'08-'09 winter project!

[Spoolin4]

Well, it's time to boost the Prelude. I miss the boost (DSM) and it's now time to build up this car.

It's a 1995 Honda Prelude Sr-V, H22a, A/C eliminated, cruise eliminated, power steering eliminated, and tons more already done to it.

Anyways, keep checking out the thread to see how my projects coming.

Here are the current mods, including this winters project mods;

Engine:

- JDM H22a.
- Delphi 720CC injctors.
- Walbro 255LPH in tank fuel pump.
- Spoon-sports reservoir covers (Blue).
- Spoon-sports oil cap.
- Fidanza 8lbs race flywheel.
- XTD stage 4 clutch.
- Energy suspension polyurethane motor mount inserts.
- Skunk 2 68mm throttle body.
- Ractive valve cover air breather.
- DEI heat shield gold matting.
- Glow-shift oil filter sandwich plate.
- Oil-feed/oil-return kit.
- SS autochrome FMIC pipe kit.
- Turbo XS 24x12x3 core FMIC.
- Turbo XS RFL BOV.
- Tial 38mm external wastegate (3.6psi spring=small yellow).
- Garrett T31/T04E 57 trim turbo;
compressor wheel: 56.7 / 74.9 mm 57 trim
compressor housing: 0.70 a/r, 4" inlet, 2½" outlet
center section: oil cooled journal bearings
Turbine wheel: 76 trim (stage 3)
Turbine housing .63 a/r, 4 bolts outlet flange
- Custom equal-length turbo manifold.
- KTeller 3" exhaust pipe kit.
- Custom 3" turbo downpipe.
- Magnaflow 3" catalytic converter.
- 3" inlet N1 style muffler.
- MSD external blaster 2 coil with MSD bracket.
- Vision 9mm spark plug wires.
- Vision external coil distributor cap.
- Concept carbon carbon fiber spark plug cover.
- DEI wrapped downpipe.
- TWE oil catch can.
- More will get added as they get purchased!

Suspension:

- 15" .48 offset 11lbs rims (Black).
- Falken Ziex 912 tires (205/55/15).
- Neuspeed lowering springs (2.75": Front, 2.50": Back).
- KYB GR2 struts.
- EBC "gold" slotted/cross-drilled rotors.
- KVR Performance carbon fiber brake pads.
- 2-point Front upper strut bar.
- 2-point Rear upper strut bar.
- Vibrant 2-point rear lower tie-bar.
- Eibach front/rear sway bars.
- And much more to come...

Interior:

- Tenzo R short-throw shift-kit (40%-50% shorter throw).
- Beltronic performance meter. (Good for estimate 1/4 mile runs).
- PLX DM-5 AFR wideband.
- Autometer sport-comp (black-faced) boost gauge (-30+20psi)..
- Autometer sport-comp (black-faced) oil pressure gauge.
- Autometer dual gauge pod. Colour-matched to OEM panel.
- Proform adjustable shift-light.
- Apexi pen-style turbo timer (silver).
- Yonaka Ronin-style black sued seats with red stitching.

Exterior:

- Spoon-sports replica polyurethane front lip.
- JDM Stanley 1-piece black housing headlights.
- JDM Stanley amber bumper lenses and turn signals.
- JDM Stanley amber sidemarker lights.
- JDM Stanley tailights(tinted).
- 15% Tinted windows all around.
- MKS 10 000k H.I.D. H4 conversion kit.
- Honda Accord EX-R 3-piece rear lip.
- 5th gen Prelude glass sunroof conversion.
- BB1 mudflaps.
- Complete colour change with sideskirts colour-matched (Chrysler electric blue AB5/PB5).

Audio:

- Clarion VRX755 touchscreen DVD player with ipod hardware.
- Pioneer high-output tweaters.
- Pioneer 6" speakers in doors.
- Pioneer 6 x 9 in the rear.
- MTX 6" speakers on the rear upper deck-lid.

Other Modifications:

- Re-painted stock brackets black/silver to give it the "factory look".
- Painted the brake calipers red to give the car a cleaner look.
- A/C eliminated.
- Converted to manual steering rack (Power steering eliminated).
- Cruise control eliminated.
- Battery relocated to trunk.
- Minor wire tuck.
- All unecessary items removed to lose some weight.

[Spoolin4]

Well, here's an example of the parts list so far. Items will be added later on as other deals on other parts may come up! It will get updated and edited as I purchase/install items.

Cosmetic;

INSTALLED! -4th gen Honda Accord EX-R rear lip (3 piece).
INSTALLED! -5th gen Prelude glass sunroof.
INSTALLED! -BB1 mudflaps.
COMPLETED! -Bodywork/colour-change.

Interior;

INSTALLED! -Clarion VRX755 touchscreen DVD player.
INSTALLED! -Yonaka Ronin-style black sued seats with red stitching.
-JDM BB1 red-stitched leather shifter boot.

