Thought we'd share a recent build with you guys, albeit a bit different from most ITR's we get in here.

Our customer, a member of the site, approached us with the intent of rebuilding his 17X,XXX+ mile 2000 ITR. Compression and Leakdown were wary to say the least, and undoubtedly showed signs of the high mileage. Initially, the customer was interested in a engine rebuild consisting of OEM Honda internals. After some discussion, we set out to do a light N/A build. While the block was at the machine shop, the owner contacted us and wanted to step up to a moderate FI build, that would meet his needs and goals.

The gameplan was now set. Our mission was to build a ~300whp/240tq+ setup, utilizing a turbo that portrayed great spool characteristics and a broad powerband, no-hassle driveability, reliability for a 30+ mile commute to work, the ability to pass inspection if need be done with a few quick changes, and of course one hell of a purpose built street car that fit the customer's needs.

Here's what we ended up with:

-81.5mm B18C5 Block, Wiseco 9.8:1 Pistons, Eagle Rods, GE Oil Squirter Plugs, ACL Bearings, Decked, ARP Headstuds, OEM Seals, Gaskets, Waterpump, Oil Pump, Timing Belt & Components
-Headgames Refresh'd ITR Head, Supertech Stock Sized Dished Valves Black Nitrided *This head was never Port & Polished
-AFI Stage 1GT AC Kit, GT28RS .82 A/R T3, Speed Theory GT-Series Waterline Kit
-RC 750cc, Walbro 255lph HP
-Hondata S300, Boost By Gear, Omni Power 4-Bar, AEM Boost & Oil Pressure Gauges
-Koyo Radiator, FAL Fan
-Hasport 68a Mount Kit
-Competition Clutch 80216-1620 Kit, Resurfaced OEM ITR Flywheel
-Mugen Exhaust, OEM Catalytic Convertor w/ 3" Flange

305whp/257tq @ 12-14psi
*We were very pleased with the numbers the car put down, despite the restrictive exhaust and cat. With a 3" exhaust and no cat, easily would have made the same numbers at less boost. Customer was in for quite a treat Thanks to Hanna @ Roots Factory/Best1 Tuning for the tune

The weather has been pretty crappy, didn't get a chance to get any street footage or outside shots of the car, hopefully will be able to update the thread with some video's and such.

Here are some photo's from during the build, and the finished product.


Assembly

Mock-Up

Parts Waiting

RC 750cc

Fresh Motor

More Mock-Up

AEM Boost Solenoid

Getting There..

Radiator, Water Lines Mock-Up

Lots Going On Here

OEM Cat Mated to 3" Downpipe

AEM Gauges

Completed

 

Awesome pics.

 

I'd like to hear the caR running and driving with that exhaust. looks great

 

bump for speed-theory

 

Awesome boost build... Very clean...

 

Is Speed Theory an upcoming performance shop?

 

Not the biggest numbers...but I bet that thing spools super fast and is reliable.

 

There's no need for "big numbers" for a build like this. This car is daily driven, and will auto-cross much more than drag race. IMO, anything over 350whp starts to get tiresome on the street, it's undoubtedly fun trying to hook 550whp on the street with street tires, but I think we could all say it's not the most practical thing in the world, I've tried

Numba1 K Series - We opened our doors November of 2006. Retail/Wholesale/Labor from Race Car Prep to General Maintenance

Thanks for the kudos guys

 

I agree with what not messing around with 'big numbers'.

Anything over 200hp is playing with fire.

Congratulations on your new shop! Do you guys have a website set up?

 

good **** joel

 

Nice work

 

nice build.... I'm sure it would make a lot more power with a 3" exhaust.... that's also the highest mileage itr i have seen

 

Nice work... But why an OEM catalytic converter? It looks like you guys are with Motovicity judging by parts used (i.e. Koyo, AEM, DEI, ARP, Cometic, etc.), why not go with a Vibrant 3" in/out catalytic converter?

 

y cat not straight pipe

 

looks goods!!

 

came out great

 

This is almost exactally the way I plan on building my motor. Not too much WHP but enough to be able to control better. I always thought 350 WHP and 400 at extreem was more than enough to enjoy on the street and the 1320.

The build looks awesome man!!! Please keep us posted as it goes.

 

nice build. nice numbers. i know that thing spools up quick. you said your going auto-xing with the car what events are you planing to hit up

 

nice setup, and room for growth if he ever gets bored of the power, 350whp is a 3" exhaust away

 

very nice build guys im basically using the same theory with my lsturbo build. mild numbers and reliability are the criteria i have for my build.

 

This thread really encuorages me to do my build even more. A FWD car with big WHP #'s made for the 1320. I bet this car is going to be really sweet to play with on the street. Not to mention far more reliable.

 

I figured you guys were going for a more streetable/quick spooling car from the beginning; Right after I saw what turbo was being used.

I miss being boosted, but stock motors + boost don't last too long out on the track; so I decided to go back to NA and try that route. Will more than likely be boosted again once I build another turbo motor (not anytime soon)

 

I like it a lot. Good job.

 

Um, ya we do deal with Moto a bit for some of the lines we have no interest in going direct with, however we didn't use any Cometic part for this build. Either way, the customer wanted to stay with the Mugen exhaust on the car as well as the factory cat. We all know the increase in numbers this would have had with a Thermal and a 3" test pipe, but numbers aren't everything.

The car is super quiet out of boost, really fun to drive, and accomplished all the customer's goals.

Reminds me of my car back way back when

 

Looks like a great build!

Speed-Theory