HCF Project Section - My EJ1 z6 vitara build

Its 300+whp or bust on this one!

The Victim:
-1994 Civic EX Coupe
-Manual
-210,000 miles

The Motor:
-All D16z6 parts
-Except for the A6 block... (bored .5mm over, notched for rods)

Turbo Setup:
-Bullseye T3/TO4E 50 trim w/ .55 a/r
-GO-AUTOWORKS 3" SS Downpipe
-Ebay Cast Manifold
-Tial 38mm Wastegate, 10psi spring
-Tial 50mm BOV
-GO-AUTOWORKS Tuner Charge Pipe Kit, Bead rolled
-GO-AUTOWORKS 28x12x3 FMIC
-Tuner Toys Stealth Oil Lines

The Parts (will update as more are added):
-YCP Vitara 75.5mm Pistons
-NPR Rings
-Eage H-Beam Rods
-ACL Rod/Main Bearings
-OEM Timing Belt
-OEM Water Pump
-.037" head gasket
-Holley Fuel Regulator
-ARP Headstuds
-Gator Axles
-Stage 3 SPEC Clutch (300tq capable)
-Balanced Polished Crank
-Fresh gaskets/seals
-Precision 780cc injectors
-Walbro 255 Fule Pump
-Tuning sofware: crome
-OEM Tensioner
-AVID Billet Motor Mounts
-GM 3bar Map

some parts pics
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2311.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2312.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2313.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2314.jpg
and the a6 block/z6 head
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2310.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2307.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2308.jpg

go-autoworks stealth return line kit
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2309.jpg

cleaned up the head/block today, really liken how it came out. degreaser and a toothbrush FTW

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2353.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2354.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2355.jpg
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new balanced/polished z6 crank came today :D ended up payin 75 shipped
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/0192.jpg
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wuts it sound like to you guys? old motor blew 2day haha
[IMG]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/th_004-4.jpg (http://s201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/?action=view&current=004-4.flv)
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/005-7.jpg
[IMG]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/006-3.jpg

off to the machine shop :D
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/001-7.jpg

got the head off
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/002-10.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/003-4.jpg
[IMG]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/004-6.jpg[/IMG

GO-AUTOWORKS Medium FMIC
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2440.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2441.jpg
GO-AUTOWORKS Tuner Kit Charge Pipe Kit, Bead Rolled
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2442.jpg
Gregs gently used spec clutch, good to 300 pounds o torque
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2444.jpg
Tial Wastegate, 10 psi spring
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2447.jpg
Tial BOV
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2449.jpg
and yes, gator axles
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2450.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2451.jpg

got this done tonight, high temp(1500*) black
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2456.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2457.jpg
and my sexy FPR :p
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2458.jpg

got the old motor out last night:
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/081.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/055.jpg
axles didnt wanna release? lol
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/058.jpg
looks can be decieving
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/065.jpg
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http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/069.jpg
i can has rod knock?
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/071.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/073.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/075.jpg

we ifle towered that bitch, took it like a champ!
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/083.jpg
finally empty
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/085.jpg

got the new si tails in today 2
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/094.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/093.jpg

did some splurging tonight, lol

ordered the optional civic center console, armrest, and new armrest pad\/
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/0398_1.jpg
along with this baby!
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:haha:
[IMG]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/001-8.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/002-11.jpg

dad got me winter tires and powdercoated my old steelies black for my winter set... i wanted em white but he didnt know, im contemplating painting em white anyways, opinions? cars gonna get red tuner lugs, and mudflaps for the winter
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2489.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2488.jpg

got my interior goodies in today, ordered a JDM boot to match the armrest cover too.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2490.jpg
neptune's goin in the emty spot :D
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2491.jpg
diggin the new cover, got it off the bay for $40 shipped
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2495-Copy.jpg
and i always hated not having an additional storage compartment...
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2498.jpg

holy crap. huge build congrats dude this is gonna tear up tires. if you need d16 parts im parting a y7

got the rest of the bottom end out today
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/0012.jpg
actually doesnt look too bad
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/0022-1.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/0032-1.jpg
couldnt get a picture of it, but cyinder #3 has some scoring
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/0062.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/010-6.jpg
crank looks good except for the rod journal that had the spun bearing
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/011-4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/001-10.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/005-8.jpg

if anyone has any info on hookin up the neptune LMK, im gonna hit up the website to try and find something...

