Port/polish or bolt ons?

[jOYRiDe]

Originally posted by i like naked girls
no i wouldnt get one if i was you. a port and polish to me is basically a compliment to mods that exist already.

so if your going the bolt on route just get the cam (and other parts depending on the cam), a header, pullies, and a vafc.

yeah everything he said.
get the camshaft first (HIGH Priority)

[nemesls_2000]

Originally posted by jOYRiDe


yeah everything he said.
get the camshaft first (HIGH Priority)

KA-CHING!! That's the sound of my tax returns in my pocket! They just came in today. I think I'm going to go w/ the Crower Stage 2 cam that I posted earlier.

95hbMatt, can you post the specs for the Zex cam you were talking about?

[jOYRiDe]

it would be a god idea to upgrade the fuel/ignition system aswell
more spark/fuel is good :bigthumbup

[nemesls_2000]

My friend is going to install my cam when it comes in, but he says he doesn't have the tools to put in the spring and retainer. How much does this normally cost at a shop? Will it be safe to drive my car very carefully w/ the cam before I can get the spring/retainer in?

[ric]

basically the springs and retainers are a safeguard. when a cam calls for upgraded springs and retainers 9 times out 10 it's because there is power production potential to be harnessed after the stock redline. well we all know that you shouldnt exceed redline because you might crash a valve into a piston. basically the springs are stiffer to deal with the faster rotation so you dotn float a valve, and the retainers are lighter reducing the overall mass of the system allowing it to rev higher. on some brief occasions springs and retainers are need to handle massive lift. but by looking at your cam specs that probably not why they recommend it. now if you where running a .500 or above lift then yes i would even run the car untill the valvetrain is upgraded but you should be safe as long as you dont exceed redline or beat the hell out of the car. i woudl recommend getting it all installed at the same time because it will be much cheaper to do and you wont have to dimantle your head twice. also if im not mistaken you can rent valve spring pullers at auto zone or some rentel shops. just make sure your boy knows what he's doing, and to adjust everything after he's done. also while your there you might as well change the timing belt since you have to take it off anyway.

as for fuel the only thing you should need is your vafc and maybe an adjustable fuel pressure regulator to increase the static pressure a little bit although i highly doubt it.

[nemesls_2000]

This is the end of this post! I've been talked into saving my $ and getting an Integra GS-R engine. My other boy has an RX-7 twin turbo (T3) w/ some ridiculous crazy mods. He's been working on his car for 3yrs, I've ridden in it and this thing is FAAAASSSSSTTTTTT. He's also got two 100 shots of NOS. He said he's got the hook up and can get the GSR engine for $1800....these go for $3000!!!! He said he'll install it for $2000. I've got $1200 now, I'm gonna get a 2nd job, scrap and save and do an engine swap. I know he's serious b/c he also has another 92-95 civic w/ a GSR engine in it. I know he's not going to rip me off b/c his wife is my best friend. Sorry all you other D16s, this deal is too good to pass up! Anyone want to let me borrow some money???

[nemesls_2000]

i like naked girls:

Thanks for all of your help man, you are the shit!

[ric]

1800 for the motor = good price

2000 for install = dude is RIPPIN YOU THE HELL OFF unless theres some unsaid reasons.

that motor is almost plug and play with the exception of some minor things. sure nickle and dime things add up but i would never see it add up to 2000 for an install. shit maybe 1000 at the most to have a shop install one prefessionally. i would do some research first on install prices if i where you. watch your back dude, people you think are your best friends and are cool with you will stab you in the back in a heartbeat for money. ask ghettolegs about his experience.


thanks for the compliment by the way, but im just here to help those who want help. i remember when i first got into this stuff and nobody wanted to talk to me cause i was a newbie to the scene. i kept asking legit questions and learned and started doing my own work and now i know a couple things. so keep asking legit questions and stay focused and you'll be fine. start asking retarded questions or playin a front like the occasional moron the pops up here and you'll get flamed. but you seem ok though....good luck with the motor.

[nemesls_2000]

This guy who can get the motor also put my lowering springs and he did a good job. I'll do some research on installs b/c I know a few mechanics around town, plus I've got another buddy who is installing an Si motor in a civic hatch, so maybe he can hook me up. When I told him I was getting a cam, he told me he'd do it for lunch. <---Very cool guy btw! He's always busy, but I'll ask him how much he'll do it for and let you know.

[Silvercivic2000]

If some one told me 2000 for a motor swap I would tell them to......... there selfs