build consists of:
GSR block and all new seals/gaskets from honda
JDM ITR pistons and rods with ARP rod bolts
ITR intake manifold
GSR head ported by portflow, all new seals, portflow valvetrain
skunk2 stage 2 cams
ACL bearings
ARP headstuds
RC 320cc injectors
will be tuned by me with Crome Pro

im trying to make about 200-220whp on a 1.8L OEM parts bottom end

heres the pics
head pics









block buildup/pics

block back from the machine shop. and z10 plug installed. misc other unnecessary holes plugged. notice the repaierd hole. cylinders are nicely bored/honed







pistons installed, bearings installed


checking clearances. can see the repair again.


on the money


oil squirters about to be installed. ive heard a few stories of these bad boys backing out, just ask B16 mike. loctite should prevent that


all installed


everything lubed up, ready for final assembly


mains, rod end caps, and crank girdle installed. also oil pump, water pump and rear main seal, and finally windage tray.






pistons in their new home




and where i ended for the day. ARP headstuds installed on the block. looks sick.


im hesitant to install the head just yet. since i still need to transport the engine back to my place in baltimore before i can install it. and with my apt being on the 2nd floor it might be better to just wait to put the main pieces together afterwards.

enjoy

 

very nice build, my build is very much the same, can't wait to see the numbers this makes...are the pistons .25 over or std..mine will be std...also i was thinking of going with the acl bearing.I guess they came out to spec?

 

yep all mine came out within spec. the pistons are .25OS

 

Nice build.

Why did you go with the SK2 stage2. instead of the newer Pro series? Are they just cams you already had from a bervious build?

 

Nice build.


Curious about your gauges and what they are mounted in. I need something to fill my radio hole and want 3 gauges. Did you make that gauge holder and where are you placing it?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 91’ LS-VTEC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice build.

Why did you go with the SK2 stage2. instead of the newer Pro series? Are they just cams you already had from a bervious build?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i got the skunk2 stg2's when i bought the head (before i had it ported and only planned on a mild build)

i may change cams later. but this is what i have for now. im really liking the BC4's

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 88 rex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Nice build.


Curious about your gauges and what they are mounted in. I need something to fill my radio hole and want 3 gauges. Did you make that gauge holder and where are you placing it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
CRX_Toad hooked my up with that guage holder. it will go in the heater control spot. i think he makes ones for the radio spot too. PM him, he could help you out

 

Looks good. I hope to see a graph when you've got it put back together.

 

dynos probably wont be for a while. gonna be riding on a street tune with proper AFR until it can get to the dyno for the finishing touches.

 

looks very nice

looks like you went the full 9 yards with squirters, girdle and everything

 

what do you mean? they are stock GSR parts. i did go the full 9 on everything else though, lol.

 

wow that block has a "sleeper" look from the outside haha

 

yea and i even had it hot tanked, lol. i thought it would come out cleaner but oh well. i guess technically it is clean. i mean i touch it and everything and dont get dirty

 

looks good dude. i plan to go the same route but with itb's. if you dont mind, how much has the build cost you so far?

 

nice build.

Are you modding the ITR intake manifold to fit your GSR head?

 

looks good good luck with it

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chillinit &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice build.

Are you modding the ITR intake manifold to fit your GSR head?</TD></TR></TABLE>

it already is, great buildup!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dirtySOHC’s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good dude. i plan to go the same route but with itb's. if you dont mind, how much has the build cost you so far?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i try not to think about it, lol. probably upwards of 3-4k.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chillinit &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice build.

Are you modding the ITR intake manifold to fit your GSR head?</TD></TR></TABLE>look close, already modded to fit

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DIFFUT’S INC. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good good luck with it </TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chameleon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it already is, great buildup! </TD></TR></TABLE>
werd. thanks.

a note on the ITR mani before anyone asks. the reason i did it was for the rules of HC. oem unmodded manis only. and ive blocked off the coolant port on the head with a hondata race gasket. so i only needed to redrill to the correct bolt pattern

 

nice build

 

finished some little odds and ends on the shortblock.

i modded the prelude nipples just like endyn does. i just JB welded some copper pipe, its 3/8" pipe. probably should have went with the 1/2" but oh well, 3/8 will work.

and you can see it protruding in the block. best pic i could get since i already had them installed.


basically the reason for doing this is to help prevent excess oil from being pushed out these holes. the purpose of using the joints is to vent crankcase pressure, but i want to relieve to pressure without puking oil out. having the protrusion will help this since only free vapor will be allowed to be pushed through the hole. without the protruding tube, oil on the walls could be pushed out.

also in the first pic you may notice some JB weld. well while working on it i discovered a nice crack. so i JB welded it up. and yea i know i shoved a NPT fitting in a BSPT hole. the previous owner did the same and fucked the threads up for me. i used plenty of yellow teflon so it should seal up ok.... i hope.

finished

 

How much are the pistons in the hole?

 

ya know i really dont know. they look flush with the deck, like exactly

 

im also at the exact point with my build, but its usdm itr pistons.. i also have my block sitting on the engine stand, im so excited for my car to run again!!!!!!!!!!! good luck with ur goals to hit 200-220whp.

 

pics for SMSP




best i could get, ******* auto focus on the close veiw setting.

i tried to get get a reading with my dial indicator but i couldnt get it mounted up to give consistent readings. but it looks dead nuts flush.

 

Nice HC engine

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ekim952522000 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice HC engine</TD></TR></TABLE>