. you're doing an awesome job on this car man! :TU: keep up the good work. can't wait to see some good day shots come spring-time. :D

[G-rat]

lookin good as always...i thought u were puttin different headlights on?

[s_18@CH]

i thought u were puttin different headlights on?
I haven't gotten them yet, but they are on their way.
They will be on before I start driving the car :)

[s_18@CH]

Also took some blurry pics that day... Think they turned out kind of cool.

[s_18@CH]

Thought I should show you guys how we placed the Trailing arm bushing to compensate for the car being lowered.
This is done to prevent the bushing to twist while the car is still on the ground, as it will if the car is lowered and otherwise stock..

This is in other words an effort to reduce wear on the bushings themselves.

Blue line: stock placement
Red line: how we adjusted them
(text in photo is Norwegian ;) )

[s_18@CH]

Today I piced up these :)
Got them onto the wheels, and voila:

What do you guys think? (sorry for crappy cell pics, but I don't have anything else right now)

[JdmRevelations]

the car is going to look good with them on...

[Volume 8]

those wheels will look great on your car, nice work on the suspension too.

[JDMej8]

looks good

[s_18@CH]

A few slightly better pictures of the wheels, and the rest of the parts I have received during the last few weeks.
Some of it will come on the car tomorrow :)

[G-rat]

very nice...the head lights will look sick no doubt...and cant wait to see those wheels on your ride

[red4]

yes Yes YES! can't wait to see your coupe on those wheels. it'll completely change the look. :TU:

[s_18@CH]

Replaced wheel bearings...

[s_18@CH]

And here are the Rotas, finally :D

[2coupes]

that looks good, a drop would look even better

[s_18@CH]

Can't drop it much further... The roads around here truely sucks.
We'll see in time.

[red4]

effing beautiful man! your car is pretty much perfect now. those wheels really set the car off. awesome job on building this coupe. one of my favorites. now just get some warm weather, wash her up, and do yourself the honor of a photoshoot with the coupe in its new form. :TU:

[JdmRevelations]

dont know how bad the roads are but a small drop would help... maybe something like Eibach sportlines.. or something like my tein golds....

[s_18@CH]

Actually it looks lower when I park other places than in the garage.
I have Koni Sports now, and as a student I don't really have much money.
Maybe when I get a job ;)

[s_18@CH]

More pictures:

[s_18@CH]

Have done quite a few things today:
- Painted the rear arches (saw some signs of rust, so I decided to stop it before it spreads)
- Changed to a stock 56mm throttle body (to see if cold idle becomes better with FITV valve)
- Mounted oem style fog lights
- Mounted oem head lights with amber corners
- Painted the 15mm rear swaybar yellow
- Replaced front window moldings
- I also put in a new cd-player a few weeks ago (Rockford RFX-9420)

[G-rat]

not bad at all....your car is commin along really really nicley.....keep up the god work:TU:

[boosteddx]

not bad at all....your car is commin along really really nicley.....keep up the god work:TU:
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[s_18@CH]

Well, the front is back on, and MAN I'm satisfied :) I think it looks gorgeous.







Have also done a minor tuck on the injector wires :)



My muffler has touched the ground... Probably last weekend when we where 3 persons in the car.
That's why I won't lower it any further... I'd rather be able to drive it, than to slam it, looking great but not being able to drive...

[Mugen_Stumpo]

much much better with the new OEM headlights and amber corner...

i like how the new wheels looks with this extended lugs:TU:

great job... but i still see a wing... why?;) get rid of it

[G-rat]

front end looks awsome:TU:

[s_18@CH]

Atleast I got the swaybar mounted...





And this compares the TYCs I have traded away for my "new" oem Stanleys :)

[s_18@CH]

In lack of something new to show you, I might as well put in my drawn picture...


It's currently in a car repair shop, because it had some trouble I couldn't figure out.
Turns out the almost new distributor from D-king is broken.
They got a new one, but that one was broken too :neutral:
So I'm still waiting for my car... When I get it back, I will give it a good cleaning,
and take off the wing by using some fiber tape to mask the holes.
Can't wait to start driving it again! Haven't driven it properly since November...

[civicej2]

damn this car is niceeeee!!:TU:

[s_18@CH]

Car still doesn't work, after a month at the work shop. They couldn't find the error...
So I took it back. I don't get spark, and the fuel pump won't prime when I switch ignition to step 2.

I'm really lost... I just want to drive it!!!


Took some pictures to comfort myself... Wing still isn't gone, as I have other things to worry about.
Lip is also off for the time being (to be able to tow it).

[smo_ej2]

sorry to hear about your troubles..
try to figure it out.
but it's hot, working or not :)

[2coupes]

goodyear eagle f1 tires!! wow, those cost a grip over here

[s_18@CH]

I paid about $700 for the tires. Weren't so bad for being performance tires.
I figured I wanted something good for my new Grids.

[2coupes]

damn!!!!!!! those sure are expensive

[JdmRevelations]

have you checked all your grounds?.... also does your check engine light come on at all when you turn the key to "ON" position?.... and might want to check your fuses......... Hows the main relay?... is your timing belt broken... better yet... have you checked your cam?... believe it or not they do break...

[s_18@CH]

I get a solid CEL, no spark and no fel pump prime... I have two relays, but I think I need to try them in a car I know work.
So I can rule them out (or in)...