Drivetrain;

INSTALLED! -XTD stage 4 clutch (400hp rated).
INSTALLED! -Fidanza 8lbs lightweight flywheel.
INSTALLED! -EBC "gold" cross-drilled/slotted front rotors.
INSTALLED! -KVR Performance carbon fiber brake pads.

Fuel/tuning;

INSTALLED! -Delphi 720cc injectors.
INSTALLED! -Walbro 255LPH fuel pump.
INSTALLED! -P28 ECU with Crome chip.
-Tuned with Crome-pro (By Edwin at KVR Performance).

Engine components;

INSTALLED! -NGK 1 step colder spark plugs (BCPR7ES-11).
INSTALLED! -TWE oil catch-can.
INSTALLED! -Energy suspension polyurethane motor-mount inserts.
-Mugen thermostat switch.
INSTALLED! -Skunk 2 68mm throttle body.
INSTALLED! -Blox vacuum manifold.
INSTALLED! -PLX wideband unit.
INSTALLED! -KTeller 3" exhaust pipe kit.
INSTALLED! -Magnaflow 3" catalytic converter.
INSTALLED! -3" inlet 4" tip N1 style muffler.
INSTALLED! -Vibrant valve cover breather.
INSTALLED! -DEI heat shield matting.
INSTALLED! -DEI header wrap (For downpipe).
-More will get added If more gets purchased...

Turbo components;

INSTALLED! -Glowshift oil filter sandwich plate.
INSTALLED! -Oil-feed/Oil-return line kit.
INSTALLED! -Turbo XS intercooler (24x12x3).
INSTALLED! -SS autochrome intercooler piping kit (Couplers, T-bolt clamps, and 2.5" piping). INSTALLED! -Turbo XS Type-H/RFL blow-off valve.
INSTALLED! -Tial 38mm external wastegate (3.6psi spring->small yellow).
INSTALLED! -Custom equal-length tubular turbo manifold (T3/T4).
INSTALLED! -Garrett T31/T04E 57 trim turbo.
compressor wheel: 56.7 / 74.9 mm 57 trim
compressor housing: 0.70 a/r, 4" inlet, 2½" outlet
center section: oil cooled journal bearings
Turbine wheel: 76 trim (stage 3)
Turbine housing .63 a/r, 4 bolts outlet flange
INSTALLED! -Custom 3" downpipe (With wideband and O2 sensor bung).
INSTALLED! -SS elbow/wastegate dumptube.
INSTALLED! -Autometer sport-comp boost gauge (-30 +20psi).
INSTALLED! -Apex-i pen-style turbo timer.
INSTALLED! -Forge manual boost controller.

[Spoolin4]

Well, I found a nice fabbed up equal-length tubular manifold online, so I'll be going with that instead of the Tsudo which I had planned.

As for the progress on the car, the interior is pretty much all done (Gauges, turbo timer, seats, wideband, blah, blah, blah...), and a few enigne components are on. All necessary parts that needed to be removed are gone and the tranny will also be coming out very shortly.

The intercooler piping should be in this upcoming week (01-02-09), so I can start fabbing and fitting that up.

I also have to start fabbing and welding up my exhaust. Got some 3" U-bends and straights coming. i'll be going with a N1-style 3" inlet muffler.

[Spoolin4]

Well, some plans have changed slightly, I'm going to start my bodywork and then do my colour-change on the car. Gonna trailer the car down to the shop on thursday and begin.

The car's already all torn apart and awaiting.

I've also elminated the axle upgrade seeing that after some research was done, OEM H22 axles can hold up to 500WHP, depending on the driving conditions, such as wheel hop and other failing components, so I'll be saving to spend $400-$500, which is always good!

On another note, H22 tranny's in the 4th gen 'Lude, do NOT come out smoothly! Way too tight of an area. It went in much smoothly when I put it in with the JDM motor when I first bought the car.

I'll try to take some shot tomorrow adn post up some pics as soon as I can.

[Spoolin4]

Here are some pics before it goes to the shop;

[Spoolin4]

Bodywork and paint is finally finished. gonna be trailering the car and parts home tomorrow night after work (Monday, March 2nd, 2009).

Then going to re-assemble the car, except the front end (until motor work is done), then start mocking up the intercooler and piping.

[Spoolin4]

Well, I've come to the conclusion of painting the Spoon-sport wheels flat black, seeing that the bronze doesn't suit the new blue all that well. But it's also hard to tell with the car still being apart and dirty.

Here are some pics;

[Spoolin4]

Well, with the fuel pump and a few other items on the way, I'm pretty much caught up. So far everythings going pretty smoothly and getting anxious for the month of May!

A lot of routing lines, making brackets, cutting, welding, assembling, disassembling, etc, but it's all going to be worth it!

[Spoolin4]

The parts list has been updated (22/03/09) and some products changed. I've decided to stick with the Turbo XS RFL BOV, seeing it came with my pipe kit.

The wheels have also been painted, wheel-wells gravel-guarded, and interior cleaned. I also relocated a few things, such as the MSD blaster pack and some other small items.

