Charlotte (Nicks 95 GSR)

[Nick_C78]

Well this is a little late, and not everything is documented as far as pics go, but I will do my best to get everything posted. Sorry it isn't as thorough as it could be. My future posts will be documented a lot better.

My name is Nick. As many of you know I am new to the track scene and to this forum in general. Here is my build of my 95 integra GSR that I got in March 2011. Documented first will be all my mods that I have done as of today. Most wrenching has been and will continue to be done by me. All mods are purpose built for the track from here on out!


Here is a list to some up what I have done so far:




Specs:
Compression: 12:1
Piston to Deck Height: 0.035mm
Displacement: 1979 CC
Rod/Stroke Ratio: 1.58:1

Piston to Wall: .003
Top Ring Gap: .016
2nd ring Gap: .020
Main Bearing clearances .0017-.0018
Rod Bearing Clearances .002

Block: (Blue Printed and Assembled by Golden Eagle, Sleeves done by RS Machine)

B18C1 sleeved with RS Machine Open Deck (Darton/Benson Style) Sleeves bored to 85mm
85mm Arias Forged High Comp Pistons with Arias wrist pins and spiral clips
Skunk2 Alpha H-Beam Rods
GSR Crankshaft
ARP 2000 Rod Bolts
Baffled OEM Oil Pan
Golden Eagle Magnetic Oil Drain Plug


TransmissionBuilt by Synchrotech)
1997 GS-R S80 Transmission Case
Gearing Specs:
1st: 3.230
2nd: 1.900
3rd: 1.458
4th: 1.107
5th: 0.875
Reverse: 3.00
Final Drive: GearX Helical 4.9 Final Drive
Differential: Quaife LSD

Synchrotech Carbon Syncros
Exedy 9.5lbs Flywheel
ARP Flywheel Bolts
Exedy Stage 1 Clutch
Goodridge Kevlar Hydraulic Clutch Line
ARP Pressure Plate Bolts
JDM Integra Type R Gold Shift Linkage
Energy Suspension Shift Linkage Bushings
Exedy Throwout Bearing
Skunk2 Magnetic Drain Plug

Head/Air Delivery:
1994 B16A1 Head
Full Port Job
Custom Ovate Conical Beehive Valve Springs made by SI
Custom Chromoly Valve Spring Retainers made by SI
1mm Oversize Stainless Steel Intake Valves made by SI
Stainless Steel Exhaust Valves made by SI
Custom Lightweight/Back Cut valve job
Balanced Valve Train
NSX Lost Motion Assembly from ScienceOfSpeed
Skunk2 Port Matched Intake Manifold
Hondata Port Matched Intake Manifold Gasket
Blox Extended Intake Manifold Studs
70mm Skunk2 Port Matched Throttle Body
70mm Skunkk2 Thermal Throttle Body Gasket
Custom 3” Intake (Wrapped with DEI Titanium Wrap)
bpi Flow Stack
6" K-Tuned Air Filter
00 Integra Type R Cams(Same Spec as CTR)
Skunk2 Adjustable Cam Gears
Gates Racing Kevlar Timing Belt
NGK BKR7E Spark Plugs
NGK Plug Wires
ARP L19 Head Studs

Fuel Delivery:
OEM Acura RDX Injectors
K-Tuned RDX Injector Top Hats
Rywire RDX to OBD1 Plugs
AEM Fuel Rail
AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator
Russell Steel Braided Fuel Line
Walbro 190 lph Fuel Pump
K-Tuned Fuel Pressure Gauge

Cooling System:
Skunk2 Alpha Radiator
Skunk2 Radiator Cap
Skunk2 Silicone Radiator Hoses
12” Slim Fan
OEM Oil Cooler
OEM Type R Connecting Pipe

Exhaust:
Skunk2 Alpha Series Header (Wrapped with DEI Titanium Wrap)
Skunk2 MegaPower RR 76mm Catback Exhaust (Extended to Header)


Tuning:
P28 ECU with Hondata s100 tuned by Church Automotive Testing
AEM Wideband O2 sensor

