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looking good!! still like your #1 better as well

Bitanga

Thanks!!!

Lol check your email!

Bitanga

Since my Type R motor is at the machine shop...

Restored my Headlights and Vision Wire Cover.

BlackAckeR

Wow, care to share what you used on those - they look brand new!?

blazedcivicr

Nice cars g/l with the build

Bitanga

Yeah they look brand new!! Lol. I used 3M Headlight Restoration Kit - $10 from Amazon.

Thank ya!

Bitanga

Alright it's time!

My Machinist said everything checked out and is usable so that means it was time to order parts.

FINALLY ordered everything I need/want yesterday!


The wallet may be hurting but it's a great experience especially doing this all again with my Dad.
It will be worth it in the end! I'm sure I'll look back at this many years from now.

OEM Spark Plug Wires
OEM Head Gasket
OEM Exhaust Manifold Gasket
OEM Valve Cover Gasket Set
OEM Camshaft Seals
OEM Camshaft Plug
OEM Thermostat
OEM Fuel Filter
OEM Water Pump
OEM Oil Pump
OEM Oil Pan Gasket
OEM Timing Belt
OEM Timing Belt Tensioner
OEM PCV Valve
OEM Rear Main Seal
OEM VTEC Solenoid Gaskets
OEM Oil Pump O-Ring
OEM Oil Filter Bracket O-Ring
OEM Distributor O-Ring
OEM Breather Chamber O-Ring
OEM Water Pipe O-Ring
OEM Orifice O-Ring I/E
OEM Block Dowel O-Ring
OEM Head Dowel O-Ring
OEM Valve Timing Censor O-Ring
OEM Battery Tie Hold Down Bracket
OEM Battery Tie Hold Down Bolts
OEM Battery Tie Hold Down Nuts
OEM Tow Hook Bolts
OEM ABS Pump Bolt
OEM Valve Cover Ground
OEM White Hose Bracket
OEM Driver Side Mount Bolt
OEM Washer Bottle Cap
OEM Overflow Tank Bracket
OEM Distributor Bolts
OEM Valve Cover Ground Bolts
OEM AC Condenser Bolts
OEM Fender Bolts
OEM Exhaust Gasket (Cat to B-Pipe)
OEM Exhaust Gasket (B-Pipe to Muffler)
OEM Exhaust Bolts (B-Pipe to Muffler)
OEM Exhaust Springs (B-Pipe to Muffler/Cat to Header)
OEM Exhaust Nuts (Cat to Header)
OEM Exhaust Bolts (Cat to Header)
OEM Exhaust Nuts (Cat to B-Pipe)
OEM Exhaust Bolts (Cat to B-Pipe)
OEM Turn Signals
Thermal Intake Manifold Gasket
NPR 81.50mm Piston Kit
ACL Main Bearings / Rod Bearings / Thrust Washers
ARP Head Studs
ARP Rod Bolts
NGK Laser Platinum Spark Plugs
NGK Upstream O2 Sensor
NGK Downstream O2 Sensor
Beck Arnley Thermo Fan Switch
Hardrace Shifter Bushings
DDM Interior LED Bulbs
DDM HID Kit
NRG Short Hub
NRG Quick Release

Bitanga

I've been sitting here thinking and can't decide if I want to order a new ITR Valve Cover or not.

white rocket

Bitanga

Ugh I should. I think I will. So indecisive.

Bitanga

Found a picture of my R hanging out with heR other R buddies.

racinstylez

Nice build, love the championship white

B16EJ

How come? To get the matching usdm itr cover? If so I went through the same problem when looking for a replacement valve cover, I always liked the JDM cover better but I was thinking that it might be best to get the usdm itr cover, but a brand new JDM cover came up for sale in the local classifieds for only 150$ (CDN) and that made the decision for me.

Bitanga

Yeah I wanted the USDM valve cover to match. I ended up ordering it. I might sell the JDM one or put it on my GSR.

xSteve_Ox

Nice and thorough w/ OE or quality stuffsub'd

B16EJ

What's on the jizzer? The JDM cover would look great and match the color of it I think. I've been playing with the idea of getting ukdm corners, side markers and tail lights, so I can switch up from the amber corners, side markers and tail lights with amber turn signal when i get bored of one look

Bitanga

I think it will look great but maybe too much red? I'm going to test fit it next time. I prefer oem amber corners but wouldn't mind ukdm corners. I want another set of ukdm tail lights but ehh lol. I don't want to take them off my GSR either.

B16EJ

I don't think it would be too much red, I think it would awesome especially with the spark plug cover that's on it now, but that's just my opinion whichever way u like it is the right way.

I still have the original usdm itr cover but it looks like it's been to hell and back, and most likely has as well as a spare JDM cover, I am going to eventually restore the usdm one and try going with a crinkle finish flat cw valve cover for the spare, I haven't seen one done yet myself. Although I'm sure it has.

Can't wait to see your itr back together it will be like new again!

Bitanga

Yeah I think it will look great. I'm going to put it on when I'm not lazy. I just adjusted my valves and changed my vc gasket on Friday too. Then I decided to buy a new vc yesterday LOL. That sounds nice it would be really nice. Post pictures when you do it.

Yeah I can't wait either. Just waiting on my order from Acura so I can assemble the motor.

ChadB

Both cars look great. The red gsr is sic.

redGSRguy

Any reason not OEM bearings? We always use OEM on our builds but I guess it doesn't matter too much for a DD.

Bitanga

Thanks man!

My Machinist recommended ACL Bearings, he said he's always used them and had no issues. He's assembling the short block for us as well so we have warranty if we have any issues.

4drferio

looks amazing mikey!

Bitanga

Right on, baller!

Bitanga

Almost there!

Just waiting on my bearings & thrust washers to assemble my motor.

Misc. Parts I am waiting for: OEM Honda "The Power of Dreams" Plate Frames, HID Kit, LED Bulbs & another Spoon Sports Rear Strut Bar.

Hell yeah!


OEM GOODNESS!!!


BLING BLING!


Super exciting! We are almost there. Before I know it the R will be running.