The clutch and fuel pump should be in early this week, so I'll be able to put them on, then get my tranny back on, aswell as assemble the front end.

I will be picking up the turbo, flange, and gaskets early in April, then I'll be able to make the downpipe and exhaust. Then it's just small things from there, then head to the dyno to put down some numbers and put it on the road!

I'll post some update pics sometime next week.

[t-royMP3]

nice project thread, probably the best.. if not only new project thread ive seen in a while. Good set-up, but H22TypeS is a bit high compression for decent boost no? 11.5:1 i believe? anyway, good thread!

GL with the project!

[Spoolin4]

nice project thread, probably the best.. if not only new project thread ive seen in a while. Good set-up, but H22TypeS is a bit high compression for decent boost no? 11.5:1 i believe? anyway, good thread!

GL with the project!

Thanks for the positive comment! I pretty much copy/pasted this already written information from my local board (Cornwall), hence the updates like 1-2 minutes apart :sorry:

Yes, it is a little high compression, which is why I'll only be running wastegate boost for this summer with a good/safe tune, then sleeve the block next winter and raise the psi.

[613B6]

nice build!

[Gm60]

new paint looks great!

[bLk_woLf]

awesome color choise, rims dont look to bad with that color.

[Spoolin4]

Thanks for the awsome comments guys!

As for the wheels, they're already flat black, :victory:

Pics will come next weekend sometime!

[Jdc]

Nice man!!!!!!! Talk to ya next weekend.......

[Defleshed]

Looks good! Nice colour. What kind of numbers are you looking to put down?

[hackish]

nice project thread, probably the best.. if not only new project thread ive seen in a while. Good set-up, but H22TypeS is a bit high compression for decent boost no? 11.5:1 i believe? anyway, good thread!

I just tuned a Lotus Exige with factory 11.5:1 compression to 12psi of boost. From the factory they run 7-8psi on that compression ratio. High compression and boost doesn't scare me, you just have to be careful with the timing.

Now, a few words of advice about your build. First, get rid of the crank pulley and put on either a stock or a fluidampr. If you leave a non-damped one on there then there is a very good chance your oil pump will explode. I have a 480whp engine in the shop right now that met that same fate. New crank, bearings and a complete engine rebuild. All for a pulley.

Second point is that 450cc injectors will be too small for a boosted H. At bare minimum you're going to need 550cc to run in the 6-8psi range. I know it's overkill but I'm running 1000cc on mine. At 8psi I put down 320whp so that would be starting to push even 550cc. If you plan on going forged then get the 1000cc otherwise get 640-780cc

Hope that helps.

-Michael

[Boostguy]

[quote=hackish;207146]I just tuned a Lotus Exige with factory 11.5:1 compression to 12psi of boost. From the factory they run 7-8psi on that compression ratio. High compression and boost doesn't scare me, you just have to be careful with the timing.


Yeah but don't they also have a forged bottom end? The H is still a strong engine! you should listen to hackish and get rid of the pulley!! its garbage!!

Good luck with the project! looks good!!:icon_e_ugeek:

[hackish]

Yeah but don't they also have a forged bottom end? The H is still a strong engine! you should listen to hackish and get rid of the pulley!! its garbage!!

Nope. The engine in that is pure Celica. The ECU is entirely different, made by EFI in Italy. Same company that does the ECU for the Murcelago we're working on a flash for. You can image that no Lotus guy would permit someone to install a Toyota part in their vehicle :p

-Michael

[Spoolin4]

I just tuned a Lotus Exige with factory 11.5:1 compression to 12psi of boost. From the factory they run 7-8psi on that compression ratio. High compression and boost doesn't scare me, you just have to be careful with the timing.

Now, a few words of advice about your build. First, get rid of the crank pulley and put on either a stock or a fluidampr. If you leave a non-damped one on there then there is a very good chance your oil pump will explode. I have a 480whp engine in the shop right now that met that same fate. New crank, bearings and a complete engine rebuild. All for a pulley.

Second point is that 450cc injectors will be too small for a boosted H. At bare minimum you're going to need 550cc to run in the 6-8psi range. I know it's overkill but I'm running 1000cc on mine. At 8psi I put down 320whp so that would be starting to push even 550cc. If you plan on going forged then get the 1000cc otherwise get 640-780cc

Hope that helps.

-Michael

I read about the crank pulley issue on several forums. I think I'll put the OEM one back on, just to not risk losing a motor over something small like that.

As for the injectors,, I am looking for around 310-320whp, so I'll stick with your word and try to find some 550's.

Therefore unorthodox underdrive pulley and DSM 450CC injectors for sale! ;)

Thanks for the comments and suggestions guys, keep it up, all the info is very handy!

[hackish]

A little hint, most of the fuel injectors are the same price or very close from 550-1000cc. Get the size you need, not something that's just sufficient. I'm making 320whp on my H22 at 8psi and there is lots of extra room on the 1000cc injectors.

-Michael

[TYPERRER]

looking good man! i want to boost mine next year too

[Wings]

well said micheal. too impressive.

