Guess I'll do a quick pictorial timeline here, and keep updating as I make progress with the build! I added some memorable pics from G2IC.com meets along the way as well, so enjoy (I hope!)

EDIT: UPDATED APR. 14TH

Pics on all pages.

Picked up the car in September '97, have to dig out my 4x4 pics from the boxes, will add when I find em!
Setting up the '01 BC/WA meet was fun:



Tossing on the Thermal 3" (plans to go turbo back then):


Hangin with Richie (IcEmAn):


Driving to MN, stopping in on the Winnipeg crew (2002):


Meeting with Mike and Darren (AsAsN, Integra_Pilot):


Getting ready for the 2002 meet (-=harookz=-, Integra_Pilot, Essence, and myself)


The meet (WA, BC, AB, QC rep'd 44 cars):




At the 2003 meet:


Re-creating the OEM lip from scratch:


March 04, replaced the exhaust, decide to stay NA:


En route to the 2004 meet:


A day at Integra_Pilot's place:


Build begins, Dec. 2004:




Feb. '05, picked up a P72 head from DAKey (Ky):


At the 2005 meet:


Started on the valve cover:



Then the first accident in Nov. '05:



But she came back better than ever!!:



Slowly accumulated parts:


2006 meet, back to where it all began (note shaved antenna!):



Cruisin' 06 to Cypress:




Headwork in 2006:




The much loved/hated change (test fit only, will start this part of the project in the spring):





Getting ready for the winter swap!:



Bumper, headlights off:


Radiator out:


Cross member, radius rods out:


Engine out the bottom!:


Empty bay:



Pushed out for a power wash:


Prepped for paint:


Painted engine bay, hood latch cable rerouted, cruise completely removed:



Manual rack ready to install, new inner/outer tie rods:


And where I'm at now, wiring the engine bay:


Progress today (29/01/07):

Tore down GSR manifold for cleaning, and thermal gasket installation when it arrives, port-matching the I/M to oversized T/B to come post-tune:



THE BOX OF OEM GOODNESS! ooohhhhh, thanks acuraoemparts.com :rockon:


The carnage (o-rings, gaskets, every visible bolt, thanks to .J. for that little detail of inspiration):


Studs installed to replace bolts for oilpan:


Oil pump test fitted (missing the o-ring, argh!):


Water pump installed:


Tensioner and spring:


Thermo switch (forgot the damn oil press. switch!):


Coolant pipe and thermostat housing:


Thermostat:



Head ready to go:


Valve seats in:


Valve stems in:


Have some OEM parts to order here before I can toss on the oil pump/pulley etc on, will be focusing on the car prep here in the next few days, as work permits! Fuel injectors ordered today as well, top secret on that front! .

The build will be complete in May (engine anyways):
B18A block
USDM ITR 0.25 pistons
ARP rod bolts
mic'd/polished crank
balanced rotating assembly
Spoon drain plug/trans drain plug
P72 head, p&p'd
ITR intake valves
Skunk2 Pro valve springs, retainers
Skunk2 Pro1 cams
new ITR LMA's
stock P72 intake manifold
Exedy clutch
ITR flywheel
Endyn breather kit

Parts coming:
SMSP header
Crome chipped P72 ecu
Innovative billet mounts
Endyn LS/VTEC kit
ARP head studs
S1 trans
Quaife quicksteer kit
Outlaw gasket kit

Thanks so far to Tom @ Camp1320.com, Robearracing.com, ImageInMotion.com, Ron @ EngineMachine.com, NT Machine, P.A.R.R. Auto, Darcy @ Jonker Honda, Roy @ Happy Honda, Acuraoemparts.com, Tommy @ Kinetic Motorsports, Earl, Prostreetonline.com, and all the clean-*** DA's out there for the inspiration!


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nice build

 

looks good. love the DA builds, cant wait to see more updates. quick question for you.. the thermo switch on the back of the block, is that the one that controls the radiator fan
mike

 

 

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mike</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes it is!

Thanks for the compliments guys .. been a long time coming for me, this damn build haha.

 

Crazy amount of DA's at some of those meets. Nice build

 

Good to see!!!!

As soon as im done with my hatchie build up, my teg project begins. I will be doing almost the same you are doing. I cant wait, and having a DA project thread to watch is more motivation to get **** done!!!!

Up for a G2IC member

 

BC

how are you gonna fit those sport max wheels in there?

flares?

 

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how are you gonna fit those sport max wheels in there?

flares?</TD></TR></TABLE>

ehhh, not sure yet, have a couple ideas .. if none work out I may sell and find some RG's (or copies) in black, 17" .. argh!

 

Not one of those Tegs made me smile!

 

nice to see more local cars getting into some nice builds ..

when is the plans for it to be all up and running and driving to the meets

 

She'll be up and running for May, after that suspension will be replaced as well, thanks for the compliments all! Stoked to get this byatch done!

 

looking good so far.

 

finish that engine, new suspension and a nice set of wheels will make that car perfect! good job

 

definitely go into detail with the steering rack conversion!!!

 

Will do, I have a few more pics I can dig up.

 

nice pics of the build and the DA meets.

NO TEAL ONES THOUGH!!!

bump for G2IC member as well

 

Freakin awesome man! I would love to do something like that to mine. I need another daily driver

 

sick

 

Thanks for all the comments guys! Waiting on some gaskets before I update pics here.
I finally picked up a winter beater this past Sept., that's why I can get away with the DA down for so long .. $500 EF FTW!

 

 

definately gonna be hard to fit those sportmax's. other than that nice build

 

Sick build ,car should haul ***

 

updates on the weekend! waitin on parts parts ...