As some of you already know, I blew the turbo D yesterday. I wish that I could say I wasripping through the twisties grabbin gears, but instead, I was just switching lanes on the freeway, and casually downshifting into fourth.

What happened you may ask? I don't know yet. Until I have time to really get in there and check **** out, I won't know. All I know is that I grabbed fourth gear, eased into it, then got into it a little harder to grab some boost. The second I touched boost.....BANG! Glanced into my rear view only to see the sad sight of smoke, oil, and debris.

Onto the pics, and an explination of what I DO know so far...

When I pulled over and started checking **** out. I noticed that there was oil everywhere in the bay, never a good sign.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/DSC00438.jpg

Looked down, and saw my oil drain line just kinda chillin..
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/DSC00442.jpg

*insert lots of screaming and obscenities here...*

I got down on one knee, looked under the car, and this is what I saw..

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/DSC00439.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/DSC00441.jpg

Remarkably, the bulk of the engine bay managed to stay pretty clean. (I'm trying to think of positives, to keep me from going insane...)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/DSC00437.jpg


I don't really know what to say guys. I'm more depressed about it than anythign. I'm not really mad at all, just feel like I've been punched in the gut... Luckily for me, I'm married to the coolest chick to ever walk the face of the earth. While waiting for the tow truck driver to get there, Lori asked "what are you going to do?" I told her that I'd just sell everything that was worth a **** (turbo, suspension, and whatever else..) and use that money to buy a new motor. Her response damn near brought tears to my eyes. She said "No, you've worked way too hard on all of that to just up and sell it. We have money in our savings for situatoins like this, we'll get you a new motor." How ****ing cool is that?


In conclusion, most of you know damn well how my mind works. With this motor being toast, theres only one thing left to do, build something better.

Thanks for reading.

I'm still a little confused as to what happened... How much of your stuff is ruined?

Like I said, I won't know until I dig in and check it all out.

After the incident, I had the car towed home, went inside, and proceeded to get absolutely anhilated drunk..

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO that sucks dude! I probably would have **** a brick. the good thing is that your ok.

"Project HCF 2" starts now.

That's what I do when I get upset... and I get upset easily. Haha.

Is it too soon to think about driving with a new engine?

Like... the same way it is going on a date after you have a bad breakup?

ORIGINAL: WhiteRabbit1021
Is it too soon to think about driving with a new engine?

Like... the same way it is going on a date after you have a bad breakup?


You know, that's an excellent way to put it. :)

I've had plans of putting a z6 in there for a while now, I guess I've got good enough reason now.

Man that sucks balls. Id bepissed offall day if it were me.

Lack of lubrication. Same thing happened to my turbo D. Make sure you keep the rods as paper-weights. (They will be in the oil pan, trust me)

you know, i was thinking those pics looked familiar

[sm=partyparty.gif] <---- That was Forty and I last night. I actually did get trashed for him after I got off the phone.

I wasnt pleased to hear the news... not at all. I REALLY wanted to see the super d at the dragon however I was assured I would still see it.

whew, I was freakin plastered when I called you last night. I couldnt even spit out the words :D

Yes, I will still be at the dragon come hell or high water. Most likely, I will be rockin an N/A z6, but at least I'll be there.

drinking problems away ftw!

Damn

when you imed me last night and told me what happened i really felt bad. i know you have put alot of work in her tony and i know when you do rebuild her she will be a screamer. i'm glad you are still coming to the dragon i can't wait, good luck bro i wish i lived near you i'd be there turning wrenches with you

I wish the dragon wasn't so far away... [&o]

N/A Z6?...
You'll have to let me know if that turbo is still good.

^ i am totally with Darryl on this one, times like this i wish i lived even a few hours closer i would try and make it up and help out sometime.

I was hoping that Darryl was joking last night. But like you said on msn rock a Z6 for a while then build over the winter and comeback with vengence...
Lorie sounds like the coolest chick in the world man, you are one lucky man to have a woman that supportive of your hobby

All motor ftw:D

I feel bad for you forty, I hate when **** doesnt work out after you put so much time into it. Goodluck with what you do!

da-mn that sucks, youll get it back together though,im sure you can find a good deal on a single slammer if you just check around

Thanks man^ I appreciate all the words of support guys, it truly does help.


