Figured Since I've been on this forum for such a long time, I'd might as well start sharing some of hard work with the rest of the Honda Fanatics.
Also, seeing my Buddy's build thread on here motivated me to get mine up as well.

So I always been a Honda Fanatic since my first EG. I've had my fair share of builds & attempted build but this is by far my proudest.
It started out with me looking for a B20 short block & a SiR head.
I was intent on a B20Vtec since I'd had one of these before.

A buddy of mine had a whole host of parts along with a prepped short block & GSR head. All that was left was to assemble. I asked him to assemble the motor & have it tuned whilst I prepped my EM1.

MY EM1 was a single owner 2000 EM1 with dealer service history & 160 000kms.
Not a single mod...not even the radio

The day I picked it up...


Seems the engine bay was never washed....Ever!
Before


After


By now I'd accumulated a whole host of parts for this build but needed to pace myself. Figured I'd prioritise stuff & decided to go with mechanical stuff first & cosmetics later.
I started by pulling the B16 motor.
All ready to start work.


Motor out & ready for the new heart


Motor's in

 

After the motor went in, it was time for the rest of the support parts
SSR Header


Apexi Muffler (3" Inlet)


Password JDM Brace

 

Got some wheels on this baby


This is how it stands today

 

Specs of my build thus far:
-b20vtec b20b block rs machine pistons w/hasting rings 12:1cr 84.5mm bore
-stock rods shot peened/destressed w/arp rod bolts and line honed big bore
-Z10 block girdle retrofited for mains w/ custom dowels machined in, line honed main bore
-crank journals micropolished, crank/rods/pistons all balanced
-all block machine work done by Laskey racing
-Ednyn modified/ported high flow oil pump
-Mfactory modified baffled oil pan
-Ati crank pulley
-gsr/p72 cylinder head, ported by cccylinderheads.com
-Kseries lost motion assembly
-modified rocker arms for high lift cams
-skunk2 pro1 cams and gears
-rocket valve springs and retainers
-omni dish valves
-supertech valve guides and valve seals
-Edelbrock performerX w/68mm throttlebody
-intake manifold port matched at tb and cylinder header opening by cccylinderheads.com
-SSR street sweeper race header
-golden eagle lsvtec kit
-arp head studs
-Skunk2 Sleeves
-15x7 Rota Slipstreams wrapped in Advan A048

 

Parts awaiting installation:
Full Face Radiator
Skunk2 Exhaust
Oil Cooler
Rear Lip


Aftermarket Headlights


Harnesses

 

Sounds like a promising build. Keep us posted

 

sick build, i have a similar engine set up.. tuned yet?

 

All that money in the motor and you go with Rotas? I am disappoint.

 

@ HNL....
It made 196Hp on pump gas on a pretty harsh dyno.
Hoping to get some good gains with better gas & Kenny (Turbogixxer) in May.

@Brice.
I hang my head in shame...lol
My new wheels are being shipped as we speak. I'll be sure to update the thread when they arrive.

 

Did you get a full tune and end up with those numbers, or did you have a problem and have to stop? Was it tuned on the TWMs or the Edlebrock piece? Car looks great!

 

It was a full tune with ITB's.
As I said, it's a harsh dyno.
The motor made 203Hp on a different dyno when tuned with the edelbrock intake.

 

Love it, great build. Car is nice and clean. N/A is the way to go

 

Tire choice is money though

 

Thats still pretty low, I made 201 on a DynoJet with a stock bottom end. Are you gonna take it to the track?

 

Agreed. It Is pretty low.lets see how things go after Kenny's tune.
I'm building the car mainly for track use

 

Participated in some "retail therapy" as the ladies would call it.
Hahaha

IPG Catchcan


Since this catchcan goes in place of the battery, the battery needed to be relocated.
As a result, I picked this up


Russell Brakelines


Since I'm running ITB's without any form of cold air feed, I figured i'd try keep engine bay temps down by wrapping the header


A small addition to the interior


Since the OEM "Civic" badge is weathered, I picked up a replacement

 

Made this lil video clip after getting tuned. Figured i`d share it with you guys

 

@Brice
It'll may interest you that i just sold my Rota Slipstreams

 

These babies arrived in the mail a few days ago
15x8 +25 Volk TE37SL in Pressed Graphite
(the K valve cover is my buddy's)

 

Well done, such an awsome build!!!

You knorrrrrrr!!!!!

 

Now that the weathers warming up, I managed to get in the garage & put in a few hours work.
The aim this past Sat was to install the full sized Radiator & an Oil cooler.
To begin with, the Oil cooler was unsuccessful since it could not mate to my block where the oil filter fits. The thread pattern was different so I'm currently doing a bit of research there.

The radiator install was easier than expected however, I'm not entirely satisfied with the install.
The radiator is for Civic application & when i centralize the radiator, the upper hose has a kink in it.
To avoid this, I positioned the Rad more toward the left.
As i said, It isn't a pretty installed but when i figure out what upper hose to use, I'll reposition the Radiator.
You can tell from the pic, I did not make any additional holes so when i move the radiator, it'll be an easy fix with no permanent scars left behind

Sidenote: Plan for the upcoming weekend is to relocate the battery to the trunk, Install the catch can & wrap the header with heatwrap.
I'll keep you guys posted.

Here's a pic of the Rad install

 

Nice wheel choice. The size and color are going to be perfect.

 

Thanks buddy.
Cant wait to get them on.

Finally got my Toyo R-Program number today so I can now buy my tires

On the topic of my Radiator & oil cooler.
I've managed to source another oil cooler so I'll be picking that baby up in 2weeks, along with my tires & a few other bits n bobs.
I've also figured out the radiator kinked hose issue.
Its cos i'm using a regular B16 hose with a GSR head.
I'll simply pickup a GSR upper Rad hose, then reinstall the radiator....this time, the RIGHT way-lol

Seems I have my work cut out for me this weekend, but no wories....I'll keep this thread updated for sure.

 

car looks good

 

NICE NICE NICE