Chassis and Suspension:
Koni Race Shocks
Ground Control Coilover Sleeves
Eibach 600 lbs Springs in Front
Eibach 700 lbs Springs in Rear
Energy Suspension Master Bushing Kit
Pro Car Innovations Spherical Rear Trailing Arm Bushings
Password JDM 4 Point Rear Strut Bar
RE-Works Stainless Steel Front Upper Strut Bar
Energy Suspension Steering Rack Bushings
Blackworks Adjustable Upper Control Arm Camber Kit (Front)
Skunk2 Pro Camber Kit (Rear)
Energy Suspension Upper Control Arm Bump Stops
ASR Subframe Brace Black Edition
ASR Adjustable Endlinks
Eibach 25mm 3 Way Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
ASR Rear Lower Control Arms (Black Edition)
Corner Balance and Alignment by Darin and Chris at West End

Wheels and Tires:
Hankook RS3 225/45/15
15x8 949Racing 6UL
Gorilla Steel Lugs

Brakes:
ABS Delete
Goodridge Steel Braided Brake Lines
Zinc Coated Integra Type R Front Calipers
Mini Cooper Clubman Front Brake Rotors (Duralast part #45485)
Centric Blank Rear Brake Rotors
Front Pads- Hawk DTC-60
Rear Pads- Hawk HPS

Engine Bay Randomness:
Hasport U88A Extreme Race Engine Mounts
Odyssey Battery
Skunk2 Battery Tie
Power Steering Delete
A/C Delete
Cruise Control Delete
Window Squirt System Delete
Partial Wire Tuck
Hood Dampers
Carbon Fiber Spark Plug Cover
Steel Braided Valve Cover Ground
Coolant Overflow Tuck
K-Tuned Oil Cap
Fuse Box Tuck
Road Race Engineering Oil Catch Can
Integra Type R Throttle Cable and Bracket

Interior:
DC Sports Shift Knob
Buddy Club Racing Spec Bucket Seat
PCI Drivers Side Seat Bracket
AEM Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge
Innovate Oil Temp/Oil Pressure Gauge
Momo MOD.08 Deep Dish Steering Wheel
Momo Steering Wheel Hub
NRG 2.0 Quick Release Hub
Broadway Mirror
Rear Seat Removal
Rear Panel Removal
Headliner Removal
SRS System Delete
Sound Deadening Removal
AutoMeter Cluster Gauge Pod
Heater Core Delete
AutoPower Race Roll Bar
G-Force 5 Point Race Harness
Custom Dash Filler Plates

Exterior:
JDM Type R Front End Conversion
Type R Wing with Gurney Flap
JDM 98 Spec Tail Lights
APR Performance Formula GT3 Carbon Mirrors
VIS Carbon Fiber JDM Type R Hood
OEM Side Markers
Password JDM Rear Wiper Delete
IO Port Racing Adjustable Tow Strap
Antenna Delete
Rear Window Squirt Delete
Amber Bumper Lights
Sunroof Delete


Fluids:
Brad Penn Penn Grade 1 10w-40
Torco MTF
Torque RT700 Brake Fluid
Water Wetter Coolant Additive


Here are a few pics of the car when I first got it, She was really raw and molested:

As you can see, the car had a funky stance, and a very ghetto rigged engine bay.

Here she is after I had her for a few months:

I tried fixing a lot of the mechanical issues, and changing all the basic maintenance stuff that got neglected, but that only lasted so long. So then it was time to focus on the mechanical issues up close and personal, and trust me, there was a lot, the previous owner just about ruined everything he touched. The more I dug, the more I found was wrong

Pics of the tear down:

 

[Nick_C78]

My garage during the build:

I forgot to leave out the milk and cookie!

Well I got my head back from the head specialist:

Isn't she purdy

Got the block back as well from a different machine shop(these guys are total crap and actually destroyed my crank, but I will leave that drama out of this thread, also it was not the guy that did my head)

ARP mains installed:

RS Machine Pistons and ARP rod bolts:

Block assembled:

I also decided to go and do all my bushings. I do not have pics of the process. In fact I only have 1 and it is of how bad my trailing arm bushing was..and I actually did a track day on these...

Think it was time for a new one?

 

[Nick_C78]

Block and tranny installed:

Head installed:

Everything installed, just waiting to find a set of cams:

Found a set of ITR cams

Everything installed:

 

[Nick_C78]

Got it tuned at Church Automotive testing. However, the first time I went, I got sent home, because I had a VERY slight rod knock. So I went home dropped the oil pan and found this:

Heh sometimes you just need the right tool:

The arrow actually worked good to hold the pistons down.


