Im picking up a b18c1 from a buddy that has 200k on it. I plan to rebuild it using all oem parts. Im buying oem pistons,rings,bearings, ect ect. I have a few questions the motor runs fine as it is, Is it fine to reuse the rods even though they have over 200k on them? Should i replace valves,springs,valve guides, and cams because of the mileage? Or can i just reuse everything in the head and have a valve job done?

Just looking for opinions on this, motor will be going in my ek hatch and i just want a reliable motor that i can beat on ever now and then.

 

I would think the original rods would be fine, but I'd replace the valves and springs. If you're pulling from the Honda parts bin, why not mill the head a bit and drop in some ITR cams?

 

why not try and build a bit more power on the rebuild. itr pistons.valvetrain.cams.etc? and as for the rods.just get them shot peened.

on my build the one thing i wish i did was get a mild pnp.

 

are going to hone the block or anything?

 

yes, maybe bore it.

 

1) recondition the rods.

2) Bore and hone, if you want the new rings to actually seal.

3) With 200k miles, I would say yes the valves, guides, LMAs, maybe seats should be replaced. The best thing to do is send the head to a competent porter and let them recommend what to do. Your really can't tell over the internet.

 

yeah get type r pistons and balance the crank while ur there. dont just go back to stock gsr. build it up for a little extra.