2016 mods and plans
It's a Fidanza ultralight, Competition Clutch 1620, and ARP hardware. The clutch by itself MSRP's at something like $450, and I've only been asking $300 shipped for the whole package together. I've had ONE offer from someone wanting me to split it and just sell him the disc. Told him I'd sell him the disc for $300, and he'd get a free pressure plate, flywheel, and shipping with it.
My build thread is a lot more in depth than that, though. Nearly everything I've done has been done in a DIY/how-to format, so future members can use it as a how-to for a complete engine rebuild. I even have proper torque specs and all sorts of other fun **** in there, too. When I get all of my boost parts, I'll be doing a step by step how-to for that, as well. Problems that I've run into, I've posted DIY diagnostic steps for people who might search for similar problems in the future. I even have a write-up for converting manual to power windows in the rafters as well, I just haven't posted it yet. Basically, the whole thread is "How to make your car suck a little less."
The new style of carbon synchros, I see no reason not to us them.
My build thread is a lot more in depth than that, though. Nearly everything I've done has been done in a DIY/how-to format, so future members can use it as a how-to for a complete engine rebuild. I even have proper torque specs and all sorts of other fun **** in there, too. When I get all of my boost parts, I'll be doing a step by step how-to for that, as well. Problems that I've run into, I've posted DIY diagnostic steps for people who might search for similar problems in the future. I even have a write-up for converting manual to power windows in the rafters as well, I just haven't posted it yet. Basically, the whole thread is "How to make your car suck a little less."
The new style of carbon synchros, I see no reason not to us them.
Compound charging sounds like over complicating things to me, not mention the low end torque won't help in fwd
Frank prefers his turbo over the compound charged setup

Picked up like 40ft lbs from the switch without much low end loss
So funny story about taking wantboost's position... 
I keed, I keed. wantboost is irreplaceable around here. I mean, he's the only "full time" mod I see in FI at least. Granted, FI generally has more mature personalities as regulars and doesn't need a shitload of moderation, which I'm sure he appreciates.
If I do end up buying this JRSC, one of two things will happen. Either I'll install it, run it until I can afford the rest of my turbo bits, and then twincharge, or I'll install it, run it until I can afford the rest of my turbo bits, and then flip it and just go turbo. Either way, I think it'll definitely liven up the car and make it more fun to daily. I'm just not a fan of having to swap pulleys to increase boost.

I keed, I keed. wantboost is irreplaceable around here. I mean, he's the only "full time" mod I see in FI at least. Granted, FI generally has more mature personalities as regulars and doesn't need a shitload of moderation, which I'm sure he appreciates.
If I do end up buying this JRSC, one of two things will happen. Either I'll install it, run it until I can afford the rest of my turbo bits, and then twincharge, or I'll install it, run it until I can afford the rest of my turbo bits, and then flip it and just go turbo. Either way, I think it'll definitely liven up the car and make it more fun to daily. I'm just not a fan of having to swap pulleys to increase boost.
2016 plans:
Hone/deglaze my B18B bottom
Install PR-3 pistons
ARP rod bolts
All new bearings
New oil/water pumps
install 68mm throttle body
repair or purchase new fuel solenoid (old one starting leaking fuel)
Goal is to finish the motor end of spring
install with current head package (Crower 404s) in the summer or go to the dark side and slap my B16 head on.....
Retune and hit the 1/4 with nitrous
Hone/deglaze my B18B bottom
Install PR-3 pistons
ARP rod bolts
All new bearings
New oil/water pumps
install 68mm throttle body
repair or purchase new fuel solenoid (old one starting leaking fuel)
Goal is to finish the motor end of spring
install with current head package (Crower 404s) in the summer or go to the dark side and slap my B16 head on.....
Retune and hit the 1/4 with nitrous
Spend as little money as possible because the wife wants a kid and I want a house lol.
