General Tech Articles

How to install a 99-00 civic Si EM1 Cluster in your EF Civic I installed it in my 91 CRX si. All the wiring is done for a 90-91 Crx. The wiring is the same for 90-91 civic hatches. The fitment may be a little different in hatches but should work. I am getting mixed feedback about the wiring for 88-89 models, I am not 100% positive if the wiring is the same but I will have it figured out shortly and will add the 88-89 wiring when finished. OK 88-89 wiring is added. The wire colors are the same but the pin placements are different. I added clip pictures and a chart for the 88-89 crx/civics. Another thing you will have to change is the dimmer switch clip for the 90-91 cluster hood. Just swap the 88-89 clip with the 90-91 clip. The wire...

Originally posted on the now defunct: http://www.geocities.com/chipman_13/AN-NPT.html AN and NPT Fittings Chart "AN" Thread Sizes AN sizes, originally developed for use by the U.S. Armed Forces ("A" for Army and "N" for Navy), describe the outside diameter (O.D.) of tubing in 1/16-inch increments. For example, an AN 2 fitting will fit a tube with an O.D. of 2/16", or 1/8", while an AN 8 fitting will fit a tube with an O.D. of 8/16", or 1/2". Because the actual thickness of tube walls can vary from brand to brand, the inside diameter of a tube is not used as a reference. You will also find the dash (-) symbol or the word "dash" itself used in conjunction with AN sizes. A "dash six" fitting translates to AN-6. AN fittings and JIC...

Building an LSVTEC Building an LS/VTEC is not for the feint of heart or shallow of wallet, but it is worth all the time and money that it will take. In this article I will assume that you have read our recommended parts list, you have an understanding of engine building, you own a Helm's (or equivalent) manual, and you have the parts you need for the minimum (in my opinion) build. An engine stand is a nice tool to have, it is not necessary but it is very helpful. You can get them at any major parts store; I got mine from AutoZone for $65. Our LSVTEC parts list gives several options, here is the list (beyond block and head) that I would call a minimum: Pistons from any B16 because LS pistons do not have large enough valve reliefs...

Introduction to Auto Insurance This article clarifies the auto insurance industry and terminology as a whole. There is a lot of misinformation that keeps appearing on the forum. Coverage Types Bodily Injury - BI - Bodily Injury coverage protects you when you are legally liable for injury or death to others caused by your vehicle. Some of these expenses include medical treatment, lost wages and compensation for pain and suffering. Your own legal fees, bail bonds and court costs are also covered. In the event of a serious accident these costs can become very substantial and if you do not carry a sufficient limit of insurance, the person you injure may pursue compensation from your personal assets and earnings. In most states, in...

Here is a sticky guide to cams that I got from Clubsi a while ago. I hope you guys enjoy it and just so you know it's through the experience of someone else, not I. Let me start by saying that the following are my comments on these cams. The following comments do not reflect the thoughts of others, ClubSi owners or anyone other than me. These are the critiques and facts that I have experienced from many other people here on the boards and in real life. If anyone feels that I got a critique or fact messed up please tell me via e-mail and we will discuss. I wont learn anymore if no one tells me. Following Cams Measured at 1mm of lift: Integra Type-R(Through 1999 Spec) Int-240 dur. / 11.5mm lift Exh-235 dur. / 10.5mm lift Valve...

Tire Sizes and Ratings Explained Tire sizes have gotten more complex over the past couple years. Most of us know what a 205/40/17 is, but what the hell is P205/50R15 87S?? We'll take a look at all these numbers and explain what they all designate. Since 205/40/17 is really a short hand, we are going to take a look at this later tire size: P205/50R15 87S. Let's start our way from left to right P The P is easy. It simply designates that the tire is a passenger car tire. 205 This number designates the width of the tire in mm. This is the actual contact patch that sees the road. 50 This number is the profile or aspect ratio of the tire. This number is a percentage, and is never a static number. It is based on the width of the tire...