threw the boot on... lovin how it matches my armrest cover!!! excuse the mess, workin on the neptune install still
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/002-14.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/003-7.jpg

jw.... i work 2 jobs and cant afford all this.... your parents helping you?

got some stuff back from the powdercoaters today :D

ceramic coated black 1500+ degrees
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/003-9.jpg

and this cam out gorgeous!!!
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/005-10.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/007-3.jpg

And for a salute to the man that made the build come together, one of the coolest motor heads ive ever had the pleasure of dealing with...
[IMG]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/007-4.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/008-3.jpg

EDIT: in that first pic, thats not paint fade on my trunk, dont know wut made it look like that :\

oh and this came in the mail yesterday
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/001-11.jpg

so the machinist sais hes getting to work on my block in the next couple days, thank god!!!
anyways, took some anxious pics...haha
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/022-1.jpg
my shop, car in far left bay. middle bay has a lotta junk in it, our 16' enclosed trailer, work fourwheeler etc. The bay on the right is for the horsetrailer and horses(mom and sisters deal...), stalls on the far right side
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/021-3.jpg
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http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/016-3.jpg
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my work areas :D

Oh some more goodies for me :D
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/007-6.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/005-11.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/004-10.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/010-8.jpg

AVID Billet Mounts "65's"
GM 3 Bar Map Sensor

holy crap. huge build congrats dude this is gonna tear up tires. if you need d16 parts im parting a y7
haha thats the plan :D
jw.... i work 2 jobs and cant afford all this.... your parents helping you?

no sir, i can proudly say i paid for the car in full (cash), I am only 18, I own and opperate my own hay hauling company in summer months. I make in 3 months what most make in 6-9


EDIT: yes i still live at home, yes its my dads shop, yes I have access to his tools, but believe it or not, i rarely have to venture outside my tools for the build. IE 32mm socket for the axle nuts, breaker bar, and some electral goodies to fix some hack wiring
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/004-9.jpg

wow well thats cool i cant wait to see this progress. before i could post 2ice ****ing like 8 posts haha

wow well thats cool i cant wait to see this progress. before i could post 2ice ****ing like 8 posts haha

haha copying and pastying from my original build thread haha

basically all thats left is waiting on the block, im waiting for my omni coilovers to come in the mail along with the precision's. Machinist will HOPEFULLY be done next week. *crosses fingers*

this Civic is officially mine.
http://dpwall.bravehost.com/Simpsons_paper/800x600/yoink$.png

no really, please give this to me
lol

id like to know where you got that flip key from????

and ya those axles can definatly freeze in there! my 99 drivers axle seized inside the knuckle, i had to hammer that sucker out with a sledge. unfortunatly i jacked up the threads and couldnt get the threads to straighten out after filling for about an hour so i just went down and bought a new one! :(

id like to know where you got that flip key from????

and ya those axles can definatly freeze in there! my 99 drivers axle seized inside the knuckle, i had to hammer that sucker out with a sledge. unfortunatly i jacked up the threads and couldnt get the threads to straighten out after filling for about an hour so i just went down and bought a new one! :(

i have had to use a 12 ton press to get an axle out once of the hub:(

id like to know where you got that flip key from????

and ya those axles can definatly freeze in there! my 99 drivers axle seized inside the knuckle, i had to hammer that sucker out with a sledge. unfortunatly i jacked up the threads and couldnt get the threads to straighten out after filling for about an hour so i just went down and bought a new one! :(

key is kinda a one of deal, saw a few sell for over $100 (insane right!?!), picked mine up from another forum guy for $20 :D

After i used my 8 foot (ya, 8 feet) breaker bar to get the axle nuts off, the axles came out fine. What casued yours to freeze in there? little rust maybe?

i got no idea why it was seized in... the axle nut came right off with my good impact gun. its a strong gun for sure! never had a problem removing the crank bolts. ive removed 3 different crank pulleys with it with ease.

i was changing the alternator out to a highpower alternator and i had to pull the axle to get it out and new one in... the shaft wasnt messed up only the threads on the axle nut so i had to replace it. i kept it tho just incase i ever need the joints or boots....
i need to replace my 96axle BUT its the passenger side i need. :( or else id just use my old one and swap the end shafts.

