Synsei's slow build. 56K ask for a raise.

GENERAL General G2/G2IC Discussion
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Well since I hardly ever see build threads on G2IC, I figured I’d do one. I’m not a baller so don’t expect the progress to be as fast as some of the mega hard parkers lurking everywhere. Anyways, I sold my 1st DA and have regretted it ever since. It’s my favorite Honda chassis of all time so I got another one. Well I blew the motor 2 weeks after buying it. Plan is to build a mild, reliable LSVTEC. If youre bored…follow me on my journey.

91 LS

Head- B16 out of a 99 Si (stock internals for now)

Block-B18B

Hot tanked, bored +25, honed
LS rods (reconditioned)
P30 Pistons OS+.25
Hastings piston rings
ARP rod bolts
ACL main, rod, thrust bearings/ washers
ARP head studs
MFactory magnetic drain plug
FullRace VTEC conversion kit

A clearer picture of the passenger side fender damage.

This bay is CLEAN. Sike. This is the last picture of this engine in the car.

The infamous drivers side tear thats notorious in DA’s.

Damn. Enjoy the silence. Guess so.

Got miles y0?

Most powerful exhaust system evarrrr.

Picked up some coilovers. Ground Controls waiting for some action.

I stripped and resprayed the ugly chipped up valve cover with some black wrinkle paint.

The B18B mains, rods and pistons. The pistons will get tossed and I’ll be shotpeening the rods.

Bearing wear. These will be replaced with some ACL bearings (clearances permitting).

ARP rod bolts. The difference between a reliable LSV and a unreliable one.

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Got a good deal on the short block. I was almost tempted to slap it in and have my car running but…nope.


B16 Head out of a 99 Si


B16 Intake manifold. Soon to be replaced by an AEBS unit

Anyways, took a break from motor shit and picked up set of mud flaps. Miniscule update…blah.

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Ok. Finally moved into my house and have some room to work.

First thing I did was rip out the seats and that nasty carpet. Sound deadener is staying for now.

Then I started disconnecting everything so that I could pull the motor. Not sure if the AC and PS are staying.

Once I get everything disconnected, I’ll grab a cherry picker, lose the engine, and prep the bay for some cleaning and paint.

I’ll take pics this weekend of the engine removal.This is my first engine build and full restoration so comments/ suggestions are welcome.

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I just picked up a 91 GS last weekend and I got the interior guts ripped out of it last weekend also. I don’t have time to tear the engine apart since it has to be put to work as a DD. Good luck with the rebuild.

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Finally, a working-man’s build journal. :clap: Let me know if you need a hand buddy.
Subscribed. And congrats on the house.

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Good luck with the build, man :up:

I remember your old DA back in the days of the website JDMIntegra.com. Light blue(ish) DA on BuddyClubs if I recall correctly?

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Thanks guys. I’ve read a lot of build threads and have done a lot of research. Hopefully I’ve done enough.

Vdo, youre welcome anytime.

I remember your old DA back in the days of the website JDMIntegra.com. Light blue(ish) DA on BuddyClubs if I recall correctly?

Yep that was me. I miss her dearly. My Melbourne Blue baby girl. Here’s to memories. Circa 2002:


I wish I had some pics without the chick, but I didn’t own a camera at the time and my photographer was a womanizer.

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Subscribed.

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lookin good…

was thinking i’ll see an engine stand on the new carpet in the new place… :cross:

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Good luck on the build. your DA is going to be pretty fast by the time your done with it im sure:dance:

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Looks awesome! Eagerly awaiting to see a finished product.:up:

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Thanks for all the kind words guys. I didnt think I’d have any updates before the engine comes out tomorrow but…

My homegirl Kennica came through with some offers I couldnt refuse.

B16 water pump and oil pump. $50 for both.

I also traded her one of my extra LS heads for these suckers…

These seats are in EXCELLENT condition (minus the filler dust from the body shop they were in). :cloud9:

I hate to say it, but I think I’ve been way luckier on this DA than on my last. Hmm…

Anyways, picked up a replacement fender for the existing demolished one. Thanks Steven. See you at the Honda Tech meet. :up:

And some pics of my old block for shits and giggles…maybe even tears.

And I like to give a special shout out to my best friend. The one that makes this whole project possible.

My daily driver…

Hahah…

See ya tomorrow.

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Your making pretty good progress. Keep up the good work! Plan on getting rims?

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subscribing…
i love builds :stuck_out_tongue: im doing one too but i already got my motor out :stuck_out_tongue: but im a couple months in

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nice work.

+1 i ALWAYS love a quality build thread. some of the only threads that don’t get ruined. ONE comes to mind, but its back on track now.

what are your plans for the b16 head? big cams or anything to that effect? or are you keeping the head stock? might i suggest JUN stage III cams, they have a nasty sounding vtec change over.

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what kind on wrinkle paint did you use for the Valve cover?

I used VHT but it came out all glossy. :down:

I have a set of brand new Nippon PR3 pistons with rings .25 overbore i’ll sell to you for 100shipped if you want them. :dance:

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so youre going to be using a used oil pump and water pump?

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this is what those cams i was speaking about sound like. pretty similar setup as well, LS/VTEC:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=L1wtfSHEO-U

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Your making pretty good progress. Keep up the good work! Plan on getting rims?

Thanks. Yeah rims are so not even on my radar right now. I can’t wait until I’m at that point in my project.

what are your plans for the b16 head? big cams or anything to that effect? or are you keeping the head stock? might i suggest JUN stage III cams, they have a nasty sounding vtec change over.

Well right now I’m keeping the head/ valvetrain stock (with the addition of some GSR cams). After I get bored with it, I have some CTR cams to throw in…after I beef up the valvetrain of course.

what kind on wrinkle paint did you use for the Valve cover?

I used Krylon Wrinkle Finish. I really like the results since it looks really close to factory. That valve cover was really beat up. I shouldve taken some “before” pics.

so youre going to be using a used oil pump and water pump?

Yep. I’m a baller on a budget. :ghetto:

this is what those cams i was speaking about sound like. pretty similar setup as well, LS/VTEC:

That sure is a sexy sound. Maybe I’ll do some research on how those cams actually perform in a comparably built engine.

Anyways, we pulled the engine out tonight.

Pretty smooth operation ecept for the bitch pin in the shift linkage and also the drivers side axel (ended up just cutting the boot).

Here are some pics.

My boy Richard helping out.

Shane and Richard.

Me and my “father in law”.

My boy Machine Gun reminding us that crack kills.

And it’s done.

Thanks to my friends/ family for all their help.

Now comes the fun part…

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similar build too what mine is should be a good setup