ok, going to build first engine, 86 si rex, original engine. any hints, tips, anything bought these engines, crank work head work, wut ever, pleze post info. and also need links to places for parts, pistons, rods, ect. any and all help pleze, i won't to do this one time.

 

I'm doing the same thing right now, Except with a '91 Si engine. You might be able to get a few hints from this:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=289399

http://www.importperformanceparts.net had the best prices by far on parts, although the general concensus on this board was to go with original Honda parts

 

thanks for the link, they arn't to bad also try http://www.cyberauto.com/ there prices are the best i have found. ok , need some tech help now. what type of specifics i need on the head? maybe crank, knife edged , lightend alittle, anybody?
also any one know how much to deck block, shave head, ect. alot of little things here and there add up in the end, thats what i need to know , thanks

 

WOW, i'm floored. nobody can build an engine good enough to give pointers on what they would do, have done, or should of done in it????????

 

testing, 1............2............3............... is this thing on????

 

i saw a guy in a 87 CRX Si with a T3 turbo @ 8 PSI running 14.65..... stock steeles with shitty tires..... ill try to get his email or something.,... he might help u....

 

i dont understand. what tips are you looking for? like how to rebuild and engine? thats not a tip. the tip would to be read a book. its quite easy. everything unbolts. on re assembly make sure everything is adjusted properly and torqued to spec

 

also if you don't have one all ready, get an engine stand. it will make your life much easier.

 

man i can vouch for needing an engine stand...my engine is sittiung on the floor and **** its a bitch...

how much do stands go for neways?

 

like a hundred bucks at an auto parts store

 

$30-40 at Harbor Freight Tools.

http://www.harborfreight.com

 

I got mine at the local auto parts store for $50

I think the info he wants are things like is there another engine he should try to get pistons from to up the compression of his. Or other tricks that people have done in the past to get some more horsepower without breaking the bank.

 

if you want more compression for cheap, shave the **** out of the head.

 

What parts are you planning on putting into this motor, stock or aftermarket? What is the intended outcome of this motor (Turbo, Nitrous, hi compression all motor, street and smog legal, etc.).

Answer those questions and the rest is easy. I've built a few D16a6 motors and the same principles will apply to your motor.

 

Good call. Find out what you want from the engine. If you're looking for mild to medium power use the oem honda stuff. Except for pistons, bore out the block 0.010 oversize and get pistons and rings to match. If you're planning on something super spicy, (200 + hp) your crank should be ok, but better save up for some forged pistons and rods.