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwww.
spectacular progress. looks great, keep us posted.

got some stuff back from the powdercoaters today :D

ceramic coated black 1500+ degrees
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/003-9.jpg

and this cam out gorgeous!!!
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/005-10.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/007-3.jpg


Where did you get the valve cover? And how much did it cost for you to get your mani powdercoated?

Where did you get the valve cover? And how much did it cost for you to get your mani powdercoated?

mani cost me $80

the v.c. is the stock one powdercoated some version of an "apple" red, cost me $125 for that, would have need $100 but i wanted the raised lettering to be polished

what engine did that come off? and do the sell them cause I really want one for my car, hate how it doesnt say v tec on it

the Vtec valve covers are from mostly 92-95 D16z6 motors. they right up to all 96-00 SOHC civic motors.
only downfall is there age..... typicaly there is corrosion on them that needs to be cleaned off and sanded before painting them. not always but most i have seen personaly have some.
i have a extra one from my old z6 i had that i dont plan on using... PM me a offer ;)
i plan on selling my 99ex vtec civic and my 96dx doesnt have vtec so that would be stupid to put it on it!

the Vtec valve covers are from mostly 92-95 D16z6 motors. they right up to all 96-00 SOHC civic motors.
only downfall is there age..... typicaly there is corrosion on them that needs to be cleaned off and sanded before painting them. not always but most i have seen personaly have some.
i have a extra one from my old z6 i had that i dont plan on using... PM me a offer ;)
i plan on selling my 99ex vtec civic and my 96dx doesnt have vtec so that would be stupid to put it on it!

bingo


i also have one forsale, check my forsale thread

right now all my money has to go to essential parts for my turbo build, so at the moment ill have to hold off on cosmetics was just wondering cause I plan on doing something like that once i just the install done

This thread is making me rethink my sprayed H2B build...

This thread is making me rethink my sprayed H2B build...

boost FTW! haha, thanks for the compliment, either way yours will end up being a fun car!

this is a really sick thread dude, did you happen to get the rods/pistons/bearing/HG in one package off eBay?

I am really looking forward to see this done thoguh, love the valve cover and the paitned IM is unique and siiiiick! Looking good dude

this is a really sick thread dude, did you happen to get the rods/pistons/bearing/HG in one package off eBay?

I am really looking forward to see this done thoguh, love the valve cover and the paitned IM is unique and siiiiick! Looking good dude

thanks bro! got all the above form go-autoworks.


just wait until i get the block back, block and tranny are getting painted black, v.c. is going to be the only colored piece in the bay

i don't ever remember seeing a black IM.....i think the engine bay is gonna be one of my favorite parts of this build. I'm planning on doing a similar build in the future so i'm excited to see how this turns out man. Good luck!

i love a painted motor for sure... thats how i did my old 94 Z6 motor but i definatly go thru it as extensive as you did with all the bolts.LOL i just cleaned the whole thing and primed it and painted it!! i think it turned out pretty nice myself.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e250/addiction2bass/94civic%20project/94civiccleanedup-09.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e250/addiction2bass/94civic%20project/DSC002482.jpg

tho the header paint i used was just the 500degree paint which was not good enough for the header.LOL it slowly burned it right off... 6 months later ;) ill definatly use 1500degree paint next time if i ever paint a stock header again....
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e250/addiction2bass/94civic%20project/fc316ec4.jpg


when i pull the motor on my 96dx im going to paint it also, but im going to paint it same as the car a gunmetal color. should blend in very nice and almost disapear....
i would go black again BUT i learned one small problem from black... if you have a small oil leak its really hard find exactly where the leak is comign from! :( so ill try to stay away from all black next time around ;)

im definatly keepen an eye on your build. should look very nice when done!!!!!!! looken very good!

