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Andrew · 06-25-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kanned

Damn, Andrew... I just read up on this after missing a whole lot and I want to congratulate you. Good to see you guys are still having fun with this, keep the updates coming =)

Thanks man. Updates will never stop coming- it's a honda!

When are you gonna come to Tally man?

Kanned · 06-25-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Thanks man. Updates will never stop coming- it's a honda!

When are you gonna come to Tally man?

Tally man? Tally me banana... Daylight come and me wanna go home!
I was just in Tally like 2 weeks ago, lol. Helped a friend out with his truck at FSU... I go up there a decent amount, I'll drop you a pm next time I'm heading up... Oh, and those readings from your cat won't be very accurate... I'll bring my camshaft

Andrew · 06-26-2007, 07:22 AM

lol at camshaft idea...

Aight man, just lmk when you do, we'll have to get some pics of the carrrrrz

Andrew · 07-05-2007, 09:52 PM

I got my Oil pressure gauge installed yesterday.
Sorry no pics- my dad took my camera to Argentina on a hunting trip(dove, duck, and perdie [local Argentinian bird])

Oil pressure is strong.
Cold idle- 70-80
Warm idle- 30-35
Full throttle- 80-85/90 depending on the gears/load.

So I'm feeling a lot better about how my engine is performing now. At least I know I'm getting oil! lol...
Next on my list is to buy some ARP's and change my head gasket when they arrive. I don't want any head-lift under boost!!
Then install the Y8 manifold ported to match a LS throttle body. I need to change the throttle body soon, because my FITV is toast.(idle is 1300-1800, drives me insane). I've cleaned it, but it didn't do any good.

Just a little update.
-Andrew

klyph · 07-05-2007, 10:27 PM

Sounds very nice, is it a manual or electronic oil sender?

Andrew · 07-07-2007, 08:09 AM

Manual. It's just a nylon tube running to a mech. gauge. w/e works, right? heh

klyph · 07-07-2007, 05:48 PM

true, but you run the risk of leaking oil behind the dash. Make sure your fittings are tight

formby · 07-07-2007, 06:04 PM

you can buy a "thing" that only lets the oil get in so far, then it uses another liquid inside the car

Andrew · 07-08-2007, 08:14 AM

It's alright guys. I've got the fittings tight, and we've(my mechanic buddies running 10's) have never had any problem with the nylon lines. In fact, my bro had one on the ranger when it had the 302 and it would peg the gauge at 130psi and never had any problems with the lines bursting.

O/T: I've been contemplating saving my money for a down payment on a newer car. It's so tempting now that I have some job security.... but that would mean my crx would stay the way it is, or at least it wouldn't get the turbo...
Both ideas are weighing heavily in my hands, and I can't decide what to do.
It would be smarter on one hand to have a new, reliable car, and most importantly I can carry passenger(s). On the other hand, I love my rex, and don't think I'll sell it. It will just become a toy. I can foresee it getting stripped out and getting a cage and it being made a "race" car.

I don't know. I think I'm going to hold off on the turbo parts until I know for sure what I want to do...
-Andrew

formby · 07-08-2007, 02:53 PM

you just rebuilt the engine... its NEW

how much did you spend at kmc?

passengers suck. simple

you just dont love the rex any more... right?

& job security is not the only thing you need to buy a car....

you need 2-4 months of pay in the bank [at your age] in case anything goes wrong.

keep the rex, buy quality parts, put it together right an it will be reliable.

thats what you did SO
why turbo? you built an NA SOHC...... keep it how it is.

you might want to think about this move more than the first one.

ohh! and dont you have like 3 other cars as projects?

mac_24_seven · 07-09-2007, 08:31 AM

My thoughts cause I'm bored at work

Quote:

Originally Posted by formby

you just rebuilt the engine... its NEW

how much did you spend at kmc?
$3700 But out of pocket was much less because of selling the Blazer.

passengers suck. simple.
Depends on how cute she is . Sorry, could'nt resist. 4 doors are important to him and myself as well. Only being able to carry one friend around at a time blows. Again, dependant on the cute factor. :P

you just dont love the rex any more... right?
He still loves the Rex very much. He's just kinda aggrivated at what KMS has done. That coupled with wanting a newer car/reliability and being able to carry more people is what is spurring this on.