Marty summed it up pretty well for me on AIM, and it makes perfect sense. Aluminum oil pan was weakened from having the fitting welded onto it, it got brittle, and broke. All my oil went flew out, and the motor went down right after...

ouch

Tony :(:(:(you still got my ROTM vote though. I'm feelin the z6 thoguh, keep it D series, maybe you'll be able to just swap block or something, maybe the turbo will be salvagable. Keep it real thoguh man, it can only get better from here :)and dont forgot to chug some Jack for me

That sucks. B18C or K20A man, if you're gonna do it, do it right. LoL
j/k it's all up to you.

sorry to hear it dude. :( I have an extra oil pan if you need it.

ORIGINAL: mxs

sorry to hear it dude. :( I have an extra oil pan if you need it.


yeah, its a sad sight.. Isthe pansteel? I will never run another aluminum pan again.

it's aluminum


hey, I can get you a D16Y7 block CHEAP if you want to go that route.

hey forty im really sorry that happened, but i have a quick question...have you considered doing swap to a more powerful engine and forgetting about the boost? I mean that might be a more reliable route with near the same speed (i was thinking h22 or b18c1). Just an idea, I can understand if you are addicted to boost though:D

Well, I have considered it, but cost wise it's just not feasible. I would really like to give the boosted D another go, I know I can do better next time.

Marnie, I'll keep you posted on whether or not I'll need the y7. It's doubtful as I'd really like to run a z6, but its good to have a few options.

trial and error man. what im confused on is if petes motor had the z6 oil pump and fortys had the y8 that took a dump then which oil pump is the best out there?

you could do a Y7 block and Z6 head.

Pete did not have any oil pan issues. I am not saying that the pan is a for sure thing as far as to blame for this but it's a damn good start being it has a hole that is centered around the oil return line.

Tony, can I make you a new signature, or would that be inappropriate? is it too soon? ;)

Go for it! I'm to the point now where I'm kinda shrugging off the depressed feelings :D

Pete said lack of lubrication, I don't get this? Is it just not running a good enough oil, like synthetic or something? Or that he just hit boost before the car and oil were warmed up and luby?

no there was no oil getting to the turbo and then it went [:'(]

hmmm

actually I have a funnier idea now, but I'll post this one first

local://upfiles/4155/003CD4420A074D6082E3A5D1F9268BC8.jpg

thats pretty damn creative mxs

nah, that was a hack job, the creative one is coming up in a few minutes

man...im still kind of in shock.

you're going to kill me.

local://upfiles/4155/95C6E02AF3E24CCA86713920ACADB6DA.jpg

damn, tony sorry to hear all this, i like the z6 idea, hopefully it all comes out great for you man, im glad youre still going to the dragon, this sucks balls man, if ya need anything just holla bro, even tho im like 10 hours away

lmao mxs.

ORIGINAL: Ben

Pete said lack of lubrication, I don't get this? Is it just not running a good enough oil, like synthetic or something? Or that he just hit boost before the car and oil were warmed up and luby?


Pressure was too much for the feeble oil pan, fitting (and surrounding portion of pan) broke loose, all the oil came out, and the motor went *POP*

ORIGINAL: mxs

you're going to kill me.

local://upfiles/4155/95C6E02AF3E24CCA86713920ACADB6DA.jpg


lol, sigged

sorry about the blown engine...
I m looking forward to a NEW Turbo D!!!!

Man, Im so sorry to hear that. Just tell everyone it happened as you were beating a C6. lol.. You still got my ROTM Vote! I say build a D Whether Y7 or Z6 is entirly up to you

ORIGINAL: Fiirkan

no there was no oil getting to the turbo and then it went [:'(]


Nah, there was no oil getting to the bottom end. No oil, no lubrication, ceased pistons and or snapped/twisted rods.