I plan on getting the vtech valve cover and painting it blue to match my spark plug wires and couplers when the turbo is installed, but man its really looking good dude

I plan on getting the vtech valve cover and painting it blue to match my spark plug wires and couplers when the turbo is installed, but man its really looking good dude

"vtec" son.

"vtec" son.

haha x2

a few updates

stock resurfaced flywheel
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/003-11.jpg
precision 780's
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/006-10.jpg
Suspension out ready for some un-said goodies:P
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/011-5.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/015-3.jpg
Lower control arms, ready for ebergy suspension bushings
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/009-5.jpg
resistor
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/013-4.jpg
new dump from greg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/024-1.jpg

and a fun shot to compare
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/026-2.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/029.jpg

dam dem are some beefy axles!

"vtec" son.

lol my B, guese thats what i get for "trying" to spell better

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/001-12.jpg
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http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/016-4.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/017-2.jpg

Build is looking fantastic. Keep the pics comming..

wow very very nice. keep us posted. afterwards you should make a complete cost list just in case some of the other forumers on here want a ball park of what this would cost

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man so jealous! This is gonna be absolutely killer

How did I miss this thread? AWESOME! Thank you for posting so many pics!

man so jealous! This is gonna be absolutely killer
thanks! i hope so!
How did I miss this thread? AWESOME! Thank you for posting so many pics!

haha thankyou, and im a pic whore myself. Plenty more to come

IMO there no such thing as to much of a picture whore! with my old 94project i have 563 images, 15 videos, of my old project. ;)
actualy i got more photos and videos of it, but my photobucket only totals those pics/vids in that one folder... not subfolders.


its called picture proof that youve done everything you say you have done! defiantly helped me selling that civic...
nothing better than showing all your hard work and being able to prove it all! you can say youve done all kinds of repairs but if you cannt prove it i dont trust it. ;)
keep up the good work. tho when are you gonna paint the motor? or are you just paint the intake only?

answer your question? haha

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/002-15.jpg
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^^ looks like your getting ready for paint =)

what color are you going to paint it?

^^ looks like your getting ready for paint =)

what color are you going to paint it?

:D

1500* Flat Black Engine Enamel

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/0043.jpg
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All this good stuff then you JB weld the oil pan fitting? I think you should get the JB crap off and have it welded, it doesn't cost that much and its a lot better.

All this good stuff then you JB weld the oil pan fitting? I think you should get the JB crap off and have it welded, it doesn't cost that much and its a lot better.

well first off, the fitting is brass, and you cant weld brass to steel. And secondly, the return line is not pressurized, I was told by several guys who build d's for a living (go-autoworks.com) that it works fine and they often do it with high hp builds

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/008-7.jpg

paint was still drying, but i was WAAAAAY to tired to stick around and wait for dry pics...
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/009-7.jpg
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sh!t bro that thing is gunna look s3xy!!!

ooooh man!! sooo killer!

very nice..... but why put the valve cover on the head just to paint it? i would have just taped it up.... now you have paint on the other valve cover

sh!t bro that thing is gunna look s3xy!!!

ooooh man!! sooo killer!
thanks guys, i hope so 2
very nice..... but why put the valve cover on the head just to paint it? i would have just taped it up.... now you have paint on the other valve cover

ya thats my old v.c., was tryin to sell it but nobody was really interested, it needed a repaint anyways, if you flip back a few pages you'll see my nice new shiny one :D

ya i know ya had two. i just wouldnt have painted it any...
you should go ahead and completly paint it and then try and sell it.....
ive been holding onto my spare Vtec cover for almost a year now, i was gonna slap it on my 99ex but i already painted it black awhile ago so i kept it stock cover. and now that im selling the ex this winter i guess i wont be using mine after all..... tho i still might keep it... IMO its worth about 50bucks.... mainly because its desirable for 96-00 civics people.