[Spoolin4]

Well, I found a set of RC 550cc injectors, so out with the 450cc's and in with the new ones once I pick them up.

Clutch also came in today, so the transmission should be back in the car this weekend.

[Shayner]

well ill need the injectors for my project next winter so might as well say sold on those 450's lol :D . . can't wait for this summer man! gonna be good times!

[Spoolin4]

well ill need the injectors for my project next winter so might as well say sold on those 450's lol :D . . can't wait for this summer man! gonna be good times!

Sounds good!

[Spoolin4]

Alright, lots has been done over the weekend. I put the flywheel, clutch, and transmission on with everything attached and axles back in.

I also put the fuel pump in, and I must say it's nice to have access to the fuel pump from underneath the rear seats, because I wasn't in the mood to drop the tank, lol.

The fenders are on and aligned, headlights and HID components are all back in, and rocker moldings are also on. The car is starting to look like a car again.

I will be heading to Montreal Wednesday to pick up my brand spanking new 60 trim turbo, then I can start fabbing up the downpipe and dump tube.

I've also found an easier solution for my custom exhaust, Kteller makes pre-bent 3" pipe kits for common Hondas and they go for a good price. Basically buy the kit, then either weld the flanges on or make it a one piece, use whatever muffler, etc... The kit comes with the hangers, flanges, bolts/nuts, gaskets, piping. Pretty much everything but the muffler.

I also took Hakish's advice, knowing that he's built boosted H22's and knows what he's talking about. I put the OEM crank pulley back on and slapping in some 550cc injectors till next winters project.

Well, here are some updated pics of the project;

[Spoolin4]

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[fred]

thats pretty sick def want to see it when its done. Dont forget to post youre 1/4 mile times def interested. Good job fore sure

[DevilOnWheelz]

thats pretty sick def want to see it when its done. Dont forget to post youre 1/4 mile times def interested. Good job fore sure

I'll post them in advance 15.4 @ 108mph :laugh:

I think you forgot to list what kind of wipers and oil you are running in your mods list.

[esemzenumber2]

I'll post them in advance 15.4 @ 108mph :laugh:

lmao

[Spoolin4]

I'll post them in advance 15.4 @ 108mph :laugh:

I think you forgot to list what kind of wipers and oil you are running in your mods list.

Ha, ha, typical redliners comment! I've been waiting for a smart as remark to come up.

15.4's a little off, seeing I ran 14.0 with BFG drag radials natural aspirated.

Oh ya.......






OEM wipers and Mobile 1 5x30 oil! ;)

[DevilOnWheelz]

Ha, ha, typical redliners comment! I've been waiting for a smart as remark to come up.

15.4's a little off, seeing I ran 14.0 with BFG drag radials natural aspirated.

Woaaah thats fast! 14.0 NA! OMG!

[moose]

where you at the sunoco on huntclub a couple of days ago if not someone has the same car :(

[Spoolin4]

Woaaah thats fast! 14.0 NA! OMG!

Didn't say it was buddy.

Clearly you have nothing better to do...

[Spoolin4]

where you at the sunoco on huntclub a couple of days ago if not someone has the same car :(

If you were reffering to me, no, the car's not even done yet.

[hackish]

I guess 14.0 is about the same time a lot of stock V8 mustangs could run on a really good day.

[Jdc]

Woaaah thats fast! 14.0 NA! OMG!


^Gets my vote for most annoying redliner. Sure some Honda's are slow, sure way to many stupid ricers own them, sure people want way too much money for them with a swap. Does it really need to be said by you every post? EVERYONE KNOWS. You can stop now, job well done.

[1point3Lturbo]

^Gets my vote for most annoying redliner. Sure some Honda's are slow, sure way to many stupid ricers own them, sure people want way too much money for them with a swap. Does it really need to be said by you every post? EVERYONE KNOWS. You can stop now, job well done.

If he doesnt do it, someone else will, i say let the hilariousness continue.

[Jdc]

I found it hilarious as well. The first ten thousand times. Meh, whatever....... I just want to see some original comments. If you're going to talk shit, make it interesting at least.

[Dicorp]

Sounds like a good build. way to rep the H22.

I'm not sure if you've made a typo or you're about set yourself up for a big problem.

the JDM Type S motor only comes with the ATTS enabled transmission. It is similar to USDM Type SH Motor and Tranny. The ATTS unit will cease function if more than 250WHP is passed through it.

Perhaps you mean the JDM Sir Spec Motor.

[curtis.ebear]

I found it hilarious as well. The first ten thousand times. Meh, whatever....... I just want to see some original comments. If you're going to talk shit, make it interesting at least.

The OP can always call him out, that would make things interesting no?

Better yet run him at the track, i hear he has a V6 mustang anyways... cant be too fast!

[Jdc]

It's not. Mani's sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.......

[Spoolin4]

Sounds like a good build. way to rep the H22.