Fuses checked, grounds seem ok, I'm sure the timing belt and cam is fine.

[mienboiracer209]

best picture...sorry about your problems, but nice build...

[s_18@CH]

Well, despite heavy rain in periods, I went out and took off the wing.
Used som fiber tape and silicone stuff to temporarely seal the holes.
Quite an improvement if I must say so myself:

[2coupes]

looks alot better! i did that last weekend, it's such a relief to finally do it isn't it?

i need to seal up my holes better

[G-rat]

looks really really good....lovin the gold on black...looks awsome

[white_rice]

your car looks soo much better now
not that it sucked before lol

[s_18@CH]

looks really really good....lovin the gold on black...looks awsome
I think you mean bronze on black? :) Thank you guys, I like it too! :)
Getting rid of the wing felt good, it really did. Can't afford to weld the holes and repaint it though, so the tape will probably stay there for quite a while :lol:

[2coupes]

I think you mean bronze on black? :) Thank you guys, I like it too! :)
Getting rid of the wing felt good, it really did. Can't afford to weld the holes and repaint it though, so the tape will probably stay there for quite a while :lol:
yeah, me too, the tape will be there for a while

[Dina]

WOW I cant believe how I missed this build! This is one hell of a Coupe! Thanks for sharing with us. I dont think it looked that bad with the wing it gave it a style all its own but if you happier with it off then more power to you!

Have you figured out the problem yet? Let me know what is going on exactly maybe I can diag it for you from here.

[G-rat]

I think you mean bronze on black? :)

woops sorry...haha thats what i meant lol

[Partizan]

really nice car man:TU:

[s_18@CH]

Have you figured out the problem yet? Let me know what is going on exactly maybe I can diag it for you from here.
No, unfortunatly not... I'm going to the local Honda dealer tomorrow, to ask them a few questions.
Maybe we'll take the car to them on a hanger...

The problems are:
- No fuel pump priming when turning the ignition to 2.
- No spark

I have suspected bad main relay or ecu... Trouble is, I bought a relay from a junkyard.
Still the same problem. I have measured them both as described in the Helms manual.
Seems to be working... Soldiered all contact points on one of them.
Still nothing. I'm still not certain that it works though...
To be that I would have to try it on another car...

I have used the old stock P06 ecu, to see if the problems went away when using it.
Still nothing... Same damn problem...

So, now I really don't know what it might be. The fuel pump works, the distributor should work (have a brand new one now, but I suspect the old one to be working aswell.

By now I just really want to drive my baby, so if taking it to the Honda workshop is what it takes, I'll do it.

[s_18@CH]

Well, I just keep picture whoring my dirty car... The sun peeped out from behind the clouds.

Here you can see how crooked the road in our driveway is... Also notice my swaybar. I think it's kind of cool :)

[2coupes]

what sway bar is that?

[s_18@CH]

what sway bar is that?
The oem 15mm Del Sol VTEC one :)

[s_18@CH]

Took the car on to a hanger, and moved it to the Honda work shop in this city.
Hope they can make it work x:)x

[2coupes]

strappin' up those purty wheels haha

[s_18@CH]

And a HUUUUUGE thanks to my dad (in the picture, strapping her up) for his kindness and for being so very helpful!
Couldn't have brought the car anywhere without him and his Explorer :)

[s_18@CH]

Well, I just tried my P28 in a friends Civic... Fuel pump primed, and engine light went out after 2 seconds...
So the ECU should be working...

I've tested:
Main relay
ECU
Fuses
Fuel pump
Distributor
Ignition switch

I'm thinking it must be a broken wire somewhere, or something like that.
What sensors are critical for the ecu to send signal to give fuel and ignition?
Any way to narrow down the "search area"?

I will try and get them to trouble shoot according to chapter 11-30 and on tomorow,
which might show which wires are broken. Hope this problem i solved soon!

[Mr.MAN]

at first i didnt like the wing, then about half way throo the thread it started growin on me then i saw that u took it off and i was stunned, but then i decided it looked awesome without it.:honda:

[JdmRevelations]

Hope they can fix it..

[s_18@CH]

Well, still waiting to get my car back... I think it might be ready any day now.
Maybe even today, if I'm really lucky!

In the meanwhile, I have a small project in mind. Making the center console look a little bit nicer, without that hole...
Thinking of buying a block-off plate, and adding contacts for audio in (for connecting my laptop to the sound system),
and USB for datalogging and uploading new maps to the Ostrich.

The final thing on there is the LED and push button for calibrating the LC-1 wideband.



What do you guys (and girls for that matter) think?

[jdmkid]

:TU: very clean coupe. definately looks alot better without the wing. nice!

[white_rice]

that block of plate project seems like a great idea
i would have never thought to do that

[JdmRevelations]

that would be easy access to do dataloggin great idea!

[blackejdm]

Sweet Ej, blacks are so sexy. and im feelin the block-off plate idea:TU:

[2coupes]

i would love to have music from my mp3 player straight to the car stereo with a usb plugin, if you do it you might get a pm from me :D

[queso]

looks better without the ricer wing. id take off that front badge. jdm badges dont go on ej's.

[s_18@CH]

I have a brand new oem honda badge to put on the front...
But I seem to recall a large scratch in the paint underneath it...
We'll see what happens!

