well im new to this forum so i thought id start a build thread/intro, been in the honda scene since around 2000 (clubsi back then) and been on honda-tech since 2002 (earldasquirrel, formerly coptzer on there)
well ive had this car for a month or so now and thought i would make a build thread, ive built a couple nice cars in the past years and decided i wanted to go for more of a "magazine" style of build....
my builds in the past have looked very nice (imo) and i was more about power/function than i was about "baller" name brand parts, so i decided i would take my time and build up a car thats fast in more than a straight line (although i fully intend to drag it)
first off its a 1992 si hatch that i picked up down in harrisburg, pa. It had a jdm d15b with home made turbo kit and hadnt been driven in over 2 years
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then i bought a 93 ex coupe that had a built 84mm gsr/turbo set up in it, i stripped it of the motor, doors, and interior wiring harness for power windows/locks
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then proceeded to tear apart everything to start cleaning it up, i plan on doing a mild tuck (battery relocated, mild engine harness tuck) still havent picked out a color yet though
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some new parts:
stainless brake lines
15/16 master cyliner
upper control arms (camber adjustable, but basically bought bc new ball joints)
manual steering rack FTW
newer 10.2" calipers
vis carbon fiber trunk
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last time it was inspected/registered
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studs cut off firewall, and every hole im going to shave is grinded ready for welding
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started welding and grinding down the welds (this will take forever!!))
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the motor setup that i now want (had fully built B turbo ready to drop in) is:
k24a2
12.5:1 compression
h beam rods
drag cartel cams
undecided on valvetrain (not sure if any brand is better for these cams)
3"high flow cat
Thermal 3" exhaust (thanks d-rob)
plan on trying to make close to 300whp na and maybe a 100 shot on top (for the drags)
some parts so far i have picked up are:
new 1/4 patch panels
cf hood
regamaster evo 4x100 15" +35
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jdm power folding mirrors
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ssr replica header
new interior panels from a 95 si hatch( black hatch cover, door panels, cluster, carpet etc)
koni yellows
gc coilovers
optional audio console
arp extended wheel studs
inner/outter tie rod ends
wheel bearings
lower ball joints
starting on the body work now, and plan on making it a winter project
if anyone has any recommendation on what parts are best for this type of build let me know
i plan on picking up a k24a2 bottom end, k20a2 head, prb ecu, karcepts shifter box tomorrow and will start the build then
well ive had this car for a month or so now and thought i would make a build thread, ive built a couple nice cars in the past years and decided i wanted to go for more of a "magazine" style of build....
my builds in the past have looked very nice (imo) and i was more about power/function than i was about "baller" name brand parts, so i decided i would take my time and build up a car thats fast in more than a straight line (although i fully intend to drag it)
first off its a 1992 si hatch that i picked up down in harrisburg, pa. It had a jdm d15b with home made turbo kit and hadnt been driven in over 2 years
then i bought a 93 ex coupe that had a built 84mm gsr/turbo set up in it, i stripped it of the motor, doors, and interior wiring harness for power windows/locks
then proceeded to tear apart everything to start cleaning it up, i plan on doing a mild tuck (battery relocated, mild engine harness tuck) still havent picked out a color yet though
some new parts:
stainless brake lines
15/16 master cyliner
upper control arms (camber adjustable, but basically bought bc new ball joints)
manual steering rack FTW
newer 10.2" calipers
vis carbon fiber trunk
last time it was inspected/registered
studs cut off firewall, and every hole im going to shave is grinded ready for welding
started welding and grinding down the welds (this will take forever!!))
the motor setup that i now want (had fully built B turbo ready to drop in) is:
k24a2
12.5:1 compression
h beam rods
drag cartel cams
undecided on valvetrain (not sure if any brand is better for these cams)
3"high flow cat
Thermal 3" exhaust (thanks d-rob)
plan on trying to make close to 300whp na and maybe a 100 shot on top (for the drags)
some parts so far i have picked up are:
new 1/4 patch panels
cf hood
regamaster evo 4x100 15" +35
jdm power folding mirrors
ssr replica header
new interior panels from a 95 si hatch( black hatch cover, door panels, cluster, carpet etc)
koni yellows
gc coilovers
optional audio console
arp extended wheel studs
inner/outter tie rod ends
wheel bearings
lower ball joints
starting on the body work now, and plan on making it a winter project
if anyone has any recommendation on what parts are best for this type of build let me know
i plan on picking up a k24a2 bottom end, k20a2 head, prb ecu, karcepts shifter box tomorrow and will start the build then
