McGruber

I thought about painting it, but I just don't like the look as much and you'll see why. I just finished polishing it with the steel wool

Thanks all for the good comments.

stocker2shocker91

looks good..i love when this cars get brought back to originality

durfeec

the block does look nice. i didnt think it would come that clean.

MHDesigns

Wow. I'm in the middle of steel wooling a block... That is damn clean. I'm jealous. How long did that take you? Did you use any chemicals?

ryanevansoh

damn it took me 2 hours of scrubbing my block and it was still gunky. looks good!

McGruber

Thanks man

First I had everything hot tanked at a shop, but after that I just used steel wool myself without any chemicle cleaners to remove all the imperfections and oxidizations. It only took me a couple hours. I first used steel wool grit #2 followed by grit 000, I have grit 0000 but I haven't used that yet.

Thanks again for all the support!

t_ank

looks good! you keeping the motor stock or upgrading?

McGruber

Well the plan was to keep everything stock and use this as a very fuel efficient dd, but now I'm kinda getting attached to my ef and want to do a lot to it lol. I'm not doing anything to it in the near future besides i/h/e, but the thought of engine swaps, boost, and everything else inbetween have definitly crept into my mind My original plan was after getting this car up and running I was going to sell my 6th gen accord and buy a 3000gt VR4 (I know, boo DSM lol) and fully build that, but we'll see what the future brings. Oh I almost forgot I also have the complete rear disk conversion, so that will go on sometime soon as well.

Aaron0526

lookin good man, how much did that shop charge you for the work?

McGruber

It was 100 for the head, intake mani, and block to be chemically hot tanked. I think it was a pretty good deal.

McGruber

Here's my dilema now, I'm contemplating weather or not I should have the block resurfaced. If you look at the pic on page 2 you'll see how the mating surface of the block has the marks still left over from the old head gasket. Will those cause a new head gasket to not seal properly? Also is a graphite head gasket ok or is it just trash? Keep in mind this engine isn't going to see much power. Any input would be appreciated thanks.

t_ank

build it you probly alot more happy with it. i know what ya mean about the thought creepin in your head. im debatnig to whether or not to swap it or build it. either way good luck.

McGruber

I'd love to build it but right now I don't have the funds and I have to have it finished by December 12th.

yee510

the block looks nice.keep it up.

durfeec

im pretty sure it would still seal but i would get it resurfaced just for the peace of mind. and for the headgasket im pretty sure you can get one from a z6 and it would be metal and still be the same as the other one. dont quote me but i would look into it. and if not im sure the graphite one will work since thats what honda used for it.

RAPTR

Bump for some quality info and pics. I can't wait to see this up and running in clean original gear.
Here's some motivation from Eric

McGruber

Cool man, I might try a feldpro gasket because they seal really well and help correct imperfections.

McGruber

Thanks Bro, me neither Tell Eric to let me borrow his DOMIII so I can put it on the rex lol.

McGruber

My tranny cleaned up nice like the block. I've only done the first grit so far and I still need to get in some of the small cracks, but still looks pretty frosty.

RAPTR

Very pretty. Out of all the stuff, what are you going to paint?

McGruber

I like the engine and tranny the way they are, but I will definitly paint the valve cover lol. I don't know maybe I should clear coat everything.

killercrx91

I'm kinping an eye on this guy LoL.

RAPTR

^^^ I would too, lol. We just got done with his 460whp build.

McGrubber, I worry about a clear coat yellowing under hot conditions.

Default_Name

there is stuff called diamond clear made especially for the clearing of metals. maybe it will be ok. heat yellowing would be a problem though. I'm not sure if they have hi-heat clear or anything, but it worth looking into i suppose.

McGruber

Hmm, sounds like I'll have to take a look at that stuff. Thanks for the info.