& job security is not the only thing you need to buy a car....
you need 2-4 months of pay in the bank [at your age] in case anything goes wrong.
keep the rex, buy quality parts, put it together right an it will be reliable.
thats what you did SO
why turbo? you built an NA SOHC...... keep it how it is.
All of the above is well said.

you might want to think about this move more than the first one.
He is very fickle.. Haven't you figured this out by now? :P

ohh! and dont you have like 3 other cars as projects?
One other, the 240 SX. He's a n00b, what do you expect?

I don't think you need to be weighed down with a new car payment, personally man. It sucks rather bad. I'd save up a few grand, say 4 or 5,000... And roll up to Honda and pick you out a newer Civic or even a Subaru, since thats what you want, and use that for a down payment on a used one with an extended warranty. I know Thomasville Honda extends the warranty on their cars, I think 100,000 miles.

Regardless, with that much cash in hand, you can get em to come off the price alot and you can get a much newer car and have a lower payment for a shorter period of time ( 3 years is what I paid on my Accord).

My .02.

Andrew · 07-09-2007, 01:33 PM

Terrance is pretty much right on everything. My car is actually really reliable, idk what I was meaning to say. It starts up everytime i want it to. It's just a few little things that I need to fix to make it perfect(FITV, exhaust, A/C) and I'll be content with it.

How's this for being fickle, terrance? :
I think instead of trying to finance a ~$18000 car, I should look around for a new(er) 4 door honda, like an Integra or something. That way it won't take NEAR as long to pay off, and my payments would be cut less than in half. 5, 6, 7k will get me a very nice Honda/Acura. all day long.

For the record, Formby, I'm not planning on selling my CRX. evAr!

mac_24_seven · 07-10-2007, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

How's this for being fickle, terrance? :
I think instead of trying to finance a ~$18000 car, I should look around for a new(er) 4 door honda, like an Integra or something. That way it won't take NEAR as long to pay off, and my payments would be cut less than in half. 5, 6, 7k will get me a very nice Honda/Acura. all day long.

I agree. My payments on the Accord, financed for $5,600/3 yrs was $198.00 a month, insurance was $115.00 I believe.

And if you saved up a few thousand for a down payment, thats gives you more leverage on negotiating a price.

but if you do this, is this the end of the Rex?

Andrew · 07-10-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac_24_seven

but if you do this, is this the end of the Rex?

I don't think so. At least I'm not planning on it.
You've seen what nice Honda's sell for on H-T and eBay all day long for.
Upgraded, swapped, turbo'ed, anything you want for under 7-8k.

mac_24_seven · 07-12-2007, 03:18 PM

OT:

I've passed you in Views on my thread

Working on 52,000

Only in the Integra forum on Honda-tech.

Andrew · 07-12-2007, 09:39 PM

Thats cool man. H-T is good for stuff like that(#'s), but HS is where all the smart people reside...

haha

Andrew · 07-13-2007, 08:14 AM

I feel ya Blanco! Every time I drive my dad's 330xi I want to step out of a Honda.

Thats why I want an STi. Comfort. Performance. 4 doors. new. fun.
But not the best idea for an 18/19 yr old to be financing a 20k car. I wanna have a little fun while I'm still a kid! Don't wanna be working my butt of for every penny I can.

mac_24_seven · 07-19-2007, 04:45 PM

Well sinc en00b has seem to have forgot.. Were goin to the track tomorrow and he's armed with some drag radials (albiet somewhat worn).

I predict 14.9-15.2 et's.

Think abotu ti Adrew, if you run Dustin (07 SI sedan) if you can run perfect and if he messes up a lil bit.. You may be able to take em

Andrew · 07-19-2007, 06:04 PM

Yep. Heres the tires:

I just got them balanced today (had a little shimmy while not under load), so they're ready to go!

I got my exhaust done... it's so quiet I can't hear the car over the music. lol I love it.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow night, but I wish I had a few more days to get my car running tip-top. but w/e. I've just procrastinated too much this week.

klyph · 07-19-2007, 07:13 PM

good luck at the races!

mac_24_seven · 07-20-2007, 07:16 AM

Man, those wheels are t3h s3x!!1!!

Andrew · 07-20-2007, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klyph

good luck at the races!

