Andrew's engine swap (pics)

[Andrew]

I'm going to see about getting it on the other side. If it's too much of a pain (because there is no mounting holes over there, I'd have to use self-tapping screws or something :S) then what we can do is just simply weld some bungs onto the right side of the can, and I'll put it in the original spot.

 

[whiterabbit06]

Great stuff man! I like the hacky.

 

[Andrew]

True dat man. I love playing Hacky Sack!

 

[EF9_Hatch]

Haha same here, its been since like high school since I've done it though.

 

[Andrew]

LOL. Looking through build threads on Honda-Tech, and what do I see??

Honda-Tech.com: Appearance Build Threads: EF9 JAMS!!! (finally...tucked and then some!!!) TONS OF PICS!!!!

(Check page 5)

 

[fionntan]

I just finished reading the whole thread...very entertaining! I have learned a lot from reading your thread. Are you still looking at going to work for gulfstream when you finish school?

 

[Andrew]

Thinking about it. Their Savannah plant is looking very tempting, but I just don't know where I want to live.

Why do you ask?

 

[klyph]

can't see the water level even if I could!

I certainly hope you never see a water level in there!

 

[fionntan]

I live in savannah, thats why I was wondering...it would be nice to have someone else from HS near by. Also I remember you saying somewhere in the thread that you saw Passafire. Did you see them here or in tally

 

[Andrew]

Oh yeah man! I saw them here in Tallahassee when they opened for 311's concert!! REALLY enjoyed them! Especially their "1,000" song (don't know the name exactly). Really cool. The bassist was very good! (drums, no so much, but still entertaining!)

I'll definitely hit up some meets sooner or later. Are you going to Import Alliance in July? I think I might be there...

 

[fionntan]

I went to school with those guys here and did some recording with them a long time ago...I will see if I can upload one of their songs that I mixed for Ted (lead singer). I dont know if they play it or not, but you might like it. As for import alliance...I havent thought about it, but it wouldnt be too hard for me to get off work, maybe I will go.

 

[mac_24_seven]

 

[Andrew]

Spray = OK!

 

[Andrew]

Finally had time to hit the shop and do a couple things!
First I cleaned up a bit-

Then I cut up my front x member. Gotta get my hands on a ETC or something soon before I do any real hard driving/racing...

Then I just plopped in the ole K&N for kicks temporarily.
I think I'm going to "tuck" my intake too (just do a 90* off the throttle body and have the intake sitting right above the axle/rear Xmember.)

More to come. I need to bleed my brakes and then I'll be good to drive it around a little more.
Got to raise my fuel pressure (idling around 40psi... needs to be more like 45-50) And change out my spark plugs. It's breaking up throughout the powerband and vtec is nothing...
Just a few bugs. I'll get it right...

 

[801CRX]

Damn it looks so clean, especially with the wire tuck!
Its come a long long way since I last read anything on this thread.
Great job man.

311 and Snoop are coming to Utah in a couple of weeks.

 

[efhondakid]

Damn it looks so clean, especially with the wire tuck!
Its come a long long way since I last read anything on this thread.
Great job man.

Hey Andrew, check out this site Welcome to YoParts - Wholesale Performance Autoparts Club I just found it, maybe youve heard of it, but its worth the membership.

 

[93AccordEX]

Damn i love your car man. Keep her sexy.... or him

 

[Andrew]

Hey Andrew, check out this site Welcome to YoParts - Wholesale Performance Autoparts Club I just found it, maybe youve heard of it, but its worth the membership.

Huh. I'm not sure what to think about that place. It sounds like a nice deal. I wish they would post prices for the parts (before you sign up) so I can see just how much savings there will be.

I guess a place like that would be VERY good if you saved up a bunch of money for a selection of parts and bought them all at the same time. Then you would really save some moolah!

 

[fionntan]

They have some prices up...I just compared my front camber kit and it was about $20 cheaper than what i paid and i looked everywhere for the best deal, ut you would have to order quite a bit of stuff in three months to make it worth while.

 

[awptickes]

Yeah, I decided it's only worth it for small shops.