^ ahh touche... even worse then

Yet another reason I don't want to turbo my egg, no matter how much you spend on the motor an aftermarket turbo'd motor will have stuff break a lot more often.:(

Tony, when you do your next build PLEASE get an oil pressure gauge with a damn warning light

^ that would probably be a good investment...and i am sure he has realized that by now

oooh dang sucks. so what's gonna happen now

ORIGINAL: Marty

Pete did not have any oil pan issues. I am not saying that the pan is a for sure thing as far as to blame for this but it's a damn good start being it has a hole that is centered around the oil return line.

thats what me and my dad where talking about my dad has been a certified welder for 25 years. he said welding cast alloy will really weaken it bad. and looking at the pics i agree it looks like it poped out around the fitting

sorry to hear about the turbo D forty. What ever you plan to do to it, good luck.

ORIGINAL: Roto

Tony, when you do your next build PLEASE get an oil pressure gauge with a damn warning light


i think he had one, he just never got around to hooking it up yet.

i am sorry to hear about the turbo d man. let me know if you need any help with anything.

ORIGINAL: aryiman98civic

ORIGINAL: Roto

Tony, when you do your next build PLEASE get an oil pressure gauge with a damn warning light


i think he had one, he just never got around to hooking it up yet.

i am sorry to hear about the turbo d man. let me know if you need any help with anything.



Damn...that sucks

Damn Forty.I think a lot of us can be envious of your relationship with your wife lol. You obviously have a lot of admiration for each other.

Build it the way you always wanted it this time. [sm=smiley20.gif]

Well like I told my wife when I blew my d-series up, It's a good excuse for building a better one! It'll all work out and one day you might be glad it happened. I don't think I would have ever spent the money and time I did on mine if I hadn't blown mine up! Good luck with your new build, I'm sure it'll be awesome.

Lol I know a guy with a B18C1 and hes boosting it with 9 psi thniking hes getting 400whp. I showed him your car 96civic and he was like, hes probly running a broken motor. haha. I was like, you couldnt buiild half that car

no way in hell an unbuilt b18c1 is running 400whp at 9spi...tell the guy that there's this saab driver that wants to run him...

Eeeh, unbuilt B16s and B18s have been pushed to 500-600whp. 400 isn't unreasonable.

NOT at 9psi and now WHP and not a daily driver

that really sucks man, any luck finding a single cam yet? is the head salvageable?

how much you looking to spend on a z6? i have one if the price is right

Where the hell have I been? Sorry about theengine, man.

ORIGINAL: Roto

NOT at 9psi and now WHP and not a daily driver


I think a GT30 could do it.

man that sucks...sorry to hear the news forty. i think thats my worse nightmare of gettin a turbo for my del sol seeing these stories always make me think twice about gettin one..

Man, so sorry to hear about this...Keep that girl around, that's pretty awesome that she's backing you up for something like this. At the end of it all, you've got a new motor, and a lot of fun getting it ready. Best of luck with the swap...

ORIGINAL: Roto
Tony, when you do your next build PLEASE get an oil pressure gauge with a damn warning light


Yeah man I had one, but it wasn't hooked up. However, even if it were hooked up, it wouldnt have done me any good. It only took a matter of about a second for the pressure to rise and pop the pan. I doubt even the best of reaction times would have saved it... But, I will have that bitch hooked up to the new motor, juuuuust in case


Please guys, don't get the wrong idea about this. The last thing I want to do is deter any of you from trying to go boost. Learn from my mistake, and realize that there are hundreds of little things that "could" go wrong at any time. This is exactly why we preach "research research research". The more you know, the better off you'll be. The best thing you can do for yourself, and your motor, is to cover ALL of those bases before boosting. You can bet your happy asses that my next motor will be fully prepared for boost.

cliff notes: Don't fear boost, be prepared for it


Today is the day that I will know for sure what's up. Theres a SUPER SLIM chance that my internals could be okay. I'm going to drop the oil pan and if everything inside looks to be intact, I'll try tossing a new oil pan on there, and see if she'll start. It's worth a shot. Even if it does start though, I'm still picking up the new motor, putting it in the garage, and building that bitch

Tony, I don't think there was a spike in oil pressure at all...I mean even if there was it woudn't be a cause of the return like tearing a piece of the pan out like htat. My money is on a pan that got brittle and the line simply fell out along with a piece of the pan. Also I 80% sure that the motor is ok.