Seems I'm going to order the block-off plate, a Skunk2 short shifter and a Spoon gearknob from jhpusa today :)
I just have got to have these items! :D

[s_18@CH]

Just got info off a guy I know! He has seen the car running!
IT'S ALIVE AGAIN!!! :):):)

Update on what the problem was when I know!

[2coupes]

glad it's running again! long live the coupes!

[s_18@CH]

Well the car works... But the reason it happened is just plain stupid...
When I exchanged throttle bodies, I had to extend the TPS wires...
The isolation tape I used must have really sucked, because it was a short between them.
That's simply why it wouldn't start...

Unfortunatly I soon got a new problem... The left front caliper is hanging very hard.
The caliper got very hot... Hope to fix it later tonight. Atleast the car is running now.

[s_18@CH]

Today I got a free wheel alignment :) A few pictures of the car and my friends ITR :TU:

[white_rice]

nice pics the last one is tight
i love your coupe

[2coupes]

nice cars in nice pics, gotta love that rear fog on the ITR...does your car have the oem rear fog???

[s_18@CH]

I have fogs built into the tail lights, but that's it... Not going to put another one in there though...

[2coupes]

that's what i meant, could you post a pic of your rear fogs on?? and maybe a pic of the switch?

[s_18@CH]

Ok, but you will have to wait until the weekend :) I'll do it for you man :TU:

[2coupes]

thanks alot :)

[JdmRevelations]

good shots man.... last shot looks good..!

[s_18@CH]

Look what I have laying around :D

Crower Stage 1 cams, sprockets and two rocker arm assemblies for a H22A5 Prelude engine :)


Not for me though, just something I imported for a guy...

[G-rat]

nice pics....your car is lookin awsome...and your buddys itr is nice as well

[s_18@CH]

Well, here's the fog light for you 2coupes. Why was this interesting to you?
I'm interested in knowing that :)

[2coupes]

sweet, you've got a pm

[s_18@CH]

Finally, the car has been cleaned up properly for the summer :)









































Hopefully you like what you see. Comments now everyone! Make this worth my while ;)

[civicej2]

I looooove your car!!!Very nice shine!:TU:

[white_rice]

Dude i want that keychain
very nice man
you always have great pics

[2coupes]

coupes lookin' supa clean!!! you get a scandanavian thumb up from me!!! :TU:

[s_18@CH]

New oem Honda badge on :) Looks SO much better!

[Dina]

Thats one Sexy Coupe!

[CamoEj1]

you should make porn with your car....I,d buy it:lol:

[Mr.MAN]

looks awesome, love the front lisence plate:TU::honda: :TU:

[s_18@CH]

And here are some new parts for my next winter project. 3rd, 4th and 5th gear from a D16Z5 (DOHC ZC) tranny.
My D needs a close ratio tranny, so I'm hoping to obtain a 4.437 Final Drive aswell.

[G-rat]

dont really know a whole lot when it comes to trannys....but u got the s20(d16z6) tranny on there now i am assuming. is the gear ratios in the zc better and shorter? cause from i have heard the s20 is one of the best u can get for a d series...but i could be wrong

[s_18@CH]

Let me lay it out for you guys, the master plan :) I don't have much knowledge myself, so this won't get very technical...

The EX tranny has ok 1st and 2nd gear, but the rest of them are too long.
When taking it into 3rd, the rpm drop is a little too large, so accelleration suffers.
Also, the theoretical top speed of the EX tranny at 7800rpm is 285 km/h, which my engine will never do.

My plan is to shorten in the distance between the gears, and to add a better FD for accelleration.

The stock ESi (EDM EX) tranny has the following gear ratios according to my findings.

Stock ESi tranny (rev limit: 7800rpm)

1st:------------3.250---------0/7800----42%----62 km/t
2nd:------------1.900-----4560/7800----34%---105 km/t
3rd:------------1.250------5132/7800----27%---160 km/t
4th:------------0.909------5672/7800----15%---220 km/t
5th:------------0.771------6616/7800-----------285 km/t
Final Drive:-----4.25


Custom Close-ratio (rev limit: 7800rpm)

1st:------------3.250---------0/7800----42%----59 km/t
2nd:------------1.900-----4560/7800----29%---101 km/t
3rd:------------1.346------5526/7800----23%---142 km/t
4th:------------1.033------5986/7800----15%---186 km/t
5th:------------0.878------6630/7800-----------218 km/t
Final Drive:-----4.437

This should make the top speed a far more obtainable 218 km/h (136 mph).
I don't need at all to go faster than this anyway, seeing 80 km/h is the max speed limit around where I live.
Om a track this should also be adequate.

The silver lining is that I get better accelleration, what is really my goal here :)
Making this D16 fun to drive has been my goal the entire time, and I am starting to become happy with it now.

After tuning it on June 21st, I think the tranny build will complement it quite nicely.
Hope this explained a bit, allthough I really have little knowledge about trannys.

[smo_ej2]

check this out.
it's from my manual, but that doesn't proof it's accurate though

either i got it wrong or you did :)



offtopic, i think i just busted my z6-tranny. loud noises when backing up and when going on 1.st gear. yesshhh

[s_18@CH]

I've seen the 0.702 been posted as the US spec trannys, but this european spec sheet said 0.771...
I'm not sure which one is correct. Anyway, it's going out :)

[Volume 8]

haha, send me your 5th gear. j/k but definitely keep us updated on this, i'm lookig to do someting simiilar in the next few months.

