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Andrew · 12-14-2006, 06:54 PM

Yep, KMS is shipping the motor out tomorrow!(Friday)
He said he's gonna give me a discount on the price, too. (I shipped it Sept. 6!)

And I picked up some brake rotors today. EF EX rotors, but I didn't get the Legend Calipers because I couldn't remember which one I needed to buy.
My ideas for my brakes up front are Legend calipers/pads, EF EX rotors, SS lines. Then in the rear I'll throw on some DA rotors and calipers, and SS lines. All to go along with my 1" DC MC.

Can anybody refresh my memory as to which year/trim Legend calipers I need to buy? I'm thinking 1995 Legend Sedan, but am not sure.
Thanks
-ANdrew

Andrew · 12-17-2006, 08:49 AM

Update 12/15:

I've got some tires to get mounted(I've had them for a while, but decided to go ahead and do them this week) 195/50/15 Yokohama AVS ES100's.

And I picked up some 10.3" rotors to fit under the Legend calipers(will buy tomrrow)

Calesta · 12-17-2006, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Sweet! If you can find a way to mount another set of calipers on there, you could have the first super numma one double front brake system with awesome endo power on a CRX!

Andrew · 12-17-2006, 03:54 PM

Dude, could you imagine how fast that sucker would stop? *omg*

haha

Calesta · 12-17-2006, 04:29 PM

That would be badass! I'll bet you could market a brake system like that for about $10,000. Someone would buy it.

Andrew · 12-17-2006, 06:04 PM

I think Mike needs to step away from 'the pipe'.

Speaking of pipes, I picked up some goodies to play around and make a homemade catch can!

Shopping list is as follows:

(2) 1/2" x 1/2" hose barb $1.44
(10pk.) 7/16"-1"hose clamps $5.72
(6') 1/2 ID braided PVC tubing $4.92
3" x 5' S40 PVC piping $7.07
(2) 3" PVC CAPS $5.16
= about $25. I still need to get a drain valve. (like $8)

Heres my plan:

Any tips I should know about?
I'm thinking of sticking some steel wool or something in there to trap the oil.... ?

Calesta · 12-17-2006, 07:39 PM

That looks good to me. I wouldn't worry too much about the steel wool. I actually had my catch can draining back into the block- the lower fitting was low enough that the oil could go back into the drain plugs in the back.

Andrew · 12-18-2006, 08:13 AM

Huh. That would be a good idea, that way I wouldn't have to buy a valve to manually drain it.(actually wouldn't ever need to touch it at all..?)

I mean, I can make the bottom drain hose as long as I want, so maybe I should consider doing what you did. Could you elaborate a little bit on which plug I'll be needing to drain to?

Andrew · 12-18-2006, 10:24 AM

Got one end of the fuel line done. I can't do the other side because the motor/manifold isnt in for me to measure...

Oh, lol, I was looking through the first couple pages of this thread, and couldn't help but think what an idiot I was.... It's funny how you wish you were as smart then as you are now... ya know? I wouldof been done with this garbage a LONG time ago!!

Citizen_Insane · 12-19-2006, 10:28 AM

Hey, that's what this site is for. I did my first swap based on this site and it turned out great. You're build is looking really nice, keep it up. I'm sooo envious of the quality of your CRX's body.

Andrew · 12-19-2006, 10:31 AM

Thanks bro.
I'm just glad I joined over here and stayed away from H-T(actively).... could you just imagine how I'd get flamed for building a D? lol....

*ahh*... back when she was driving! (and 100% stock)

brian11to1 · 12-19-2006, 08:47 PM

Hey dude, what rotors are those?

Calesta · 12-19-2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Huh. That would be a good idea, that way I wouldn't have to buy a valve to manually drain it.(actually wouldn't ever need to touch it at all..?)

I mean, I can make the bottom drain hose as long as I want, so maybe I should consider doing what you did. Could you elaborate a little bit on which plug I'll be needing to drain to?

Yup, I never had to touch the catch can once it was hooked up. The filter on top let it breathe so that it wouldn't have to be drained or have pressure relieved from it.

The plug I'm talking about is the giant brass plug on the back of the block. I don't think I have a picture of it, but there are 2 plugs on the non-VTEC blocks. The GSR might only have 1- the other is where the black box sits I think...

