Mirrorimg's build thread

[mirrorimg]

nice progress man

Thanks Jim. The real fun stuff will be starting soon.

Cool beans

Post pics of progress when you can please

Im awaiting some sanding drums in the mail to finish up the cylinder head. Havent touched that in a bit. I will take pictures of the engine components when they come in

 

[mirrorimg]

I went ahead and finished the porting on my cylinder head. I used a cutting bit to removed a layer of material, as well as the lovely casting mark that runs the length of the port on either side. I decided not to give everything a "mirror" like finish, but smoothed everything out. I did not touch the combustion chamber, nor the exhaust ports.

And this is how she sits now, until my springs, retainers, and cams come in. The springs will come in first, and I will either find some inexpensive spring compressor to install them, or take them to the machine shop to get put in.

 

[crk_88]

nice

 

[mirrorimg]

New toys in the mail!

Retainers are not installed because I do not have a spring compressor. I have a neighbor who works as a Honda mechanic, so I will ask him if I can borrow one, or just take it to my machine shop and have them pop them in (for a fee of course).

 

[8urcivic]

btw...thanks for the valve cover jason.

 

[mirrorimg]

btw...thanks for the valve cover jason.

No problem. It was going to be my tuning valvecover, until I got the P8R which came with a OBD2 valve cover. I dont really need 3 valve covers when 2 will do the job

 

[ixcocoyxi]

i want to start an engine build but i have no clue on porting/polishing. like, how much to grind and what not. shit looks dope homie :thumbs up

 

[mirrorimg]

i want to start an engine build but i have no clue on porting/polishing. like, how much to grind and what not. shit looks dope homie :thumbs up

I know what you mean. I did not take out much material, so I dont think I increased the CFM very much. I just, more or less, wanted a smoother port that may possible help some, but not risk the chance of going overboard and ruining it.

It would help to have a flow bench, to see before and after flow rates, but im not either privileged enough to own one (i.e. hookups from friends) not have the money to throw down on something that will not get much use.

Cams are on backorder until June 17, and right around that time I will be ordering a Skunk2 Intake manifold, as well as some Buddy Club cam gears. Choosing the buddy clubs because they are not too expensive (The Skunk2's are CRAZY expensive) and they look good.

 

[jznsn2u]

I went ahead and finished the porting on my cylinder head. I used a cutting bit to removed a layer of material, as well as the lovely casting mark that runs the length of the port on either side. I decided not to give everything a "mirror" like finish, but smoothed everything out. I did not touch the combustion chamber, nor the exhaust ports.

And this is how she sits now, until my springs, retainers, and cams come in. The springs will come in first, and I will either find some inexpensive spring compressor to install them, or take them to the machine shop to get put in.

:thumbs up. I heard the mirror finish would effect the performance in a bad way. When my dad ported his 2tg he did the same dull finish . I love your work Jason

 

[mirrorimg]

:thumbs up. I heard the mirror finish would effect the performance in a bad way. When my dad ported his 2tg he did the same dull finish . I love your work Jason

Thanks Jayson.

I did start sanding with 400g in the intake passage near the manifold port, but after realizing it would take FOREVER, I evened them all out and left them as is. They are "sorta polished" in that area, but still have some pits.

Cant wait to get the rest of my parts Then I get to save up for a couple maintenance/odds and ends and a tune.

 

[mirrorimg]

Intake manifold came in today
Cams are scheduled to arrive tomorrow

Got a stock intake box from a member on here to replace my SRI, and ordered a 2 bend pipe from ebay to hook up to it. My intake pipe is for a GS-R, so it has an awkward bend because GS-R manifolds sit lower. It will not fit into my intake box.

Next things on the list are cam gears, and headgasket. Then saving up a bit more for a tune. So close I can taste it

 

[Samurai_Blue]

i need to take out my valves and finnish my pnp keep up the good work

 

[JDMxDB8]

Loving the new goodies Jason.

 

[mirrorimg]

Biggest part of the engine came in!!!! So excited. I need to get the head to the shop to get the springs installed, then I can put the cams in and get it prepped for install. Still need to get cam gears.

 

[j13]

So what is your goal with the engine? Is it going to be daily driven?