[CamoEj1]

damn thats a sick Ej, and it just keeps getting better

[G-rat]

very interesting. that helps me with the info u smo posted. like i said, im not real knowlagable when it comes to trannys...but interested to see how your performs after this.....keep us updated.............

oh and btw.....car looks good as always. the new badge sets it off even more

[s_18@CH]

Thank you guys :) I appreciate all the comments you give.
Kind of boring when you post something and don't get any feedback, so keep 'em coming :TU:

Last night I applied for membership here in the council :)
Finally had some worthy reference pictures to send in, so I'm hoping to be official soon :)

[2coupes]

you got it man, any news about the fog?

[s_18@CH]

you got it man, any news about the fog?
No sorry, haven't really had time to look into it yet.

[2coupes]

that's cool, just let me know when you find something out

[smo_ej2]

I've seen the 0.702 been posted as the US spec trannys, but this european spec sheet said 0.771...

hey could you look up the gear ratios on the LSi d15b7 for me?
or do you just have the ESi specs? :neutral:

because this thing you're doing gave me an idea too.
i said before that i think i blew up my tranny, or at least the reverse-gear
so i'm thinking of opening them both up and mix 'em up a little.

reverse, 1st from d15b7 box,
and the rest from the z6 box. does that work?

sorry for the hijack

[s_18@CH]

Well, I just looked at the spec sheet I have, and it seems the ESi 4th gear is different from the US EX tranny.
Not much of a difference though. I'll post the sheet I have as an attachment.
Don't really know if it's accurate.

Specs for the LSi tranny seems to be:
3.250/1.900/1.250/0.909/0.750 FD: 4.25

Specs for the ESi tranny seems to be:
3.250/1.900/1.250/0.937/0.771 FD: 4.25

I think 1st and reverse from the B7 tranny should work in the Z6 tranny, but don't take my word for it...
I'm a real tranny n00b :cool:

[smo_ej2]

thanks man, i'll give it a try.
and hey, i'm n00ber with trannys :)

edit,

hmm.. note to self: - if your engine is making weird noises, before you start taking shit out - CHECK YOUR ENGINE ATTACHMENT.
that one attachment point at the back of the engine, the ****ing bolt was missing! :D lol

[s_18@CH]

Going to a Jap'meet on Monday, so I and a friend spent the day adding some polish to the cars.
Pictures came out pretty bad, but I'll put some of them out anyway :p

[2coupes]

wow, black looks soo good with fresh wax

[red4]

your car blows me away man. you've done an awesome job with it. that new OEM honda badge does look a lot better on the front. the wax just sends me into a frenzy. this is probably my favorite 5th gen coupe! :TU: :TU:

[civicsi94]

sweet and clean rides man

[G-rat]

damn u sure polished that up...looks really good

[s_18@CH]

Damn, those are big words Red :) I really appreciate it, even if it might be a little too good to be true :)

Some news about ME now. I have just been elected region leder for my area here in Club Honda Norway :)
So there's a new task at hand, with new challenges and stuff for me.

[2coupes]

that's great!! you will represent well!

[red4]

Damn, those are big words Red :) I really appreciate it, even if it might be a little too good to be true :)

Some news about ME now. I have just been elected region leder for my area here in Club Honda Norway :)
So there's a new task at hand, with new challenges and stuff for me.

i meant every bit of it man! :D congrats on being elected leader of your region. that's awesome! :TU:

[boosteddx]

congrats regionaire

[s_18@CH]

Yesterday, as I was driving home from a Japanese car meeting, my engine sound started ticking.
It happened while I was pushing it hard in 4th, at around 7k rpm (might have been up to 7600, as my limiter is set to 7650rpm).
No weird noices right then and there, but when slowing down I heard the engine ticking.

Could it be the valve lash suddently being wrong? I checked the nuts a few minutes ago, and they seemed tight.
All valve springs look allright, and as far as I could see the cam is fine (hard to see though).

I recorded a small video, from different angles, so you can hear for yourself.
Tried to see if it got louder when close to the head, but really hard to tell.

I hope it's not any bearings on the crank... Give me your opinion Honda experts.
And is it safe to drive while it's like this for about a week, or should I try and take care of it?

http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b25/s_18/?action=view&current=MOV02838.flv

[JdmRevelations]

its hard to say... use a stethascope for cars so you can kinda point it out....

[s_18@CH]

Seems a rod bearing has decided to make some trouble...
Might get to check it this weekend, and hopefully fix it by the end of next week.

I have to get it back on the road, because I don't want to cancel my dyno session on the 21st of June.

[JdmRevelations]

damn rod knock sux

[s_18@CH]

My first post as an official JDMCC member :) Hope my signature is ok, if not I'll change it.

[JdmRevelations]

very nicely done... welcome to the OFFICIAL COUPE COUNCIL!...

CCFL!

[Mr.MAN]

hey im number 59 i got accepted yesterday, im pretty excited myself.:TU:

[boosteddx]

good stuff CCFL...like luis said u can use that stesto scope whatever im a bad speller on the side walls of the piston..its crazy u can actually hear it reach top dead center and combust.also what u can drain your oil and check it for major metal shavings to give u an idea about how serious the problem might be.

