Your EF goals....

[bigdare23]

What do you want to have done to your car by the end of the year?

[Revmaynard]

I want to have my new wheels and suspension on by next Friday. Lol

End of the year? Depending on if I sell the wagon I just traded for I will have a swap and paint.

What about you dare?

[Papa_Smurf]

goals are close to none because i'ma be in college and thats gonna take all of my money :(

but... i'd like to have an ST rear sway bar and JG 301 cams :burnout:

[bigdare23]

I want to have my new wheels and suspension on by next Friday. Lol

End of the year? Depending on if I sell the wagon I just traded for I will have a swap and paint.

What about you dare?


If everything goes as plan, 1st I want the hatch painted and up & running so that can become the DD. Then the CRX is going under the knife and wont see daylight for years.


The problem with the hatch is the damn hole in the roof. I want to swap the skin out, but I dont have the resources to do it. So, I got to outsource (and this suppose to be a budget build). I could replace glass of the sunroof, but it's going to be hard to match up since the original supplier is no longer. Last, I could somehow make a CF plug for it. I'm going to look into this more :ninja:

Motor wise, the hatch has a blown head gasket (easy fix). So I'm just got to replace it with the d15b2 that JDMJAYDC2 gave me. I want to rebuild it 1st for boost. The only problem i'm going to run into is rods. There's only one aftermarket rod (crower rods) for the d15b2 and it's high as hell. I want FJT rods (best ban for the buck) but they only offer them for the 1.6L (or d15b) and that sux! FJT say its going to be a few months before they produces them. So I can rebuild the bottom end and keep the stock rod (which would be stupid since thats weak link) or wait (which I dont want to do).

Option 2 is all motor
I dont want to go all motor with a d15b2, but I may. I could throw some zc piston in the bottom end and slap a z6 head on it (I got the head for free from a friend :D ). It should be quicker then a d15b/z6/y8, but I want boost in the DD.

Option 3 is fuk it
Throw the motor in and say **** it.


Hopefully FJT comes through with the rods soon! Everything else for the rebuild its cheap as hell. I can rebuild the bottom end for less than $200 (with new pistons).

[Revmaynard]

Nice, you're setting your goals out right. I don't have many alternatives, mostly an idea lol.

I got the email saying my suspension was shipped today so hoping I get it before Wed I will be able to get it on. My rims are in the machine shop currently and I should have those Friday. I'm going Sunday to look at a set of tires to buy. So, the swap and paint isn't set in motion just yet. I traded the gray wagon I bought for an auto in good shape so my girl can drive it easier (broken wrist). Once she collects from her lawsuit she will buy something else and then I'll sell it for about $1500 or so and use all that for a ls setup. Whatever I have left I can put into getting the car painted with matched bumpers. Front and rear lip, and maybe some fender blinker lights.:goodjob::D

[Scotsman]

lolz , big D , i'd like to aquire one , that is my goal . on a diff note ,. the EG will be gone in
less than two months....................i am gettin?.............................? a 3.5L Vtec!

[N/A EK]

Finish it up with painting (hood,roof, front and rear bumper) get some new wheels and finally take it out the garage to the road. Thats what I want so far, much more to come later.

[southside]

-Southside's Goal List
1.Finish my motor(damn studs wanna be a *****).
2.Convert to obd1 and tune.
3.Get LSD and B16 tranny to get the 1.8 a lil pep.
4.Get steering column fixed.
5.Fix dent in quarter panel so it dont look as bad.
6.Get hatch painted(Color unknown???).
7.Find SIR/Si Seats.(Christmas Gift)
8.Skunk2 coilovers (drag setup).
9.Get to Another EF MEET! Only went to One.
10.Break 13's in the 1/4th.
GFs going to Boston for a Job,So mainly will be with my baby in the Garage.Hopefully when she comes back Ill get some presents.

[rbwdriven]

My goals:

My 89 civic si.
1. To finish getting the motor in (free B16)
2. wire it
3. plumb it
4. figure out a header for it since mine on the b16 and the stock exhaust are 180 out
5. rear disk swap
6. paint it

88 honda crx si
1. like to do a jdm roof conversion
2. engine swap
3. paint
4. not sure all depends on the 89 hatch.