I'm not sure if you've made a typo or you're about set yourself up for a big problem.

the JDM Type S motor only comes with the ATTS enabled transmission. It is similar to USDM Type SH Motor and Tranny. The ATTS unit will cease function if more than 250WHP is passed through it.

Perhaps you mean the JDM Sir Spec Motor.

JDM block with Type S pistons is what I'm leaning towards, therefore everything minus the ATTS pretty much.

And yes, next winter the internals will be going low-comp. aswell as sleeved.

As for the negative comments, meh, whatever, shows how immature some are.

Other than that, thank you all for your positive comments, things are coming along with the car. I'll post update pics and progress asap.

[Dicorp]

JDM block with Type S pistons is what I'm leaning towards, therefore everything minus the ATTS pretty much.

And yes, next winter the internals will be going low-comp. aswell as sleeved.

As for the negative comments, meh, whatever, shows how immature some are.

Other than that, thank you all for your positive comments, things are coming along with the car. I'll post update pics and progress asap.

did you resleeve the block?

[Spoolin4]

did you resleeve the block?

The motor was already done, so to get into deep details, I won't know until I tear it apart next winter. I got it when I purchased my JDM front clip (dash forward).

[97coupecivic]

this will be a quick car for sure, but common man spoon wheels?

[Spoolin4]

this will be a quick car for sure, but common man spoon wheels?

Replica, which is what I was told when I purchased them. Obviously they arn't real, I wish though...

They only weigh in at 10.2 lbs/wheel.

[97coupecivic]

I didn't know spoon made rims that look remotely like that, but ok.. glad to see you edited your original post though just to clarify things lol

[Spoolin4]

I didn't know spoon made rims that look remotely like that, but ok.. glad to see you edited your original post though just to clarify things lol


lol, I'm just stating what the guy told me when I bought them. I got them from Osaka motors in Montreal, mind you they'll lie if they can, either way, they're light and look nice.

Dunno exactly what they are, there's no part number or serial number in any form, which is why I'm saying what they told me... Spoon replicas... I said the same thing your saying though when I bought them, but who really knows...

Also, thanks for the positive comment on the project. I'm getting impatient by seeing everyone else out driving their cars...

Many new parts are in and installed, I'll be updating the thread with pics once I get a chance.

[ImPuLsIvE.ca]

good stuff dude! glad to see its all coming together nicely!!

[Dicorp]

nice build, wish i could do something like this :)

[Spoolin4]

good stuff dude! glad to see its all coming together nicely!!

Thanks bud!

Hopefully we can all get together sometime this season for a photoshoot/cruise.

[Spoolin4]

nice build, wish i could do something like this :)

All in good time!

Lots of hard work and of course the $$$. 12 hour days are starting to pay off!

[DevilOnWheelz]

^Gets my vote for most annoying redliner. Sure some Honda's are slow, sure way to many stupid ricers own them, sure people want way too much money for them with a swap. Does it really need to be said by you every post? EVERYONE KNOWS. You can stop now, job well done.

Ah how sweet. Yes it needs to be said in every post until you guys start putting stickers on your car saying, "WE ARE STOOOOOPID, WE SPENT ALL OUR MONEY ON A HONDUUUH!"

Stickers will be supplied by me.

[Dicorp]

Woaaah thats fast! 14.0 NA! OMG!

That is very impressive for N/A Prelude just so you know. But you seem to be ignorant to ackonwledge anyones work and effort.



Ah how sweet. Yes it needs to be said in every post until you guys start putting stickers on your car saying, "WE ARE STOOOOOPID, WE SPENT ALL OUR MONEY ON A HONDUUUH!"

Stickers will be supplied by me.

fuck's your problem? don't like Hondas, don't post in Honda related threads. Simple as that. You chose to own a domestic, we choose to own imports.
there's pros and cons to each. but in the end it comes down to preference.

This guy has a nice build going, repping the Prelude as it should be. Don't shit in his thread.

[DevilOnWheelz]

That is very impressive for N/A Prelude just so you know. But you seem to be ignorant to ackonwledge anyones work and effort.




fuck's your problem? don't like Hondas, don't post in Honda related threads. Simple as that. You chose to own a domestic, we choose to own imports.
there's pros and cons to each. but in the end it comes down to preference.

This guy has a nice build going, repping the Prelude as it should be. Don't shit in his thread.

You think it is an import vs domestic thing?


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__gkjSUzb3yU/RjAlNRTdZ7I/AAAAAAAABqc/vbbR4yNd1BM/s400/Soda_Bottle.jpg

^^^ what is the volume of this bottle?

[DevilOnWheelz]

It's not. Mani's sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.......

:rice:

I like turtles

[G-PWR]

I love turtles.

[Logan]

Turtle turtle turtle....lol
http://hotdogandfriends.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/mr-turtle.jpg

[Spoolin4]

Keep this shit out of my thread. It's a project thread with pics, updates and comments, positive or negative, I don't care but please keep the import vs. domestic shit out of it. Create another thread for that.


Thanks.