[s_18@CH]

Well, now I and a friend has jacked up the car, and taken of the oil pan, girdle, etc.
Seems the rod and main bearings are just fine. No abnormal wear as far as we can tell.
Took some pictures of the main bearings, and the rod bearings where the same.
Anyone have a link on this subject? Pictures of bad bearings and such?

[JdmRevelations]

damn i hope you find out what is wront with your motor...

[s_18@CH]

Today we have carried out some tasks...

First we measured the rod bearing clearances:

Cylinder 1
Lower: ,038mm
Upper: ,030-,035mm

Cylinder 2
Lower: ,038mm
Upper: ,030-,035mm

Cylinder 3
Lower: ,038mm
Upper: ,030mm

Cylinder 4
Lower: ,038mm
Upper: ,038mm

I'm quite satisfied with the readings.

After mounting it back together, we took a compression test (on cold engine)... It showed 230, 195, 220, 160
So it turns out that the compression in cylinder 4 is low. We suspect something wrong with the valves.

Even after adjustment of the lash, it ticks just as bad.

So I will probably get a new set of valves (Omni or something), valve guides and a 3 angle job.

Of course the tuning session will be pushed back a bit, that's just how it is...
Here's a few pictures of the prosess.

[JdmRevelations]

maybe a bent valve....

[s_18@CH]

Well, today we took the head off. No visable damage, so we'll have to inspect each valve.
I have a feeling one of them is bent.

Also, 4.9 Final Drive purchased from mFactory :D

[smo_ej2]

you didn't run the engine while valvecover was off?
just to see witch valve ticks, if so.

might splatter some oil but..:TU:
i have a feeling i've done it once before..
maybe on my ex-d15b7.

[s_18@CH]

No, but the ticking is coming from the same cylinder that has low compression.
So we'll look there first :TU: Have started talking to Endyn about a new head ;)

[2coupes]

hope you find the problem and get it back on the road :TU:

[JdmRevelations]

ima say im like 65% its a bent valve

[Dina]

2 of your cyclinders were low no more than 20 percent loss is acceptable looks like 2 and 4 are low that 195 is alot from the 220 and the 230. I hope you get this fixed I am curious to see the out come of this

[s_18@CH]

My car is standing in the garage of a friends uncle.
This uncle looked at my head today, and said he saw some ugly scratches on the cam at cylinder number 4 :(
So, it might be a rocker arm hanging or something :( Hope my cam isn't ruined.
If so, and I'll have to get a new one, I guess it's hello Crower 3...

[s_18@CH]

Well, took a look at the head today, and it didn't look all too well...
The cam itself has quite a few scratches, and the bearing surfaces on the head has the same thing...
The funny thing is on one of the exhaust lobes on cylinder 3... Seems a piece has chipped off.
Not sure how come this is... But the scratches might be due to bad lubrication?
Kind of worried my oil pump is bad. I will replace it now I think, just to be certain.

Bearing surface - cam.


Bearing surfaces - head.


Rocker arm assembly - couldn't see anything wrong here, but I'm no expert.


Chip on ex.lobe. This isn't normal, for sure.

[smo_ej2]

nasty scratches..
bad lubrication or something for sure.
although, bad lubrication would not cause that kind of damage.
it would heat up, not scratch.
maybe some FOD.

how about em valves, ok?

[s_18@CH]

how about em valves, ok?
I'll have to get a valve spring compressor before I can take them out.
The one we had at hand was way too big.

[s_18@CH]

Today I have made a pre-payment for Endyn. They are going to get me my new head.

They will get a core, inspect it and all. Then Larry will give it a stage 2 port job, insert bronze valve guides and do a 3 angle valve job.
I have also ordered a set of valves and hardened split locks from him.

Yesterday I ordered a few items from Pegasus which will help me remove my power steering (breather tank etc).

I also have a plan of ordering various items from summitracing... ARP rod bolts, oil temp. and pressure gauges, B&M fuel pressure regulator and gauge, sandwich adapter and gauge pod.

In addition to this I am going to get various oem parts, to get my engine up and running, properly.
Oil pump, piston rings, various gaskets and stuff are on the list.

In the mean time, I hopefully will get to work on an engine a buddy of mine is hopefully getting.
(actually, he's buying an EJ1 with a busted engine, agian just hopefully. Nothing is certain yet...)

[JdmRevelations]

damn a worked SOHC head.. let us know how it turns out..

[G-rat]

more and more goodies.....keep us posted

[2coupes]

that's gonna be quite a sohc engine

[Mr.MAN]

cant wait to hear about that, hope it works out nicely:TU:

[G-rat]

almost forgot to ask.....did u ever get that skunk 2 shifter with the spoon duracon shift knob yet?

[s_18@CH]

No, I'm still waiting for it... jhpusa doesn't give out tracking numbers either, so I have no idea where it is.

[Mr.MAN]

trust me i buy all my stuff from them they are great they have super fast shipping:TU: :TU: :TU:

[G-rat]

oh ic ic....well im sure it will be there soon...i only live about 45 minutes away from jhpusa

[s_18@CH]

Finally, once again I sort of got the 5 year old at christmas day feeling :)

This package was sent from mFactory in Hong Kong 2 days ago! Shipment of this one was extremely quick, I must say.
Just to clear up, this is mFactorys 4.9 Final Drive, and the free magnetic drain plug they gave me. Thanks alot you guys :)



Here we have my order from JHPUSA.
Spoon shift knob, Skunk2 dual bend shifter, oem block-off plate and 4 magnetic drainplugs (3 of them aren't mine).
In addition we have 20 BuddyClub lug nuts for my friend with the white ITR.