Andrew · 12-20-2006, 08:49 AM

Well, I'm in the process of buying that prelude nipple to replace the black box to go to the catch can. Oh, and remember, this a A6 block.

I guess I'll have to figure out a way to incorporate a filter on the top of the can somehow. won't be hard, just got to find a filter.

klyph · 12-20-2006, 12:48 PM

Couldn't you rig a fitting into an OEM oil filter and use that as a catch can? It'd be supa cheap and stock, eh, sort of...

Andrew · 12-20-2006, 02:24 PM

I'm not so much worried about cost. I just wanna make my own thing and see how it turns out. In time, I'll just invest in a real one and cut the small guy out...

Calesta · 12-21-2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Well, I'm in the process of buying that prelude nipple to replace the black box to go to the catch can. Oh, and remember, this a A6 block.

I guess I'll have to figure out a way to incorporate a filter on the top of the can somehow. won't be hard, just got to find a filter.

Ah crap. I completely forgot that you were building a D. I just got into B series mode because we were talking about the blocks. You know what? You could probably have the catch can drain into the top of the oil pan like a turbo drain line.

Andrew · 12-22-2006, 08:39 AM

Hmm.... sounds like a good bit of work for just a oil drain.
Heres what the back of my block looks like:

I don't see any place to put it.

brian11to1 · 12-22-2006, 02:40 PM

You need 94-95 Legend GS Sedan Dual Piston Calipers... or any 90-95 Legend will work or NSX... LOL

Andrew · 12-22-2006, 05:04 PM

Thats exactly what I'm doing brain.
'95 Legend GS sedan's... stamped 17CL15VN, same as ITR/NSX

brian11to1 · 12-22-2006, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Thats exactly what I'm doing brain.
'95 Legend GS sedan's... stamped 17CL15VN, same as ITR/NSX

94-95 GS Sedan had the dual piston calipers so they wont be the same as ITR as ITR's are only single pistons...

Andrew · 12-22-2006, 07:36 PM

well, w/e. thats the stamp on them, and i'll just make sure it's dual piston.

ITR< Legend GS dual piston!!! lol

my crx is gonna either 1. stop like a mofo, or 2. lock up all the time...

Calesta · 12-23-2006, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Hmm.... sounds like a good bit of work for just a oil drain.
Heres what the back of my block looks like:

I don't see any place to put it.

Just plumb it in place of the stock breather box.

Andrew · 12-23-2006, 05:56 PM

I was referring to the plug to insert it into the block(the drain), not the can.
I'll probably place the can right where the stock black box was.

Calesta · 12-24-2006, 02:54 PM

The breather box has to be fed from the block through some kind of fitting, right? Use what's left after you remove the stock box.

12-14-2006, 06:54 PM	#226
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Yep, KMS is shipping the motor out tomorrow!(Friday) He said he's gonna give me a discount on the price, too. (I shipped it Sept. 6!) And I picked up some brake rotors today. EF EX rotors, but I didn't get the Legend Calipers because I couldn't remember which one I needed to buy. My ideas for my brakes up front are Legend calipers/pads, EF EX rotors, SS lines. Then in the rear I'll throw on some DA rotors and calipers, and SS lines. All to go along with my 1" DC MC. Can anybody refresh my memory as to which year/trim Legend calipers I need to buy? I'm thinking 1995 Legend Sedan, but am not sure. Thanks -ANdrew __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

12-17-2006, 08:49 AM	#227
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Update 12/15: I've got some tires to get mounted(I've had them for a while, but decided to go ahead and do them this week) 195/50/15 Yokohama AVS ES100's. And I picked up some 10.3" rotors to fit under the Legend calipers(will buy tomrrow) __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

12-17-2006, 03:54 PM	#229
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Dude, could you imagine how fast that sucker would stop? omg haha __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

12-17-2006, 04:29 PM	#230
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	That would be badass! I'll bet you could market a brake system like that for about $10,000. Someone would buy it. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

12-17-2006, 06:04 PM	#231
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	I think Mike needs to step away from 'the pipe'. Speaking of pipes, I picked up some goodies to play around and make a homemade catch can! Shopping list is as follows: (2) 1/2" x 1/2" hose barb $1.44 (10pk.) 7/16"-1"hose clamps $5.72 (6') 1/2 ID braided PVC tubing $4.92 3" x 5' S40 PVC piping $7.07 (2) 3" PVC CAPS $5.16 = about $25. I still need to get a drain valve. (like $8) Heres my plan: Any tips I should know about? I'm thinking of sticking some steel wool or something in there to trap the oil.... ? __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.