This article assumes you have your factory engine. So, for the hybrids, I wouldn't abide by this unless you were running an engine with moderate compression and no type of forced induction. Courtesy of the FTC.. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/autos/octane.htm The Low-Down on High Octane Gasoline Are you tempted to buy a high octane gasoline for your car because you want to improve its performance? If so, take note: the recommended gasoline for most cars is regular octane. In fact, in most cases, using a higher octane gasoline than your owner’s manual recommends offers absolutely no benefit. It won’t make your car perform better, go faster, get better mileage or run cleaner. Your best bet: listen to your owner’s manual...

Building an LS All-Motor Monster Just because you don't have VTEC doesn't mean you can't romp on others who do. In fact, the LS B18B1 motor is a very good starting point for building a good-power, street-able motor on a budget. Let's take it in 2 steps- head and block. The LS Head As we all know, the LS head has horrible flow ratings in comparison to a VTEC head. No problem. With some machine work, a port and polish job can up the flow a good amount. The intake manifold is also highly restrictive. A simple bolt-on upgrade to a Skunk2 unit will help get some power in there as well. Cams: how big do you want to go? Crower makes some good cams for a reasonable price. at nearly half the cost of VTEC cams, LS cams can be had...

b16 and b18 motors all use 81mm diameter pistons, b20 motors use 84mm diameter pistons

Choosing the Correct Wheel By: Chet Hewitt Overview: Aftermarket wheels play a major role in the import performance scene. In many instances the first “upgrade†made by auto enthusiasts is getting alloy wheels. Usually, these wheels are “plus sized†and chosen for their looks. However, most people fail to consider all of the aspects concerning this very important piece of performance. Alloy Wheels provide superior strength and are usually lighter compared to steel wheels. There are some misconceptions that are often overlooked. Bigger wheels are not always better and “mag†wheels are not usually magnesium. Hopefully this article will help in making an educated decision when purchasing a pair of alloy wheels...

How to Install an Aftermarket Steering Wheel Ok before I begin, I know that there are already plenty writeups on this but I've found most of them to be incomplete and only cover the actual installation of the wheel. In this write up, I intend to give you as complete guidelines as possible to remove the stock steering wheel, install the new hub, quick release, and steering wheel, wire the horn, jump your SRS system so that your other airbags still work, and how to relocate your cruise control. Disclaimer: Now remember this is only a guide and I nor the owners of this site assume responsibility for any injuries or damages you do to yourself or your vehicle. This write up is particular to the EM1 99-00 civic si, but can be used as a...

d-series: http://www.knology.net/~jediklc/D.htm b-series: http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/compcal...lc/compcalc.php

Creating an HF All-Motor Monster By: chet Creating an HF All-Motor Monster Overview: This is dedicated to everyone driving around in an 88-91 CRX HF getting 50 miles to the gallon. Honda’s little 8-valve motor is great for fuel economy, but as you HF drivers will attest lacks the power to chirp the tires when driving spiritedly. For those wanting a very inexpensive solution, keep reading. For fewer than 500 dollars you can transform your CRX HF into an all-motor beast that’s capable of running high 14’s. The Setup: For starters, you’ll want to find a DX head off of any Honda motor. Newer heads are better for the obvious reasons and they can be found everywhere. Look to spend no more than 50 dollars on a clean...

Soldering is the best way to connect wires most of the time; but some circumstances call for crimping. Crimping is pretty straightforward, but it is so often done wrong that I think it warrants a tutorial. Even if you've been crimping for a long time, you can end up with 1 in 10 bad crimps. I find that unacceptable, so I developed a strategy for getting nearly all crimps perfect. The most critical effect on the outcome is from your choice of tools and supplies. I've found that Channel Lock makes a damn near perfect crimping tool. It goes for $20 at Home Depot. I insist you use these over any of the more traditional styles of crimpers. 909 - THE CRIMPER™ - Crimping Tool The next most important thing is to use non-insulated butt...