Right now we are debating about downsizing cars since I have 3 running and 2 non running so it is all up in the air.

Back to massive thoughts of suppose to be a professional and look like one, not riding around in a crx with 321k and no ac.

[JDMJAYDC2]

finish my damn ls vtec and paint it

[Papa_Smurf]

oh yea, my pops plans on putting the type R intake manifold and throttle body on here soon to match the Type R cams. He also plans on converting it to obd1 and figuring out a way for it to pass emissions!!!! :2up:




... and my plans for that hatch is for him to loose the ricer lights :gay:

[KevinT707]

- Break into 12s in the 1/4.
- Upgrade to bigger front brakes, I'll keep my rear drums :)
- KSport Full Coilovers (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KSPORT-KONTROL-PRO-COILOVERS-89-91-HONDA-CIVIC-CRX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247 QQcategoryZ33582QQihZ004QQitemZ140246515154QQrdZ1Q QsspagenameZWD1V)

[Thighs]

i have a very serious question or all you EFfers. why the hell would you WANT to keep a SOHC? if you have the money to actually build a fast one, you probably have money for a LS or even a GSR swap, so why not? im not trying to bash, but i raced a <70k mile jdm d15 vtec in a EG hatch with i/h/e and raped with my 190k mile 1.6 with i/h/e.

once again, im not trying to sound like a ****, but why build a weak motor into a strong one when you can just buy a strong one and make it even stronger?

(wow i sound like a domestic v8 owner...)

[Revmaynard]

i have a very serious question or all you EFfers. why the hell would you WANT to keep a SOHC? if you have the money to actually build a fast one, you probably have money for a LS or even a GSR swap, so why not? im not trying to bash, but i raced a <70k mile jdm d15 vtec in a EG hatch with i/h/e and raped with my 190k mile 1.6 with i/h/e.

once again, im not trying to sound like a ****, but why build a weak motor into a strong one when you can just buy a strong one and make it even stronger?

(wow i sound like a domestic v8 owner...)

It's just a matter of what someone wants out of their car. Whether it be speed, looks, ''wow'' factor. Say someone wants more power than a d15b2 but doesn't want the gas mileage of a b18c. Why not put in the d16z6 or the like? Great gas mileage and a little more pep. Just an example, but it just comes down to what someone wants over what is fastest/cleanest/different. My :2cents:. :cheers:

[bigdare23]

i have a very serious question or all you EFfers. why the hell would you WANT to keep a SOHC? if you have the money to actually build a fast one, you probably have money for a LS or even a GSR swap, so why not? im not trying to bash, but i raced a <70k mile jdm d15 vtec in a EG hatch with i/h/e and raped with my 190k mile 1.6 with i/h/e.

once again, im not trying to sound like a ****, but why build a weak motor into a strong one when you can just buy a strong one and make it even stronger?

(wow i sound like a domestic v8 owner...)


It really depends on your goals. If you're boosting, d-series motors are a good starting point. You will get better results boosting a b-series, but the money invested in the swap could be put toward the d-series. N/A they are not worth the time unless your name is Bisi LOL (some will argue tho).

Also, you can't really compare an eg to an ef. EFs tend to be quicker with the same swaps due to being lighter.

[Thighs]

idk, i guess im just REALLY against single cam motors. lol. i even hate pushrods.

[cwhiteboy]

To fix my busted ass fender. :D


But seriously, depends on how business goes. If all goes well, build GSR engine, put JDM front end on, finish rear disk conversion, install the electric windows and mirrors, redo suspension, Paint, done.

[Athens_Red_Rexin]

I really want some new struts, and some new corner lights.

[jfrolang]

I am busy with a couple of projects at the moment, the largest of which is my full suspension rebuild. Whenever my backordered Ground Control upper mounts get here, the new Konis and GCs will go in. Skunk2 front upper arms recently arrived as did Ingalls rear upper arms and SPC compensator arms. Front knuckles and axles have already been redone. After that I'll just need trailing arm bushings and possibly rear wheel bearings, but they're in pretty good shape so I'm not sure. Oh and a traction bar. All of that will be done this summer.

