like fif i wanted a new itr head or block or anything is there anywhere else to go other than the dealership cuz there prices are crazy

 

well, you can get a Dart block...

but you might as well try the classifieds cuz if you dont wanna pay for a new honda part, you are gonna get a used one.

 

Len at Baranco Acura can get you good deals from the dealership. IM Len

 

If you want an OEM honda head or block you are going to have to buy it from.. well.. the menufacturer through their dealerships. No way at all around that. Of course, Len @ Baranco Acura will likely be the cheapest price.

 

nice plug el crapo

 

thanks ill talk to that guy , see im sellin my itr( lots of reasons) mainley want to go back to school, and gettin a 97 hatch and i want a itr motor but i dont want a used one and i figured i whould just buy new and even better just buy it piece by piece since the hatch i want has a pretty good stock motor that i can rock untill i get all the parts

 

Why not Buy a Used engine and rebuild it?

I did that and I think it was a Heck of a lot Cheaper than parting one together.

 

is it? what all is involved in a rebuild and how much is it and what parts can be swapped for aftermarket to make it better, like the headgasket id get a higher compression one and what other things could i do, its gonna sit on a stand while i build it cuz the hatch im buying has a good motor in it so i can drive that aroun whille i build the motor

 

What I did was purchased a JDM R engine. But it can be a GSR and it certainly DOESN'T have to be JDM

I purchased the complete swap ORIGINALLY looking for the TRANNY ONLY. Well I pulled the thing apart and I replaced all the usual parts.

The Head consists of Cams, Cam gears, Valves, Springs, Rocker Arms, LMA.... Stuff Like that.
I kept some of the parts so I guess it is TECHNICALLY NOT a FULL Rebuild. But it was close enough. The engine is practically brandnew now.
I took the bare head to the Machine shop and had it cleaned and compression checked and milled it for squareness. I replace the Valves, Springs, and Cams/Camgears with Spoon Equivelents. Replaced all the gaskets and seals.
3 angle Valve Job on the Valves and massaged the ports abit for smootheness.
the BLOCK:
Same thing I took it to the Machineshop and had it cleaned and Honed out. Overbored to .25mm over and replaced the Pistons, rods, rings with Spoon stuff.
I kept the Stock Crank and rockers. I replaced the OIL pump and water pumps.

I replaced the Injectors, Distributor cap and rotor button you know all the Maintainence stuff. I ended up selling the tranny so am looking for a new tranny now.
Basics that I recommend on ANY used engine is New HG, Hone out the cylinders and check them if they need overbore or not. Check Valve seats and seals. Replace rings. That what I'd do for peace of mind.

 

wow thanks alot for the help, looks like im gonna do that now im gonna start looking for a cheap swap now thanks again