OK, so I have been in the game for a quick minute and I have not only always wanted to do a "build thread", but a motor build period.

This is my first build and I would glady accept suggestions/comments from those who are experienced, I have the "how to build a "reliable" LS VTEC/B20" thread printed and binded..

I came up on a B18B1 from my buddy mannyman2 Thankx bro!!

Since I work at a machine shop that makes pistons, I was stoked. So on to the build..

Day one at the shop

The block got rained on... Only good for a rebuild. I brought the motor home in the trunk of my girlfriends Toyota Yaris!




The motor was pretty clean inside, the cams had rust forming on the lobes where they were touching the lifters....



Day 2 tear down of the block







day 4 block is bare



Now sending the block to get hot tanked, bored and honed.

 

54 views and not even a "good luck"

peeping tom's

 

I know they are shitty pictures, I'm trying something new today...

 

im doin a ls vtec myself. best of luck to u

 

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Good luck.

- Derek

 

Here is a link that I found helpful on engine assembly, although, you work at a machine shop so I am sure there are knowledgeable people around you. http://forums.evans-tuning.com...build

What are your plans for the motor? You going to run aftermarket rods/pistons or stick to stock rods/cast pistons? Have you made your choice on bearings that you are going to run (oem, acl, clevite, etc.).

 

 

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What are your plans for the motor? You going to run aftermarket rods/pistons or stick to stock rods/cast pistons? Have you made your choice on bearings that you are going to run (oem, acl, clevite, etc.).

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Glad you asked, going to run:

-B16a head (port/polish, new V/T, ITR manifold, port T/B etc..)

-custom probe forged aluminum pistons (waiting for the block to get done before I make them)

-Probe Ultralite rods

-Clevite bearings

-ARP head studs, rod bolts

Still learning a lot every day about the build. I left out a lot obviously, still changing and generating the shopping list.

 

i apologize for no one chiming in and putting some advice or even a " " but grats on the build buddy im in the process on mine also and i know the feeling would be nice to see atleast a GL. Anyways what cams/valvetran u plan on running!?!

 

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Glad you asked, going to run:

-B16a head (port/polish, new V/T, ITR manifold, port T/B etc..)

-custom probe forged aluminum pistons (waiting for the block to get done before I make them)

-Probe Ultralite rods

-Clevite bearings

-ARP head studs, rod bolts

Still learning a lot every day about the build. I left out a lot obviously, still changing and generating the shopping list.


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Awesome choice of parts, Probe gets a . Glad not to see another eagle h beam rod for a N/A build.

What cams are you leaning towards?

 

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Havent decided on the cams there are alot of company's that seem to be pretty reputable, but I also have a lot of people at my work that have friends that manufacture all of the things I need, I am still sourcing

Valvetrain is also a undecided I'm in the process of reading the 1,000,000,000 + posts on the topic.

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Awesome choice of parts, Probe gets a . Glad not to see another eagle h beam rod for a N/A build.

What cams are you leaning towards?

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You have heard of Probe? I work there

http://www.probeindustries.com

The new 2008 catalog came out, its not on the site yet tho... PM me your mailing address and I'll send one

 

looks like a nice start. make sure you do it right the first time, and keep us updated.

good luck, take your time, and have fun.

 

Yeah I have heard of probe, must be a pretty cool job.

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-Probe Ultralite rods

-ARP head studs, rod bolts
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Got a question though, since you work at probe figured you would be good to ask. Do the probe rods come from the factory with arp rod bolts, or are you buying them separately to use?

 

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Got a question though, since you work at probe figured you would be good to ask. Do the probe rods come from the factory with arp rod bolts, or are you buying them separately to use?</TD></TR></TABLE>

They come with them

 

Nice start to the build man. Keep up the pictures, I will definately be watchin the motor goin together if you keep everyone updated. When are you aiming to have the motor put together? Also, what car is it going into and what will it be used for? It looks like you work at the perfect place to take on a project like this. Good luck man

 

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Thanks!! I will keep every one updated as best as I can. Not sure exactly when it'll be done, there is much to be done.

The motor is going in my 91 Civic SiR project. Used for road racing/ street/ occasional drag

Probe is a cool company, the owners are all interested cuz I'm the only one that's building a Honda.