Just now reading this... Sorry to hear about the "D"man. Wish you the best getting it back together. I'm sure it will be even better next time around...

lol. I knew when I saw you post things everyone was going to get scared to boost.

I would boost a project car, but not a daily driver if you depend on it everyday

I think that boost can be a daily driver. With low PSI and a Killer Tune

ORIGINAL: mill$civic

lol. I knew when I saw you post things everyone was going to get scared to boost.

I would boost a project car, but not a daily driver if you depend on it everyday


that there is why i changed my mind on boost... cause my project car IS my daily driver...

Thats why I got the GSR after the D blew, this way ive got some power and its damn reliable. I cant lie thou, it will see boost some day.

ORIGINAL: Pete

Thats why I got the GSR after the D blew, this way ive got some power and its damn reliable. I cant lie thou, it will see boost some day.


Yeah that'a boy!

....I should konw for sure the whole story in a couple hours. I'm going straight home, pulling the pan, and figuring out what the hell to do from there.

Haha, I'llget the beer ready.

in other news...... how are your new seats?

Tony got new seats?

PETE, mime bitch.... haha

Mike seriously what the **** have you been on the past couple of days?

I'm just so bored without a car. The highlights of my week are Monday Wednesday Friday when I get to go mess with cars. Im just soooper bored and I have to make it fun.

well then do what i do when bored at home... get drunk.

ORIGINAL: Fiirkan

Tony got new seats?
http://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_200315/mpage_13/key_/tm.htm#346002

His motor is toast. He Im'd me today at 6 something.

ORIGINAL: Pete

His motor is toast. He Im'd me today at 6 something.

he did me to pete, i just hate to hear it

UPDATE: It's definitely game over for this motor, at least the bottom end. My computer at home is a piece of **** and wouldnt allow me to upload the pics, so I won't be able to post them until later today. But believe me, it's not pretty.

Apparently I snapped the rod right off of the crank. It shot down, taking a chunk out of the piece that holds the crank, pinching my oil pickeup shut, and making its exit out both the front and back of the oil pan. I haven't found any of the piston/rod pieces yet, but I assume they're sitting at the bottom of the oil pan. I got kinda pissed yesterday, said **** it, and just went inside for the night. I'll drain the rest of the pan today and see what kind of goodies I can find inside.

blah, Today begins the search for a new motor...

F20B Blue Top FTMFW!

http://www.hondacivicforum.com/upfiles/1537/A9C56FC7CFB5418D9545679CF5695191.jpg

Please

ORIGINAL: Remmy

F20B Blue Top FTMFW!

http://www.hondacivicforum.com/upfiles/1537/A9C56FC7CFB5418D9545679CF5695191.jpg

Please



dont give into remmy's crazy ideas!

ORIGINAL: mxs

in other news...... how are your new seats?


uumm....not in

doh, I thought you were going to install them on saturday.

We started but I need to get some scrap steel so than I can mod the stock sliders..

man. This sucks... You poppin in another D? Or goin for a B?

did you READ the thread?

ORIGINAL: Remmy

F20B Blue Top FTMFW!

http://www.hondacivicforum.com/upfiles/1537/A9C56FC7CFB5418D9545679CF5695191.jpg

Please



[sm=goodidea.gif]... damn you Remmy ever since you told me of that swap i have wanted it.... [>:]

Sorry I missed the thread.

Im real bummed about the motor Tony. I feel for you man. I know what its like to finish a project and then have it crap out on you. (although mine wasnt quite asmajor as a car). Im glad to hear you arent giving up and building it bigger and badder!

EDIT: I dont know what that F20 swap is

if i'm not mistaken a f20b is out of an euro accord type r and i think its a destroked h22 and a f20c is out of a s2000. correct me if i'm wrong

The F series is great, butthey're heavy due to their iron block (heavier than a H). It's close to H22 spec, but slightly smaller stroke and bore. I've read they have great potential because of their head design, at least the SOHC (think Bisimoto). I'm not sure about the DOHCs though. The F20B itself has high compression (around 11:1) and really, reallyclose gearing. I think it was in both EDM and JDM Accord Type Rs.

WOW I missed this. Really sorry to hear this, Tony, I feel for you.

Damn man that really sucks. Good luck on the next build.