Yea I would say repaint it then sell it to a 96-00 owner. I know I got my z6 cover for my y8 from addiction2bass awhile ago... lol

ya ive had a few extra.LOL when i sold my old Z6 head i sold it to the guy with my 96-00 valve cover since i was pretty much giving it away at the time :( wish i kept the head, then i could have slaped it in my y7 now :( o well.

mockup :biggrin:
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/002-17.jpg
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http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/007-7.jpg

part way through re-assembly
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/008-8.jpg

JBWELD! I braised my brass fitting to my pan and then jb welded it just for extra insurance. Very nice buiuld.

WTF.... dont tell me your not gonna paint that oil pan also.LOL i see scratches and surface rust.......


and im just curious but why leave the lower tranny axle areas unpainted? J/W you clearly taped it up to not be painted....

JBWELD! I braised my brass fitting to my pan and then jb welded it just for extra insurance. Very nice buiuld.
ya i heard of braising, couldnt find anyone around that did it though...

WTF.... dont tell me your not gonna paint that oil pan also.LOL i see scratches and surface rust.......


and im just curious but why leave the lower tranny axle areas unpainted? J/W you clearly taped it up to not be painted....

ya the oil pan is stayin nasty, its probably gonna hit pavement at one point or another anyways, plus you dont really see it from above.
left them unpainted because there was just so much to mask off in those areas, that area's never really seen, and I was having a hard time cleaning all the hard to get grease pockets

Ready to drop in! Just waiting on the woodruff key so i can do my tbelt, and a crank pulley holder

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/016-5.jpg
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can you say low?
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mid-day motivation...haha
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/011-7.jpg

just wondering, how long ago did you actually start this project? Why do I feel like everyone is finishing their projects and mine is barely off the ground! good build can't wait to see some NUMBAS

just wondering, how long ago did you actually start this project? Why do I feel like everyone is finishing their projects and mine is barely off the ground! good build can't wait to see some NUMBAS

car got put in the shop on september 18th, I started gathering parts mid august

damn thats still fast. well congrats the motor looks great

Don't feel bad, my project isn't going anywhere anytime soon either. The compression test I did yesterday doesn't make it any better so I have to take it easy on the bottle now.

max, are you still waiting on more parts or do you have everything now and when do you think it will be on the road? I can't wait to see some videos.

Very very nice solid build good luck.

GO LOWER!!!!!!!!!! lol. looks dope! time estimate?

BIG UPDATE :biggrin:
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/002-18.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/003-15.jpg
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got most of the little things done in the ebay done tonight.

Next:
-Turbo/mani/charge piping/fmic/etc
-axles/front lca's/front coilovers
-some loose ends in the ebay

Almost done tonight! Got everything in shy of the axles, lca's and coilovers. Went to start it up, turned over great, fuel supply is good, but no spark. I suspect I messed up the ground, any opinions would be greatly appreciated. On to the pics.

almost there
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/0022-2.jpg
few bolts away from start-up
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/0033.jpg
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as it sits now
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/007-11.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/0083.jpg

EDIT: Tial W.G. definitely wont clear the hood on the ebay drag mani, and I think greg sent me the wrong axles, they appear to be too short

sucks about the wastage tand axles, but this is looking so good!

sucks about the wastage tand axles, but this is looking so good!

thanks! im lovin it comin together. had a brief chat about the axles, apparently they are the right set. Still need to contact him about the w.g.

take out the top fitting of the wastegate and it will fit. i ran into the same problem on my eg

take out the top fitting of the wastegate and it will fit. i ran into the same problem on my eg

well i cant really reach 350whp on 12psi :D

definitely lookin awesome. I'm trying to find a z6 motor to build for boost...cant find one though :/ anyway, i moved it to the project section

Finished up the suspension.. god DAM is it low!
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2839.jpg
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damn, what a great looking car!

o hell.... you can go lower ;)

adjust it all the way down..... lets see how much you can slamm the car on those omnis ;)


looken good keep up the good work.

Thats more like it!!

o hell.... you can go lower ;)

adjust it all the way down..... lets see how much you can slamm the car on those omnis ;)


looken good keep up the good work.