[S1r_Devin]

Im confused? from osaka

http://www.ottawahondaclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=5610.0

Highrevtuner "Well, here's two pictures of the Prelude with the new wheels I purchased from styls255. The car looks so much better in person. The pictures do no justice!"

....i dunno or is this another guy?

[Spoolin4]

Im confused? from osaka

http://www.ottawahondaclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=5610.0

Highrevtuner "Well, here's two pictures of the Prelude with the new wheels I purchased from styls255. The car looks so much better in person. The pictures do no justice!"

....i dunno or is this another guy?

Those wheels are looooooong gone. They were american racing wheels and had a polished lip, even after I painted them bronze (kept the polished lip) that one time. I sold them to a friend in Cornwall actually aswell as my 17"s. And 1 was bent pretty bad, so it wouldn't still be on my car.

Pretty damn identical to what I have now though. The ones I have now are 8" with .48 offset and much lighter and were bronze originally, but now black. but like I stated earlier, I'm only stating what I've been told, either way, they're light, nice, and do the job! Replica or not, who cares, I don't. I rather get replicas that are sometimes 1/2 of the price you'd pay for authentic name brand wheels.

Hell, Jay's "Drag" wheels are Rota replicas and they're just as nice, if not nicer, and lighter!

But good job on researching a super old thread though! ;)

[Spoolin4]

As for the project, wayyyyyyyyyyyy too much to list of whats been done since my last "log". The car's back together, now I just have to modify the wastegate dumptube and start on the 3" turbo-back exhaust, then it's off to get tuned!

Still waiting on brake pads, but until they come in I'm gonna clean up the car a bit tomorrow.

I should have some pics up tomorrow sometime!

[S1r_Devin]

there the same rims u have now? just been painted 2 times? being silver oem to bronze now to black..?

[S1r_Devin]

there the same rims u have now? just been painted 2 times? being silver oem to bronze now to black..?

why did u delete the pics in that old thread? lol.....nice build any ways

[97coupecivic]

called it.

[Spoolin4]

Not even gonna bother with you two, and no they arn't the same wheels, and no I didn't delete them, I went to "edit" the thread to get rid of the "spoon wheels" because it's causing such a fuss for you guys. The pics wern't even working when I went to the link. And I wouldn't have a bent wheel on my car still, the American racing wheels are GONE!

Thanks for the positive comment on the build though.

Here are the updated pics;

[Spoolin4]

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[big jon]

Those wheels are looooooong gone. They were american racing wheels and had a polished lip, even after I painted them bronze (kept the polished lip) that one time. I sold them to a friend in Cornwall actually aswell as my 17"s. And 1 was bent pretty bad, so it wouldn't still be on my car.

Pretty damn identical to what I have now though. The ones I have now are 8" with .48 offset and much lighter and were bronze originally, but now black. but like I stated earlier, I'm only stating what I've been told, either way, they're light, nice, and do the job! Replica or not, who cares, I don't. I rather get replicas that are sometimes 1/2 of the price you'd pay for authentic name brand wheels.

Hell, Jay's "Drag" wheels are Rota replicas and they're just as nice, if not nicer, and lighter!

But good job on researching a super old thread though! ;)

So Rota makes copies of authentic wheels and Drag make Rota replica.. hummm

[S1r_Devin]

Not even gonna bother with you two, and no they arn't the same wheels, and no I didn't delete them, I went to "edit" the thread to get rid of the "spoon wheels" because it's causing such a fuss for you guys. The pics wern't even working when I went to the link. And I wouldn't have a bent wheel on my car still, the American racing wheels are GONE!

Thanks for the positive comment on the build though.

Here are the updated pics;

why would you delete the pic of spoon wheels when you said they were "american racing" u had on the car, then u sold them and bought the same identical rims but spoon in black? i though spoon had only made sw388, never saw a spoon rim that looked like ur "replica" im not trying to stir shit but im way confused now...

[Spoolin4]

So Rota makes copies of authentic wheels and Drag make Rota replica.. hummm

You guys not know how to read?

Drag makes replicas of Rota wheels!

[Spoolin4]

why would you delete the pic of spoon wheels when you said they were "american racing" u had on the car, then u sold them and bought the same identical rims but spoon in black? i though spoon had only made sw388, never saw a spoon rim that looked like ur "replica" im not trying to stir shit but im way confused now...


K. scroll back and re-read what was previosuly said, When they were purchased from Osaka the guy said shit that obviously isn't true (them being Spoon wheels). I already know they arn't and never said they were.

As for the American racing wheels, they were sold mid summer last year and one rim was seriously bent after nailing a pot hole, and they were sold bronze with the polished lip. I didn't feel like paying to have it repaired by PJacques, therefore I went to Osaka, and as crooked as any other import junk yard they claimed the wheels I have now are Spoon replicas, which obviously ARN'T. They were a dark bronze when I purchased them, but are now black.

So............ when people ask me what I have I say; "I was told spoon replicas, so I say that."

Now even if they arn't, what do I say they are? There's no badging or anything on them to describe the company. BUT I weighed them and they are 11lbs wheels and have a .48 offset and are 8"s in width.