Oh man, good luck

Thanks for the support guys. I got a line on a z6 just a couple hours away where I live, so it looks like I'll be taking that route. Its the full swap, so i'll drop that in, and run it N/A for a while. I have another z6 head that Roto hooked me up with (thanks buddy), and will probably pick up another block, so that I can build the **** out it. Hoping to drop all that in next winter, and re-boost it in the Spring.

Here are the pics of what my y8 looks like, talk about f(^&'ed

Head looks okay from the top, planning to pull it today and see what the bottom of the valves look like


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/Blowny831.jpg

Heres the oil pan, notice the holes in both front and back, as well as the crack in the front...
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/Blowny81.jpg


busted crank girdle, oil pickup pinched shut, oil everywhere...
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/Blowny821.jpg

Closer View,shouldnt therebe a piston there? :D
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/Blowny811.jpg


Sooo yeah, anyone considering boosting a y8, ALTER YOUR DAMN OIL PUMP!!!

damn Tony that is ****ed... you are gonna miss boost, but like you said once you drop in that build Z6 it is gonna be heaven[8D]

LOL...where did you hide the piston?

holy shizznit! that thing got knocked the F@!* out!

damn tony im sorry to see the carnage but we live and we learn

ORIGINAL: Roto

LOL...where did you hide the piston?


lolerzzz, still haven't found it. Pretty sure at least part of it is embedded in the grill of that SUV :D

instant engine window.

what psi were you running?

ORIGINAL: Forty04

ORIGINAL: Roto

LOL...where did you hide the piston?


lolerzzz, still haven't found it. Pretty sure at least part of it is embedded in the grill of that SUV :D


BAGHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!:D

ORIGINAL: drbyers

instant engine window.

what psi were you running?





He wasnt running much. Like 7 or 8.

That sucks monkey balls Tony. I hope you figure all of this out soon. If I ever meet Murphy, Im going to beat the living chit out of him. Then I will burn his laws.

It was only 8psi Donnie

ORIGINAL: Remmy

That sucks monkey balls Tony. I hope you figure all of this out soon. If I ever meet Murphy, Im going to beat the living chit out of him. Then I will burn his laws.



that is the best thing i heard all day.

THanks for the heads up man, I pm'ed you back. ;)

Ahhh got to love pictures of a engine with pieces out of it

May i ask who or what Murphy is?

This is your car... ..... this is your car on drugs......... please kids, say no to blow, lol


local://upfiles/10845/1A501DD6A93142F08F1C2A3BF770D529.jpg

local://upfiles/10845/16EA7CF6111E443DA15573FE8DF68E7A.jpg

ORIGINAL: Fiirkan

May i ask who or what Murphy is?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy%27s_Law

Oh Murphy's law ... ok i get it now... lol didn't need the wikipedia:D

Damn Forty I missed this entire thing, how I don't know.

Y8S SUCK!!!!

Let me know if I can help you out any. I don't really have much stuff laying around, but it never hurts to ask.

ORIGINAL: SovXietday
Damn Forty I missed this entire thing, how I don't know.
Y8S SUCK!!!!
Let me know if I can help you out any. I don't really have much stuff laying around, but it never hurts to ask.


I appreciate that buddy, I'll definitely let you know.

I'm getting closer and closer to picking up that z6. If the weather cooperates, I could have it this Tuesday

hey SovXietday, he could use a new tire for his 10 speed so he can pick up his Z6:D

Upgraded oil pump: check

Yup, I know a few people with some serious Dseries engines who have toonnnsss of **** laying around, so ask and you may recieve for cheap.[8D]

Any plans yet for what the new setup is going to yeild?

ORIGINAL: My04Civic

hey SovXietday, he could use a new tire for his 10 speed so he can pick up his Z6:D


Motion to ban.....

ORIGINAL: SovXietday

Yup, I know a few people with some serious Dseries engines who have toonnnsss of **** laying around, so ask and you may recieve for cheap.[8D]

Any plans yet for what the new setup is going to yeild?



I think I'm going to take a small step up and run a 14b, as far as what I'd like it to put down, just the average 200whp would be nice.

You know anyone with a z6 dizzy?

