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LS/Vtec Build -1st Start Help!
hello HT , i ve been tryin to finish my project for the longest . its almost at that time to start it up , all the block and head work was done at a local machine shop , installation of the engine, and turbo syst. is on the works by me.
heres a small list of what the build consist of :
B18B1 Block
Wiseco pistons 10.5:1
Acl bearings,
Eagle H beam rods
ARP Rod bolts
micro polished and balanced crank
new OEM Oil Pump
new OEM P72 Water Pump
GE Block guard.
B16A2 head
Cometic head Gasket
ARP headstuds
Port & polished head
3 angle valve job ( said it right ?)
supertech springs and retainers
new valve seals.
Skunk 2 Pro series IM
Hondata IM gasket
AEM FPR and Fuel Rail
GSR Tranny LSD
CC stg 4 Clutch
Chase bays Clutch line
Precision 6262 JB T3 .63 AR
BRM Ram Horn Manif.
2 1/4 IC piping
32x12x3 IC
3'' BWR Downpipe
3'' Catback exhaust
ID 1000s Injectors
car is a 97 HB and i have a P28 which i plan to buy the S300.
i will keep adding when i remember more.
hres a pic
can u guys help me on what Oil should use for initial start, computer?, how long first time running (no driving), spark plugs for initial and after,
another question i have only one plug on my harness for the O2 sensor, should i eliminate that since i will be using an AEM wideband or keep it .
thanks in advance.
heres a small list of what the build consist of :
B18B1 Block
Wiseco pistons 10.5:1
Acl bearings,
Eagle H beam rods
ARP Rod bolts
micro polished and balanced crank
new OEM Oil Pump
new OEM P72 Water Pump
GE Block guard.
B16A2 head
Cometic head Gasket
ARP headstuds
Port & polished head
3 angle valve job ( said it right ?)
supertech springs and retainers
new valve seals.
Skunk 2 Pro series IM
Hondata IM gasket
AEM FPR and Fuel Rail
GSR Tranny LSD
CC stg 4 Clutch
Chase bays Clutch line
Precision 6262 JB T3 .63 AR
BRM Ram Horn Manif.
2 1/4 IC piping
32x12x3 IC
3'' BWR Downpipe
3'' Catback exhaust
ID 1000s Injectors
car is a 97 HB and i have a P28 which i plan to buy the S300.
i will keep adding when i remember more.
hres a pic
can u guys help me on what Oil should use for initial start, computer?, how long first time running (no driving), spark plugs for initial and after,
another question i have only one plug on my harness for the O2 sensor, should i eliminate that since i will be using an AEM wideband or keep it .
thanks in advance.
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Re: LS/Vtec Build
what i would do..
remove the turbo stuff and run the car n/a on regular oil. i ran 10w-30, broke the engine in and got it tuned. after it was tuned i installed the turbo and then i ran synthetic oil. i live in texas so im using heavier weight oil 20w-30/40/50 (which i can get, my tuner suggestion as well)
remove the turbo stuff and run the car n/a on regular oil. i ran 10w-30, broke the engine in and got it tuned. after it was tuned i installed the turbo and then i ran synthetic oil. i live in texas so im using heavier weight oil 20w-30/40/50 (which i can get, my tuner suggestion as well)
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I'd run a xenocron basemap ( your setup looks pretty common. I'm sure Chris has something to load into your s300).
Use good old fashioned non-detergent oil (pep boys, autozone for private label) cheapo stuff. Now the debate is fast break in methodology vs. slow break-in methodology. I go 500-700 miles regular driving, very little freeway to get clutch broken in at the same time as the engine. I do 20 minute start up and run... Drain, check for metal, then change oil with more pep boys oil for the 500-700 mile run on the basemap given.
If no basemap, stay with stock injectors and ECU, disconnect a charge pipe so that no positive pressure is seen. ( you will not "over spin" the turbo unless you disconnect the oil feed/return system .) go through your break-in process, then reconnect the system at the dyno and replace injectors for the ones you plan to use.
Use good old fashioned non-detergent oil (pep boys, autozone for private label) cheapo stuff. Now the debate is fast break in methodology vs. slow break-in methodology. I go 500-700 miles regular driving, very little freeway to get clutch broken in at the same time as the engine. I do 20 minute start up and run... Drain, check for metal, then change oil with more pep boys oil for the 500-700 mile run on the basemap given.
If no basemap, stay with stock injectors and ECU, disconnect a charge pipe so that no positive pressure is seen. ( you will not "over spin" the turbo unless you disconnect the oil feed/return system .) go through your break-in process, then reconnect the system at the dyno and replace injectors for the ones you plan to use.
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Re: LS/Vtec Build
Thanks for all the fast replies.
JustYncredible: I am really tryin to avoid removing anythin,
TheShodan: thanks for your input, choice b sounds very good, but I'm affraid I don't have a chip on my P28 or another ECU I can temporary use, I was lookin at xenocron.com and they have one that says" basemap for S300.. Etc etc, is that the one ?
What about my Boost gauge, should I connect that too?
Is the NGK BKR8-EIX good for this set up ?
Sorry I'm no expert, first build doin it resourcing from everywhere.
1sickeg718 : thanks , I'm tryin !!
JustYncredible: I am really tryin to avoid removing anythin,
TheShodan: thanks for your input, choice b sounds very good, but I'm affraid I don't have a chip on my P28 or another ECU I can temporary use, I was lookin at xenocron.com and they have one that says" basemap for S300.. Etc etc, is that the one ?
What about my Boost gauge, should I connect that too?
Is the NGK BKR8-EIX good for this set up ?
Sorry I'm no expert, first build doin it resourcing from everywhere.