I've recently started datalogging so I can fine-tune my map, but the information will actually be used to help in my transition from Crome to Neptune. That will be done this fall. I will be picking up a Neptune Tunerview as well.

Also this fall I plan to rebuild my transmission with a Quaife and an LS 5th, currently I'm undecided on what final drive to use.

Then there's some minor detail parts I'll pick up along the way, like new rear hatch struts probably before winter, new tires, some NRG hood dampers, CTR crank pulley, maybe a bling bling spark plug cover.

I'm also considering a CF hood and having my front bumper shaved (remove the license plate mounts). I think that's all I'll get done in the rest of 2008. 2009 - Dart build?

[Scotsman]

lolz , big D , i'd like to aquire one , that is my goal . on a diff note ,. the EG will be gone in
less than two months....................i am gettin?.............................? a 3.5L Vtec!^^^^what he said!:ninja:

[bigdare23]

^^^^what he said!:ninja:


you're getting an Odyssey?!?



:lmfao:

[Scotsman]

you're getting an Odyssey?!?



:lmfao:yessir , the wifes prego:goodjob:

[bigdare23]

yessir , the wifes prego:goodjob:



:lmfao:


Oh soccer dad



:lmfao:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c204/tina_miranda/1-17.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c204/tina_miranda/111-7.jpg

:ninja:

[Scotsman]

dude that is sick! , but i'm gonna go first gen

[jfrolang]

A J35 doesn't fit in a 1g Ody. They're based on the 5g Accord, so you may be able to fit that Accord's optional V6 (C27) but of course I don't know for sure. Actually, if a C27 would fit, you could maybe use a C35 from a 99-2004 RL.

[jfrolang]

Otherwise, H22 that *****.

[bigdare23]

dude that is sick! , but i'm gonna go first gen


okay then


http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q221/whitfield-tuned/BOTI0156.jpg

:ninja:

[jfrolang]

Oh, did you know that 1g Ody's had a glass roof option in Japan? :D

[bigdare23]

Oh, did you know that 1g Ody's had a glass roof option in Japan? :D

Get in a wreak and BAM there goes a family of 5 lol

[southside]

i have a very serious question or all you EFfers. why the hell would you WANT to keep a SOHC? if you have the money to actually build a fast one, you probably have money for a LS or even a GSR swap, so why not? im not trying to bash, but i raced a <70k mile jdm d15 vtec in a EG hatch with i/h/e and raped with my 190k mile 1.6 with i/h/e.

once again, im not trying to sound like a ****, but why build a weak motor into a strong one when you can just buy a strong one and make it even stronger?

(wow i sound like a domestic v8 owner...)Its funny because I have seen single cams walk on gsr's.:lmfao: Believe it or not nonvtec d15 zc guy said it was just "rebuilt" YEA RITE!It was in a EF first ef I seen that inspired me.Gosh that thing was clean and for a single cam it halled a$$.Alot of people sleep on single cams, but with the right stuff they can be built to run with Bseries all day.JGE makes a 1.8L single cam that puts down like 220hp.:screwy: Crazy huh Idk tho ,I guess same reason why VTEC guys say why Do nonvtec.Cuz they just feel like it and maybe wanna prove somthing.

[Scotsman]

Oh, did you know that 1g Ody's had a glass roof option in Japan? :Donly you would know that , i'll fly ya in to help:ninja:

[Scotsman]

Otherwise, H22 that *****.gonna go stock for atleast a yr:ninja:

[Georgia_boy]

1. get it on the road
2. rework the suspension alot!
3. maybe some more power
4. paint and body work.

pretty streight forward, im plannin to build it from it the inside out.


on a side note
vtec or non-vtec
SOHC or DOHC
it dosen't matter, to each his own.