Any money towards car will be extra overtime I work or parts I sell:
I'm going back to a 225/45/16 (currently 235/50/15). Just felt like a better tire size, never rubbed, much less torque steer, and looked better. And I should be able to hook just as well.
I have this external ignition Im going to hookup again and move the ignition box to the cabin. I want to build a plate to mount it in the glove box and put a distribution block for all my inputs and outputs to the ECU to clean up the wiring at the ECU (think EBC, wideband input, ignition, switches etc). Right now its a bunch of wires coming from all different parts of the cabin kind of tucked out of the way, unorganized. It works, but im grown up now and I want to make it clean lol.
Sell off my Tial 38mm and goautoworks ramhorn, downpipe, and dump. Get a new mini ram installed with a 44mm gate and 10lb spring. Will be welding a new bung on the oil pan to allow a straight shot for the return.
Id like to all new charge piping with aluminum and TIG it all myself at work now that I have gotten some "Seat" time with it doing mild steel. I will move my IAT sensor to the charge pipe during this time.
Hard race Front upper control arms with adjustable camber so I can really dial in the front of the car. Id like to do rear control arm bushings ad trailing arm bushings as well
Any money towards car will be extra overtime I work or parts I sell:
I'm going back to a 225/45/16 (currently 235/50/15). Just felt like a better tire size, never rubbed, much less torque steer, and looked better. And I should be able to hook just as well.
I have this external ignition Im going to hookup again and move the ignition box to the cabin. I want to build a plate to mount it in the glove box and put a distribution block for all my inputs and outputs to the ECU to clean up the wiring at the ECU (think EBC, wideband input, ignition, switches etc). Right now its a bunch of wires coming from all different parts of the cabin kind of tucked out of the way, unorganized. It works, but im grown up now and I want to make it clean lol.
Sell off my Tial 38mm and goautoworks ramhorn, downpipe, and dump. Get a new mini ram installed with a 44mm gate and 10lb spring. Will be welding a new bung on the oil pan to allow a straight shot for the return.
Id like to all new charge piping with aluminum and TIG it all myself at work now that I have gotten some "Seat" time with it doing mild steel. I will move my IAT sensor to the charge pipe during this time.
Hard race Front upper control arms with adjustable camber so I can really dial in the front of the car. Id like to do rear control arm bushings ad trailing arm bushings as well
The house for me started as a PITA, but that's also because I didn't know what I was doing when it came to repairs and upgrades.
Now I'm looking to get another one because I'd rather have a PITA with more square footage for the family to be in. That's why I'm in no hurry to get my project completion all done by 2016.
Now I'm looking to get another one because I'd rather have a PITA with more square footage for the family to be in. That's why I'm in no hurry to get my project completion all done by 2016.
We are both hardcore DIY'ers. She can find anything at the thrift store and is happy not having brand new stuff. So I look forward to a fixer upper of sorts if it gets me a decent chunk of land to build the man cave on. Just wanna get out of the city more then anything at this point. Any my commute is currently 50 miles each way =/
I'm glad you are.... I no longer am.. With the kids... you get tired a LOT faster, and have other things to throw your concentration off..
You'll see..Just wait.
You'll see..Just wait.
