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06-14-2013, 02:24 PM
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: 2000GSRTypeR's B18C1 GSR Build

I second this...no need for twin disk on the street. Ive had good success with competiton clutches. No experience with ACT. Are you using a aftermarket Flywheel?

That is a nice manifold! really...
05-31-2013, 10:22 AM
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: Wiseco pistons - new piston design for B-series?

Looks promising, however the chart they have is very limited. Only shows 84-85mm and at -10cc dome your looking at ~8.5:1 approx on the average GSR build. Yet they mention in description...
05-24-2013, 11:26 AM
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: b16 eliminate vtec???

A vtec head is the answer to this question, From there you can look into porting, cams, valvetrain ect. But not really needed depending on your goals.

What do you currently have? And what is...
05-23-2013, 02:45 PM
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: Recirc or vented catch can? gsr on 10 lbs

This makes no sense.... Also, you are getting catch can and charcoal box ( canister) confused. Charcoal canister is used to absorb gasoline odors from the tank (its more emmision related), and on a...
05-14-2013, 01:08 PM
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Views: 1,183
Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: Blockguard yes or no?

No, useless.

Unless you do a precision fit like the CSS. Its been covered many times.

Welded to block? wtf. get a precision fitted one like the CSS or put your money elsewhere

or sleeve...
05-13-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,073
Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: How to overcome flat engine tone with turbo?

Always could opt for nitrous

Seems kinda ridicolous exhaust note would prevent you from turboing a car. Cant understand your logic there as being a deciding factor of whether or not to turbo.
05-13-2013, 12:08 PM
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: Muckman’s Integra High Compression Super Build

Well my concern wasnt that it woudlnt fill in, being copper that was a given to me. My concern was more that the amount of copper which sticks above deck height could be Less with a square cut Vs....
05-13-2013, 10:40 AM
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: Muckman’s Integra High Compression Super Build

[QUOTE=Muckman;48774081]

Not at all. Its going to squish and there shouldn't be any gaps.

QUOTE]

I guess my thoughts would be with a square cut when the ring is compressed its going to crush...
05-13-2013, 06:50 AM
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: Muckman’s Integra High Compression Super Build

Its where i had my Mid's installed. He does great work, they opened up a new shop, although that was years ago now. Not one issue with my mid's minus the cometic gasket i used. i had bought the...
05-10-2013, 09:34 AM
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Views: 1,630
Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: little motor power

Stock head as in GSR cams as well?

Any reason for S2000 coils? Im looking into the COP for my S300(V1). They reccomended the K series Coils. Just wondering your logic or benefit with going with...
05-10-2013, 07:24 AM
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: My B18C1 Engine Build/Assembly

Now is see what you mean by the new roller style Bearing... interesting..

I thought you were going to get the roller bearing with the seperate outer race. Which tech is the old style...Then they...
05-09-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 59
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: oil on top of pistons after build

Im with you 100%.... But what im trying to get as it you need to bring it too them and tell them. There really isnt much else you can do at this point. Trying to self diagnois it without taking it...
05-08-2013, 03:00 PM
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: oil on top of pistons after build

Bring everything back to the machine shop. Let us know what they say. I wouldnt mess with much until you know what there going to do about it. Tell them you had issues with oiling and disassembled...
05-08-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 59
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: oil on top of pistons after build

You are using Ls eagle rods and Crank right?

You need to take the block and head to them, something went wrong and from the looks of it wasnt your fault....More then likely your going ot need to...
05-07-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 59
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: oil on top of pistons after build

Wow, that sucks bud. Seems like your uncovering one thing after another, and they all seem to be different issues.

As for the crank hitting the block, you really got me there. Are the main caps...
05-07-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,028
Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: oil on top of pistons after build

Is the porcealin still on the spark plugs? something Obvisouly went thru.
05-07-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,028
Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: oil on top of pistons after build

Yeah precision is 100% NOT going to warrant that. its not there fault something passed thru it. You have to Figure out the root cause, if its the Machine shops error you need to speak with them. ...
05-07-2013, 06:58 AM
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: oil on top of pistons after build

Post some pictures after you remove the head. Good luck
05-06-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,028
Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: oil on top of pistons after build

Its certainly mechanical damage (turbo)...Something definatly passed thru it.

Are you certain its oil on the pistons and not unburnt fuel? its too hard too tell from pics. When you had idle issues...
05-06-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,028
Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: oil on top of pistons after build

Take some pictures... It should be very clear if its oil vs. condesation.

Regardless of the oil issues with the turbo (which seems to def be a issue) That isnt the culprit of you having...
05-06-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,028
Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: oil on top of pistons after build

Do you have oil in the charge pipes, or just the exhaust side of things?

What motor do you have?

Honestly its all really a guessing game until you do a leak down test. You replaced alot of...
05-03-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 85,860
Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: 2000GSRTypeR's B18C1 GSR Build

What track are you testing it on tonight? 195? haha jk

Is sunday up in NH?
05-01-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6,236
Views: 1,016,390
Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: My B18C1 Engine Build/Assembly

Have you reached out to Aquafina? Does he have access to one, might save you on shipping if its combined with the final drive gear set.

I agree .714 is the way to go. Turbo-Ls is offering a...
05-01-2013, 07:45 AM
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Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: My B18C1 Engine Build/Assembly

If he is going to do a swap then id say go for it, but otherwise there arent any junkyard 94-00 LS's?. At that point i think its better off just getting them new from OEM. The junkyard might...
05-01-2013, 07:15 AM
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Views: 1,016,390
Posted By kbouchard1092

Re: My B18C1 Engine Build/Assembly

Wow, insane. Well thats good im happy for ya. Does aquafina have access to them as well? maybe he can get it cheaper? Direct from OEM acura parts its 130$ for both. Not that its a big deal but i...
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