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12-17-2006, 07:39 PM	#232
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	That looks good to me. I wouldn't worry too much about the steel wool. I actually had my catch can draining back into the block- the lower fitting was low enough that the oil could go back into the drain plugs in the back. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

12-18-2006, 08:13 AM	#233
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Huh. That would be a good idea, that way I wouldn't have to buy a valve to manually drain it.(actually wouldn't ever need to touch it at all..?) I mean, I can make the bottom drain hose as long as I want, so maybe I should consider doing what you did. Could you elaborate a little bit on which plug I'll be needing to drain to? __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

12-18-2006, 10:24 AM	#234
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Got one end of the fuel line done. I can't do the other side because the motor/manifold isnt in for me to measure... Oh, lol, I was looking through the first couple pages of this thread, and couldn't help but think what an idiot I was.... It's funny how you wish you were as smart then as you are now... ya know? I wouldof been done with this garbage a LONG time ago!! __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters. Last edited by Andrew; 12-18-2006 at 10:30 AM.

12-19-2006, 10:28 AM	#235
Citizen_Insane Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 3,701 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 51	Hey, that's what this site is for. I did my first swap based on this site and it turned out great. You're build is looking really nice, keep it up. I'm sooo envious of the quality of your CRX's body. __________________ No tech questions through PM please! B16 CRX....you will be missed

12-19-2006, 10:31 AM	#236
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Thanks bro. I'm just glad I joined over here and stayed away from H-T(actively).... could you just imagine how I'd get flamed for building a D? lol.... ahh... back when she was driving! (and 100% stock) __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

12-19-2006, 08:47 PM	#237
brian11to1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,000 iTrader: 2 / 100% Rep Power: 111	Hey dude, what rotors are those? __________________ 90 Integra Sedan B20V 225 / 153 I DO NOT answer tech questions via PM. Use the forums!!!

12-20-2006, 08:49 AM	#239
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Well, I'm in the process of buying that prelude nipple to replace the black box to go to the catch can. Oh, and remember, this a A6 block. I guess I'll have to figure out a way to incorporate a filter on the top of the can somehow. won't be hard, just got to find a filter. __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

12-20-2006, 12:48 PM	#240
klyph Dismember Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Pole, AK Age: 25 Posts: 4,224 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Whatever i can get behind the wheel of Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 263	Couldn't you rig a fitting into an OEM oil filter and use that as a catch can? It'd be supa cheap and stock, eh, sort of... __________________ Go to work, Act normal, Believe the News, Save for your old age, Obey the Law Repeat after Me: I am Free

12-20-2006, 02:24 PM	#241
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	I'm not so much worried about cost. I just wanna make my own thing and see how it turns out. In time, I'll just invest in a real one and cut the small guy out... __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

12-22-2006, 08:39 AM	#243
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Hmm.... sounds like a good bit of work for just a oil drain. Heres what the back of my block looks like: I don't see any place to put it. __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

12-22-2006, 02:40 PM	#244
brian11to1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,000 iTrader: 2 / 100% Rep Power: 111	You need 94-95 Legend GS Sedan Dual Piston Calipers... or any 90-95 Legend will work or NSX... LOL __________________ 90 Integra Sedan B20V 225 / 153 I DO NOT answer tech questions via PM. Use the forums!!!

12-22-2006, 05:04 PM	#245
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Thats exactly what I'm doing brain. '95 Legend GS sedan's... stamped 17CL15VN, same as ITR/NSX __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

12-22-2006, 07:36 PM	#247
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	well, w/e. thats the stamp on them, and i'll just make sure it's dual piston. ITR< Legend GS dual piston!!! lol my crx is gonna either 1. stop like a mofo, or 2. lock up all the time... __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

12-23-2006, 05:56 PM	#249
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	I was referring to the plug to insert it into the block(the drain), not the can. I'll probably place the can right where the stock black box was. __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

12-24-2006, 02:54 PM	#250
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	The breather box has to be fed from the block through some kind of fitting, right? Use what's left after you remove the stock box. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

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