HAHA bad plan trust me, I did that with my ef when I had it running, I hit a f ucking pine cone and it wrecked my sh!t!

i didnt say drive on it slammed ;) id just like to see how low it COULD GO.... i have my 99 low but i want it lower... BUT im puting the 99 back stock and selling it this winter some time... BUT my suspension is going onto my 96 and im slamming it even lower for daily driving. ;)

wow.....things are looking good....but please PLEASE tell me you are gunna do a wire tuck or somthing.....your motor looks amazing with flat black..i hope to do the same thing when i get around to rebuilding the dohc zc.

Everything else looks amazing!

damn, what a great looking car!

o hell.... you can go lower ;)

adjust it all the way down..... lets see how much you can slamm the car on those omnis ;)


looken good keep up the good work.
Thanks! They are maxed out in the front :D
HAHA bad plan trust me, I did that with my ef when I had it running, I hit a f ucking pine cone and it wrecked my sh!t!
LMAO
wow.....things are looking good....but please PLEASE tell me you are gunna do a wire tuck or somthing.....your motor looks amazing with flat black..i hope to do the same thing when i get around to rebuilding the dohc zc.

Everything else looks amazing!

thanks! Im not thinkin to do a wire tuck;
1: previous owner ****ed up the wiring a bit and I dont want to add any more variables to the problem
2: its a huge pain in the ass
3: if theres a short, I want to wire something else in etc, it would make it a bitch

o ok..... ya i want to do a mild wire tuck to my 96dx... ill find out how much of a PITA it is when i do mine.LOL tho mines not going to be to extreme. just some tucken and hiding where i can.....

thanks! Im not thinkin to do a wire tuck;
1: previous owner ****ed up the wiring a bit and I dont want to add any more variables to the problem
2: its a huge pain in the ass
3: if theres a short, I want to wire something else in etc, it would make it a bitch

lol..alright...STILL LOOKS AMAZING!

lol..alright...STILL LOOKS AMAZING!

thankyou for the kind words :)



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looks nice.... you get it running yet?

iWant. lol. love the lights too. i second if its running?

Nice looking great coming together, i to want to know if its running if so any trips to the dyno soon planned?

looks nice.... you get it running yet?

iWant. lol. love the lights too. i second if its running?

Nice looking great coming together, i to want to know if its running if so any trips to the dyno soon planned?

unfortuneatly no... its not running. Cant get any spark. Replaced the dizzy, checked continuity of all the wires coming to the dizzy except for the ecu wire(difficult to check). Re-ground the block. Still no spark. Im suspecting me ecu is fried, im borrowing one from a friend to try and get some spark from this pig...

"oh man, this car is so sweet. ****, this car is sweet"

- me

god damn, get this thing running!

GOOD NEWS!

Figured out the problem:
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2884.jpg
new ecu on the way!


Also, the hood clears the WG, I didnt think it was going to!
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2892.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2893.jpg

Oh goodness, I can't wait for your ecu. haha

Some FINAL e-bay pics
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/003-17.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/021-5.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/018-3.jpg

Its looking really good. Nice job, I can't wait for some vids.

same here....i probably missed it cuz im fat and lazy, but what are you using to tune

same here....i probably missed it cuz im fat and lazy, but what are you using to tune

haha crome

be patient vids will come :D

are you tuning it? or having it done and where

are you tuning it? or having it done and where

no, getting a dyno tune at rev motorsports in portland oregon

Finished up the interior, for now. It will be seeing another autometer cobalt gauge(water temp)
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2921.jpg
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had to do a little fabbing for a spot for the neptune.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/DSCN2940.jpg

And DONT make fun of my burn hole :( previous owner.

Id REALLY like some s2k seats and to recover the door panels in leather... but thats just me dreaming...

you'd be surprised about s2k seats... i met a guy who got a mint pair for $500.

If you want them to sit right though in your Civic you'll have to swap the seat pans. Unless you're tall or you don't mind how low they are.

im really liking the gauges and instrument panel

hows this hot rod coming along? lol havent seen any updates for awhile

What happened this was such a good project, no updates for such a long time?