Ryan Autry

By popular demand, I have Made a list of what I did to clean-up my engine bay. Hope it helps you out. =)

Then LS turbo

Now Swapped in a B18C













Besides the obvious swap from LS turbo to stock GSR

Removed

* AC (ALL components, wires, and lines)
* PS (ALL components, wires, and lines)
* Drag 3 turbo (and ALL components, wires, and lines) from the LS
* ITR radiator (replaced w/ stock civic radiator, and single Fal slimline fan)
* Washer fluid resivior
* Stereo circuit breaker

Relocated

* ALL wiring from wiring harness
-Wiring moved from on top and across fender well, to underneath chassis, and outside of the engine bay. Between the fender and engine bay.
* Headlight wiring
-For both sides, I cut the headlight wiring, and ran it through a little hole in the chassis behind the headlamp assembly. Then I connected the wiring using solderless butt connectors, then heat wrapped it with black heat wrap.
* Radiator catch can
-I took off the front facia, and attached the can to the center radiator support, on the passenger side in front of the radiator, using black gardener's plastic coated wire. All that was needed after that was a hose long enough to reach it.This will not affect cooling enough to even matter. I have not seen ANY rise in tempature.
* Brake booster vaccume hose and check valve
-I bought a line of hose long enough to run underneath the booster and up to the intake manifold (approx 24"). I then used a pair of pliers to rotate the fitting on the top of the intake manifold to face down to better hide the hose. Be careful while doing this as not to break it off. I have noticed that on some engines, it is almost impossible to move without breaking.
* ALL battery wiring
-I removed the battery and all mounting hardware. I moved all wiring behind the battery and underneath the mount. I ran the negative wire behind, and around the passenger side to the fender wall. I moved the positive power wire behind and underneath the battery. Then up to the fuse block. I moved the positive starter wire behind and underneath the battery, under the chassis, and to the starter. (see Replaced section for new wire treatment)
* ALL misc. motor wiring (including; distributor, O2 sensor, VTEC, and GSR intake secondary wiring)
-Heat wrapped, and moved as close to the motor, and under the intake manifold, as possible, using black zip-ties.
* Fuel injector wiring
-While fuel rail was off (see Painted section) I disconnected the injector wiring. I removed all of the stock heat wrap from the injector wiring, pulled out as much as I could through the harness, and re-wrapped it with heat wrap. This lengthened the wiring just enough. I then ran each wire and connector as follows: I ran the wire for cylinder #1 (going from left to right) through the 1 & 2 runner. #2 through the 2 & 3 runner. #3 through the 3 & 4 runner. #4 on the outside of the #4 runner.I put back on the fuel rail, leaving the wiring underneath, and plugged the injectors back in. You will have to spin the injectors so that the connector is pointing at the driver (kinda diagonal-right).

Replaced

* ITR radiator for smaller, stock radiator
* Top radiator bracket
-I removed the stock radiator bracket. I cut a short length of metal plumbers tape and bent it to shape. This is a lot smaller and, in my opinion, looks much better. Then I attached it in place of the original.
* STR oil cap for stock oil cap
* Battery terminals (my little secret . If you really want to know what terminals I used, PM me)
* ALL battery wiring
-I used 0 gauge, Stinger ground wire (completley covered in heat wrap) with stinger gold connectors on everything.
* ALL ground wires
-I used 0-4 gauge stinger ground wire, completley heat wrapped in black, with stinger gold conectors.
* Red 8mm spark plug wires for stock black wires

Painted

* Engine bay
* Valve cover (Complete Write-up: http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=622687 )
* Spark plug wire cover
* Fuel Rail
* Fuel pressure regulator
* Cap on the passenger side of fuel rail
* VTEC solenoid
* Battery
* Battery hold down
* Master cylinder
* Clutch resivior bracket
* Intake manifold diaphram (top left)
* ALL motor mounts
* Exaust heat shield
* Radiator
* Radiator cap
* Radiator hold down bracket (see Replaced section)
* Hood latch (will not affect functionality)
* Tranny fluid line bracket (lower left)
* ALL brake lines
* ALL fuel lines