1sickeg718 : thanks , I'm tryin !!
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Thanks for all the fast replies.
JustYncredible: I am really tryin to avoid removing anythin,
TheShodan: thanks for your input, choice b sounds very good, but I'm affraid I don't have a chip on my P28 or another ECU I can temporary use, I was lookin at xenocron.com and they have one that says" basemap for S300.. Etc etc, is that the one ?
Well, more than likely you'd see options to e-mail or call about the specifics of your setup so he can set some parameters. remember, its not perfect, so be careful
What about my Boost gauge, should I connect that too?
Sure, you can do that.. If you disconnect the pipe, it will only go to zero anyway.
Is the NGK BKR8-EIX good for this set up ?
Unless you're running higher boost pressures, just stick with heat range 7
Sorry I'm no expert, first build doin it resourcing from everywhere.
1sickeg718 : thanks , I'm tryin !!
JustYncredible: I am really tryin to avoid removing anythin,
TheShodan: thanks for your input, choice b sounds very good, but I'm affraid I don't have a chip on my P28 or another ECU I can temporary use, I was lookin at xenocron.com and they have one that says" basemap for S300.. Etc etc, is that the one ?
Well, more than likely you'd see options to e-mail or call about the specifics of your setup so he can set some parameters. remember, its not perfect, so be careful
What about my Boost gauge, should I connect that too?
Sure, you can do that.. If you disconnect the pipe, it will only go to zero anyway.
Is the NGK BKR8-EIX good for this set up ?
Unless you're running higher boost pressures, just stick with heat range 7
Sorry I'm no expert, first build doin it resourcing from everywhere.
1sickeg718 : thanks , I'm tryin !!
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Re: LS/Vtec Build -1st Start Help!
hello HT , i ve been tryin to finish my project for the longest . its almost at that time to start it up , all the block and head work was done at a local machine shop , installation of the engine, and turbo syst. is on the works by me.
heres a small list of what the build consist of :
B18B1 Block
Wiseco pistons 10.5:1
Acl bearings,
Eagle H beam rods
ARP Rod bolts
micro polished and balanced crank
new OEM Oil Pump
new OEM P72 Water Pump
GE Block guard.
B16A2 head
Cometic head Gasket
ARP headstuds
Port & polished head
3 angle valve job ( said it right ?)
supertech springs and retainers
new valve seals.
Skunk 2 Pro series IM
Hondata IM gasket
AEM FPR and Fuel Rail
GSR Tranny LSD
CC stg 4 Clutch
Chase bays Clutch line
Precision 6262 JB T3 .63 AR
BRM Ram Horn Manif.
2 1/4 IC piping
32x12x3 IC
3'' BWR Downpipe
3'' Catback exhaust
ID 1000s Injectors
car is a 97 HB and i have a P28 which i plan to buy the S300.
i will keep adding when i remember more.
hres a pic
can u guys help me on what Oil should use for initial start, computer?, how long first time running (no driving), spark plugs for initial and after,
another question i have only one plug on my harness for the O2 sensor, should i eliminate that since i will be using an AEM wideband or keep it .
thanks in advance.
heres a small list of what the build consist of :
B18B1 Block
Wiseco pistons 10.5:1
Acl bearings,
Eagle H beam rods
ARP Rod bolts
micro polished and balanced crank
new OEM Oil Pump
new OEM P72 Water Pump
GE Block guard.
B16A2 head
Cometic head Gasket
ARP headstuds
Port & polished head
3 angle valve job ( said it right ?)
supertech springs and retainers
new valve seals.
Skunk 2 Pro series IM
Hondata IM gasket
AEM FPR and Fuel Rail
GSR Tranny LSD
CC stg 4 Clutch
Chase bays Clutch line
Precision 6262 JB T3 .63 AR
BRM Ram Horn Manif.
2 1/4 IC piping
32x12x3 IC
3'' BWR Downpipe
3'' Catback exhaust
ID 1000s Injectors
car is a 97 HB and i have a P28 which i plan to buy the S300.
i will keep adding when i remember more.
hres a pic
can u guys help me on what Oil should use for initial start, computer?, how long first time running (no driving), spark plugs for initial and after,
another question i have only one plug on my harness for the O2 sensor, should i eliminate that since i will be using an AEM wideband or keep it .
thanks in advance.
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r1paniccia: My HP goals are in the 4xx Range if safe to be, not sure if it will b possible,but I got my hopes up, will be on 93 Octane for now, thanks man!
This weekend I took apart my Front knuckles, LCAs , and brake Calipers to get sand blasted and painted, also replaced both inner and outer tie rods. !! Will post pics tomorrow !
This weekend I took apart my Front knuckles, LCAs , and brake Calipers to get sand blasted and painted, also replaced both inner and outer tie rods. !! Will post pics tomorrow !
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Took some parts off for Sand blasting and Paint .
Before:
Sand blasted:
Final Results:
Closer look.
Had to change of the Caliper Pistons, so went to the junk yard and got one for $3 bucks!!
Before:
Sand blasted:
Final Results:
Closer look.
Had to change of the Caliper Pistons, so went to the junk yard and got one for $3 bucks!!
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e mail chris harris with your setup and he can make you a basemap for your setup all you have to do is paypal him the money for the basemap and he will e mail you back a basemap to upload into your s300 here is his e mail address chrisharris@xenocron.com or call him (845).504.5340
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i dont see where i put Walboro ??? lol
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e mail chris harris with your setup and he can make you a basemap for your setup all you have to do is paypal him the money for the basemap and he will e mail you back a basemap to upload into your s300 here is his e mail address chrisharris@xenocron.com or call him (845).504.5340
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