It's official, the POS engine that I picked up has a blown headgasket. Coolant is burning off too fast now for me to feel comfortable drive it daily. I'm borrowing my pop's truck and I'm now working to get everything finished up with this build so I can drive the beast again.

Here are the updates...

Build plans:

XHead- z6 (thanks to Chris)
XDistributor: King Distributor (thanks to Chris)
XCamshaft: Comp Cams Zex 59300 (thanks to Chris)
XCam Gear: Skunk2 Adjustable (thanks to Chris)
XValves: Skunk2 std. Compression Titanium
XValve Springs: Skunk2
XRetainers and Keepers: Stock Honda Steel Retainers and Keepers
XFuel Rail: stock for now
Injectors:
Fuel Filter: (something inline)
Fuel Pump:
XIntake Manifold: Skunk2 Pro Series (thanks to cvcrcr99)
Fuel Pressure Regulator:

XBlock- z6
XPistons: Vitara CR 8.5:1
XRings:
XRods: Eagle
Bearings: (OEM? or ACL?)
XCrankshaft: stock
XClutch: Exedy Stage 1


XTurbo: t3t4 turbonetics to4e, 50 trim
XWastegate: TiAL 38mm
XBlow Off Valve: TiAL
XInner Cooler: XS Front Mount
XExhaust Manifold: HF manfold port matched (thanks to TrustDestruction)

 

Cant wait ot see more updates lol I still cant believe how much this car has went thru! your 3 spoke rims were pretty epic lmao along with that aeropostale polo its just unbeatable :P

Sucks bout the car though, any kinda time estimate for the build?

 

Sweet.. I had completely forgot I sold you that IM. That seemed like forever ago. LOL

Good luck with the rebuild. In for pics!

 

I want it done ASAP. My goal is a month. My realistic goal is 3 months.

 

Tuesday night I tore the long block that I had down to just the short block and I drained the fluids.
Pictures of the action:





I plan on pulling the oil pan Thursday and checking over the bare block.

 

Nice. What book or manual are you using for help?

 

the one in the picture appears to be a print off of the honda service manual pdf

 

Good eyes! I printed off all 1000+ pages. It's great to have on hand in the garage.

 

ya i recognized the icons in the top right hand of each page. lol. shows how much I use it a s a reference.

and where the heck did you print 1000+ pages worth? that would be nice to have, but i just take my laptop out in the garage with me or print of just the couple of pages that I might need

 

Damn lol, I searched Honda-Tech and bought the printed version for $50 shipped... though there isn't a del Sol PDF version so it was way worth it to me to buy a printed 93 del Sol service manual.