I appreciate the suggestion, but I will pass on the wood grain. Never been a fan.

On the other hand, GREAT news. Clutch line leak issue fixed. Newer, thicker crush washers solved the problem. I now have a spare clutch line for sale if anyone wants it. $25 shipped to the lower 48 and it is yours.

Took apart the TB 100%, cleaned the FITV (even though OBD2 shouldnt have it), fired up the car. Absolutely zero idle surge. Car turns on and is as smooth as butter. Took it out around the block a few times and got some gas, too. Second time I bought gas for the car and I have owned it for roughly 2.5 months LOL.

So, the major issues have been fixed. Time to work on anything that will prevent me from passing inspection. All I think I need for that is a cat converter since I don't think PA OBD2 emissions laws will allow me to pass with a defouler, but Maybe I should try it just to see what happens. haha.

Lastly, I think the teg is burning a little bit of coolant. I pray it is not related to a HG failure! Zero overheating, no loss in coolant from what I can see, but consistent white smoke coming from the tail pipe that smells sweet. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Oh, I also started installing the Pioneer headunit, too. It is MUCH harder to install this in the teg compared to the Civic. Much less room behind the headunit to work with. :/

 

Glad to see thing are coming alone nicely!
I hate HG related issues...

 

^^Thanks!

Just bought a bunch of random interior parts
-Interior fuse cover - missing from car when bought
-Dimmer switch - I touched the one on the car and it literally fell into pieces
-Shifter surround - Car still had Auto piece which does not have provisions for shift boot mounting. And the Auto piece is wood grain.. gross
-Driver side window switch cover - CF piece broken when I bought the car.
-Oh **** handles - missing pieces/covers/screws when I bought the car
-Coin pocket - I broke this one myself by man-handling it lulz

Next up will be a passenger window switch cover to match and an Integra fog light switch/pig tail since there is zero fog light wiring anywhere.

Anyone have ideas for kill switch locations they have tried or think would be good? You can PM me if you don't want to post that info up in the forum. I am going to start getting those set-up in addition to shopping for an alarm/keyless entry, too.

 

Bought a defouler kit to see if I can get around buying a complete replacement cat. $5 compared to $150 and possible fitment issues seems like a good choice right now. I have been driving the car around for a little bit and no CEL yet. Hoping it stays off, but I still need to drive a little bit more to be certain the monitors have been set.

At my apt right now with the teg outside in the driveway! ZOMG

 

Pics!








Interior has parts thrown all over the place.

Driven 25 miles with the defouler and no CEL yet. The passenger wheel felt like it was wobbling a little under accel from a stop so I need to check everything out under there when I get a chance. Car makes a weird noise when turning right, but that is probably due to the alignment being so far off.

Car is slow as ***** compared to the Civic. That will take some getting used to.

 

I've really enjoyed your build andjust reread all 9 pages.. Car is coming along nicelyand like how you explain what your doing or whats going on, helps a newbie learn..
Haveyou decided on the steering wheel or is that on hold till the inspection?

 

Maybe you should put the H22 in the teg? H2B kit? you could put the ls in the civic and sell it...

buuuuut thats alotta cash, I know. Tax return perhaps?

 

I'm excited for tax returns this year...

And I'm jealous of your lack of snow.

And I'm also jealous of the teg........

Friendship off! :P

 

Thanks man! Steering wheel set-up will follow immediately after inspection. Can't jump the gun beforehand!

IF I had another car to DD, the H22 would definitely go into the teg with a H2B kit. I can't put both cars down unfortunately as I have a 25 mile one way commute to work mon-fri.

We have gotten more snow than last year so far! this week it is supposed to be highs of 25 or so. That will be a rude awakening for me. I have gotten used to 40's from the past few weeks.

Went back to the teg later last night and did some more work. Headunit is 100% installed now. It was a big PITA to get everything to fit. After alot of shoving and pulling, it finnaly clicked in place and stayed.





One thing that was on my stuff to buy list was various bolts in the engine bay. The car was missing lower torque mount on the passenger side. My buddy sent me the bracket and mount, but I still needed the bolts. Cleaning up the garage last night I found 3 bolts that were perfect length and pitch for the bracket and 2 bolts for the underside of the frame rail to hold the mount up. Might not be a big deal, but between my buddy and finding the bolts, I saved myself about $100 easy.



Excuse the harsh flash on the picture making everything look like ****.

Still no CEL for the o2 sensor either.

 

Received all the little parts for the interior yesterday. Ordered up a JDM fog light switch which takes the place of the Cruise control button. Hoooray for taking out the stuff which I planned on never using! Damn thing cost me $31. Couldn't believe it, but it beats the "square" looking plug that would otherwise be installed around the e-brake.

Going over to the Teg to install the interior pieces and probably do some more driving for CEL testing etc. Pics when I get a chance!

EDIT- Shifter bushings are shot, so ES bushings will be ordered. I am thinking short shifter, too. Thoughts on a brand and single vs. dual bend? I am not paying for a Skunk2 shifter again like I did for the Civic (wish I kept it during the swap). As long as the shifter is steel, I shouldn't have any problems.