Hi

I have a 2000 Si and I'm rebuilding it. I just got a ported and polished b16 head with an ITR valvetrain.

With 172k miles, I am going to rebuild the block too. I need to choose some cams and I need to find a rebuild kit.

I'm looking at CTR cams, but my friend is telling me to look at skunk2 stage 1's.

I want CTR pistons but I don't know if I can really afford them, since I have to also rebuild the tranny, get axles, brakes, etc...

Can someone please refer me to a reputable site that sells rebuild kits? I'm looking for everything but the pistons (rings, bearings, gaskets, oil pump, water pump, etc, etc).

Also if anyone who has gone down this road has some tips, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

actually i was wondering - should i just go to the dealer for the rebuild kit? how much should i expect to pay?

 

why are u looking at CTR cams when u already have an ITR valvetrain

 

oops, i forgot to mention, the head has everything but the cams....

that might help make more sense...my bad.

 

hey guy with the 172k b16... do u think a 113k b16 should be rebuilt

 

it depends on how its running...if it runs like ****, then yeah, but why rebuild something when it doesnt need it?

 

runvsofkris - i changed my oil every 3k miles and never really had a problem. in fact the motor was still running great at 172k, but once i started taking it apart i just decided to rebuild it.

 

go with ctrs, skunk 2s stage 1's are worth it. search the specs on both, they're very similar

 

172k miles in 4 years? holy molly

 

yup, 172k - it was bought for commuting (in style )

anyway BUMP

can anyone recommend a place to buy a rebuild kit, and how much should it cost?

Thanks!

 

How much are you looking to spend is the question and what is your budget. Because rebuilding a bottom end can cost almost as much as just replacing the whole engine. With all parts, new seals crank oil pump and water pump jdm itr pistons .25 oversized with full port and polished head 3 degree valve job port matched intake manifold and throttle body it ran me about 3 grand...

When I could've bought an itr shortblock brand new from honda fully assembled for 2800 dollars.

 

I just want a rebuild kit - I would like to reuse the stock crank/rods/pistons, if possible.

I'm looking for rings/bearings/gaskets/seals, etc. I'll gladly pay for that stuff.

If I can then afford nice pistons on top of that then great, but that would be a bonus for me.

 

You can keep the crank/rods/pistons. Just change the rings and bearings. I would recommend bringing it to someone experienced.

 

If you're not going to get your block bored, make sure you have it re-honed before you put it back together or the rings won't seat properly and you'll start getting blow-by in about a year...