[Thighs]

Its funny because I have seen single cams walk on gsr's.:lmfao: Believe it or not nonvtec d15 zc guy said it was just "rebuilt" YEA RITE!It was in a EF first ef I seen that inspired me.Gosh that thing was clean and for a single cam it halled a$$.Alot of people sleep on single cams, but with the right stuff they can be built to run with Bseries all day.JGE makes a 1.8L single cam that puts down like 220hp.:screwy: Crazy huh Idk tho ,I guess same reason why VTEC guys say why Do nonvtec.Cuz they just feel like it and maybe wanna prove somthing.

prove what? that with deep enough pockets you can make a slow car fast and still have a crappy motor? cool. people do that all the time.

why are you trying to prove anything anyways? is it that hard to just not care what other people are gonna say?

[AnTi-PooN]

boosted ls-v;

but i havent decided if i just want to keep it a mildly buil n/a ls-v for daily... cuz i REALLY want an ek

[sakasaku]

Finish b18b ls build
Tokio illumini struts w/ ebachi springs
Gsr transmission
excedy stage 2 clutch
some form of mugen wheels
the doo-doo brown paint job
Jdm front end conversion (never gonna happen)
jdm whale penis
skunk 2 strut bar
rear wheel disk conversion(have it just have to do it!
Rc injectors dont no wat cc yet wat would u recomend?
Aem fuel rail
HKS muffler with custom straight pipes!!
crower 404 cams
crower forged springs and retainer set
carbon fiber hood? maybe idk

[LIKEG6]

I'm trying to finish my turbo set up and that is my only goal for the rest of the year

I just got a job at honda so I will be making more money

[southside]

prove what? that with deep enough pockets you can make a slow car fast and still have a crappy motor? cool. people do that all the time.

why are you trying to prove anything anyways? is it that hard to just not care what other people are gonna say?In that case everyone with a 4cylinder has crappy motors.:gay: Everyone does there own thing man alot of ppl like single cams.WHy?I dont kno really couldnt tell you.But hey thats there thing.So be it alot of people have stuff to prove if they say it or not.Who else would spend money on a single cam, if they didnt have somthing to prove.Or Maybe they Just wanted the Wow effect.To tell the truth I really dont give a sh*t.If its single cam or dohc if your fast:goodjob: .

[Konstantin]

Realistically, by the end of the year I hope to have my new engine sitting on a stand, fully dissasembled. From then...i'll build it up piece by piece as finances allow.
Basically When its done....rediculousness :ninja:

Aside from that...
~drop some more weight (coming soon)
~new hatch (might or might not happen)
~I'm trying to fabricate a unique set of headlights..(that project is still in phase 1) Hopefully that'll be done by the end of the year
~Likewise with tail light led boards for better visibility through the blacked out tails
~beefier sway bars
~strut bars (maybe. I'm havin a hard time justifying spending the kind of money theyre asking for the ones I want)
~exhaust tweak. Minor changes.
~once I finish all of that...maybe new paint...maybe :crazy:

[B_Hoov]

i would like to have my built d16 in my car all wired up and tuned for spray, just need a blown/used motor to pull various parts from, goin for 300whp on spray and 150-160whp NA, motor is fully built, got a z6 head being built now with springs,valves,retainers,5 angle valve job, port and polish, my machine guy i use removed 7lbs worth of metal porting and polishing the head alone!

[Mad Mike]

I want to get my CRX tuned and running good. Thats it for right now. Later on some body work and paint.

[00CelicaGT]

i would like to
-find another shell to transfer everything from my hatch into.
-redo my suspenssion w/ GC coil overs, KYB AGX struts, fastbrakes 11" big brake kit on all 4 corners, skunk2 LCA's, skunk2 upper control arms, SPEC camber kit F/R, SPEC rear toe ajusters.
-replace my boltin rollcage w/ a full 8pt. weldin cage NASA & SCCA spec.
-get another set of wheels.
-finish up my LSVTEC which is 90% complete & possibly swap in hatch (still undecided).
-paint depending on color of new shell. if not white it will undergo a complete color change to white, w/ satin black hood, bumpers, duck bill, and side molding.

[jfrolang]

...skunk2 upper control arms, SPEC camber kit F/R...I don't understand why you would buy the skunk2 arms and also buy camber kits.