I can go junkyard diving for you.... Thats lots of fun! and I mean it

ORIGINAL: INJENalltheway

I can go junkyard diving for you.... Thats lots of fun! and I mean it


If you want to and think you'll be able to find one man, I'd definitely make it worth your while. I would do it here, but I know its a lost cause, because any Honda that goes to a junkyard is 100% stripped within hours.

ORIGINAL: Forty04

ORIGINAL: INJENalltheway

I can go junkyard diving for you.... Thats lots of fun! and I mean it


If you want to and think you'll be able to find one man, I'd definitely make it worth your while. I would do it here, but I know its a lost cause, because any Honda that goes to a junkyard is 100% stripped within hours.

same here tony you can't even find a d15b7

Yeah I'll for sure go! There are a few hondas i know of at this crazy ass junk yard. One time I went there and the dude drove me around in this beat ass truck and we were sliding around in the mud lookin' for this civic. It was fun so I'm deffinantly going back.

Thats awesome man! Yeah ifyou find one ona z6 definitely snatch it up, thats the only thing that the new motor doesn't have

ORIGINAL: Forty04

Motion to ban.....

thats messed up haha

what car had the z6 in it? Ill look around here too.

You didn't just ask that did you... lol then again you didnt have a 92-95 ex/si lol

Forty are you on Honda-tech?

If you are... here's a few links.

http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=1014900
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=1871672
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=1847709

If you're not on H-T, well you're just dumb.[8D]

ORIGINAL: SovXietday

Forty are you on Honda-tech?

If you are... here's a few links.

http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=1014900
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=1871672
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=1847709

If you're not on H-T, well you're just Brilliant.[8D]



Fixed:D

Honda-tech Marketplace = Amazing

Sov you may have just made my day:D

ORIGINAL: Remmy

what car had the z6 in it? Ill look around here too.


i think it was the 95 si or the del sol.

also i can back Sov up by saying h-t does have a good marketplace. i got most of my turbo kit off of there.

i just found a group buy for the exhaust i want for $399:D

I get ALL of my parts off either the sponsors or private members in the H-T marketplace. I have never seen better pricing anywhere.

Hm, how'd remmy get in this picture?

http://www.hondacivicforum.com/upfiles/5226/52F4A179BA1C495A827527228A988FC8.jpg

Yeah, it was cheesy... I just had to though.

ORIGINAL: SovXietday

Forty are you on Honda-tech?

If you are... here's a few links.

http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=1014900
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=1871672
http://www.hondamarketplace.com/zerothread?id=1847709

If you're not on H-T, well you're just dumb.[8D]



Thanks for the heads up man, I sent a couple PM's. I am on Honda-Tech, I just never post..

Adam, I actually found that quite funny for whatever reason:D

I dont get it adam?

(Dipstick)

ORIGINAL: amg6975

(Dipstick)

hahahahahahahahaha:D

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!! i didn't get it either till now:D:D

niceee!! i dont wanna do that to my tegra...

Jono my man! Keep me posted on that **** we discussed on AIM broski

i still dont get it

Remmy is a dipstick:D

The arrow on the busted ass block is pointing to the dipstick. Adam was trying to say the dipstick is Forty. I finally got it also.

ORIGINAL: riceburner700

i still dont get it


are you talking about the dipstick comment, or are you referring the reason behind my demise?

wow im colorblind enough that i couldn't see the arrow until i stared at it for like 10 minutes

Adam was reffering to when I didnt have a dipstick in the motor. I found it sitting behind the turbo and for over 1000 miles it didnt budge. lol.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/IMG_0046.jpgNew pics..

Massive hole in the back of my block (this one is new, we found it Friday)


My feelings towards the y8
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/IMG_0050.jpg

I have OCD, so everything is well labeled and organized
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/IMG_0047.jpg

self explanitory
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Forty04/IMG_0049.jpg





I've done all I can do. Now i just have to play the waiting game for a new motor. If ANYONE has any info on a z6 for sale, please let me know.

And thanks to everyone who's helped out in my search so far, you guys are the best

Whoa whoa, you're not the official flipper of the bird, watch what you're doing.

Man... that's a big hole. I'm having second thoughts about this turbo build....

