6 speed conversion, 2nd problem 9/2/17
04-13-2006, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Guess i should have been more clear. Clutch kits. There are just none out there. Something so trivial as a clutch kit and only (up until now) comptech makes one. This should be a thing available to get at any parts store, but its not
Even the Comptech kit requires you to re-use your factory pressure plate.
04-13-2006, 02:52 PM
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Wow man, this is friggin mind blowing, I don't log in for 6 months and I find someone doing the very thing I had been contomplating for a few years....
For starters MAJOR PROPS! Deserve some serious recognition for this. Secondly, I want to see what the total bill is for this because I always wanted to get a TL-S, swap the CLS6 tranny in and possibly even boost it...but then I found the Talon and I couldn't pass it up. It seems like a whore converting it but hands on, how much of a bish is it being?
For starters MAJOR PROPS! Deserve some serious recognition for this. Secondly, I want to see what the total bill is for this because I always wanted to get a TL-S, swap the CLS6 tranny in and possibly even boost it...but then I found the Talon and I couldn't pass it up. It seems like a whore converting it but hands on, how much of a bish is it being?
04-13-2006, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Even the Comptech kit requires you to re-use your factory pressure plate.
04-13-2006, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by n3o
Wow man, this is friggin mind blowing, I don't log in for 6 months and I find someone doing the very thing I had been contomplating for a few years....
For starters MAJOR PROPS! Deserve some serious recognition for this. Secondly, I want to see what the total bill is for this because I always wanted to get a TL-S, swap the CLS6 tranny in and possibly even boost it...but then I found the Talon and I couldn't pass it up. It seems like a whore converting it but hands on, how much of a bish is it being?
For starters MAJOR PROPS! Deserve some serious recognition for this. Secondly, I want to see what the total bill is for this because I always wanted to get a TL-S, swap the CLS6 tranny in and possibly even boost it...but then I found the Talon and I couldn't pass it up. It seems like a whore converting it but hands on, how much of a bish is it being?
04-13-2006, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Yea that sucks. So you spend 1200 on a aftermarket kit which you then have to use a factory pressure plate? thats a ripoff.
I agree. Complete rip off. It's $460 for the stock clutch and flywheel. Yet somehow it's 3x that for the Comptech clutch and flywheel. Don't see how that price is justified.
04-13-2006, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
I agree. Complete rip off. It's $460 for the stock clutch and flywheel. Yet somehow it's 3x that for the Comptech clutch and flywheel. Don't see how that price is justified.
04-13-2006, 08:50 PM
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Did some more work tonight. I got to rewiring the dash. Every thing went ok so far. I have the whole dash rewired, and every thing went into place. Now as long as it does when its put back in 
Dash removed
and all out
I didnt take any during the rewire, i was too busy trying to remember where the wires ran, and it was getting dark. Ill take some more shots in the daytime
Dash removed
and all out
I didnt take any during the rewire, i was too busy trying to remember where the wires ran, and it was getting dark. Ill take some more shots in the daytime
04-13-2006, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Guess i should have been more clear. Clutch kits. There are just none out there. Something so trivial as a clutch kit and only (up until now) comptech makes one. This should be a thing available to get at any parts store, but its not
As steve said, competition clutch has told me that there will be something in 90 days or so. we'll see.
04-13-2006, 09:19 PM
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I've been watching this since the beginning. I put a computer in my car and thought that was amazing...but this, the carpc doesn't even begin to come close. I'm extremely impressed and am enjoying seeing this thing the whole way through.
As far as the CT lightened flywheel, I woudn't think it to be a great idea, because you'd lose the rotational mass. While this would certainly make the engine rev much faster, it would be much of a bonus for a daily driver. It seems that you'd lose power on the low end, or at least feel like so. I'd think one would one want a lightened flywheel for a touring circuit type track, where you'd keep the revs high and could use the lightened flywheel. For day to day stop and go, I'd think this would hurt you.
Kris, thanks for the play by play. I've never seen a thread as in depth as this. Nothing but respect and admiration coming your way, from one Honda fan to another.
As far as the CT lightened flywheel, I woudn't think it to be a great idea, because you'd lose the rotational mass. While this would certainly make the engine rev much faster, it would be much of a bonus for a daily driver. It seems that you'd lose power on the low end, or at least feel like so. I'd think one would one want a lightened flywheel for a touring circuit type track, where you'd keep the revs high and could use the lightened flywheel. For day to day stop and go, I'd think this would hurt you.
Kris, thanks for the play by play. I've never seen a thread as in depth as this. Nothing but respect and admiration coming your way, from one Honda fan to another.
04-14-2006, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ITL
I've been watching this since the beginning. I put a computer in my car and thought that was amazing...but this, the carpc doesn't even begin to come close. I'm extremely impressed and am enjoying seeing this thing the whole way through.
As far as the CT lightened flywheel, I woudn't think it to be a great idea, because you'd lose the rotational mass. While this would certainly make the engine rev much faster, it would be much of a bonus for a daily driver. It seems that you'd lose power on the low end, or at least feel like so. I'd think one would one want a lightened flywheel for a touring circuit type track, where you'd keep the revs high and could use the lightened flywheel. For day to day stop and go, I'd think this would hurt you.
Kris, thanks for the play by play. I've never seen a thread as in depth as this. Nothing but respect and admiration coming your way, from one Honda fan to another.
