finally got the swap done in my crx...
FYI :
B18B fully built from ground up and minor head build with a T3/T4 .57 trim Garrett turbo, Precision 750cc injectors and all the lil stuff thats needed for the swap.
I just started it, and it did start right up~ but seconds later, i heard a clacking(?) noise from around the motor area. I know it cant be anything internal in the motor b/c the intervals of the noise was too far apart to be engine noise... if it were a piston slap or rod knock or something of that nature, the intervals between the noise would be alot shorter... the noise i heard was approximately 2 seconds apart at idle or at crank...
anyone have a clue??? one of my trusted resources said it could possibly be the starter drive not engaging/disengaging properly and hitting the flywheel bolts... but he was not there to hear the noise... does anyone have any idea???
anyone??

 

kind of common problem with alot of swaps, mine included, but i've never heard of a fix. theories i've come aross include valves, lma's, pistons but all attempts to fix it failed.

 

oh, and i also need to mension that i need a 3" exhaust made... no one seems to make it... i am currently running just down pipe... any suggestions??

 

what you mean no one makes it... you mean from the turbo back? becuase i have an obx catback that has 3" piping w a 4" tip...

 

kteller makes a manderal kit you can buy for the exhaust and as far as the noise goes we would need to hear it make a little video

 

found the noise.... one of the exhaust valves are sticking on cylinder #1... but the head was fully rebuilt... (minor performance parts tho)
i guess i'm gonna have to call the machine shop and start bitching... haha
oh and btw i'll post pics when im done, but i dont know which front bumper to use.. the stock, i had to chop off most of the bottom half b/c it did not fit what so ever due to the size of my intercooler.... anyone have any sugg's on the front bumper?
oh, and i'll check obx today! thx for the info!