My Civic Ferio

HiroshimaScreamer · Post by **HiroshimaScreamer** » Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:21 am

Thanks for the comments guys!
Yeah, I'm really looking forward to her screaming all the way to 9000rpm!
Looking at going BuddyClub Spec4 cams, Supertech valvetrain & 70mm T/B as the B16 head that I have has had some port work done to it.
With the B16 head, Wiseco pistons & flat valves, I should be in the region of 12.1-12.4:1 CR

Only factor that holds me back power wise is the altitude here in Johannesburg - robs an N/A car of approx 17%:angry5:

bks · Post by **bks** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 1:23 am

Why did you use "race" bearings? Were you looking for a loose clearance spec? or do you run heavier oil?

HiroshimaScreamer · Post by **HiroshimaScreamer** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:33 am

bks;242365 wrote:Why did you use "race" bearings? Were you looking for a loose clearance spec? or do you run heavier oil?

Please explain what you mean by "loose clearance spec".
I run a 10W40 synthetic oil, do you suggest a heavier option? I was using a 15W40 prior (Castrol Magnetec).

Thanks

bks · Post by **bks** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:35 pm

I used ACL standards when I assembled my engine and I was curious as to why you used ACL race. I've heard they're made for a loose motor. Meaning the clearances arent actually in spec.

If I remember right my friend had to use ACL race because his clearances were .0020 (twenty ten thousandths). Factory hondas are usually in the 15-18 ten thousandths.

It's been awhile since I assembled my motor and even longer since my friend assembled his. I was just curious.

HiroshimaScreamer · Post by **HiroshimaScreamer** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 6:56 am

No worries mate! The tuners & builders my side all swear by the ACL race, that's mainly y I picked it. WRT clearances, I refuse to fit bearings myself, I send any job that requires proper measurements to my engineer so that I have the peace of mind.

Unfortunately, finances have put the next stage of the build on hold for the moment, but still working on making it happen sooner

HiroshimaScreamer · Post by **HiroshimaScreamer** » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:55 am

Keep an eye on this space for some updates, stuff is beginning to come in for the VTEC swap...

Picked up my Brian Crower S/S spring & retainer kit yesterday and should be getting a stock B16 intake & throttle tomorrow. I have a set of Skunk2 Tuner1's that will go in until the cash for the Spec 4's is available. Busy arranging the Walbro 255 fuel pump & Precision 440cc injectors as well as all the tuning hardware needed for my P28 ECU.

Looking forward to getting the VTEC head done & bolted on....I'm like a kid waiting for Santa to arrive - LOL