On a related note, I was recently told that the Skunk2 rear upper arms are backordered for at least the next 6 months. It took about 10 weeks for me to get my S2 front upper arms.

[jfrolang]

~strut bars (maybe. I'm having a hard time justifying spending the kind of money they're asking for the ones I want)Which ones do you want?

[Konstantin]

Which ones do you want?

Pasword JDM 3 point front strut bar (http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-3-Point-Front-Strut-Tower-Bar-EF-88-91-P1215C127.aspx) (link)


I like the design of the bars, not to mention the cross reinforcement piece inside the bars...thats been my #1 thus far. Any siggestions, J?

[Papa_Smurf]

i got my neuspeed upper tie bar for around $120.

granted, it's not a 3 point, but it's a noticeable upgrade.

[jfrolang]

I'm not convinced that a 3-point front strut bar holds any advantage over a good 2-point bar like the Neuspeed. I have a Neuspeed and it is my recommendation. If you're set on a 3 pt though, check out Explicit Speed Performance.

http://www.explicitspeedperformance.net/StrutBars3.html


For a rear strut bar, Neuspeed, ESP or Password are the only worthwhile choices (because they don't have hinge points). I have the ESP bar because it's the cheapest.

[southside]

how does the password jdm 3pt add support if its held in to the firewall with 10mm?

[cwhiteboy]

The 3 point is a waste of money, and really, any strut bar is. The performance gains from a strut bar are mediocre at best. But they do look nice. ;)

PS - I have a strut bar on my CRX :lmfao:

[southside]

The 3 point is a waste of money, and really, any strut bar is. The performance gains from a strut bar are mediocre at best. But they do look nice. ;)

PS - I have a strut bar on my CRX :lmfao:Just one strut wont help if you only have one then no wonder

[cwhiteboy]

Just one strut wont help if you only have one then no wonder

Thats like saying one sway bar is useless. If anything, in a honda, you would most likely want a strut bar on the rear and not the front. Stiffening up the rear will help swing the back end around, give you more oversteer. Over-doing the front will make it too tight and just give you more understeer. Almost all Pro Hondas I see have no front sway bar or strut bar, and just a HUGE sway bar in the back.

And again, a lot of guys I talk to about strut bars just blow them off like there nothing. I noticed no difference whatsoever when I put one on my CRX, well, except it now makes noise cause it was designed by password jdm and my TB hits it. If I had the time, I could actually design a suspension setup in AutoCAD and show you why a strut bar makes very little to no difference whatsoever.

PS - I auto-x my CRX.

[southside]

I know preludes have sway bars from Factory front and rear.I dont have a strut just got LSD.

[cwhiteboy]

just got LSD.

I hate you, Where you live :ninja: ? Man, I want an LSD soooo bad. Again, its that money thing.


I know preludes have sway bars from Factory front and rear.

Which ones? Neither my brothers 92 (although it was a standard), nor my wifes 97 had any on them.:???:

EDIT - sorry, just reread, thought you said strut bar.. :lmfao: Yeah, your right. Most cars come with them. My HF has a hollow one up front, and came with nothing on the back. Of course, now it has one on the back. :goodjob:

[Black R]

.....maybe get this dart talldeck in finally.

we'll see though - i'm in no hurry and the hatch is no slouch as it sits right now..... ;)

[bigdare23]

.....maybe get this dart talldeck in finally.

we'll see though - i'm in no hurry and the hatch is no slouch as it sits right now..... ;)


:eek:

[southside]

Also would like to find another shell.

[bigdare23]

I want everyone think long and hard before they make any purchases. Some of the items that people want are seriously waste of money. I would suggest you RESEARCH, COMPARE, and LISTEN before you throw your money down the drain.


{EF Gurus disregard this post}

[Revmaynard]

I want to have my new wheels and suspension on by next Friday. Lol

End of the year? Depending on if I sell the wagon I just traded for I will have a swap and paint.

What about you dare?