As far as the CT lightened flywheel, I woudn't think it to be a great idea, because you'd lose the rotational mass. While this would certainly make the engine rev much faster, it would be much of a bonus for a daily driver. It seems that you'd lose power on the low end, or at least feel like so. I'd think one would one want a lightened flywheel for a touring circuit type track, where you'd keep the revs high and could use the lightened flywheel. For day to day stop and go, I'd think this would hurt you.
Kris, thanks for the play by play. I've never seen a thread as in depth as this. Nothing but respect and admiration coming your way, from one Honda fan to another.
04-14-2006, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ITL
I've been watching this since the beginning. I put a computer in my car and thought that was amazing...but this, the carpc doesn't even begin to come close. I'm extremely impressed and am enjoying seeing this thing the whole way through.
As far as the CT lightened flywheel, I woudn't think it to be a great idea, because you'd lose the rotational mass. While this would certainly make the engine rev much faster, it would be much of a bonus for a daily driver. It seems that you'd lose power on the low end, or at least feel like so. I'd think one would one want a lightened flywheel for a touring circuit type track, where you'd keep the revs high and could use the lightened flywheel. For day to day stop and go, I'd think this would hurt you.
Kris, thanks for the play by play. I've never seen a thread as in depth as this. Nothing but respect and admiration coming your way, from one Honda fan to another.
As far as the CT lightened flywheel, I woudn't think it to be a great idea, because you'd lose the rotational mass. While this would certainly make the engine rev much faster, it would be much of a bonus for a daily driver. It seems that you'd lose power on the low end, or at least feel like so. I'd think one would one want a lightened flywheel for a touring circuit type track, where you'd keep the revs high and could use the lightened flywheel. For day to day stop and go, I'd think this would hurt you.
Kris, thanks for the play by play. I've never seen a thread as in depth as this. Nothing but respect and admiration coming your way, from one Honda fan to another.
Thanks
Originally Posted by mrsteve
New ECU and gauge cluster.
yes the wiring harness that plugs into the ecu is different . I probably could have worked around that but for the little amount teh harness was it was easier.
04-14-2006, 09:18 AM
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On a side note, the dash wasnt really that hard to remove, Just alot- and by alot i mean ALOT of wires to unclip. then it ws just a few bolts and out it slid.
04-14-2006, 01:29 PM
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Great job, Kris. You have way more guts than the average DIYer to take on something this big. By the way, what is that part sticking out from the top of the dashboard?
04-14-2006, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by GaryBear
Great job, Kris. You have way more guts than the average DIYer to take on something this big. By the way, what is that part sticking out from the top of the dashboard?
04-14-2006, 02:20 PM
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Its a mount for a TV
04-14-2006, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MotionEffects
Was this project more than what you had expected? I got a headache just from lookin at all those wiring hardness 
04-14-2006, 08:12 PM
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Well i ripped the heads off the old engine and the cylinders are in near perfect shape. You would think that they only had like 20k on them and not 200k. There arent any wear marks. Looked at the timing belt, and there is no cracking to be found, and looks almost as good as the new one for the new motor! I bet there was another 100k out of it!
04-15-2006, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Well i ripped the heads off the old engine and the cylinders are in near perfect shape. You would think that they only had like 20k on them and not 200k. There arent any wear marks. Looked at the timing belt, and there is no cracking to be found, and looks almost as good as the new one for the new motor! I bet there was another 100k out of it!
04-15-2006, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ChucksCL-S
Unbelievable! Way to go Kris. Have you been using synthetic oil?
04-17-2006, 12:26 PM
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Well i ripped the heads off the old engine and the cylinders are in near perfect shape. You would think that they only had like 20k on them and not 200k. There arent any wear marks. Looked at the timing belt, and there is no cracking to be found, and looks almost as good as the new one for the new motor! I bet there was another 100k out of it!
.....I can not beleave it .! You must got a Batman belt 
04-17-2006, 01:23 PM
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Yea even in the cylinders you can still se the crosshatch machining on the walls. You can tell the belt isnt new, but you wouldnt know it had 200k on it thats for sure
04-17-2006, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
So how long do you think the engine itself could have lasted (not the timing belt)?
04-18-2006, 12:21 PM
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Kris I gotta tell ya, I am just completly amazed at what you're doing. That picture of the dashboard out its awesome. I bet there acura mechanics that cant do what you're doing. LOL
04-18-2006, 12:22 PM
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It will be even more impressive once i get it running 
04-18-2006, 09:29 PM
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Well UPS delivered the sensors today and ofcourse i cant get teh crank bolt off. The motor just turns and i dont have teh tool to hold it. Looks like tomorrow ill slide the tranny off so i can stick a bolt thru the clutchplate or something to hold it from turning. That way i can finally get it installed hopefully for the last time!
04-18-2006, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by etxxz
what did you do with the engine??
04-18-2006, 09:48 PM
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Kris, you are my hero. I just found this thread and realized how long it's been since I tooled around in 2G.
You are the man!
I can't wait until you get this guy running.
You are the man!
I can't wait until you get this guy running.
04-19-2006, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Well UPS delivered the sensors today and ofcourse i cant get teh crank bolt off. The motor just turns and i dont have teh tool to hold it. Looks like tomorrow ill slide the tranny off so i can stick a bolt thru the clutchplate or something to hold it from turning. That way i can finally get it installed hopefully for the last time!
04-19-2006, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Kris, you are my hero. I just found this thread and realized how long it's been since I tooled around in 2G.
You are the man!
I can't wait until you get this guy running.
You are the man!
I can't wait until you get this guy running.
Originally Posted by honda_inspire99
Did try puttind it in gear of just take off the starter that way you can see the fly wheel and put a screw driver in there to lock it so it won'tturn