Well all of that work was for nothing and my next attempt at tuning failed as well. Ended up taking the entire engine back out and apart and found this, on the same rod journal as the last time...mind you this was after only 150 miles...

...discovered the machine shop took all the nitride coating off my crank and it was as soft as butter...so I had to buy another one:

Well after I got all those issues squared away it was finally time to tune this girl

They said my intake and exhaust was way too restrictive. They installed another intake and it increased my horse power by 10whp over the aem sri...so I went home and made myself a new intake with the exact specs theirs was:

 

[Nick_C78]

Well here is how the car looks today:

Here she is getting my alignment at West End:

She weighs 2422lbs with full interior. Not bad considering I have only really shaved weight from the engine bay, but still has quite a bit of fat she can shed.

Can't wait to test out my new tires (Hankook RS3's) and my new alignment. Should all be a major upgrade from my Yokohama S.Drives and Sears alignment...

 

[Nick_C78]

I also forgot to post about the headache I have had with piston rings and bearings with this rebuild.

So during the rebuild, first my car went through 3 sets of main and rod bearings, which was a huge waste of money(Due to machine shop messing up crank). After I got that issue squared away, the piston rings were giving me nothing but problems. The car kept burning oil and smoking, almost like the rings weren't seating. I I ended up rehoning and redoing the rings 4 times in total...(the most recent time was just 2 and a half weeks ago) which also did not fix the issue, no matter how precise I was on both install and break in... Which has made me conclude that the piston to wall clearance has to be off, and seeing how it is max bore for stock sleeves, it is a goner, and to me it is not worth resleeving...So I am just going to continue to drive it and track it for the remainder of the year, until I can save up for another(unmolested) block to rebuild, basically start fresh with the bottom end this time and going to take it to a better machine shop...

 

[Nick_C78]

Track day went well. Was running a 2:15-2:17 pace all day. Had a few close calls with people spinning right in front of me, primarily a red s2k with white/silver rims...wish I had that session on video. Dude almost took me out twice, once by spinning out going down phil hill right in front of me, and again when he missed/didn't know the pit entrance and thought using his blinker while dive bombing(across my front bumper) in to the pit opening that's at sunset was a good idea... but then elton parked him and all was well. I get that he was probably nervous, but safety first man. Hopefully he comes back out to the track, but is a little safer to be around next time and learns a lot.

Here is some footage from the track day.

http://youtu.be/H5ww-BsNtOk

Still have a lot to work on, but a fun day none the less! Can't wait until I start getting more seat time. That's priority number 1 right now.

 

[R13]

:thumbs up

 

[Samurai_Blue]

:thumbs up nice i think im shooting for times in that neighborhood once i get fresh rubber.

 

[Nick_C78]

Youll get there bro! How did you do this last time? Any vids?

I wasn't satisfied with those times. I mean the consistency is a good sign I guess, but next time I will be aiming for 12 and under. I know exactly what I need to do to get there, the video makes it very clear hahah. But maybe I am being too hard on myself...it was only my 2nd time at BW and only my 3rd event ever... lol

 

[Samurai_Blue]

2:28.5 i think. Its my second time at button in recent times (only been there 3 times, once in '10 and twice this year) but I couldnt figure out why i had tremendous understeer until i packed up...i knocked off all the weights on one wheel. 0_o and im on rubber from 2010 lool!

i have video of one run group. but, i think im going to edit that foorage after car show footage.

 

[Nick_C78]

Thats still a decent time dude. Youll do way better next time! And wow those tires have probably been heat cycled so much and are hard as hockey pucks lol. Get some new shoes for that bad boy. Youll be getting teens in no time, just keep it up.

Oh I see man. Well when you get it done let me know. I wanna watch it.

 

[Samurai_Blue]

Thats still a decent time dude. Youll do way better next time! And wow those tires have probably been heat cycled so much and are hard as hockey pucks lol. Get some new shoes for that bad boy. Youll be getting teens in no time, just keep it up.

Oh I see man. Well when you get it done let me know. I wanna watch it.

oh yeah they have been heat cycled a bit...they are pretty hard. Those 615-Ks have seen better days. plus i drive them on the street >_<

 

[Nick_C78]

I drive mine on the street as well. Get some better tires bro! I wanna see what times you can get with out any issues.

 

[NemesisCBR]

Now this is a build thread! Tell me more about the specs on this intake they had..... I see the aem.. and then theres a K&N and then one thats wrapped.