2016. Actually get my sfwd car back up and running and tested with the Infinity and work toward this 8 second passes
Get the wife's drag car up and running and start teaching her how to race
Get the wife's drag car up and running and start teaching her how to race
2016 ill be getting back to boost! I had a 325whp Integra GSR in 2009, (wow cant believe its been that long)
This spring ill be installing a turbo kit on my CRX B18C-R project
Set up will be:
Engine: Stock 96 spec B18C-R from HMO
Turbo kit:
PeakBoost Ramhorn, downpipe, and dump tube
Custom charge piping,
Tial Q bov & MVR 44mm wastegate
dual Backdoor intercooler
STC Hunter turbo
s300 with pwm
deatschwerks injectors and pump
thermal 3 inch exhaust
CM FX300
Shooting for a similar 325whp
This spring ill be installing a turbo kit on my CRX B18C-R project
Set up will be:
Engine: Stock 96 spec B18C-R from HMO
Turbo kit:
PeakBoost Ramhorn, downpipe, and dump tube
Custom charge piping,
Tial Q bov & MVR 44mm wastegate
dual Backdoor intercooler
STC Hunter turbo
s300 with pwm
deatschwerks injectors and pump
thermal 3 inch exhaust
CM FX300
Shooting for a similar 325whp
2016 ill be getting back to boost! I had a 325whp Integra GSR in 2009, (wow cant believe its been that long)
This spring ill be installing a turbo kit on my CRX B18C-R project
Set up will be:
Engine: Stock 96 spec B18C-R from HMO
Turbo kit:
PeakBoost Ramhorn, downpipe, and dump tube
Custom charge piping,
Tial Q bov & MVR 44mm wastegate
dual Backdoor intercooler
STC Hunter turbo
s300 with pwm
deatschwerks injectors and pump
thermal 3 inch exhaust
CM FX300
Shooting for a similar 325whp
This spring ill be installing a turbo kit on my CRX B18C-R project
Set up will be:
Engine: Stock 96 spec B18C-R from HMO
Turbo kit:
PeakBoost Ramhorn, downpipe, and dump tube
Custom charge piping,
Tial Q bov & MVR 44mm wastegate
dual Backdoor intercooler
STC Hunter turbo
s300 with pwm
deatschwerks injectors and pump
thermal 3 inch exhaust
CM FX300
Shooting for a similar 325whp
So glad I live in a state that can get real gasoline.
So glad there's a Sunoco across the street where I can pick up cans of actual race fuel if I want to.
So glad there's an Exxon up the road where I can fill up with pure, 0% ethanol gas if I want to.
So glad I drive past two gas stations that both serve E85, if I ever wanted it.
So glad I live in a state that lets me do whatever I want to my car.
So glad there's a Sunoco across the street where I can pick up cans of actual race fuel if I want to.
So glad there's an Exxon up the road where I can fill up with pure, 0% ethanol gas if I want to.
So glad I drive past two gas stations that both serve E85, if I ever wanted it.
So glad I live in a state that lets me do whatever I want to my car.
So glad I live in a state that can get real gasoline.
So glad there's a Sunoco across the street where I can pick up cans of actual race fuel if I want to.
So glad there's an Exxon up the road where I can fill up with pure, 0% ethanol gas if I want to.
So glad I drive past two gas stations that both serve E85, if I ever wanted it.
So glad I live in a state that lets me do whatever I want to my car.
So glad there's a Sunoco across the street where I can pick up cans of actual race fuel if I want to.
So glad there's an Exxon up the road where I can fill up with pure, 0% ethanol gas if I want to.
So glad I drive past two gas stations that both serve E85, if I ever wanted it.
So glad I live in a state that lets me do whatever I want to my car.
So glad I can use my car year round
dude kids seriously drain the **** outa you. wife and i take like two naps on the weekends. first one by 10am lol. consistently having to say something to them or make sure theyre not ******* around.
on the house note, i need to finish our kitchen floor. started tiling it last winter. would like to paint the outside another color also. maybe atempt to start our privacy fence
i dont mind the winter months seeing it only last lieke two monthz. thats usually our project season. we seriously have like five e85 stations within 10 miles of my house.
on the house note, i need to finish our kitchen floor. started tiling it last winter. would like to paint the outside another color also. maybe atempt to start our privacy fence
i dont mind the winter months seeing it only last lieke two monthz. thats usually our project season. we seriously have like five e85 stations within 10 miles of my house.
With my mother on crutches after breaking her ankle, and my step father still recovering after triple bypass surgery, I have the benefit of a "project house" minus the cost. I tell them something that I want to do, they agree, I do it, I give them receipts, they give me cash. Or, more often, they tell me something that needs to be done, I agree, they give me cash, and I go do it. Or I get tired about them bitching about it not working right, so I go do it so they shut up about it (like the kitchen sink drain that kept leaking until I fixed it).
