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Swapped the SOHC out! in with the LS motor **(PICS 56k go away)**

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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:15 PM
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Default Swapped the SOHC out! in with the LS motor **(PICS 56k go away)**

ok, well im posting on behalf of civcexcoupeblack

Finally, the sedate civic EX lost the standard motor, in favor of a built b18b.
the new motor has:
endyn rollerwave 9.0:1 pistons
Eagle Rods
Race Eng Block Gaurd
ACL bearings
Crower Valve Springs
Action 2md clutch


regular mods are:
Short Ram Intake
modified ITR exhaust
KYB AGX shocks
Ground Control Coilovers


and now for the pics
RPC07 (ryan) of HT (thanks for letting us use ur garage for everything!)
complete with split overflow tank creating coolant everywhere.
civicexcoupeblack himself (billy)
and its out! from back left moving forward then right back is: civicexcoupeblack (billy) 94goldjungsr (sam) Tegasaurus (me, the other ryan) Mugensport9 (gus) then nate... nate isn't on HT...

and finally the b18b is in (don't mind the background integra ):



thanks everyone!
-ryan, ryan, billy, sam, gus, nate
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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:25 PM
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any other big plans for the ls? boosting it? looks much better than the sock that was in there. also, any pics of the ITR cat-back?
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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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looks good. keep up the good work.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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Ill take some for you. It is about 2 inches from the bumper of my car, as in it looks kind of tucked in. you will see. I think it looks good though, better than stock for sure As far as turbo, the assembly of parts has now begun Im projecting turbo within a month. Going for 400 whp. Im hoping for low 11's in the civic. Although I dream big Im trying the break in method of running the motor pretty hard for the first 20 miles, then taking it easy for another 200 or more. we shall see how it goes.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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Nice
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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:38 PM
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nice work guys
it really takes a lot of work
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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ACURAmail.com &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice work guys
it really takes a lot of work</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah, a lot of problems arised that were mainly electrical... those silly grounds
wire harness was also a trick, ended up not using the b18b harness at all.

-ryan
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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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We are now swapping experts ..........NOT Skillz learned this swap: How to solder wires, How not to remove A/C (green is actually ac stuff, my whole engine bay was a neon green toxic waste land ), always check grounds if engine wont start, and timing belts should ALL die, I hate every single one of them! Oh yeah, engine hoists are amazing. $150 at checkers plus free leveler (had a dicontinued on in the back), and $15 of chains. Always remember when doing a swap, two cams are better than one!!
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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:53 PM
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looks like your pointed in the right direction..you'll have fun with it trust me..even without vtec, LS motors still hauls ***..but i see your going F/I..different direction from me good luck and have fun
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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:53 PM
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cool
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Old May 20, 2003 | 12:03 AM
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very clean and tasteful love the car keep up the good work and good luck
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Old May 20, 2003 | 01:16 AM
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Old May 20, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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Rytec all that green **** isnt coolant. We let all the AC go, all that green **** went everywhere....oops

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Old May 20, 2003 | 08:44 PM
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Default Re: Swapped the SOHC out! in with the LS motor **(PICS 56k go away)** (Daniel)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Daniel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any other big plans for the ls? boosting it? looks much better than the sock that was in there. also, any pics of the ITR cat-back?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Looked like a nice "sock" to me. Too bad you got rid of it.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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nice work.....how long did it take??? I usually drop out my motor from the bottom i find it much easier that way
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Old May 20, 2003 | 09:06 PM
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looks kinda like a KKK meeting, j/k

nice swap now boost that bitch
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Old May 20, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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took 3 days to fully complete....about 18 hours of work. First time.....next will be much faster.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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good ish
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civcexcoupeblack &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ill take some for you. It is about 2 inches from the bumper of my car, as in it looks kind of tucked in. you will see. I think it looks good though, better than stock for sure As far as turbo, the assembly of parts has now begun Im projecting turbo within a month. Going for 400 whp. Im hoping for low 11's in the civic. Although I dream big Im trying the break in method of running the motor pretty hard for the first 20 miles, then taking it easy for another 200 or more. we shall see how it goes.</TD></TR></TABLE>

is that a brand new motor? im assuming no. and if not, new pistons / rings?

if not, then the whole running hard for 20 miles is totally pointless...its just to break in the pistons / rings so they seat properly. the crosshatch goes away after about 20 miles
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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you're shooting for 400 whp on stock sleeves???? How much boost you plan on running??

I don't think you'll hit that goal bro...but good luck Should see 300-320 with 12-14 psi safely though
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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well its already been done with a similar set up, we shall see
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:47 PM
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good ****, im jealous
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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what did you do about the PCV valce since you're using a pre 96 valve cover?
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:56 PM
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it takes that many people to do a swap??? you guys should wear latex gloves next time, easier clean up good job guys & nice motor!
OT: what's up with your buddy's middle finger?
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Old May 20, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by whoDAT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

it takes that many people to do a swap??? you guys should wear latex gloves next time, easier clean up good job guys & nice motor!
OT: what's up with your buddy's middle finger?</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha... most were there for ***** and giggles just to watch it go in... i chopped the tip of my finger about 3/4 of the way off at work with a serated bread knife. RPC07's (ryan) dad brought a seucher kit home from his office (eye doctor) and sewed her back up... 7 stitches

-ryan
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