Boost_Lee : 1991 Accord EX

[gdout90accord]

nah. But ill take donations.

nah, other way around ill take donations.

[jdm92_accorn]

i was browsing through mrt's, i bout cried when i saw your sig so i had to check it out. im glad you're bringing it back to life, it's the right thing to do.

[Boost_Lee]

Thanks man, I'm glad I'm working on her again.

John, rebuild it!

[Boost_Lee]

Just a short update:




Rotating assembly has been assembled. Clearances check out on the rod and main bearings, just a little on the looser end (.0017-.0020). Arias recommended so big ring gaps, but I don't mind some blow by since this motor wont see many commuting miles. This is my first complete motor build; hope nothing falls out

The head is at the machine shop currently, getting a resurface and lapping some of the valves. I found 4 that were leaking during a liquid test.



Headgasket has been ordered from Bisimoto. I was going to try cometic, but apparently they only offer a copper version. The block is now step decked to try and promote sealing and I hear copper is a bad idea on that. A normal MLS it is, bored to 87mm.

Ordering a new catch can with a larger filter now. Deleting the PCV from the valve cover and will route it to the catch can as well. I also need to find a smaller battery and move it back up front somewhere, possibly in front of the wheel well. I'm debating on running watercoolant (Evans) to see if that helps with any spikes in temperature or if there are any hot spots on the head. And I'm still deciding if I should make it all-drag and dump the exhaust out the hood or fender

[drummersteve7]

Nice man look at the odyssey battery. I am prob going that route. Also makin my car just track will eventually dump out the hood. Can't wait to see your numbers.

[tutsuo]

Maybe I should make a come back also, I still have most of the turbo parts lol

I bought 2-3 of ur main components. xD

[Boost_Lee]

Ordered the final parts to get this thing fired up:

fast-turbo fuel line kit
Aeromotive 340lph fuel pump
Allstar Performance Battery tray (moving the battery back to the front of the car)

Motor/trans are back in the car now, I just need to install the rest of the parts

[Smokinspeeds]

Ordered the final parts to get this thing fired up:

fast-turbo fuel line kit
Aeromotive 340lph fuel pump
Allstar Performance Battery tray (moving the battery back to the front of the car)

Motor/trans are back in the car now, I just need to install the rest of the parts

Giggity! That is all.

[NWaccord]

Just a short update:

Yeah buddy!!! this is the car I have my most attention too at this moment! This thing is just sick! Im really looking forward for you to have a great time at the track, and kill some records! CB7's represent!
The exhaust dumping out the side would be killer!
Ever though about a E-exhaust cutout? there convenient if you still drive her on the streets

[Boost_Lee]

Glad to see we both inspire each other and keep us in the CB game

I thought about the side exit, but now I'm mounting the battery on the passenger side behind the bumper - keep it up front to avoid needing a battery cutoff switch, help keep weight over the front right tire to offset my weight a little, and it will be tucked out of sight. That means I'm left with either a hood exit exhaust (still not sure if I'm going to street this thing, but that wont help sell the car as a street car.) I could just keep the exhaust as is since its a 3" KTeller

[Boost_Lee]

Almost ready to fire up



I need to drain the gas tank and install the fuel pump still

[Boost_Lee]

Fired her up tonight and she runs

needs a valve adjustment and timing set still but its a good feeling to fire it up after so long

[SanJoCaF22DrAcc]

Fired her up tonight and she runs

needs a valve adjustment and timing set still but its a good feeling to fire it up after so long

It's been a hell of a build bro. Congrats on the fire up. That feeling is priceless.

[MR.PHIL]

looking good Lee,how do you like the synapse bov?
any turbo surge issues

[Boost_Lee]

It's been a hell of a build bro. Congrats on the fire up. That feeling is priceless.

Thanks man, sure is

looking good Lee,how do you like the synapse bov?
any turbo surge issues

Thanks Phil. No surge issues at all with this BOV that I know of. I've been through a few BOV's and I like this one best so far. The only mod it needed was a larger set screw to hold it to the flange. The only other BOV I'd like to try is Tial.