Thanks man! I hope I don't break anything! haha

Andrew · 07-21-2007, 08:26 PM

Well, the drag races sucked.... basically me and my dad hop in my car at 3:00 and get back at 12:00/midnight, and all we ended up doing was going to hooters...

Races were canceled b/c of rain.... BOOOO florida summer rains!!!

but today was pretty fun, I got my RC car running pretty good (HPI Nitro RS4 '2')

Heres a few shots from the races-

Heres my setup. Gotta represent Honda y0! haha

Oh and btw, yes, it's in a Home Depot parking lot... haha every 3rd Saturday of the month is "race" day, and 2 Wednesday's of the month are practices.

-Andrew

mac_24_seven · 07-23-2007, 10:36 AM

Not to hi-jack...
But here's some racin for ya.
Run 1
Video of GSR vs 07 SI from a dig - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
Run 2
Video of GSR vs 07 Si from a 20 mph roll - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

I hung* with an 07 SI

eg6sir · 07-23-2007, 12:01 PM

you call that hung with.. haha..

06-26-2007, 07:22 AM	#803
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	lol at camshaft idea... Aight man, just lmk when you do, we'll have to get some pics of the carrrrrz __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

07-05-2007, 09:52 PM	#804
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	I got my Oil pressure gauge installed yesterday. Sorry no pics- my dad took my camera to Argentina on a hunting trip(dove, duck, and perdie [local Argentinian bird]) Oil pressure is strong. Cold idle- 70-80 Warm idle- 30-35 Full throttle- 80-85/90 depending on the gears/load. So I'm feeling a lot better about how my engine is performing now. At least I know I'm getting oil! lol... Next on my list is to buy some ARP's and change my head gasket when they arrive. I don't want any head-lift under boost!! Then install the Y8 manifold ported to match a LS throttle body. I need to change the throttle body soon, because my FITV is toast.(idle is 1300-1800, drives me insane). I've cleaned it, but it didn't do any good. Just a little update. -Andrew __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

07-05-2007, 10:27 PM	#805
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	Sounds very nice, is it a manual or electronic oil sender? __________________ Go to work, Act normal, Believe the News, Save for your old age, Obey the Law Repeat after Me: I am Free

07-07-2007, 08:09 AM	#806
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Manual. It's just a nylon tube running to a mech. gauge. w/e works, right? heh __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

07-07-2007, 05:48 PM	#807
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07-07-2007, 06:04 PM	#808
formby learning in progress Join Date: Feb 2003 Age: 27 Posts: 5,742 iTrader: 4 / 100% Ride: 00' Montero sport, 99' lsv civic Rep Power: 93	you can buy a "thing" that only lets the oil get in so far, then it uses another liquid inside the car __________________ SOMETIMES IN LIFE WE ALL NEED CHANGE! http://pandora.com/

07-08-2007, 08:14 AM	#809
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	It's alright guys. I've got the fittings tight, and we've(my mechanic buddies running 10's) have never had any problem with the nylon lines. In fact, my bro had one on the ranger when it had the 302 and it would peg the gauge at 130psi and never had any problems with the lines bursting. O/T: I've been contemplating saving my money for a down payment on a newer car. It's so tempting now that I have some job security.... but that would mean my crx would stay the way it is, or at least it wouldn't get the turbo... Both ideas are weighing heavily in my hands, and I can't decide what to do. It would be smarter on one hand to have a new, reliable car, and most importantly I can carry passenger(s). On the other hand, I love my rex, and don't think I'll sell it. It will just become a toy. I can foresee it getting stripped out and getting a cage and it being made a "race" car. I don't know. I think I'm going to hold off on the turbo parts until I know for sure what I want to do... -Andrew __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

07-08-2007, 02:53 PM	#810
formby learning in progress Join Date: Feb 2003 Age: 27 Posts: 5,742 iTrader: 4 / 100% Ride: 00' Montero sport, 99' lsv civic Rep Power: 93	you just rebuilt the engine... its NEW how much did you spend at kmc? passengers suck. simple you just dont love the rex any more... right? & job security is not the only thing you need to buy a car.... you need 2-4 months of pay in the bank [at your age] in case anything goes wrong. keep the rex, buy quality parts, put it together right an it will be reliable. thats what you did SO why turbo? you built an NA SOHC...... keep it how it is. you might want to think about this move more than the first one. ohh! and dont you have like 3 other cars as projects? __________________ SOMETIMES IN LIFE WE ALL NEED CHANGE! http://pandora.com/

