Prelude/K-Series/NXS LMA + .040" washer trick for B-series has been discussed. I've read all the theory, etc.

Anyone DONE this with a hardened washer? I realize non-hardened washers will deform.

I'm not looking for theories, but first hand knowledge of how well this combo works.

I think I read somewhere that Omni was a proponent of this, but haven't seen him around, lately.

 

You've GOT to be kidding me...80+ views and NOTHING?!

 

You are correct.


I am kidding you.

But really, people use non-hardened washers for this?

 

you've read all the theory and can't test it yourself? REALLY!?

 

Honda made there own, and they are all the spring type now.

 

Read all the theory, and haven't seen any feedback from people that have done it as to whether or not it caused any problems. The trick's been around long enough for some people to know how well it works. I'm really surprised you're ******* me for asking this before doing it, myself. I'm not really crazy about having to go in and replace them for some odd reason after doing this.

Yeah...I'm aware they're all spring-type.



H22 LMA = $8 each
B-Series LMA = $22 each

Bastards at Honda changed to the much cheaper to manufacture part and continue to charge the price of the old hydraulic style.

Understand why I'm asking the question, now?

 

Is there any benefit to this? besides price?

 

I'd consider saving $90-$100 a benefit in itself....as long as everything worked as it should.

 

FWIW, I've had plain stainless washers under my h22 lma's for over 40k miles now, no wear or deformation. I'm just using bc3+ cams though.

 

bump....

 

i used stainless steel washers with mine...i haven't looked under the LMA's in over 50K so i can't comment....i'm assuming they are still good..haha..

 

noob question , what is this used for ?

 

dimes... we use dimes

 

So I drill a hole in a dime and that will work?

does anyone have a part number for the dime I am supposed to use or common dimes in my piggy bank will work?

 

honda dimes are recommended.

 

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