Andrew's engine swap (pics)

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Oh my... Now I need a new set of shorts... thanks.

run a few tests on your fuel pump. first check the main relay and make sure it has continuity. If it does then check and see if you have power going to the fuel pump by turning the car to the on position (you don't have to turn it over) and check the harness under the rear seat. your going to need a wire diagram so you Know what wires to test I just used my helms manual. If your fuel pump is getting power but not pumping it is either a bad fuel pump or a bad connection somewhere. If the fuel pump is not getting power replace your main relay. that is everything I did when my fuel pump wasn't pumping I found that I had power going to the fuel pump but it wasn't pumping so I changed the fuel pump and still nothing I later found the ground that wasn't hooked up and she fired right up. hope this helps

-Kenny

Thanks bro. I just got off the phone with Abel and I'm gonna snag his main relay in a couple hours and try it out.
I've done the fuel-pump continuity check before, so I'll just do it again IF the main relay isn't it.

Thanks again fellas.
Oh, and btw eg6sir, of course it's not over. :ph34r:
 
Diagnosed the problem-



Wierd eh? worked one minute, and literally didn't the next... how messed up is that?

Luckily, I've got a friend with an extra one laying around.
 
cool man looking good. glad its running for you. i always have a soft spot for the the rex since i started my driving with an 89 then a 91 si.
 
^ thanks man. I love these cars...

btw, thread update:
18 pages, 14,500 views, and a little over 400 posts...

wowzorz...
 
Well, I guess I was wrong.
I just plugged a different relay in there and it was doing the same thing.
I checked all the fuses, and the only one that was blown was the radio/cig lighter.

Tomorrow I guess I'll check voltage on the pump.
 
did you check the starter fuse....top right in the cabin box
 
did you check the starter fuse....top right in the cabin box

we got it working tonight. Turns out one of his friends grounded the ingine fuse panel box to a stud thatwas surrounded by plastic. The stud alone wasnt enough to juice up the fuel pump.

price we pay for having help.:D
 
price we pay for having help.:D

No joke dude... I've had to fixed a handfull of things because of that.
Shoulda just done it myself :ph34r: ^_^


But yeah, we got it going. I'm still gonna have to fix that stupid coolant line(the 3" one on the heater hose valve), but thats it.

I gotta get this thing tuned!! Test 'n Tune at the 'strip is on the 16th!!!
 
Went out there and beat on it some more. :p feels awsome.

KMS sent me a full spec list of what they did and what everything is(size wise)
KMS said:
Stage 2 Head
Ultimate Valve Train
Cam
Head Kit
Pistons 11:1 75.50mm Bore
Lightened Fly Wheel
New Clutch
Crank Work
Oil Pump
Bottom End Kit
Boring
Assembly
Shot Peened Rods & Balance
Went through and rebuilt rocker arm assembly.

VALVE TIMING INFORMATION

Engine: Honda VTEC 1.6 Liter SOHC

Grind #: 498-513-461/13

Intake Exhaust
Valve Lash: .007 .011
Valve Lift: .365 .350
Duration: 271 235
Duration @ .020:
Lobe Center:


Intake Before Exhaust Before
Opens TDC Opens BDC

Intake After Exhaust After
Closes BDC Closes TDC

Valve Timing Is Checked With Zero Valve Lash
@ .020 Inches Of Valve Lift.

This site has a chart of S2 Stage 2 cams.
Says that peak lift is (in).306", (ex).297". That means my cam is more aggressive?
 
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the bigger the numbers, the more aggressive the cam.

believe it or not, the stage 1 cam for my mirage is .350 .350 lol
 
Well guys, I've got some of the problems fixed, but I'm still leaking oil.

rside.jpg

lsidehoodup.jpg

bay.jpg

oilpics004.jpg

Low, by starter:
oilpics005.jpg


VTEC selenoid area:
oilpics006.jpg


Axles:
oilpics008.jpg


I know it's kinda hard to see the oil, cause it's so clean[i-thank-you], but maybe you guys get the idea...
 
make sure that the head was properly toqued on the front side, by the vtec solenoid, have seen this happen to a lot of people.
 
Yeah I'm working on getting a solid tune ASAP.
And I tried calling KMS today to make sure he torqued everything down :p, but he didn't answer.

Anyway, just another one of those things....
Luckily it's not a super bad leak
 
Yeah I looked at it a little more, and it looks like the back corner(by the vtec noid) is leaking a bit. WHEW!
 
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