[smo_ej2]

NICE! :japanflag:

now let's see some pics with that knob in place

[s_18@CH]

now let's see some pics with that knob in place
Might be a while until that happens... The car is standing in the garage of a friends uncle.
I'll probably take the car on a hanger (again!) and move it back to my parents place.
I really miss my baby. Going to order all parts I need within today probably, so I'm ready to start wrenchin' :)

[JdmRevelations]

nice parts keep us posted when you get the car going and when you got hte parts on..

[2coupes]

that's a lot of nice parts! that had to be some bill to jhpusa

[G-rat]

glade to see u got your parts....to bad u cant put them on yet

[s_18@CH]

Well, today Larry at Endyn has received my deposit, and they have gotten a head for me.
Head is cleaned and disassembled, and they are starting putting the bronze valve guides in on monday.
Porting will take place when he's done dynotuning a supercharged D-series engine, and a B-series.
Both will be in Honda Tuning Magazine. This info was given by himself in a mail today.

Nice to know that someone with real knowledgde prepares my head.
He decided to go with stock intake valve size, and 0.5mm oversize on the exhaust valves.
This was allowed by the ZC pistons valve reliefs, as he has tested on a set they had in-house.

I can't wait to see how this one turns out! :D

[s_18@CH]

In lack of anything else new for the time being, I'll show you my new seat rails.
They are from an ordinary hatchback, and I'm hoping to lower my seats a little with these.
I have the EDM VTi (same as JDM Ferio?) front seats, which comes from a 4-door.
These sit noticeably higher than the stock DX seats.

I'm hoping that these rails should to the trick, allthough I'm not all sure how it works.
Guess you guys could tell me the answer, but anyway I'll see for myself when I take my car back here.

[JdmRevelations]

post sum pix when you get the head...

[s_18@CH]

post sum pix when you get the head...
Of course I will ;)

[2coupes]

those seats should lower with hatch rails, in theory anyway

[s_18@CH]

A purchase has been made from Summit Racing :)

- Oil pressure, oil temperature and water temperature gauge from the Auto Meter Cobalt series.
- A-pillar pod to fit 3 gauges (Hopefully Shimmer gray is the right color for my interior. Atleast that's what the Honda dealer said)
- ARP rod bolts
- Perma-Cool oil sandwich adapter
- B&M fuel pressure regulator and gauge

I can't really afford it, and it's not crucial to get the car back on the road.
However, I feel it is so important, that I went ahead and bought it.

[red4]

sounds like some nice purchases to me. i always love getting new parts. congrats on picking that stuff up. :TU:

[JdmRevelations]

damn send me your pocket change maybe i can get something

[s_18@CH]

I'm really using the loan we receive to go to school here in the country.
So, I really can't afford it, but I still feel I just have got to do it. I'm addicted to my Civic I guess. Almost worse than drugs ;)

[s_18@CH]

Bought some oem parts from www.hondapartsdeals.com today.

- Gasket kit, cylinder block
- Two stiffeners between engine and tranny I didn't realize I didn't have
- Spark plug seal (one on my engine is torn)
- 4 set of piston rings
- Thrust washer set
- Rod and main bearings according to color code
- A set of Piston pins
- Oil pickup
- Oil pump
- 3 Toyo S2000 oil filters
- B16 throttle body gasket
- various stuff of little importance

I also ordered a set of floor mats, which have no relevance to the engine build.
I just need to see what they would look like in my car :)

So there you have it. Looking forward to get the car up and running!

[s_18@CH]

Got my Tilton "breather tank" today :) This will be used when I remove my power steering.
Some of you guys have probably read about it on honda-tech, and maybe use the same setup yourselves?

[red4]

looking good man. i recognize that breather reservoir. you'll have to let us know how that goes removing the power steering, as there are a lot of people on this board talking about it. it would be nice to see someone on JDMCC do a write-up on the walkthrough steps... ;) :TU:

where did you get your tilton reservoir? and how much?

[2coupes]

^exactly... do a write up on PS removal

[s_18@CH]

where did you get your tilton reservoir? and how much?
www.pegasusautoracing.com/ has the parts.

Part numbers are:
3564 Threaded Cap for Tilton Master Cylinder & Reservoir
3558-SMALL Tilton Reservoir Tank, Small
3557 Tilton Remote Reservoir Mounting Bracket
3563 Tilton Remote Inlet Fitting - on Master Cylinder
3577 Clamp for Tilton Inlet or Reservoir

Now, I'm a little uncertain what that remote inlet fitting would do.
I just took the part numbers from this guide on honda-tech, but I think that part is useless.
Have to look into it some more until I know for sure.
Ther whole thing costed me $38.10 shipped to Norway, so it's not bad at all.
If it works atleast. But you can save another $3.99 if that inlet fitting is useless.
Might do a write-up if I can just remember to take enough pictures :D

[s_18@CH]

Finally, got the car back to my fathers garage again today.