07-09-2007, 01:33 PM	#812
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Terrance is pretty much right on everything. My car is actually really reliable, idk what I was meaning to say. It starts up everytime i want it to. It's just a few little things that I need to fix to make it perfect(FITV, exhaust, A/C) and I'll be content with it. How's this for being fickle, terrance? : I think instead of trying to finance a ~$18000 car, I should look around for a new(er) 4 door honda, like an Integra or something. That way it won't take NEAR as long to pay off, and my payments would be cut less than in half. 5, 6, 7k will get me a very nice Honda/Acura. all day long. For the record, Formby, I'm not planning on selling my CRX. evAr! __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

07-12-2007, 03:18 PM	#815
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	OT: I've passed you in Views on my thread Working on 52,000 Only in the Integra forum on Honda-tech. __________________ 1994 Acura Integra GS-R Sedan My MAIN DB8 project thread on Honda-Tech: Very detailed of EVERYTHING I've done to my car. Contact me for ITR header skid plates: $40.00 shipped!!!

07-12-2007, 09:39 PM	#816
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Thats cool man. H-T is good for stuff like that(#'s), but HS is where all the smart people reside... haha __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

07-13-2007, 08:14 AM	#817
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	I feel ya Blanco! Every time I drive my dad's 330xi I want to step out of a Honda. Thats why I want an STi. Comfort. Performance. 4 doors. new. fun. But not the best idea for an 18/19 yr old to be financing a 20k car. I wanna have a little fun while I'm still a kid! Don't wanna be working my butt of for every penny I can. __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

07-19-2007, 04:45 PM	#818
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	Well sinc en00b has seem to have forgot.. Were goin to the track tomorrow and he's armed with some drag radials (albiet somewhat worn). I predict 14.9-15.2 et's. Think abotu ti Adrew, if you run Dustin (07 SI sedan) if you can run perfect and if he messes up a lil bit.. You may be able to take em __________________ 1994 Acura Integra GS-R Sedan My MAIN DB8 project thread on Honda-Tech: Very detailed of EVERYTHING I've done to my car. Contact me for ITR header skid plates: $40.00 shipped!!!

07-19-2007, 06:04 PM	#819
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Yep. Heres the tires: I just got them balanced today (had a little shimmy while not under load), so they're ready to go! I got my exhaust done... it's so quiet I can't hear the car over the music. lol I love it. I'm looking forward to tomorrow night, but I wish I had a few more days to get my car running tip-top. but w/e. I've just procrastinated too much this week. __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

07-19-2007, 07:13 PM	#820
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	good luck at the races! __________________ Go to work, Act normal, Believe the News, Save for your old age, Obey the Law Repeat after Me: I am Free

07-20-2007, 07:16 AM	#821
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	Man, those wheels are t3h s3x!!1!! __________________ 1994 Acura Integra GS-R Sedan My MAIN DB8 project thread on Honda-Tech: Very detailed of EVERYTHING I've done to my car. Contact me for ITR header skid plates: $40.00 shipped!!!

07-21-2007, 08:26 PM	#823
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,589 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Well, the drag races sucked.... basically me and my dad hop in my car at 3:00 and get back at 12:00/midnight, and all we ended up doing was going to hooters... Races were canceled b/c of rain.... BOOOO florida summer rains!!! but today was pretty fun, I got my RC car running pretty good (HPI Nitro RS4 '2') Heres a few shots from the races- Heres my setup. Gotta represent Honda y0! haha Oh and btw, yes, it's in a Home Depot parking lot... haha every 3rd Saturday of the month is "race" day, and 2 Wednesday's of the month are practices. -Andrew __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters. Last edited by Andrew; 07-21-2007 at 08:28 PM.

07-23-2007, 10:36 AM	#824
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	Not to hi-jack... But here's some racin for ya. Run 1 Video of GSR vs 07 SI from a dig - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Run 2 Video of GSR vs 07 Si from a 20 mph roll - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting I hung* with an 07 SI __________________ 1994 Acura Integra GS-R Sedan My MAIN DB8 project thread on Honda-Tech: Very detailed of EVERYTHING I've done to my car. Contact me for ITR header skid plates: $40.00 shipped!!!

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