It's nice having something to keep the hands busy, but it would also be nice to actually get a proper day off, where I can sit around in my pajamas and do **** all.
It's nice having something to keep the hands busy, but it would also be nice to actually get a proper day off, where I can sit around in my pajamas and do **** all.
-Block sent off to get o-ringed
-head ferrea comp plus, skank 2 pro 1 cams
-GTW 67mm turbo. and also changed from V44 wastgates to MV44 and Q bov
-3.5" turbo back
-Changed from sumped dual 044 to Fullblown dual intank Aeromotive
- GE intake manifold
-custom built speed factory intercooler setup
-Speed factory drag radiator/spal fan
-Wilwood front brakes
- 8 point roll cage
-Black recaro srd
-Sunroof removal, hope to use a fiberworks plug out of the UK
- I also changed chassis to EM1
- hopefully a new paint job
- also thinking of removing the door bars to save some weight something I said I would not do. also hit the track to lose some driver weight.
-head ferrea comp plus, skank 2 pro 1 cams
-GTW 67mm turbo. and also changed from V44 wastgates to MV44 and Q bov
-3.5" turbo back
-Changed from sumped dual 044 to Fullblown dual intank Aeromotive
- GE intake manifold
-custom built speed factory intercooler setup
-Speed factory drag radiator/spal fan
-Wilwood front brakes
- 8 point roll cage
-Black recaro srd
-Sunroof removal, hope to use a fiberworks plug out of the UK
- I also changed chassis to EM1
- hopefully a new paint job
- also thinking of removing the door bars to save some weight something I said I would not do. also hit the track to lose some driver weight.
-Block sent off to get o-ringed
-head ferrea comp plus, skank 2 pro 1 cams
-GTW 67mm turbo. and also changed from V44 wastgates to MV44 and Q bov
-3.5" turbo back
-Changed from sumped dual 044 to Fullblown dual intank Aeromotive
- GE intake manifold
-custom built speed factory intercooler setup
-Speed factory drag radiator/spal fan
-Wilwood front brakes
- 8 point roll cage
-Black recaro srd
-Sunroof removal, hope to use a fiberworks plug out of the UK
- I also changed chassis to EM1
- hopefully a new paint job
- also thinking of removing the door bars to save some weight something I said I would not do. also hit the track to lose some driver weight.
-head ferrea comp plus, skank 2 pro 1 cams
-GTW 67mm turbo. and also changed from V44 wastgates to MV44 and Q bov
-3.5" turbo back
-Changed from sumped dual 044 to Fullblown dual intank Aeromotive
- GE intake manifold
-custom built speed factory intercooler setup
-Speed factory drag radiator/spal fan
-Wilwood front brakes
- 8 point roll cage
-Black recaro srd
-Sunroof removal, hope to use a fiberworks plug out of the UK
- I also changed chassis to EM1
- hopefully a new paint job
- also thinking of removing the door bars to save some weight something I said I would not do. also hit the track to lose some driver weight.
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So funny story about taking wantboost's position... 
I keed, I keed. wantboost is irreplaceable around here. I mean, he's the only "full time" mod I see in FI at least. Granted, FI generally has more mature personalities as regulars and doesn't need a shitload of moderation, which I'm sure he appreciates..

I keed, I keed. wantboost is irreplaceable around here. I mean, he's the only "full time" mod I see in FI at least. Granted, FI generally has more mature personalities as regulars and doesn't need a shitload of moderation, which I'm sure he appreciates..

Lol
At this point I just want to get something running. SVT Focus is the easiest, I just need to get it to the dealer and give them lots of dead white people.
Next would be the accord but I'm flip flopping on turbo choice.
The civic and the S13 are kind of a toss up for who's next. Both need thousands of dollars in parts and fabrication work. Le sigh.