Hey all! After months of research and collecting parts, I started to do a D16Y8 MiniMe headswap onto my D15B8 Block. Lets Start with some Background on the car: The Victim: The car started life back in 1992 as a bottom of the line Civic CX 5 speed Hatchback *With AC * when my parents bought it brand new off the lot. A Divorce, a sister, and an IRS Tax Evasion later my dad gave me the car back in late 2006. The car having sat in the city for 3 months had a dead battery *Which I replaced to get home* and it then popped its headgasket the following week*.... Car sat untill March of 2007 when I finally replaced the headgasket and had it as a spare car for a few months, now keep in mind I drive a 2007 Ford Focus SE as my daily driver...

VIN #'s By: Chet Hewitt VIN # Identification 1983 - 1989 Example VIN: 2HGEH234XNH537228 1st POSITION NATION OF ORIGIN 1 = USA 2 = Canada 3 = Mexico J = Japan K = Korea V = France 2nd POSITION MANUFACTURER H = Honda 3rd POSITION VEHICLE TYPE M = Passenger Car, Built in Japan G = Passenger Car, Built in USA/Canada 4th & 5th POSITION, 1983 BODY TYPE SR = Sedan WR = Wagon 4th & 5th POSITION, 1984-86 BODY TYPE I ENGINE AD = Accord AE = Prelude Sedan AE = Civic, l300cc CRX AF = Civic, l500cc CRX AG = Civic, 1300cc 3 door AH = Civic, l500cc 3 door AK = Civic, 1500cc 4 door AN = Civic, Wagon AR = Civic, Wagon 4X4 BA = Accord 6th POSITION, 1983-86 TRANSMISSION CODE 2 = Semi-Hondamatic 3 = 3 Speed Automatic 4 = 4 Speed Manual 5 = 5...

I take no credit for this... but i built mine own according to this article. https://www.autospeed.com/cms/a_0353/article.html bought my materials at rad shack for $20 open it up. the microphone was cut off of the circuit board. take care to not forget the polarity. i wired up 6ft of wire and soldered it to the mic, then stuffed it into the alligator clip and secured it. repeat on the other side. i used green for negative and red for positive. put it back together and test it out. works best with a friend. put the headphones on and clip the "mic" to something that makes noise (like the fridge... or your cat!) turn it on and listen! and that is how we do it.

How to Change your Axle(s) on 88-00 Civic, 90-01 Integra The axle swap only takes about half an hour (for me). If it's your first time, budget out about 1-2 hours. You'll need a 14mm socket, 17mm socket, 32mm socket and breaker bar (for the spindle nut), ratchet and torque wrench, hammer/mallet, pipe wrench (my preference). Get some cotter pins to replace the old crusty ones from your castle nuts too (two total if you take EVERYTHING apart). What I basically do is: Remove center cap from wheel or remove hubcap- this may require wheel removal Have the car sitting on the ground on all wheels Remove spindle nut from end of axle through center of wheel (it's really hard to do with the car in the air) Jack up corner of car Remove wheel...

This is an article I wrote for Civicland way back at the beginning of the year, and have just refreshed for general consumption. If you actually need this to change out your headlights and corner lenses, god help you when you try to perform an engine swap. Aside from that, this might be useful for you, so here it is. ---------- DIY: How to install new headlights and corner lenses in a 5th gen Civic; stock vs Hiper bulbs What you'll need:10mm socket, ratchet, driver Medium sized Phillips screwdriver Your new headlights Your new corner lenses Some towels or newspapers An hour or two Note: If you're only replacing your corner lenses, only follow steps 2 and 6. Here we go... 1. Get your bumper off First, pop your hood...

Fixing an Erratic Idle By: Adam Pilchack Let me give you some background on my del sol if you haven't been around long. It will be a year ago in March that I put my JDM B16 SIR II into my del sol. Since the day it went into the car, it would not idle correctly. There was always a surge. The following is a list of steps I took to cure my idle problem.. it took me just shy of a year to get it to work properly, but it's done!! 1) Check the voltage on your Throttle Position sensor. Sometimes when doing swaps, you have to use your old throttle position sensor because the one that came with the swap is almost always broken. The Honda ECU looks for .5 volts when the throttle blade is closed and 4.5 volts at wide open throttle. You can...