Dynoed the 2.1L ITR..............................and we lost oil pressure at idle.

The "idiot light" flickers at idle and the autometer pressure gauge reads 1/2 between 0-25 psi (maybe 10-12)

At this point I am done with the motor project, and possibly the car as a whole.

My two options are: Sell the car as is (if your serious let me know) or drop in a new B18C5 short block.

I'll keep you posted.

Mattj

 

That sucks, Matt.

However, I do still have a built ITR turbo motor sitting in SgT's shop.

 

Don't get frustrated.

Take a break, go out tonite, have some beer, relax. Then think about it tommarrow.

 

do you know what caused the oil pressure to drop? oil pump malfunction? what pump is being used on that block?

 

Don't give up. You gotz the bombest motor around. Keep trying. Like the other post said, relax, have a beer, leave it alone for a day or two.

 

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Would like to know also.

Sorry to hear it, Matt

 

Don't give up. You have gone way to far to walk away from everything now. My ITR motor just let go, AGAIN...gotta keep going with it. The only way that I'd quit is if it weren't fun anymore. I absolutely LOVE spending my evenings in the garage with friends working on the car. Think long and hard before you make a decision...

 

Damn, i hate to see it go in such a shitty way. Would like to see ya keep it up, but if you sell, im sure we will still see you whoring around here.

Make sure to keep updates a commin

 

I'll trade you straight up for my ITR motor....let me know..you know who I am...

 

Sorry to hear about your car

&lt;-drink a few of those tonight it will make it better. Always works for me

If you need any help let me know.

 

my oil pressure was always low at idle too and only got to like 50-60psi under load. my car was strong as hell tohugh. i wouldnt worry about it until you know there is a prob.

 

Damn that sucks, I had been looking forward to seeing the dyno numbers too. Dont give up!

 

some some weed and relax + some Beer...

when u get up tomorrow you might wanna work on your car again.

keep it up man.

 

If you can afford it, just get a new, stock shortblock...

Stock Honda = Reliable goodness

 

aw mang soly to hear, i was really looking forward to results

 

Long short of it, I just don't have the time or patience anymore. This is the 2nd time around for this motor. I changed the crank (thought it was the problem) and the engine was built by a different person this time around.

I have had plenty of time to think about this, and just have zero interest in trying this set-up again. (The short block will be for sale after inspection: DART Talldeck, 95mm SCAT crank, Eagle Rods, Wiseco Piston (84.5mm Bore, 11.7:1 c/r) Honda oil pump/waterpump.........At a very reasonably price)

I will most likely just drop the stock shortblock in the car with some mods........................................and If I don't sell it

I'm having K-Series ITR in my ITR thoughts.

Mattj

 

Sorry to hear this man, seems like there are reliability issues with extracting so much power out of the motor.

It does make you think about the B18C1 vs. B18C5. For the slight difference in power and specs Honda went "all out" with adding little tweaks to the motor.

 

Drop in a new C5 shortblock or change over to K-series and be done with it. It sucks getting frustrated by the car. Cars are there for us to enjoy, not to make our lives frustrating.

so, when you coming down to NOPI?

 

My oil pressure at idle is ~12-15psi at 850rpm, once it hits 1,000rpm I'm at 25psi...full throttle I'm at ~77-78psi. Car has 90,600 miles on it.

Austin

 

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I'm having K-Series ITR in my ITR thoughts.

Mattj

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You just brought my hopes back up in this thread!!! You know what daddy is!

 

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Take a break, go out tonite, have some beer, relax. Then think about it tommarrow.


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Dont give up...I want to see your final results at least...I'm an owner of 2.0L B18c5 but are missing fuel management to get it up and going as it should...



Modified by IntegraTionR at 3:50 AM 9/4/2004

 

OK I am still in the game......................with a stock block for now.

I just ordered a brand new short block (B18C5) from the dealer. I will have it here Wens. (No I didn't pay retail)

Car will be on the road within 2 weeks tops.

Mattj

 

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I just ordered a brand new short block (B18C5) from the dealer. I will have it here Wens. (No I didn't pay retail)

Car will be on the road within 2 weeks tops.

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Gotta love the quickness! If only i had that turn around time, maybe my bills would be paid!!!

Good work Matt, see you guys at Slopi!

 

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Good to hear.

If there's one car that can get by on having a relatively stock motor, it's ours.

Back to basics &gt; K-series gheyness