slowDB1

so after years and years of looking for a DB2, i finally got one on may 4th 2015.. has the b17, has the gsr trans, clean title, and pretty clean interior.. so i got it at a steal. well now i know why, it smokes like a **** after 4500 rpms lol..

car has some cheapo header, no ac, no ps, and i do not know how it is lowered yet, but the clean interior, power windows and sunroof and mirrors worked, and then the skunk2 manifold and jdm 1 pieces were enough to sell me on it

today on 5/5/15 i did basic stuff, valve cover gasket, o-ring, spark plugs, flushed the radiator and added coolant, also ordered some OEM plug wires from acura, should get those next week. and cut the hose it had to make it fit better till i get some better radiator hoses..

before i cut the hose






after i cut the hose



ready to go back in the garage

slowDB1

today on 5/6/2015 i ordered the following parts to contribute to the "restore" part of the thread

OEM b17 short block assembly, supposedly this was the last one in existence!!
OEM water pump
OEM head gasket
OEM timing belt

kingkau

What is included in the b17 short block assembly? Pics when you get it too!

slowDB1

it includes the block, and the rotating assembly, so crank, pistons, rods, oil pump, oil pan. only thing you need to change over is the crank pulley. and water pump, but thats why i bought a new water pump instead. and yes pics will follow upon delivery

MotorMouth93

iTrader: (1)

If you're going to be pulling the head it might be a good idea to have it rebuilt while it's off. Also MOAR PICS!

slowDB1

head is definitely getting valve job, new valve seals and a resurface.. it already has upgraded springs and retainers. and what kind of pics ? i am bored and have my camera handy

kingkau

EVERYTHING MY FRIEND!

slowDB1

i will use my phone, cuz my cameras photos take up like 1% of my photobucket per picture lol..

slowDB1

here is some more pics...

slowDB1

and some more

sr20paisa

Nice, I'm loving this already.

kingkau

Nice! When I got my 00 LS in October 2014 I went to the detail shop and got everything worked on. Best $100 I spent! My interior is 98% clean just some wearing out on the drivers seat and a small scratch on the passenger door panel. After that I purchased all tune parts and went to work. I'm trying to keep mine 100% OEM as much as I can. Sub'd to this thread looking forward to updates!

slowDB1

i will be keeping a pretty much OEM powertrain, cuz the short block does come with a warranty. but i do have serious plans for suspension, and also will change the seats and **** to take out the stockers and set them aside

MotorMouth93

iTrader: (1)

That's clean as hell for a 93'.

slowDB1

thanks MotorMouth93, one of the pluses of living in west texas. car was originally purchased in colorado, but been in texas most of its life.

slowDB1

no serious update, got it insured, inspected, titled and plated today tho. and realized i ordered the wrong plug wires as well...

slowDB1

finally figured the route i am gonna take with this car, it will just be a clean OEM power train hence why i ordered a b17 again, with lots of rare goodies, and spoon parts.. the money is gonna go into the suspension, and rare parts.. hopefully just make a super clean DB2 and show my city how to do real JDM not the **** they are doing here lol

and a pic i took at the store for fun lol..

kingkau

Nice direction fam. I would keep it as OEM as possible and I'd be okay with Spoon Sports or Mugen parts

slowDB1

yea, gonna do spoon plug wires, spoon plug cover, MAYBE a spoon Valve cover, spoon oil cap, spoon rad cap, spoon hoses, spoon shift ****, and maybe a spoon steering wheel.. of course spoon windshield banner lol

the fastline performance extended shifter, hardrace front and rear camber kits, skunk2 lower control arms and tie bar, k tuned traction bar, and un decided on coilovers.. but thats my base plan for now, also will be changing to corbeau buckets and keeping the OEMs in the closet

slowDB1

started taking it apart around midnight today, just put it on stands and removed the wheels since i plan on selling them anyway lol

Northernlightz

Rare bird.

I would take the gs-r badge off and make it look as plain as you can.

Some Messican will steal it if you don't.

slowDB1

grabbed a 2nd gen spoon wheel today.. price was stupid low to say no

slowDB1

wheel was a scam!!! ugh this is the stuff i have been scared of

slowDB1

since the first wheel was a scam, ordered this one from a reputable seller and it is coming from japan, so maybe 2-3 weeks i will have it in my hands

slowDB1

so, pulled off my wheel, and picked up an NRG hug, NRG quick release, and NRG hub lock today while waiting for my spoon wheel to ship..

also noticed my crank pulley is busted. so looks like i need to order an OEM one