Materials used

* Paint
-Duplicolor 1200 degree engine enamel (satin black)
-Duplicolor black textureized paint (valve cover)
-Any Primer

* Paint stripping
-Aircraft paint remover (spray)
-GOOD pair of anti-corrosion gloves
-Fine grit wet sanding paper

* Wiring
-0 to 4 gauge Stinger ground wire
-Stinger gold wire connectors
-Black heat wrap
-Black electrical tape
-Black zip ties

* Misc.
-Metal plumbers tape
-Any masking tape for painting
-Simple Green spray for degreasing
-Hose from any auto parts store
-I replaced all nuts and bolts that I could with new, black ones from the hardware store


If you have any questions, feel free to PM me or email me @ NickQuisenberry@yahoo.com

2000Si

Holy shit. This needs to be pinned...somewhere...

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TurboMirage

looks great!

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driver1

that is great man, good for you itt looks awesome but shit all that must have taken you some serious time i imagine

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Iquark

So, did you do this when the engine and everything was out? You must have... I guess I'm jsut stupid.

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AEM SRI, Greddy 4-2-1 header, 5-Zigen Fireball Catback
H&R Race Drop, KYB AGX 4 way adjustable Shocks
00 GSR Wheels in Goodyear GS-D F1s
Skunk2 Upper Control Arms
EBP paint
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Def_Jam

looks great

starboy869

now only I can print this out. hmm (project for tomorrow)

This should a link on www.hondaswap.com home page.



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K2e2vin

looks nice man. now i need to do the same(cleanup), but for my room.

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jdmcivicdx

nice engine bay .wish mine looked like that.

Celerity

Really good job. I have a feeling that you're going to be one of the Hondaswap go-to guys.


-> Steve

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NickQ

Painted the bay while it was out, the rest was done w/ the motor in.

Took about 3 months off and on.

hahaha

TurboMirage

looks like a great plan before i go turbo......

but i already dont have as much stuff under the hood as most hondas.

im still contemplating pulling the engine and doing this over a week while i drive the secret weapon or the s'coupe.

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jiahanhao

I finally figured out why there's so much room.. where's the rest of your intake =P

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</div><table border=\'0\' align=\'center\' width=\'95%\' cellpadding=\'3\' cellspacing=\'1\'><tr><td>QUOTE (jeffie7 @ Referring to new Civic Si)</td></tr><tr><td id=\'QUOTE\'>No matter whats done to the car it still looks like a mini honda odyssey </td></tr></table><div class=\'signature\'>

</div><table border=\'0\' align=\'center\' width=\'95%\' cellpadding=\'3\' cellspacing=\'1\'><tr><td>QUOTE (joseph davis @ Dec 28 2003, 11:23 PM )</td></tr><tr><td id=\'QUOTE\'>You cannot bring more than 350 whp to bear in a Honda streetcar, unless you think streetracing from 100 mph rolls on public roads is fun. You simply have no traction, whatsoever. </td></tr></table><div class=\'signature\'>

why not? 100mph rollons are cool. :-D

mwvnos

thats looks really awesome.....love what youv done with the engine bay, the write up is excellant....good job man!!

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1000lb rear springs
6 puck clutch disc with 2600lb pressure plate
gutted.....

working on as you read this, turbo set up..


...need i say more...?

Airjockie

Super Clean...ya got my

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hammerdgolfer

NOW THAT! is something else, your bay looks great, where did all your ligquids go???

let em know caus i need to do that cleanup, the core support and everything is out of my new hatch right now so i want to clean it up as much before i put the teg front end on...

pills_PMD

am i the only one who noticed that the engine bay is a different color than the car?
not a big fan of that, but otherwise looks hella clean

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NickQ

Yeah, a lot of people aren't. It must be my "hot rod" side that likes the blacked out engine compartment.

92CivicCx

i like it

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Ryan Autry

Yeah, a lot of people aren't. It must be my "hot rod" side that likes the blacked out engine compartment. [/b][/quote]
Yep, that's what I did on my Camaro years ago. B)

thinkjdm

did you extend the battery wiring? how did you do it? solder?

pissedoffsol

holy crap this thread is old.

b204dr

lol yes very old

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formby

lol..i did that with an old thread when i was a noob

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