The American racing wheels, were around 14-15lbs wheels when I was using them.

So, to make you 3 happy, I'll remove the Spoon replica shit and just say 15" wheels, because it apparently affects your lives.

I don't know what I did to any of you guys, but whatever.

[S1r_Devin]

so these are two differnt set of rims?

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4596/rim.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/767/rims.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

[Shayner]

OMG! Stop crying about his wheels! THEY'RE SEXY wheels! whats it matter what kind they are?! it's as if his wheels are the center of attention! look at all the work he's done! you'se always nit pick on the most rediculous shit. if drama excites u watch a soap opera or something! like he said, leave positive or negative comments not stupid comments!

[gc613]

looks good get a filter on that turbo, thats the only thing i see that you need.

but i can tell its not quite finished since theres no waste gate on gll

[big jon]

You guys not know how to read?

Drag makes replicas of Rota wheels!

Dude they both make replicas of authentic wheels. It's like saying Wal-mart copies cloth from Giant tiger. Both of these company rip off model from real companies and call it there own.

[Wings]

dont you find the paint job too fisherprice? like it needs a coat of something. a hint darker. more black. .. i dont know. maybe its just me.

[97coupecivic]

OMG! Stop crying about his wheels! THEY'RE SEXY wheels! whats it matter what kind they are?! it's as if his wheels are the center of attention! look at all the work he's done! you'se always nit pick on the most rediculous shit. if drama excites u watch a soap opera or something! like he said, leave positive or negative comments not stupid comments!

Were not "nit picking" about his car, the build is sick and props for building it all yourself dude.
There's just no point of taking credit for parts that you don't have. No one is going to say your a doushbag if you say you have a replica this or non-lsd that. If you get a thrill of getting away with it, by all means continue, it doesn't affect me or anyone else.

Good luck with the rest of the build dude.

[Jdc]

Nice work man! Get it done for next weekend....... rip time!

[Spoolin4]

looks good get a filter on that turbo, thats the only thing i see that you need.

but i can tell its not quite finished since theres no waste gate on gll

Ya, I'm currently modding the wastegate dumptube so it'll clear the alternator, that's the reason why the wastegate isn't on yet. But it'll be on by the end of the week.

[Spoolin4]

dont you find the paint job too fisherprice? like it needs a coat of something. a hint darker. more black. .. i dont know. maybe its just me.

There's one pic that makes it look extremely too blue, I agree. But those shots were with the sun directly on the car, it's much nicer in person.

...the camera isn't setup and the colour of everything just doesn't look right.

But either way, to each their own dude, I respect your honest comment! :victory:

Thanks yall!

[S1r_Devin]

any ways, nice build good job! looking forward to seeing it on the road!

[t-royMP3]

havnt checked this thread in a while, but it looks like its coming along nice, ill look for it ripping around this year!

[Spoolin4]

havnt checked this thread in a while, but it looks like its coming along nice, ill look for it ripping around this year!

Thanks!

I'm just waiting on the remainer exhaust pieces and start fabbing that up.

[95civicDx]

that is one very very sexy lude and i just jizzed in my pantsss, good work! lol

[Spoolin4]

that is one very very sexy lude and i just jizzed in my pantsss, good work! lol


lol, thanks dude.

I'll be happy once it's moving with me in it. :)

[Spoolin4]

Well, the car is finally done, minus the tuning. If all goes well, I'm hoping to have the car on the road this week.

I made the downpipe and several other components. The catback pipe kit is from Kteller and worked out awsome! The muffler is just an N1 style 3" inlet fart can.

Here are some pictures, I'll post others next time the sun is out, seeing my camera died after taking these;

3" turbo-back FTW!!!

[bLk_woLf]

car looks mint

[Spoolin4]

car looks mint

Thanks bud!

Well, the basemap is done, gonna get it finalized tuned Thursday if all goes well.

I might have to weld on a resonator or something because the exhaust is god damn loud!

After the tune, they're going to do the safety and well, for e-test I'm gonna have to figure something out, then I can put plates on it/insurance, then I'll be out.

[Khanman_69]

Props to a good build. Good job man, keep it up!

[Spoolin4]

Props to a good build. Good job man, keep it up!


Thanks! The positive comments are greatly appreciated, and makes the build worth while!

Ran into a few issues though. I had a huge vacuum leak, turns out it was my throttle body gasket. Bad news about it is that the basemap needs to be redone, and the gasket was back-ordered. They say it should be in tomorrow.

And another shitty note; the guy who sold me the injectors said they were low impedance 550's and they wern't. They're high impedence. Therefore, the 450's are back in until I can find some proper 550cc injectors. Basically what this means is that my setup won't be getting it's full potential with the 450's.

Basically, if anyone has any 550's or larger for sale, please let me know!

Also, I'm selling the Blox vacuum manifold seeing I only need 2 vacuum ports and all the emissions junk is gone, therefore I have TONS of vacuum ports to use for those 2 components.

[91mx6]

looks nice now get it on the road!

