MY--88--STD.--Civic build
01-04-2010, 12:06 PM
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MY--88--STD.--Civic build
ok so i got a lil time on my hands and i dont mind learning new things or teaching if i can so heres my thread. Basiclly i have a 1988 Civic std. model the lightest of the 3 door hatchback made of that body style with a d16z6 engine and 88 crx si tranny. The engine is fully built by me right ther in DAnnspeeds garage. Its already put together i been working on it after work couple hours here and there.This is my second motor turboed my last one spun a rod running a base tune(im a dumass)The car was converted to mpfi from dpfi easy swap. i still have to put in half size radiator and weld my dump tube and put on one coupler for turbo. But theres still a lot of work to be done to it. If u have any questions regarding how to build a d16 or d15 motor fell free to ask, I have over 11 years experience working on cars 9 of those years are hondas. Im go take some pictures today of more progress in the build.
Motor Specs:
wiseco 8.5;1 75.5mm pistons
eagle rods w/ big arp bolt
fidanza flywheel
unorthadox pulley
arp headstuds
new honda main bolts
cosmetic head gasket .30
head port and polished and 3 angle valve job done by Tachyon in Jacksonville , Fl
comps cam 57300 with comps cam springs
aem cam gear
skunk2 retainers
skunk2 intake manifold
hondata intake gasket
b18 throttle body
act xtreme pressure plate w/ 4 puck sprung clutch
phatom grip in 88 crx si tranny
Car Spec:
all disc brake w/ steel braided lines
energy suspension bushing kit whole car
integra front sway bar
rear strut tower bar
battery removed to trunk
mechinal oil pressure gaugle
HID lights
arp lug studs
Motor Specs:
wiseco 8.5;1 75.5mm pistons
eagle rods w/ big arp bolt
fidanza flywheel
unorthadox pulley
arp headstuds
new honda main bolts
cosmetic head gasket .30
head port and polished and 3 angle valve job done by Tachyon in Jacksonville , Fl
comps cam 57300 with comps cam springs
aem cam gear
skunk2 retainers
skunk2 intake manifold
hondata intake gasket
b18 throttle body
act xtreme pressure plate w/ 4 puck sprung clutch
phatom grip in 88 crx si tranny
Car Spec:
all disc brake w/ steel braided lines
energy suspension bushing kit whole car
integra front sway bar
rear strut tower bar
battery removed to trunk
mechinal oil pressure gaugle
HID lights
arp lug studs
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01-04-2010, 06:07 PM
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Re: MY--88--STD.--Civic build
i used my old dump tube from my old setup i had a cast iron manifold before this one. I had to refix it for the manifold piece of cake yo
01-04-2010, 06:11 PM
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i got corvette arp extended lug studs in my hubs , i bought new hubs from honda 160 a piece because on std models the 4spd hubs dont work
01-04-2010, 06:44 PM
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Re: MY--88--STD.--Civic build
yup this is my street car been building for about 3 years now before i had this car i had 3 crx's
Im look for 300 to 350 horse on pump gas
I have also done a disc brake conversion on this car from a donor integra
Im look for 300 to 350 horse on pump gas
I have also done a disc brake conversion on this car from a donor integra
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NExt i will be doing a half size radiator install and put my coupler on my charge pipe then i will be ready to ride in. I tried to convert it to obd 1 but my dizzy is not giving me spark i preddy sure i need a new ignition modual so right now im using my d16a6 dizzy and pw0 ecu until i get it fixed. Im hoping today my parts come in the mail so i can get it running again its been sitting broke down for 6 months with a spun rod bearing
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Re: MY--88--STD.--Civic build
got my radiator and my piping hooked up car works fine now
all but one thing i can get the clutch to engage into gear when i press in clutch
any ideas why the clutch isnt engaging?
all but one thing i can get the clutch to engage into gear when i press in clutch
any ideas why the clutch isnt engaging?
01-06-2010, 07:20 PM
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thanks
i always have a problem with the getting the clutch to work when i take out the tranny.
it sucks hopefully i get it working tommorow.
i still have to hook the speedo cable up and wire a fan switch on
i always have a problem with the getting the clutch to work when i take out the tranny.
it sucks hopefully i get it working tommorow.
i still have to hook the speedo cable up and wire a fan switch on
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i got my car working today hell yea fan switch wired up and clutch now engages i had to adjust the cable and got my speedo cable hooked up too. Tommorrow im going to wrap my downpipe with heat wrap and ill take some more pictures how i do that.
01-09-2010, 05:42 PM
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still leaking a lil oil, i think im going to try to fix it when i change the oil. Other than that i need to re check my timing and change out my radiator hoses. I wish i had more money to buy so more car parts hahah. here some pics of my car... its my daily wife beater haha
01-09-2010, 10:23 PM
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Re: MY--88--STD.--Civic build
nice radiator what kind is it?
nice t mani as well how much psi are you pushing?
and what's your power?
nice lil powerplant you got there
nice t mani as well how much psi are you pushing?
and what's your power?
nice lil powerplant you got there
01-10-2010, 07:15 AM
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The radiator is a CX racing from ebay. I have a 8.7 psi wastegate spring right now, i havent dynoed it yet mainly cuz im still trying to convert it to obd1 and tune it. I drive it easy right now until i get a good tune, im on a base tune right now. It will get me by until i get the money for the hardware and software i need. I plan on using eCtune and a demon with LC-1 wideband. Thanks for the comment, its been alot of hard work getting it together.
01-10-2010, 04:49 PM
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yeah bro looks like a good setup
about that radiator...was it hard to install or was it an easy fit? how has it worked for you? and how much was it?
I plan on getting an EG or DA dual core for my ZC
I'm feeling DA tho...what you think
about that radiator...was it hard to install or was it an easy fit? how has it worked for you? and how much was it?
I plan on getting an EG or DA dual core for my ZC
I'm feeling DA tho...what you think
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yeah bro looks like a good setup
about that radiator...was it hard to install or was it an easy fit? how has it worked for you? and how much was it?
I plan on getting an EG or DA dual core for my ZC
I'm feeling DA tho...what you think
about that radiator...was it hard to install or was it an easy fit? how has it worked for you? and how much was it?
I plan on getting an EG or DA dual core for my ZC
I'm feeling DA tho...what you think
01-11-2010, 04:19 PM
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well i just got it in ther for temporary now.I need to fit it better. Im sure the smaller ones are a lil bit easier. you need a reciprocating saw, drill, grinder, and a welder. i had to cut some of my front core support. Right now i need to cut out allil bit more, drill out the radiator support brackets spot welds and re weld the radiator support brackets to fit that radiator. then it will fit alil better. im going to post up some pics when i do it i just been real lazy and tired from work. oh yea it works fine , it does its job of keeping engine cool even with turbo