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12-27-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 18
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Posted By Tad

Re: Rod swap without pulling the engine?

naahhh turbo systems are pretty easy for me.
i've put one together before and did full jrsc build before as well..
12-12-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By Tad

Re: Rod swap without pulling the engine?

thanks bud! it really was a nice setup. sounded good too :D
12-10-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,676
Posted By Tad

Re: Rod swap without pulling the engine?

no no i said 200hp, not whp, haha.
200whp was my goal but i only it about 180whp, which was still pretty good
12-09-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,676
Posted By Tad

Re: Rod swap without pulling the engine?

that's what I wanted to know, at what point do the pistons actually fail? no one seems to know this.
I don't really believe in common knowledge when it comes to tuning. It's fine to play it safe....
12-09-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,676
Posted By Tad

Re: Rod swap without pulling the engine?

I didn't know that. kind of throws my whole idea out the window then doesn't it. haha.
I've run a 200hp JRSC sohc before stock longblock.
I really have no need for anything under 250whp at this...
12-09-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,676
Posted By Tad

Re: Rod swap without pulling the engine?

Oh of course, that's the reason for my whole post.
if I want to make over 250, people always say the rods are too skinny.
so why not just swap out only the rods
12-09-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,676
Posted By Tad

Re: Rod swap without pulling the engine?

Oh yeah if i was putting in new pistons/rings i'd for sure have to hone it. from what i've heard in that case you kinda need a real machining ? but idk.

what i'm wondering, can you just put new...
12-08-2017, 02:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,676
Posted By Tad

Re: Rod swap without pulling the engine?

Iiiinnteresting. Ok yeah a quick google search let me know about the top install..
pulling the head isn't really that big of a deal. Not having to hone or machine things is what i'm aiming for (ie...
12-07-2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,676
Posted By Tad

Rod swap without pulling the engine?

Just curious.
Lets say I wanted to throw JUST rods into an engine (specs below) .
Could I skip all the hassle and leave the engine installed in the car, drop the oil pan, and reuse the same...
Forum: Tech / Misc
11-10-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 987
Posted By Tad

I want to make an awd EG, should I buy a crv??

Ok, so i'm planning a future EG project.
it's my alltime fav car. i've had 3 of them. but i've been out of the car game for a while,
so i'm just waiting to make some more cash then i'll put one...
Forum: Honda / Acura
11-03-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,164
Posted By Tad

Re: EG flares / flared fenders with NO rivets????

Thanks for all the help. i'm bumping this in case anyone has more info.
so far i've figured
1- definitely have a bodyshop do the work.
2- ebay cheapo flares DO have non riveted options.

so the...
11-02-2016, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19,461
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Posted By Tad

Re: ***The Official JRSC Thread***

So i'm starting to plan my next car.
I used to have an eg with a sohc jrsc.
made alil under 180whp.

I want to do another eg in the near future but go further.
flared feners and big tires, and a...
Forum: Honda / Acura
06-27-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,164
Posted By Tad

Re: EG flares / flared fenders with NO rivets????

yep, I think the plastic weld is a great idea.
however I did find some with no rivets on ebay.
both options require having a body shop do the install so It's no big deal.
definitely doable however.
Forum: Honda / Acura
04-11-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,164
Posted By Tad

Re: EG flares / flared fenders with NO rivets????

you're right. that might be a good way to go.



yes, the portion under the flare will be cut.
so it would be a "no going back" situation for the car.

which is fine. there are plenty of eg...
Forum: Honda / Acura
04-11-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,164
Posted By Tad

Re: EG flares / flared fenders with NO rivets????

Nope, I don't have zero track experience.
225's is not very wide.
i'm thinking more like 275's at least.
Forum: Honda / Acura
04-08-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,164
Posted By Tad

Re: EG flares / flared fenders with NO rivets????

Yeah good point,
I think using epoxy would be a feasible option.
Forum: Honda / Acura
04-08-2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,164
Posted By Tad

Re: EG flares / flared fenders with NO rivets????

well I could do that but then i'd have an eg like just about everyone else.
not to mention I really want to experience a max performance eg around corners and on track.
The only way to do that is...
Forum: Honda / Acura
04-07-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,164
Posted By Tad

EG flares / flared fenders with NO rivets????

Can someone plz post or point me to a pic of a car running fenders such as this? I've never seen an EG hatch running fender flares that did not have rivets in them.

My plan for my next car is to...
Forum: Honda / Acura
10-08-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 470
Posted By Tad

anyone have a mint eg with stock paint?

Just curious because i wanted to drool over pics :)

Hey think of it as an antique.
you refinish a wood table from 200years ago it kills the price.

somebodys gotta have one out there! :)
10-08-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 387
Posted By Tad

Re: jrsc fmu for dseries civic fs

bumping because...

well why not?
10-02-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 387
Posted By Tad

jrsc fmu for dseries civic fs

as title says 20 bucks
works fine
12-30-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,493
Posted By Tad

Re: D15b vtec won't start

got it,
it was the dizzy.
i think the coil...
12-17-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,493
Posted By Tad

Re: D15b vtec wint start

any other advice?
i can't find anythign wrong with the cables
12-16-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,493
Posted By Tad

D15b vtec won't start

ok so I've had a lot of probes lately.
Right now it just won't turn over.
Cranks for days but nothing.

Recently tried to set the ignition timing, and now it won't start...
Recet ecu, fuses...
Forum: For Sale
07-06-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,304
Posted By Tad

Re: FS: smoked amber corner lights 4dr eg, & black housing headlights 2dr/3dr eg

ummmm thanks for not being patient and assuming im a scammer after only three days...
u mind editing this seeing as ur probably enjoying ur nice new headlights right about now?
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