[Spoolin4]

looks nice now get it on the road!

Thanks JR.

The cars now done, just going to get tuend next Tuesday/Wednesday (May 19-20th.) then it'll finally be out!

720cc injectors are in and all! :D:D:D

[truckah_DC2R]

looks good justin.. cant wait to see her on the road..

take her for a boot

[Spoolin4]

looks good justin.. cant wait to see her on the road..

take her for a boot

Thanks dude! Long time no see, or talk! Stop by sometime!

[bLk_woLf]

find any injectors yet or what!?

[Spoolin4]

find any injectors yet or what!?

Yessir!

Delphi 720cc low-impedance injectors.

Off another add on usedottawa.

For $220, can't go wrong! LOL. Flow tested them and everything today and they work perfect!

[Spoolin4]

Small update;

The injectors are in, turbo has a filter, and some other odds and ends completed.

Edwin will be coming down Tuesday (19/05/09) to finish up the basemap, and hopefully the car will go the following day to finish the tune!

[91mx6]

hurry up and get it finished

[Spoolin4]

Tuning postponned to Thursday...:(

[Spoolin4]

Basemap is done and drove the car. Felt damn good to be driving it again. I'll be bringing it to the dyno tomorrow morning, but won't be done until next week, because tomorrow my tuner's pretty booked...

[Spoolin4]

Well, drove the car to the dyno today and damn I miss driving it regularly!!! Drove beautifully!

Edwin (tuner) was able to finish the N/A fuel map, but wasn't able to do the boost fuel map, because my wastegate dumptub wasn't long enough and the SS pipe shop was aleady closed, therefore we have to wait until Monday to finish that up.

If all goes good, I'll be out early next week!

[91mx6]

well that sucks

[mattbrunet]

hey man I go in to work and I see some sick looking lude,I was impress how clean it was and so was my boss ,edwin...heard u got some pretty goodnumbers too!

[Spoolin4]

hey man I go in to work and I see some sick looking lude,I was impress how clean it was and so was my boss ,edwin...heard u got some pretty goodnumbers too!

He, he, thanks man!

Once we get all of the bugs out, it'll be out in no time! Edwins doing an awsome job! Just some of my little mistakes that are pretty much corrected now.

Keepin' it clean is the only way to get the respect 4 bangers need.

[Dicorp]

I'm surprised you didn't go to PSI for tuning. They know their shit but their customer service is subpar IMO. They act like they're doing you a favour by working on your car.

that aside, get it done and let's see some numbers. Looks like an excellent build. good luck.

[Spoolin4]

I'm surprised you didn't go to PSI for tuning. They know their shit but their customer service is subpar IMO. They act like they're doing you a favour by working on your car.

that aside, get it done and let's see some numbers. Looks like an excellent build. good luck.

I've delt with KVR with previous vehicles, so I'd rather stick with one tuner. And he knows what he's doing, the car was running awsome, but the tired motor didn't like the boost it and the crank went for a walk.

So, new motor coming and aiming to be done by Friday with a retune, if all goes smoothly, and if we find a motor in good shape!

[turborex]

What was the mileage on the motor?

[Spoolin4]

What was the mileage on the motor?

More than 250 000km on the bottom end.

[turborex]

I guess that will do it. What kind of boost were you running? What numbers did you make?

[Spoolin4]

I guess that will do it. What kind of boost were you running? What numbers did you make?


Just started at 7.5 psi and it made 253whp. So once some more boost and the new motor it'll make more obviously... :)

[III76]

Woaaah thats fast! 14.0 NA! OMG!


we're sorry we aint as upscale as you are

[Spoolin4]

we're sorry we aint as upscale as you are

LOL, lil' while back, but good reply! :) I'm agreeing...

[DevilOnWheelz]

we're sorry we aint as upscale as you are

Damn right, bow down biatch!

[III76]

i dont bow down to gino's

[DevilOnWheelz]

i dont bow down to gino's

shut up midget

[III76]

shut up midget

:banghead:

[Spoolin4]

k guys, argue in another thread...please...

[mattbrunet]

cant wait too see the new engine in and running mint:P when you coming in to kvr next?

[Spoolin4]

I'll probably be there monday sometime or tuesday...

[91mx6]

it on the road know and looks awsome and sound great

[jza]

...it made 253whp

to the front wheels.

[Spoolin4]

to the front wheels.

Good job!

[Dicorp]

saw this car in person yesterday, lookin amazing. great build! keep it running proper!

[mattbrunet]

also saw this car in person,suchs a good looking car!

[Spoolin4]

Thanks guys!

I'm supposed to get a photoshoot soon, then I'll post up some pics of its current state after this winters retarded achievement.

I'm pleased with the car and on a Beltronic meter I've been able to pull a 13.2@112mph on street tires.

The shittiest run was a 13.9@104mph. Traction is definitely an issue, but later down the road when some more income comes in, I'll pick up some drag radials for the street and slicks for the track.

[JoshHotz]

ill do a photoshoot!