Psych. I can't wait to blow a hole in my block.

Damn Tony taht is a big hole. and i agree everything should be labeled

You find a Z6 for replacement yet?

Ouch ... Well, at least Z6's aren't that expensive. You should be able to find one for7-8 bills.Best of luck to you...

ORIGINAL: jake11375

Ouch ... Well, at least Z6's aren't that expensive. You should be able to find one for7-8 bills.Best of luck to you...


ya but its if you can find one and have one ship one to you is what is hard to find.

ouch tony that really sucks, and i'm still looking here for a z6 my old boss at the junk yard is still running it on the hot line. so i'll call him monday i was going to call you saturday but i must have writen your number down wrong so i'll i'm you later

Hey at least youre learning how to do a motorswap. I paid to have mine done, I wish I had the knowhow/friends with knowhow to do it with me.

i saw one here in colorado but i baught the intake manifold assembly off it. it would need a full rebuild if its still down i the springs

That sucks man and happy to hear you have a woman like that. My woman is doing the same thing she is going to help me get a civic. Good luck with the rebuild hope everthing works out.

i ll look for the motor locally!

ORIGINAL: jake11375

Ouch ... Well, at least Z6's aren't that expensive. You should be able to find one for7-8 bills.Best of luck to you...


7-8 bills! I got mine for $50 running...

holy smokes Sov, you must know how to wheel and deal.

ORIGINAL: aryiman98civic

holy smokes Sov, you must know how to wheel and deal.


I honestly wouldn't pay more than 300 for a Dseries engine, if you're paying more than that you're paying way too much. People throw away Dseries engines, there's no reason you can't pick them up for cheap. FULL SWAPS (axles, ECU, everything) 600-700 maybe, but not just a block and a head.

Average I've seen thus far in my search is 175-250 + shipping. I'll be just fine in that department, I've just got to find someone willing to follow through and actually ship the damn thing..

Pete, I've learned everything I know by just getting in and doing it.. I know this swap isn't nearly as complex as yours, but this has been a walk in the park so far. *knocks on wood*

ORIGINAL: Forty04

I've done all I can do. Now i just have to play the waiting game for a new motor. If ANYONE has any info on a z6 for sale, please let me know.


you want a tranny too, or just the motor?

ORIGINAL: mxs


ORIGINAL: Forty04

I've done all I can do. Now i just have to play the waiting game for a new motor. If ANYONE has any info on a z6 for sale, please let me know.


you want a tranny too, or just the motor?


Just the motor. No ecu, trans, or even intake mani required

posted on 2 local forums for you.

ORIGINAL: mxs

posted on 2 local forums for you.


Awesome, Thanks for the help!!

Hey forty you could try this site, I used it to find a few parts before. http://car-part.com/index.htmtype in what you want and your zip and it will find parts that are close to you.

forty, you're best bet may be to have an engine shipped from cali.

doods there throw D-series engines away left and right after upgrading to B/H/K series engines.

you'll just have to pay more for shipping though.

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ORIGINAL: jake11375

Ouch ... Well, at least Z6's aren't that expensive. You should be able to find one for7-8 bills.Best of luck to you...


7-8 bills! I got mine for $50 running...


If my Z6 lets go before I get rid of my Civic...hook me up.:DStill, $175-250 + shipping is a steal. When I replaced my wife's Protege engine it ran $700 +shipping (J-spec) I priced mine too just for the heck of it and it was around the same. [&:](June2006)

Hope you find one soon40...

ORIGINAL: Remmy

Adam was reffering to when I didnt have a dipstick in the motor. I found it sitting behind the turbo and for over 1000 miles it didnt budge. lol.


Well, no. I was just calling you a dipstick.:D
Tonyman, get that z6 in there and make it go fast![sm=bounceybounce.gif]

ORIGINAL: Forty04
I have OCD, so everything is well labeled and organized
Lmfao, Did you label the oil dipstick?

ORIGINAL: Mr Mobsta Man

ORIGINAL: Forty04
I have OCD, so everything is well labeled and organized
Lmfao, Did you label the oil dipstick?


I wondered how long it would be before someone noticed. Actually my buddy labeled it, as the "Fuel Pressure Regulator" just to be an ass