Since IA, what was supposed to be a hella late debut for the car, I had troubles with it. A week before IA when we were able to get the car running finally after a delayed build that went hell and half of Georgia around where it was supposed to be and when it should have been done we had problems on the dyno. 3rd cylinder was reading 130 compression, and on a leak down it showed that there was a problem with that cylinder. The car smoked at idle before it was ever on the dyno. I figured it could be a ring, and I tuned to drive the car just so that I could get some seat time in it. Car seemed pretty strong too.

After not driving the car since thanksgiving, I head over to the shop to tear the motor down.


The culprit of that problem:


Now this is the state of the car:





Here it how it was a little over a week ago:


On a positive note. The Skunk2 parts I had in the motor, which saw abuse, held up for me pretty well. There was no damage to the valves whatsoever. This was a big plus. The chunk from piston 3 is nowhere to be found, and was obviously an issue on initial start up. Now, I will only have to add in new pistons since there is no damage to the cylinder walls, and get back on the dyno.

Come along and see how this goes. Last time was some bullshit, lets see how she holds up this time! The plan is to build it bigger, add more fuel, and rip to see if it blows again!

BIG THANKS TO:
Chris @Whoopeedoo Racing for putting up with my bullshit
Dave, Tony, Aaron & the guys @Skunk2 for the love (and Dave predicting 2012 before the car would run right!)
Ronald and the fellas @Import Hot Rod Garage for always lending a helping hand and know how
Jeff Rosario aka The street mechanic!
Brian @Wiseco
Brian Fox
The Oscars for telling me so
Stephen @Mfactory
Nick @bdl
Mike & John @Ktuned for the great swap parts. They helped!
Mike & Greg @JDMSpeedworx
Kocklow & Em1 crew
Tim, Dave, & Will @Hybrid Racing for some ill ****
Bob @continental
Brian @Hasport
Javier & Doug @Hondata
Jeff @Gopower for making good ****!
Paula @Hendrick Honda
Jonathan Shultz
Melissa @comp clutch
Miller @NRG Tech
Franklin @Avid Racing
Chase
Rywire
Lee @ Drive shaft shop
Vibrant Performance for some of the best products in the business right now
Larry, jr, Randy, and Tyler @Import Auto Salvage for keeping my *** on the road to Marion NC!!!
Norman @N1 Concepts
Griffin Radiator
Neo @Florida Honda Crew
Clatyon, AHobbs, Wil@exospeed, Morgan + Loi, Julian@Nyce1s, Gotboost, & Luke Munnell for the inspiration.

2011 is popping!

More of the rebuild can be seen in this thread and on Greasyblocks.com. Keep a look...

Page 1: Motor in pieces, Broken piston
Page 2: New pistons arrive, Preview of pistons in block
Page 3: Block assembly, Block & Trans Paint
Page 4: Motor is back in, assembling for Dyno

 

Nice work on #3 kid. You'll get this fixed and be back in business in no time.

 

Looking good! Cant wait to see it come back out!

 

So, you planning to be done by IA 2011, bud? I sure hope so.

 

Looking good my man! You know you have our support bud! 2011 going to be a good one!!!- Jade/ Loi- Sportcar Motion

 

nice, in for this.

 

Are there more pics from the build? I remember following it then it just disappeared.

 

There were not some at IA in a few threads. After IA in Nashville over the summer, I drove the car around and tried to work on some other bugs with the car. I really seem to like the suspension, but would like to go over everything again and corner balance it. I also have a new brake setup that I have yet to put on the car, but this should be possibly it with this build.

Matt,
I will have the car back on the dyno very soon. Ill post video of the initial startup.

I am just wanting to clean up the car at this point. I might add a different front bumper or mod it, and play with the interior some. I have feet where the cage was started but was never finished, so that might go. I am pleased over all. You couldnt ask for a better setup.


The BASF Candy Teal was the best decision I ever made. I love the color. I had a teal eg back in 00-01 and til this day I have missed that car. Getting into this car reminds me of that car, except now I have a 6speed trans.

 

Now that it comes back into play, we installed the head at my bud Ian's. I never remember seeing any cracks or issues in the pistons.

 

Good. That's the right answer bud. I'll be there in the daily though, bud. The EM2 is getting torn in to, for a rather lengthy build. But, the daily won't be entirely stock, I can assure you.

 

 

Good luck with your new setup. I love the cars color!

 

It'll be ripping in no time.

 

x2

 

Looks nice. In for more

 

Nice wrk bro, r u stunna ben frm honda tunning

 

Glad to see you are back at it again with the Em1 man.Hope everything goes smoothly this time you need to enjoy that thing for a while.

 

I am thinking about trying these babies out!

 

Blues, EM1 fo life! How have you been man?

Yag, Ill be posting much more of the build next week. I might post some dyno videos as well, showing the car smoking as well.

Aquafina is the tranny master! Thats why he likes the west coast and vegas so much!

Kyle, Thanks man. Color makes it for sure! Wheels are hard to match with it, and i wanted to be my own style with it. Youll see more crazy colors for sure.

4dr, yes. I have not done much with Honda Tuning as of late, but for a few years i did shoot and write with Honda Tuning. I need to hop back in shooting again. I miss it.

tim, drinks on you?

 

I've never to been to the west coast lol, only Vegas. I did mess around with Kubo's tranny there though.

If you want to use Supertech pistons this time around let me know.

 

The realest ****er out there Ben MotherFvcking Howard.....lets do this Ben.

I say lets put a turbo on it? Anyone else think a 5857 billet would be a good idea ?

 

Already got them.

Specs:
12.5:1
87.5mm


Check out the one that came from cylinder 3. I have pretty big hands, and thats no small chunk.

 

I would love to do that! But I think ill wait a few months to start something like that! I just want a good tune and some play time!

 

Same here man just trying to get mine running right you and I have some terrible luck with these cars lol.I will keep my eye on this thread and see what crazyness you come up with.

 

Yea man. But hey, coming back stronger and faster so I guess I cannot complain. I am excited to see the results of using these pistons. They seemed cheaper than the rest but people have great things to say about them. I saw a post Chunky did about their expansion rate vs stock and CP's. CP are worth the money, but many guys are building on a budget.