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04-21-2010, 06:33 AM
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Posted By DulinDragons

Re: turbo power question

thank you for the info
04-20-2010, 06:49 PM
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turbo power question

I'm not a noob to turbos and i read through the faq section, but couldnt find my answer. The question i have may seem kinda noobish and i'm sry. Let say you have a built b18c1 with say 140ish whp all...
Forum: Tech / Misc
12-16-2009, 09:42 AM
Forum: Tech / Misc
12-15-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,711
Posted By DulinDragons

clutch pedal adjustment issues

ok, i just replaced my clutch, slave cylinder and master cylinder. The system has been bled out atleast 6 times so far. The clutch wouldnt engage while the motor was on, i'd get a scratching sound...
Forum: Tech / Misc
12-03-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,731
Posted By DulinDragons

Re: compression test on fresh built motor

oh thats one thing i forgot to check.
Forum: Tech / Misc
12-03-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,731
Posted By DulinDragons

Re: compression test on fresh built motor

yeah, it was built for boost. I gapped top ring .020, second .022, oil .015. i checked compression cold. But i will wait till 500 miles or so to recheck the compression.
Forum: Tech / Misc
12-02-2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,731
Posted By DulinDragons

Re: compression test on fresh built motor

no sir, i havent driven it yet, but it idles smooth and revs up smooth also.

another quick question, is it normal for alittle bit of smoke from the tail pipe, im guessing oil is burning off from...
Forum: Tech / Misc
12-02-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,731
Posted By DulinDragons

compression test on fresh built motor

Ok, i just started up by B18 and it sounds healthy. I know the rings havent seated yet. The pistons are low compression for future boost. Oil pressure and fuel pressure are in check. So, i descided...
Forum: Tech / Misc
11-23-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 116,953
Posted By DulinDragons

clutch will not engage or go into gear

I just finished my b18 swap and i cranked it up and it wont go into gear to move. None of them. So.... I went through the usual diagnosis. New clutch master, clutch slave, new clutch, new flywheel,...
Forum: Tech / Misc
11-16-2009, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
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Forum: Tech / Misc
11-16-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By DulinDragons

initial startup question

I just recently finished building my new B18c1 for my 92 civic and all the parameters have been checked and double checked. Oil pump is primed and i have fuel to the rail. My question is, is it ok to...
Forum: Tech / Misc
10-16-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 905
Posted By DulinDragons

B18c1 head oil flowing out need help

I cranked my B18c1 up and the oil is pouring out the engine on the back left hand corner of the head. The head gasket is torqured with arp head studs. The previous owner of the head was using it for...
Forum: Tech / Misc
10-12-2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By DulinDragons

Re: Quick oil pump question

anyone else? I need more imput please
Forum: Tech / Misc
10-12-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By DulinDragons

Re: Quick oil pump question

Awesome. thanks, is honda bond considered a form of rtv? The honda bond has been setting for a week now, so i know its cured.
Forum: Tech / Misc
10-12-2009, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By DulinDragons

Quick oil pump question

I just built my B18c1 and used oem everything. Its all together and ready to crank up. And this morning i came across a thread of rtv sealant being caught in oil passages causing engine failure. It...
10-07-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,158
Posted By DulinDragons

Re: How to keep from destroying new turbo?

if im asking too many questions, im sry. But when it comes to journal vs ball bearing centers, why does one require a restrictor and the other doesn't? Jw
10-07-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,158
Posted By DulinDragons

Re: How to keep from destroying new turbo?

thanks for the advice. Does the SC61 come with a built in restrictor?
10-07-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,158
Posted By DulinDragons

Re: How to keep from destroying new turbo?

on the 71r i had bought a restrictor from apt turbo.com and maybe it wasnt small enough to restrict oil. Should i maybe have a oil pressure gauge inline with the feed line? How much psi do i want...
10-07-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,158
Posted By DulinDragons

How to keep from destroying new turbo?

Ive had a few years experience with turbos and every setup i have ends with oil in the charge piping. My recent setup included a new GT2871R turbo and after a year i ended up with oil in the charge...
08-11-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 352
Posted By DulinDragons

92 civic ac wiring issue

ok, im trying to install an r134 ac system into my 92 civic hatch. I know the car came with R12 from the factory. The evaporator core is from an R134 setup and connector to it requires a 3 wire plug....
Forum: Acura Integra
08-06-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By DulinDragons

Re: Header Fitment Question

Thanks for the advice i built the motor for turbo, but need to break it in first thats all. I just needed a set of headers for my motor to run it for awhile. I would even go stock if i could find a...
Forum: Acura Integra
08-06-2009, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By DulinDragons

Header Fitment Question

Im putting in a built b18c1 engine in my civic soon, and i wana purchase a set of megan 4-2-1 headers from a friend of mine. I know that the headers will not be long enough to bolt up to the civic...
08-04-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 626
Posted By DulinDragons

quick sanding question

I read the sticky at top, my question is how long do i have to wait after paint job to wet sand the clear coat? I have a couple of runs, and want to fix them. If i waited a few days, would that be ok?
Forum: Tech / Misc
08-01-2009, 10:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 337
Posted By DulinDragons

Simple questions for engine building

Im cutting my piston rings and i lubed the cylinder walls with wd40 and put a good amount in there. When i put the ring in the gapped seem smaller than usual, so i wiped alot of the wd40 out and the...
07-24-2009, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 638
Posted By DulinDragons

quick painting questions

OK, i read the sticky on top this forum and found most of the info i needed, but still have a few questions. Simple questions.

1.) Air Pressure. Right now i have my gravity fed gun set at 20 psi...
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