Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
05-21-2012, 11:47 PM
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Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
In the process of selling/removing/ and reinstalling a new B18C5 R-DOT block + Head assembly.
The goal of it is to have a fully re-assembled brand new bolt-for-bolt B18C5 in my civic.
Here's the photos/video from day 1.
END of day 1
Video as well...
http://youtu.be/xrK4FeBko2A
B18C5 short block arrives either tomorrow or the day after. Update will follow.
The goal of it is to have a fully re-assembled brand new bolt-for-bolt B18C5 in my civic.
Here's the photos/video from day 1.
END of day 1
Video as well...
http://youtu.be/xrK4FeBko2A
B18C5 short block arrives either tomorrow or the day after. Update will follow.
05-22-2012, 10:02 PM
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
Here is todays update.
Head came off, block actually looks pretty good.
Ohh and look what came in today!
Mockup w/ my B16 Head
Things are going to get crazy soon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jej1pjySlI
Head came off, block actually looks pretty good.
Ohh and look what came in today!
Mockup w/ my B16 Head
Things are going to get crazy soon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jej1pjySlI
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05-23-2012, 07:07 PM
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
Department Of Transportation.
Basically the R[H]DOT stamp is way to counter theft, and shows that the motor is a genuine honda part, that is compliant with US emission regulations.
Honda puts them on the large replacement parts they sell. Heads, Trannys, and blocks.
Basically the R[H]DOT stamp is way to counter theft, and shows that the motor is a genuine honda part, that is compliant with US emission regulations.
Honda puts them on the large replacement parts they sell. Heads, Trannys, and blocks.
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
06-02-2012, 10:03 AM
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06-02-2012, 10:59 AM
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
It looks like the valves had been tapping the top of your pistons in cylinders 2 and 3 right at the top of the valve reliefs. Was this the case or just the way that the camera took the picture?
06-05-2012, 12:58 AM
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
Director of Media for InlineFour, I don't think price is a problem for him 
$2600 for a block, though...there had better be more than just a block there!
$2600 for a block, though...there had better be more than just a block there!
06-05-2012, 10:20 AM
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
As shown in the video, its the full short block assembly. Casting, oil pump, water pump oil cooler, pistons, rods, crank etc...
But it does not have any sensors, hoses, or brackets on it.
But it does not have any sensors, hoses, or brackets on it.
06-05-2012, 11:20 AM
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
My duties @ InlineFour as Director of Media are more of a passion project if anything else.
It's my other occupations that pay the bills, IL4 just provides me a stage and place to work so I can bring this content to the viewer.
It's my other occupations that pay the bills, IL4 just provides me a stage and place to work so I can bring this content to the viewer.
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
In that case, $2600 seems perfectly reasonable. Are you planning on keeping the stock internals, or building it and reselling the stock pieces? I'd bet you could fetch a premium for brand new, OEM type R parts.
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
negetive... I'm not going to open up that short block.
Have you seen the oil pan gasket on this thing!!
First time IN MY LIFE that i've seen it p-e-r-f-e-c-t-l-e-y even all the way around, even from a dealer oilpan job. I'm not going to mess w/ it.
But i am selling the post mount ^_^
Have you seen the oil pan gasket on this thing!!
First time IN MY LIFE that i've seen it p-e-r-f-e-c-t-l-e-y even all the way around, even from a dealer oilpan job. I'm not going to mess w/ it.
But i am selling the post mount ^_^
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06-07-2012, 05:42 AM
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
06-07-2012, 08:32 AM
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
perhaps, but thats more of a round of a bout way of doing it.
@ $25 for new studs, nuts & heat insulating thermal washers, its kinda of a no brainer to me (especially if your adding a new manifold to an older head)
part 5 is up, part 6 being shot today!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBOnv...1&feature=plcp
@ $25 for new studs, nuts & heat insulating thermal washers, its kinda of a no brainer to me (especially if your adding a new manifold to an older head)
part 5 is up, part 6 being shot today!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBOnv...1&feature=plcp
06-09-2012, 05:35 PM
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Re: Thmanx's R-DOT B18C5 project
Mounted on the stand fresh from box.
New Alternator brackets & Aluminum ITR A/C bracket w/ compressor mountings tapped
A/C Bracket Installed
alternator installed
Timing belt, TDC sensor, gear, belt, tensioner, etc installed
all block sensors, water pipe, coolant hoses, and thermostat system installed
ARP's
Close up of brand new rocker assembly installed in the BNIB ITR Head.
closeup of the date stamp on said head, yes that says (0|5)
