Wikedeye's EJ b16 build thread

[wikedeye]

The crappy part about the panels is I actually had a set that came with the rest of the interior. I went to this yard in Atlanta and picked out an interior (you go on the lot and look and then they come and pull it out for you). Paid for it. Decide to come back the next day because they said it would take a few hours to get to pulling it. Came back the next day and walked into the office where I saw two guys buying a set of door panels. I thought to myself "I wonder where they found those...I could only find one set yesterday". Come to find out that these guys walked into the shop at the yard and grabbed my panels. I watched them sell my parts which I had already paid for to someone else. Now I cant find any more.

[wikedeye]

I decided to do my rear disc conversion today, but I ran into a problem. One of the rear upper arm bolts stripped as I was putting it back in. Now I cant get it back out. What is the best way to get it out. It is loose enough to be moved around. Also will it be strong enough to drive for a day or two or should I get the stripped bolt out and replace it before I drive it.

[Luis998]

You know, I almost sent you a text today, don't ask why. Do you have any pictures of where the bolt is stripped at?

I personally would not take a chance driving anything with a stripped bolt, but that's just me.

[wikedeye]

Sorry it was late last night when I posted, but I will get a pick today. I really dont know what to do even if I get it out how do I fix it for another bolt.

Here is a pic of said bolt...

[wikedeye]

Got the bolt out, but I am worried that the threads where it goes are shot.

[Andrew]

You can tap it. I bet those threads are 14x1.5mm, but check it out first.
If its going to need to be oversized, you can do that too.

[wikedeye]

I just need a tap and die set correct?

[Luis998]

Originally Posted by Andrew

You can tap it. I bet those threads are 14x1.5mm, but check it out first.
If its going to need to be oversized, you can do that too.

Andrew beat me to it. Enough said.

[wikedeye]

This f-in rear disc swap has been a real pain in my ass. I am going to pick up a set tomorrow and try it out. Hopefully I dont screw it up more.

[Luis998]

I have faith in you man. After all, I have dubbed you Conan the Hondarian, ruler of all four cylinders, master of the wrench and king of the...err, yeah. You get the point.

[Andrew]

Just make sure you buy a metric set! (of course)

I would just 'chase' the threads with the 14x1.5 first and try it. see if you can get torque numbers off it. If it does torque, your good.

[wikedeye]

Cool I am going to the store right now to pick one up...

[wikedeye]

Well I finished the brake swap. I tried to tap out the bolt hole with little success so my friend is going to come over this weekend and see if he can help me. I couldnt get the tap to grab anything so I wasnt able to get it started, and I didnt want to start drilling since I have never done this before, so instead I finished everything else. Once I replace the bolt I will be ready to go.

[Luis998]

Now that's just sexy, Conan. Nice job.

[wikedeye]

It looks good with the wheels on. I will take some pics when I get the bolt fixed because she is dirty right now, and I don t want to wash her since I am going to do more work this weekend.

[efhondakid]

That is the wrong bolt for it, its not suposed to be a 12 point try the other bolt (6 point) in the side you thought was stripped out.

[wikedeye]

What do you mean? The bolt that is there is the one that has always been there? When you take them out they are the same, only the head is different, and I did try to put the other one there, but it wont start either.

[Andrew]

yeah the 12 point was the factory bolt he was having problems taking out... ?

Looks good man. What coilovers are those?

[wikedeye]

Thanx. They are skunk2 pro S coilovers.

[wikedeye]

It took a few days for me to get around to fixing the bolt, but my friend finally came over and helped me out. So I went to wash the car so I could call the job finished and take some pics. My cat climbed onto the car within minutes of me being home (her favorite bed is now clean). I was hoping to keep it clean for a day or two, but whatever. Any way here are some pics.


At least she matches the car.

[Andrew]

Looks sharp man!!

BTW...


Your kitty came over to my house and got on my car. GAh.

[wikedeye]

Black cats look good on white hondas...Just goes to show you that hondas do get you pussy.

[Andrew]

Haha... tou'che

[brian11to1]

You shouldve painted the hats on the rotors cuz theyre gonna rust.

[b16vt3c]

Originally Posted by wikedeye

I have been working on my 93 eg coupe for about two years now. I have done quite a bit of work on the interior and suspension, but I have been looking and waiting for an engine. Well today I finally purchased my second civic (two cars at once for the first time), which just happens to have a b16 in it, for $800. The car is a wreck and is too far gone to repair, but the engine sounds beautiful. The car has a gsr tranny, exedy clutch, dc header, adj. cam gears, rear disc conversion, p73 ecu, and a bunch of other random stuff (like gauges, etc.). Anyway here are the plans for the engine. I am going to pnp the head as well as get a good valve job (still looking for a good machine shop if anyone has any recommendations). Get the cylinders honed, Replace the pistons and rods, and use the ctr cams. I want to keep the compression low enough for a turbo set up, but that will be later. My end goal is between 250-300hp. Aside from the work on the head I plan to do everything myself, and it will be my first time building any engine, so any advice will be appreciated. It is 2:30am and I havent had a chance to take any pics, but first thing tomorrow I will update with a ton.

ii JUS SOLD MY 94 EG CIVIC HATCHBACK W/ JDM B16A
ii LUV THE CIVIC HATCHBACK BUT ii HAD 2 SELL iiT
BCUS HAD 2 MANY CARS &+_ THE CAR WAS
FAST &+_ NICE BUT iiT HAD 2 GO

94 EG CIVIC HATCHBACK W/JDM B16A
04 S2000 W/TURBO SOLD