I need someone to come out the closet.

Dark_5.0 · 06-05-2002, 12:49 PM

Do any of you know about Hondas I am turning my CRX into a V-tech engine and it sucks.

I tried getting help on an import site and they just kept telling me how they smoked mustangs when they were stock

If any of you can be of any help I would appreciate it if you would PM me or E-mail me @ Whitesteel23@hotmail.com

The stock head is ticking and rattling really bad and I figured instead of just repairing the 100 HP beast why not beef it up a little bit. So I bought a V-tech head, Intake and computer to put on the stock 1.5L block. It is nearly impossible to find a knowledgable ricer to help me out I thought that maybe one of you were an in the closet honda owner and could help me.

BTW....Before you start calling me a sissy its not my car, I bought it for my girlfriend

Later,

Stang Runner · 06-05-2002, 01:08 PM

Well I know abit about Imports well well the Astron G54b Motor But That will not help you to much hehe..

90'5.0 Conv · 06-05-2002, 03:24 PM

Sorry, I can't tell you too much. My honda has a 1.5 also but its only running on 3 cylinders (bad ring)right now

Mine has been rattling for about 15,000 miles. I'll keep changing the oil and drive it till it breaks. Then maybe a V8 swap

. Let us know how it goes.

Good luck, James

Dark_5.0 · 06-05-2002, 03:51 PM

Thanks for the replies guys, I can figure it out it will just take a while.

If I cant figure it out maybe I will just get a V-tech sticker and a Type R emblem....It wont be any faster but at least it will look like it.

Later,

PKRWUD · 06-05-2002, 04:46 PM

Just remember that Honda engines rotate in the opposite direction of traditional engines. This becomes important when trying to remove things like the crank pulley!

Take care,
-Chris

Dark_5.0 · 06-05-2002, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD
Just remember that Honda engines rotate in the opposite direction of traditional engines. This becomes important when trying to remove things like the crank pulley!

Take care,
-Chris

I have already been there when the timing belt broke about 10,000 miles ago....It was very hard to remove.

later,

Unit 5302 · 06-05-2002, 06:02 PM

Email inferno. He knows what's up with those things for sure. He was in the process of doing the same thing you are until he got his Supra.

richd · 06-06-2002, 01:33 PM

Hey Dark_5.0,

The ticking was probably the valve lash needing adjustment. Honda recommends doing that every 15k or so.

As far as the VTEC upgrade, you should check out vtec.net. They're currently beta testing a whole new setup, but it seems pretty stable. Go to the forums on beta.vtec.net. Post your question there. They're really cool people, much like those here on Mustang Works.

You might get the best answer if you direct your post at Shawn Church. He has a supercharged CRX and is VERY knowledgeable about Hondas. Tell 'em richd sent you, although they'll probably say "Who?". hehe

Good luck, sounds like an interesting project.

Rich D.

Dark_5.0 · 06-06-2002, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by richd
Hey Dark_5.0,

The ticking was probably the valve lash needing adjustment. Honda recommends doing that every 15k or so.

As far as the VTEC upgrade, you should check out vtec.net. They're currently beta testing a whole new setup, but it seems pretty stable. Go to the forums on beta.vtec.net. Post your question there. They're really cool people, much like those here on Mustang Works.

You might get the best answer if you direct your post at Shawn Church. He has a supercharged CRX and is VERY knowledgeable about Hondas. Tell 'em richd sent you, although they'll probably say "Who?". hehe

Good luck, sounds like an interesting project.

Rich D.

Thanks alot........I will check that out

Appreciate the help

Later,

929PhoenixSquid · 06-06-2002, 05:47 PM

Stuff a 302 in it. Cheaper parts, cheaper install...... So what if you have to sit on top of the block?

06-05-2002, 12:49 PM	#1
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I need someone to come out the closet. Do any of you know about Hondas I am turning my CRX into a V-tech engine and it sucks. I tried getting help on an import site and they just kept telling me how they smoked mustangs when they were stock If any of you can be of any help I would appreciate it if you would PM me or E-mail me @ Whitesteel23@hotmail.com The stock head is ticking and rattling really bad and I figured instead of just repairing the 100 HP beast why not beef it up a little bit. So I bought a V-tech head, Intake and computer to put on the stock 1.5L block. It is nearly impossible to find a knowledgable ricer to help me out I thought that maybe one of you were an in the closet honda owner and could help me. BTW....Before you start calling me a sissy its not my car, I bought it for my girlfriend Later, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

06-05-2002, 01:08 PM	#2
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Well I know abit about Imports well well the Astron G54b Motor But That will not help you to much hehe.. __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

06-05-2002, 03:24 PM	#3
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	Sorry, I can't tell you too much. My honda has a 1.5 also but its only running on 3 cylinders (bad ring)right now Mine has been rattling for about 15,000 miles. I'll keep changing the oil and drive it till it breaks. Then maybe a V8 swap. Let us know how it goes. Good luck, James __________________ 90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04

06-05-2002, 03:51 PM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Thanks for the replies guys, I can figure it out it will just take a while. If I cant figure it out maybe I will just get a V-tech sticker and a Type R emblem....It wont be any faster but at least it will look like it. Later, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

06-05-2002, 04:46 PM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Just remember that Honda engines rotate in the opposite direction of traditional engines. This becomes important when trying to remove things like the crank pulley! Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

06-05-2002, 06:02 PM	#7
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Email inferno. He knows what's up with those things for sure. He was in the process of doing the same thing you are until he got his Supra.

06-06-2002, 01:33 PM	#8
richd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edison, NJ, USA Posts: 125	beta.vtec.net Hey Dark_5.0, The ticking was probably the valve lash needing adjustment. Honda recommends doing that every 15k or so. As far as the VTEC upgrade, you should check out vtec.net. They're currently beta testing a whole new setup, but it seems pretty stable. Go to the forums on beta.vtec.net. Post your question there. They're really cool people, much like those here on Mustang Works. You might get the best answer if you direct your post at Shawn Church. He has a supercharged CRX and is VERY knowledgeable about Hondas. Tell 'em richd sent you, although they'll probably say "Who?". hehe Good luck, sounds like an interesting project. Rich D.

06-06-2002, 05:47 PM	#10
929PhoenixSquid Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Joosey Shore Posts: 358	Stuff a 302 in it. Cheaper parts, cheaper install...... So what if you have to sit on top of the block? __________________ 1988 5.0 notch: Previously never modified!! SN95 block front and rear seats, Mac catback, BBK off-road H-pipe, Steeda castor camber plates, Steeda lowering springs, Tokico shocks/struts, Alpine/MBQuart/PPI audio mods...

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