Reid

I've added a few things to my list, and I'd like to hear your opinions/suggestions on the setup:

JDM B18C (10.6:1)
P72 OBD-I ECU
2000 ITR cams and valvetrain
Skunk2 cam gears
T04E
custom stainless steel exhaust manifold (off Signal's red choptop civic)
JG/Edelbrock intake manifold
Apex GTR core intercooler
Tial 35mm wastegate
Tial BOV
Erick's 70mm TB
missing link
Vortech FMU
2.5" downpipe
3" test pipe
3" thermal catback
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
RC 440cc injectors
Apex V-AFC
Fluidyne radiator
FAL slim fans
Spoon radiator cap

Building the block and going with a standalone are not options at the time being. As far as reliability goes, how would this car stand up to daily driving? Could I even attempt to track this car without fear of catastrophy? Any estimate on how much power I could expect out of this setup?

Thanks a lot for all your help,
Reid


[Modified by Reid, 2:10 AM 3/9/2002]

immortal

might wanna lower the compression.....

93LSivic

Might wanna change out the Walbro and TO4E.
In my opinion (and others) the walbro wont flow enough pressure at high volume and the to4e is too big for what you want.
You need a Bosch inline for Fmu purposes and a T3/TO4e for an unbuilt motor.
The core can be used, but its HUGE. Be prepared for a major pressure drop in a low boost application ( 15 psi and less).
Might want some cam gears to dial in the Type-R cams.
Also some larger injectors, maybe of the 440 variety.
Might wanna give your desired horsepower, that would help.
Other than that, your on the right track.

Reid

Immortal - I don't have time to rebuild this motor right now so I'll leave at that compression ratio It's really not the compression that worries me so much as it's the weak stock pistons that have the tendency to crack (as I'm sure you've experienced).

93LSivic - Well I got a deal I couldn't pass up on the turbo, intercooler and wastegate so that's why I picked them up. I have all the parts listed so I really would like to work with what I have (it's cheaper that way ). I'm willing to go with alternatives on the relatively low cost items (i.e. fuel pump). Any fuel pump suggestions? I'd REALLY like to hit 300 whp on stock internals, but I know it's a pipe dream. Maybe I'll hit up Ben for some RC440s, but which ratio should I run in my FMU with stock injectors? And with the 440s which ratio should I be using?

I'm trying to build a decently quick street car to get me around. I've got a drag car (which is almost done) which I hope to be doing battle in the IDRC and NHRA with later this season.

dbman96

Save yourself some money and hassle - get the 440s or adapt some Mitsubishi 450s ($50 on ebay for a set + a resistor box from early honda at a junkyard or a few resistors from radio shack) and you can use the stock fuel pump, no FMU, and just tune fuel with your VAFC. I'm using this setup and had to trim fuel out under boost because it was too rich.

Reid

Oops, I edited my first post rather than make a reply to this thread as I had intended. Anyway, please read the first post in this thread and please let me know if you have any suggestions/comments.

Thanks.