ok seems like im getting some pretty loud ticking from the side where the distributor is. i just installed some itr cams into my b16. before the install my b16 ran perfect and the head was quiet since i just had the head redone and machined like 7-8k miles ago. im still using stock b16 valvetrain. head have been adjusted and valve lashed to specs. right after the install it idled quiet but after driving it for a block and coming back it started ticking. why is it doing this???

 

Sounds like the lashs may be loose. You should recheck the valve lash adjustment again

 

yeah going to check everything again tmw at the shop

 

Thats simple the itr cams are way thicker thats why you hear a bit of thicking bt all you got to do is take it back to the shop where you got it re-done and tell em you installed bigger cams now and that you would like fir em to adjust your rocker arms that should make the thicking stop

 

valveadjustment, and use ONLY 10w-30 oil. teh B series motors are designed for that oil. only use 5w in the winter

some people dont realize that proper oil thickness can reduce the ticking sound


but absolutely get the valve adjustment done if you are even the slightest bit questionanble if it needs to be done. loose adjustment is bad for performance and reduces valvetrain life somewhat.

do the adjustment, enjoy slightly better performance and no ticking lol

 

are the LMA's good? The old style ones are crap. Honda discontinued them and are now using h22/itr style LMA's.
Probably not your problem but it is something that could be ticking.

 

why are you usin itr cams on stock b16 head? itr engines use dual valve springs for a reason, they are needed. id suggest upgrading before you think your b16 can still rev to 9k safely ;-) with itr cams...

 

will i dont plan on revving over the stock 8,200 rpm. i plan on just keeping it at the stock rpm. the car is my daily driver so i dont really drive it hard. just want a little more power thats all.

 

rocker arms huh? thanks i will try that.

 

my bet is you need to re adjust your valves....
and while your in there re check all the torqe specs.

 

yeah going to readjust valves today and check torqe specs

 

adjusted my valves today and no more tickings!!!! car runs soo much more better now with itr cams in my b16. more torque and a lil more high end. should run better once tuned on chrome

 

you should check you valve lashes when the motor is cold then drive it for twenty minutes then re-check them to makes sure that the valves are at the correct specs.