Looks like I will actually get this done! I'm going to wait to show you guys at the meet Sunday.:goodjob:

[southside]

I want everyone think long and hard before they make any purchases. Some of the items that people want are seriously waste of money. I would suggest you RESEARCH, COMPARE, and LISTEN before you throw your money down the drain.


{EF Gurus disregard this post}:thinking: What do you see that is a waste of money?

[bigdare23]

:thinking: What do you see that is a waste of money?

Plenty of things.

[southside]

Plenty of things.:D I say you put some people on spot.

[bigdare23]

:D I say you put some people on spot.

Nawwww

I just want everyone to realize that a high price doesn't necessary means the best. Also, if something is proven to work why buy something different that's the same price or more. :thinking: Also, people should really think about what their car's purpose is and budget themselves accordingly. Example if you don't track your or why buy the best suspension setup?!? EFs can become endless pits (just ask some of the people that got $$$ spent on their cars), and it's better to budget and shop around and compare price before you make that jump. So basically my advice is to..... get advice, come up with a plan, get some more advice, and then start making purchases. Just so you make the right decisions the 1st time and wont have to change stuff out much. :goodjob:

[southside]

^^^True

[Papa_Smurf]

dare, you're gonna help me devise a plan to get my hatch turbo'd by the summer of 09'. cause... i give it about a year, and if my old man is still faster than me then he'll have to bury me, cause i'll kill myself :lmfao:

[matthewAPM]

haha. ITA....

nuff said

[StraightSix]

haha. ITA....

nuff said

Heh, I wonder how many people here besides you and me know what that means.

[Black R]

i know..... but spec miata sounds like a better choice!

or go back to sts and win win win.

[matthewAPM]

i know..... but spec miata sounds like a better choice!

or go back to sts and win win win.

hmm. if i could afford the 7k motor invasion, i would be in SM. but its just cheaper in ITA and I like Pro-IT. I've already done the SM thing. spec pinata... crazy

[StraightSix]

wreck pinata... crazy

Fixed that for ya! :goodjob:

The thing about spec classes is that they're great until everyone figures out all the little "tricks". Once those are found, and it usually takes some coin by way of testing to find them, then the cost begin to climb to stay competitive. The same thing will eventually happen with classes like SpecE30. It's only a matter of time.

[matthewAPM]

Fixed that for ya! :goodjob:

The thing about spec classes is that they're great until everyone figures out all the little "tricks". Once those are found, and it usually takes some coin by way of testing to find them, then the cost begin to climb to stay competitive. The same thing will eventually happen with classes like SpecE30. It's only a matter of time.

yep. i mean look at the national level SM cars. like 150 hp?! wtf. just wait till this happens to E30. will go crazy. i think its just stupid to spend $40,000 on a dang miata.

IT classes FTW.... alot cheaper than SM.

BTW, StrightSix, you going to be at RA this weekend?

[rbwdriven]

Dare is a very smart person. Listen to him. If you shop around for prices and also have a plan then it does work. Trust me on this one. I have two small kids.

I have two project cars. One is a ef hatch and the other is a mustang svo.

I have to do budget my money since my wife is a stay at home mum. Owning a svo and trying to get it back on the road is not an easy thing. I own a very rare car, I have to have a list and try and find the best prices for both the svo and the hatch.

I've done pretty well on the hatch. I ended up with a B16 for free just cause a buddy got sick of looking at it. The svo is a total different matter due to how rare the car is I have to save constantly for it. If you can find a hood for it your looking at around $1000, i had to get new lower control arms for the front they were a $1000 due to they are rare and discontinued.

[StraightSix]

BTW, StrightSix, you going to be at RA this weekend?

No. One of my friends is getting married this weekend, and I have to finish fixing the guy's car, too.

[cwhiteboy]

No. One of my friends is getting married this weekend, and I have to finish fixing the guy's car, too.

:lmfao: Is that his wedding present.

[southside]

Back to thre drawing board again.My car has a dent in the quarter panel and im trying to find another hatch.Hopefully I can find a SI shell

[StraightSix]

:lmfao: Is that his wedding present.

Nope. They actually told all of their friends not to get them any wedding presents. I did drink a lot of their beer and had a great time at the reception.