EFin' Kyle's SLOW Build Thread
well i got my CRX when i was 15 about 5 years ago. it had a DOHC ZC which i blew pretty quick and i had some other motors in it i had a b16 that a shop messed up and now im going back to stock for a bit til i save some more money
First Days:


Tear down and build back pics





JDM Front, HX wheels, Del Sol Seats




pics of my car finally off jackstands =P

Motor tear down and build up (NOTE* this is my first rebuild ever or even doing anything internal with a motor)
Head



Block


Spun Rod Bearing =/



Completed

Replaced throw out bearing

Flywheel and clutch install pics


UPDATE 3//23/09 ok so i awoke from the dead and did some stuff. i put the shift linkage on, exhaust manifold, wire harness (for the most part), VSS, removed front end (so i dont eff it up on install of the motor =P) and i think thats it? LOL ok here are some pics




Modified by EFin' Kyle at 3:20 PM 10/31/2008
First Days:


Tear down and build back pics





JDM Front, HX wheels, Del Sol Seats




pics of my car finally off jackstands =P

Motor tear down and build up (NOTE* this is my first rebuild ever or even doing anything internal with a motor)
Head



Block


Spun Rod Bearing =/



Completed

Replaced throw out bearing

Flywheel and clutch install pics


UPDATE 3//23/09 ok so i awoke from the dead and did some stuff. i put the shift linkage on, exhaust manifold, wire harness (for the most part), VSS, removed front end (so i dont eff it up on install of the motor =P) and i think thats it? LOL ok here are some pics




Modified by EFin' Kyle at 3:20 PM 10/31/2008
Last edited by EFin' Kyle; Mar 23, 2009 at 11:38 PM. Reason: update
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mwieczorek43 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks promising
Whats the plans for color? Re-spray or full color change?</TD></TR></TABLE> staying rio red =P might try paint and prep myself which should be entertaining
Whats the plans for color? Re-spray or full color change?</TD></TR></TABLE> staying rio red =P might try paint and prep myself which should be entertaining
ey check this out kyle...
Got a new look and repainted after the lil accident.
http://i48.photobucket.com/alb...6.jpg
Got a new look and repainted after the lil accident.
http://i48.photobucket.com/alb...6.jpg
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lethalb18c1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ey check this out kyle...
Got a new look and repainted after the lil accident.
http://i48.photobucket.com/alb...6.jpg</TD></TR></TABLE>looks good bobby. dude im so poor i still have no money and my car still sits. i hate you =P
Got a new look and repainted after the lil accident.
http://i48.photobucket.com/alb...6.jpg</TD></TR></TABLE>looks good bobby. dude im so poor i still have no money and my car still sits. i hate you =P
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spoon Sports »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">updates?</TD></TR></TABLE> well i temporarily died =P haha no but i just picked up what i think is the rest of the parts i need to finish the rebuild of the motor... i just wrecked my new honda fit (some girl turned left in front of me and i pretty much hit her head on =/ her fault tho) so i might be buying a bike with the cash i get if its totaled so i should have a couple grand to fix the crx =D
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EFin’ Kyle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> well i temporarily died =P haha no but i just picked up what i think is the rest of the parts i need to finish the rebuild of the motor... i just wrecked my new honda fit (some girl turned left in front of me and i pretty much hit her head on =/ her fault tho) so i might be buying a bike with the cash i get if its totaled so i should have a couple grand to fix the crx =D</TD></TR></TABLE>
That sucks but I guess Karma has its way
That sucks but I guess Karma has its way
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dingo ate my baby »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">cool rig
</TD></TR></TABLE> thank you
yeah i might be picking up an 07 Si sedan =P wo0t wo0t haha but my bday and xmas and tax refund are coming up in a couple months so mo monay mo monay for the crx =D
*UPDATE*
i just ordered about $300 worth of parts to get the motor running FINALLY! they should be here soon. thank you again joe
</TD></TR></TABLE> thank youyeah i might be picking up an 07 Si sedan =P wo0t wo0t haha but my bday and xmas and tax refund are coming up in a couple months so mo monay mo monay for the crx =D
*UPDATE*
i just ordered about $300 worth of parts to get the motor running FINALLY! they should be here soon. thank you again joe
well i got my parts in from POWER HONDA!!!!!! wo0t just need to finish putting the motor together. then some hoses.... drop it in and it will start... although now that i have my new Si i want to drop it and get some rims... ugh decisions LOL!
well today i put the sensors on and the thermostat housing and coolant tube and thats pretty much it so far =P some more work will be done tomaro since i have tomaro off
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EFin’ Kyle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i know i know. im effing broke and i made cheryl mad so she might fire me =/ she left work crying cuz i called her satan =P</TD></TR></TABLE>
AHAHAHAHAH good job. you might be the first to make her cry.
AHAHAHAHAH good job. you might be the first to make her cry.
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AHAHAHAHAH good job. you might be the first to make her cry.</TD></TR></TABLE> yeah i guess i had a big impact on her. maybe she was secretly in love with me =P i'd hit that for a promotion tho HAHA!
AHAHAHAHAH good job. you might be the first to make her cry.</TD></TR></TABLE> yeah i guess i had a big impact on her. maybe she was secretly in love with me =P i'd hit that for a promotion tho HAHA!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EFin’ Kyle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i know i know. im effing broke and i made cheryl mad so she might fire me =/ she left work crying cuz i called her satan =P</TD></TR></TABLE>
That'll make anyone get "fired" up.
That'll make anyone get "fired" up.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdm4drSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
That'll make anyone get "fired" up.
</TD></TR></TABLE> LOL nice
That'll make anyone get "fired" up.
</TD></TR></TABLE> LOL nice
well i need like 4 more parts but they are all discontinued from honda so hopefully soon i will locate them and the car will be up and running
HELP ME GET THIS PART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED THIS PART!!!!!!!!!!!!! (#8) PLEASE HELP I THOUGHT I GOT IT BUT ITS THE WRONG ONE! IF NEEDED I WILL BUY AWHOLE SHORTBLOCK!!!! IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT BUT I JUST NEED THIS PART PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

p.s. after i get this part i can drop the motor in =D please help me im so impatient =P

p.s. after i get this part i can drop the motor in =D please help me im so impatient =P


