Looking back on the video it seems the rod snapped. Not sure how that happened on start up... So I;m now in the market for an engine. I'm not sure mine is salvageable.
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Sorry to hear about that.
Was it the tea?
Maybe you should get a euro-r
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There's always the option of getting an H23A VTEC for cheap. You already have an aftermarket tuning solution, so why not. $1200 for the engine, timing belt and a few new seals and you're back on the road.My Members' Ride Thread - It's a marathon build, not a sprint. But keep me honest on the update frequency!Comment
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Not sure what route I'm going to go yet. I don't want to decide on anything until I tear into the engine.Comment
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Great news I'm not an idiot I'm just a putz. When I was checking top dead center this bit must have fallen in the head somehow which I can't really explain because all I did was use the socket wrench to pull the spark plug out and I put it back in. Good news is the head looks fine you can see a few dents from the bit but otherwise the valves look untouched and a little bit of the cylinder I could see had no doubting on it so I might have gotten away a lot better than I thought. Maybe I'll just need a 0.020" bore and hone. Also it only took me 3 hours from the time I open my garage door until the time I had the engine mounted on an engine stand so at least I got that going for me.
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Glad to see the damage isnt as bad as you thought!Comment
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It's much worse actually. Block has to be sleeved and it's currently more expensive to fix the head than to replace it. So I'm trying to figure out what to do.Comment
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Ah, damn. Sounds like the most logical options are either good condition swap or really building this motor to whatever your dream specs are.Originally posted by domesticated View PostComment
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QFT...a necessary evil.Originally posted by domesticated View Post
There is a 90mm sleeved block in the classifieds section...*hint*Comment
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Yea, but mega low compression. I have no use for a trailer queen. To take full advantage of the block I'd have to run a lot of boost. I wouldn't want all that lag and none of the power lol. I'm leaning towards a Benson 10:1 block I can run all motor now, then later if I'm in the mood for boost I have that option. Also I'm torque limited to 300-350ft-lbs because of my expensive trans. Wouldn't want to blow it up. I didn't build it with straight cut gears.Comment
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Duuuuuuuuude,
I'm really sorry to check on your thread and see this junk happening to you right now. I must say, though, that the trans is looking real pretty.
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Being in automotive engineering you probably have a wealth of knowledge you could put to use rebuilding it.
Should be a lot of fun too.
Apart from the money spending, I guess Comment
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I don't know engine building better than a builder and I've only built one race engine before. I have done tons of research and minored I fluids mechanics using engines as my projects, but I know a lot less than a shop who builds and races H22s. My knowledge and experience is south vehicle dynamics. Which I will apply over time.Comment
Sorry mate.
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