I'm picking up a b18a block to build because i'm not really sure how long the b18b1 block in my civic will last due to buying it from someone I used to respect, but now not so sure about.

I am going to get this thing sleeved and bored to 2.0L no matter what, but still not sure when it will get boosted, so I need to know what tools I will need in order to build it myself

So far I have looked @ getting the following:

- Piston ring filer
- Ring installer
- Ring compressor
- Feeler gauges
- Torque wrench
- Plastigage
- Dial bore gauge
- Digital caliper (0-6in. accurate to .001)
- Rod bolt stretch gauge
- Telescoping gauge kit

I was looking @ micrometers, but they are expensive and from what I understand so far, the plastigage and digital caliper should compensate for the micrometers.

Is there anything else I might need?

 

Check out http://www.evans-tuning.com for a how-to article.

 

you dont need the ring installer. and the mic isnt replaced by a dial caliper and plastiguage. you need the mic to check main bores, rod bores, wrist pins, and crank journels for roundness. the mic can also be used to check piston to cylinder wall clearance

 

how would you recommend installing the rings w/out the installer?

 

i use my finger tips to spread the gap then slide the ring onto the piston.

 

Just buy a ring expander... they cost all of 8 bucks at sears. You won't use them for the bottom oil rails though.