Of course, I had to start wrenchin' when I finally got it back to my own place.
Cleaned up the bay a little by removing that power steering stuff, and tucked away some wires.
I think I will tuck some more later, but probably won't go all the way and remove my fenders.

[s_18@CH]

I can now confirm that there is a difference between the seat rails on hatchback/coupe and sedan.
Left: Sedan Right: Hatchback


This is how it looks when I fiddle around with the seats...


Where some rust on the rails (as usual), so I just had to use some paint on them.


This is how it looks with the power steering gone, and a minor tuck on the harness.


The new Skunk2 shifter versus the old one from DC Sports.


I think it looks nice in there :)

[Mr.MAN]

wow, thats some major work goin on, you must have some skills, hope its up and runnin soon:TU: by the way for all the work and money ur puttin into this sohc why dont you get a b16?

[2coupes]

keep the good work!

[s_18@CH]

by the way for all the work and money ur puttin into this sohc why dont you get a b16?
That train passed a long time ago... Now it's all about seeing what the D16 can do :TU:

[Mr.MAN]

i see thats cool, u goin boost or NA?

[JdmRevelations]

keep up the good work and let us know how the motor is coming...

[G-rat]

cant wait to see this thing complete and running good.....keep it up

[CamoEj1]

Didnt your car used to have a K? why U downgrading?

[s_18@CH]

Going NA, all the way :) (kind of rhymes too)

I'm sorry, but I never had a K... If I did, I would never go back to a D, that's for sure!

[Mr.MAN]

do itbs, that would be sick:TU:

[s_18@CH]

do itbs, that would be sick:TU:
The Edelbrock will have to do... I think ITBs will be a little too much of a head ache right now.
I have too much to do allready, and I'm using off my school money (loan) to do this project. :)
I'm just too into the car to not do anything ;) But ITBs I will do without for now atleast.

[s_18@CH]

The latest addition to my bag of helping aids:



Getting the engine in and out should be easy with this thing...

[CamoEj1]

Going NA, all the way :) (kind of rhymes too)

I'm sorry, but I never had a K... If I did, I would never go back to a D, that's for sure!
My bad bro, but I think there is another black Ej1 on here with a K20.

[Speedy]

My bad bro, but I think there is another black Ej1 on here with a K20.


JDM EJ1 95 maybe?

[s_18@CH]

JDM EJ1 95 maybe?
Yes, that's probably him. He has alot more goodies than I have.
I envy that guy :) But I love my EJ2.1 still :D

[s_18@CH]

Today I installed the Skunk2 shifter, Spoon knob and put in the seats with my new hatchback rails.
Turned out absolutely lovely in every way. Shifts feel really "crisp" :TU:.
And sitting lower than with the sedan rails also felt really great!

[2coupes]

looks really nice!

[s_18@CH]

My package from Summit racing arrived today.
So far, I have fitted the B&M fuel pressure regulator and gauge. Looks beautiful if I must say so myself.
I aslo put the nipple for the regulator vacum hose to the back of the manifold.
I think that detail cleaned the whole thing up quite a bit.

[2coupes]

dang, this is gonna run nicely

[JdmRevelations]

damn i hope you make some good HP numbers after all this

[Mr.MAN]

wow, your build is goin really nice, i love the way a aftermarket mani looks with upgraded fuel parts connected to it, and the interior looks awesoime:TU:

[s_18@CH]

I'm very happy with the Cobalt instruments. Not a bad choice in my opinion.


Comparison of the P28 and P29 pistons. No wonder the compression bump is so high. ;)


Modified the usb cables to fit in the panel I'm making:


The gauge pod looks great...


A lot of soldering is required to modify the car like this :)


Had to remove a few items to gain access.

[JdmRevelations]

looks like you're keepin busy...

[2coupes]

looks like fun, just curious what are the temps like over there?

[s_18@CH]

just curious what are the temps like over there?
Outside temps? Today it's been nice. I would think about 20-25 degrees centigrade.

[s_18@CH]

Just had to add a funny picture comparing the stock IM and the one I'm using:

[2coupes]

wow, much improved, both in power and looks

[JdmRevelations]

runners are a bit straighter... and plenum is bigger

[s_18@CH]

Did some work today, as you would expect :TU:

Finished assembly of ground and power wires for the gauges


Testmounting the gauges in their pod


Took off the pillar garnish, and this is how it looked beneath it


Quite a chunk of wires to feed these gauges


And then to mate these two...


Hole for the wires. Had to build up some courage to do this!


"Glued" together with Sikaflex. Hope it holds up.

[2coupes]

nice work, i wish i could work on my car, but it's too damn hot here

[Volume 8]

hope the glue works for ya, i had one in my DA and i just screwed it in. Looks nice though, good job on the wiring:TU:, should be a clean install. I'm lovin' the red upholstery on the doors too.

[s_18@CH]

I have wired the gauges to come on when I flip the light switch.
Both the gauge light and sensor output (function of needles) is wired here.
Does this seem stupid to you guys? Should I wire the actual operation to IGN2 or something?

I myself think it'll be allright, as I allways have my lights on anyway (required by law).
But what do you guys think? Still possible to redo the wiring, but I don't think it's necessary.

[Volume 8]

You should wire the signal output to the IGN and the Illumination to the light switch. that way the gauges will work without your lights being on and the lights will only come on with the parking/headlights.

