AFAccord
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Hello all. I've been on hiatus from working on cars for a while now, but I'm itching to tinker a bit, and I've decided to try my luck with forced induction.
The goal:
-Rebuild new bottom end for FI.
-Keep it simple, keep it reliable. Driveablity is key.
-Try not to cut corners, while keeping it budget minded.
-Low/High boost setup, 230-240 low boost, 300-310 high boost (Update 01/09/12 - Since I've purchased forged rods, I would like to shoot for 370-380whp @ high boost but keep the low boost around 250whp. I might like to hit 400whp on the dyno if the motor feels good enough)
-Possibly run E85 (Update 01/09/12 - Ruled this out due to lack of availability outside of SC)
The clay:
-2000 Accord Coupe
-OBD1 conversion tuned with eCtune
-A couple F23 long blocks with a plethora of Prelude/GSR/H22 parts
Tentative plan:
-Off the shelf pistons @ 86.5mm (forged internals are a f***in' rip-off for this engine) (Update 01/09/12 - Went with Wiseco K568M865 forged pistons for K20)
-ACL main/rod bearings and thrust washers, all new OEM oil pump, water pump, belts, etc. (Update 01/09/12 - Strongly considering against using the ACL bearings due to better sizing availability from OEM bearings)
-ARP head/main bolts from H23 (Update 01/09/12 - Strongly considering against using ARP main bolts due to necessity of align honing and again, likely won't have correct clearances with the ACL bearings)
-Use the crank and rods of the best condition from the blocks I already have. (Update 01/09/12 - Using previous stock block and crank that I ran in the car for 40k+ miles. Pulled this block due to worn rings burning oil, but no other issues)
-Use stock F23 head, IM/TB to retain reliability and cruise. (Update 01/09/12 - Likely going to send stock TB to Maxbore and have local shop port match plenum)
-T3/T04 60 trim turbo
Parts List: continuously updated
-Cast Log Turbo Manifold Purchased
-ACL Race Main Bearings Purchased
-ACL Race Rod Bearings Purchased
-ACL Thrust Washers Purchased
-Tial 38mm WG Purchased
-Walbro 255lph HP Fuel Pump Purchased
-ARP H23 Head Studs Owned
-ARP H23 Main Studs Purchased
-Bisimoto TI valve springs/retainers owned
-Forged pistons Purchased
-Billet connecting rods Purchased
-AEM UEGO Wideband Purchased
-2 Gauge Pillar Pod Purchased
-OEM IM Gasket Purchased
OEM Gaskets for IM/TB/Head Purchased
-ID1000cc injectors Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-Front mount charge-air cooler Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-OEM Oil pump
-Innovate Motorsports Water Temp Gauge
-Oil feed line Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-Oil return line Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-Oil pan return fitting Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-MFactory H22 LSD Purchased
-Electronic Boost control solenoid Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-Vacuum Manifold Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-Kaisenspeed Balance Shaft Delete Kit Purchased
-Mini-Ram Turbo Manifold Built my own ram horn manifold
-Blow-off valve Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-OEM Timing belt Purchased from Honda
-OEM Headgasket Purchased from Honda
-Bisimoto 2.4 cam Scratched, running stock cam instead
-IC piping Purchased from CS Racing (ebay)
-Down pipe Made my own
-Precision SC50 turbo (Update 01/09/12 - See notes above)
-ACT HA3-XTG6 Clutch kit Purchased ACT HA3-XTSD from NLM
-ACT Streetlite Flywheel Purchased from NLM
This is just a start to get things off the ground. *I need to work on a parts list for the turbo components and a list of labor/services that would be prudent to putting together a well-assembled block. *More to come. *Critique and comments are appreciated...
The goal:
-Rebuild new bottom end for FI.
-Keep it simple, keep it reliable. Driveablity is key.
-Try not to cut corners, while keeping it budget minded.
-Low/High boost setup, 230-240 low boost, 300-310 high boost (Update 01/09/12 - Since I've purchased forged rods, I would like to shoot for 370-380whp @ high boost but keep the low boost around 250whp. I might like to hit 400whp on the dyno if the motor feels good enough)
-Possibly run E85 (Update 01/09/12 - Ruled this out due to lack of availability outside of SC)
The clay:
-2000 Accord Coupe
-OBD1 conversion tuned with eCtune
-A couple F23 long blocks with a plethora of Prelude/GSR/H22 parts
Tentative plan:
-Off the shelf pistons @ 86.5mm (forged internals are a f***in' rip-off for this engine) (Update 01/09/12 - Went with Wiseco K568M865 forged pistons for K20)
-ACL main/rod bearings and thrust washers, all new OEM oil pump, water pump, belts, etc. (Update 01/09/12 - Strongly considering against using the ACL bearings due to better sizing availability from OEM bearings)
-ARP head/main bolts from H23 (Update 01/09/12 - Strongly considering against using ARP main bolts due to necessity of align honing and again, likely won't have correct clearances with the ACL bearings)
-Use the crank and rods of the best condition from the blocks I already have. (Update 01/09/12 - Using previous stock block and crank that I ran in the car for 40k+ miles. Pulled this block due to worn rings burning oil, but no other issues)
-Use stock F23 head, IM/TB to retain reliability and cruise. (Update 01/09/12 - Likely going to send stock TB to Maxbore and have local shop port match plenum)
-T3/T04 60 trim turbo
Parts List: continuously updated
-Cast Log Turbo Manifold Purchased
-ACL Race Main Bearings Purchased
-ACL Race Rod Bearings Purchased
-ACL Thrust Washers Purchased
-Tial 38mm WG Purchased
-Walbro 255lph HP Fuel Pump Purchased
-ARP H23 Head Studs Owned
-ARP H23 Main Studs Purchased
-Bisimoto TI valve springs/retainers owned
-Forged pistons Purchased
-Billet connecting rods Purchased
-AEM UEGO Wideband Purchased
-2 Gauge Pillar Pod Purchased
-OEM IM Gasket Purchased
OEM Gaskets for IM/TB/Head Purchased
-ID1000cc injectors Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-Front mount charge-air cooler Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-OEM Oil pump
-Innovate Motorsports Water Temp Gauge
-Oil feed line Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-Oil return line Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-Oil pan return fitting Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-MFactory H22 LSD Purchased
-Electronic Boost control solenoid Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-Vacuum Manifold Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-Kaisenspeed Balance Shaft Delete Kit Purchased
-Mini-Ram Turbo Manifold Built my own ram horn manifold
-Blow-off valve Purchased from GO-Autoworks
-OEM Timing belt Purchased from Honda
-OEM Headgasket Purchased from Honda
-Bisimoto 2.4 cam Scratched, running stock cam instead
-IC piping Purchased from CS Racing (ebay)
-Down pipe Made my own
-Precision SC50 turbo (Update 01/09/12 - See notes above)
-ACT HA3-XTG6 Clutch kit Purchased ACT HA3-XTSD from NLM
-ACT Streetlite Flywheel Purchased from NLM
This is just a start to get things off the ground. *I need to work on a parts list for the turbo components and a list of labor/services that would be prudent to putting together a well-assembled block. *More to come. *Critique and comments are appreciated...
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