[2coupes]

You should wire the signal output to the IGN and the Illumination to the light switch. that way the gauges will work without your lights being on and the lights will only come on with the parking/headlights.
exactly!!!!

[s_18@CH]

I was thinking about that too. Might just do it, as I only have to cut 3 wires, and make another harness.

[s_18@CH]

Connected the gauges just now. I think they look good, and are easy to read :TU:

[s_18@CH]

Finally, after a pretty long day, the gauges are in place. I think it turned out allright.
Pretty good finish and fitment.









And besides that, I have started preparing removal of the engine.

[s_18@CH]

Put in a bid on an oem dimmer switch on eBay today. Apparently, no one in Norway has these.
They didn't come in our EDM cars, which is really very strange.

The reason I need it, is because the gauges are too bright to drive with at night.

[boosteddx]

Put in a bid on an oem dimmer switch on eBay today. Apparently, no one in Norway has these.
They didn't come in our EDM cars, which is really very strange.

The reason I need it, is because the gauges are too bright to drive with at night.

can i have ur dimmer switch? the one that is bright?

[s_18@CH]

can i have ur dimmer switch? the one that is bright?
I don't have a dimmer switch, so I'm not sure what you mean.

[smo_ej2]

Put in a bid on an oem dimmer switch on eBay today. Apparently, no one in Norway has these.
They didn't come in our EDM cars, which is really very strange.

The reason I need it, is because the gauges are too bright to drive with at night.

we dont have it either. pretty stupid, i would like to have one.

[s_18@CH]

A new day has passed, and I have done a few more things. The engine is now completely ready to be hoisted out.

Everything in the way has been removed, oil is drained out, driveshafts are out, and basically all that's left is to take it out.





My dad has built a work bench today, and I have only halped him a little bit.





I have also vacumed the floor, and cleaned up a bit. Arranged all the tools, and parts.

[s_18@CH]

Got the engine out today... But that's where it got worse.
Took out the pistons, and found two broken ring lands when I removed the piston rings.
So, the short story is I need new pistons :(







Atleast the cherry picker worked.

[smo_ej2]

damn. :eek:
did it do any damage to teh sylinders?

what pistons are you gonna go with?

[s_18@CH]

Cylinders look fine, but I havent really gotten a close look in good lighting.
I'll go down afterwards and take a look.

I'm looking into forged pistons now, like Arias and similar pistons.

[JdmRevelations]

Damn that sux man.. atleast you didnt blow a hole through the bottom end..

[Mr.MAN]

wow the car will be lookin hot when its all done, love the gauges and the manifold
:honda:

[s_18@CH]

I have decided to go with Endyn Roller Wave pistons, and bore the cylinders out 0.5mm.
This will give me a total displacement of 1611cc, and I guess everything helps in these little engines.

[Mr.MAN]

wow good luck:honda: :TU:

[s_18@CH]

Did some stuff today aswell.

Beat out the old rod bolts, an put in ARP ones. The instructions said that you should resize the rods when replacing rod bolts.
What does this mean, and is it absolutely necessary?



Then I started the job of putting in the last ES bushings I had left laying around from my master kit.
These are to go on the steering rack. I have been wondering where these went for quite some time. So I took a few pictures incase anyone else has wondered about the same thing.
And that large round one was a real PITA to replace!











Finally some DIY motor mount inserts. Does the job perfectly I hope.

[JdmRevelations]

nice work man... diy mounts should be fine just make sure you let them dry for a LONG time.. like a day err two

[s_18@CH]

I only fill in half of the mounts at a time, and let it cure for atleast a day.
Did the same to my other two mounts about a year ago, and it works :TU:

[2coupes]

nice work as always

[s_18@CH]

I will soon have a true 1.6 liter engine :) The 0.5mm overbore will yeld 1611cc.
So that's 21cc more than the stock block.

I have also bought a set of Endyns Roller Wave pistons. Compression will rise a tad from before, so I guess that's a little more power right there.

I just can't wait to get this build on the road again!

[Mr.MAN]

me neither, and good luck:TU:

[s_18@CH]

Crower stage 3 cam came here yesterday. Only waiting for head and pistons from Larry @ Endyn now.
After that, all that's left is to getting the engine block bored to 75.5mm, and assembling the whole thing.

[Mr.MAN]

wow! HOW MUCH HP U SOOTIN FOR?

[s_18@CH]

That remains to be seen... :TU:

[s_18@CH]

Got my package from Endyn today :) Just came home from my vacation in Portugal, and there it was.



Roller Wave pistons, with rings and pins




Crower stage 3 cam (left) vs stock. Hard to see, but the stage 3 is of course much more aggressive!


Here again. Top = Crower 3


Pictures of the head to come! ;)

[boosteddx]

dude friggin sweet deal. a review from you is now your obligation. lets see if that bad boy will rev like a gsxr

[s_18@CH]

Got the head unwrapped, and took some small photos.
Thought I'll take some comparisonment photos if I get the chance.
Can't wait to get this thing back together now!

[2coupes]

YES!! i wanna see that thing scream

[Mr.MAN]

mant hats gonna be one fast d-series, i would love to have an engine taken a part and parts layin all over, cool dude and hope you get it put together soon:TU:

[PandaCoupe]

Damn, nice buildup and nice parts. Cant wait to see the engine come together :TU: