My '93 Civic CX build
01-02-2012, 02:13 PM
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interesting read.
nice progress so far!
nice progress so far!
01-02-2012, 05:49 PM
#42
Now to find the factory color... 
edit: phantom grey pearl. looks sick in this picture
http://media.photobucket.com/image/p...r/NBmyEG-1.jpg
edit: phantom grey pearl. looks sick in this picture
http://media.photobucket.com/image/p...r/NBmyEG-1.jpg
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01-04-2012, 01:24 PM
#44
has anyone had experience with these b18's knock sensors? someone suggested i remove my knock sensor and see if the problem goes away and sure enough.. no power loss... i think i may have to get the car tuned after all.
This also feeds into my incling that the car has had internal work done. There is no way i should have be dead even with a high comp LS/vtec hatch but i was.
This also feeds into my incling that the car has had internal work done. There is no way i should have be dead even with a high comp LS/vtec hatch but i was.
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01-04-2012, 01:52 PM
#45
Whats up with RDX owners?
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01-05-2012, 10:50 AM
#47
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Yea I can see how that could make you sweat a bit.
01-05-2012, 01:48 PM
#49
one of my favorite Hondas!
01-06-2012, 07:34 PM
#50
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see bud I told ya, a tune will make a world of difference. the GSR I previously had was probably #1 of the B-series I've dealt with. my LS/VTEC was a ton of fun but had some hiccups, my B16s were just torqueless nightmares. but not the GSR it never let me down and ran like a raped ape whenever called to do so.
I did wanna ask you though. what transmission do you have connected to your GSR?
I did wanna ask you though. what transmission do you have connected to your GSR?
01-17-2012, 08:06 PM
#55
She died today
I was on my way to class today at 6pm and my car was hesitating again but this time more severe than ever.
light turns red so i roll to a stop.
car is idling fine so i figure it was another hiccup.
light turns green
as i proceed to accelerate the car begins sputtering and the idled gets real low (hasn't moved at all), that oil light turns on and i flip the power off and figure my oil pump failed.
its raining, traffic is packed and i am in the MIDDLE lane
i begin making calls to get a ride and 30 minutes later i muster up the courage to try and start the car again, i first prime the fuel pump and it primes just fine then i turn the key and it starts!!
not the oil pump..
i limp my way home and it dies again sputtering as im starting from a stand still at the gate. i let it rest for 5 minutes and i manage to limp my way through my neighborhood and back home.
Any suggestions?
light turns red so i roll to a stop.
car is idling fine so i figure it was another hiccup.
light turns green
as i proceed to accelerate the car begins sputtering and the idled gets real low (hasn't moved at all), that oil light turns on and i flip the power off and figure my oil pump failed.
its raining, traffic is packed and i am in the MIDDLE lane
i begin making calls to get a ride and 30 minutes later i muster up the courage to try and start the car again, i first prime the fuel pump and it primes just fine then i turn the key and it starts!!
not the oil pump..i limp my way home and it dies again sputtering as im starting from a stand still at the gate. i let it rest for 5 minutes and i manage to limp my way through my neighborhood and back home.
Any suggestions?
01-17-2012, 08:27 PM
#58
Sorry to hear this, unhelpful post but I'm in for progress. I did a similar restore on a 93 accord last year. Brought it back from the dead...although wasn't buried nearly as deep!
Great job, hope you find resolution.
J.
Great job, hope you find resolution.
J.
01-17-2012, 10:23 PM
#59
Whats up with RDX owners?
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I want to say look at the fuel system, but the oil light coming on is puzzling me. I hope you find the issue and its a quick and cheap fix.
01-17-2012, 10:45 PM
#60
replaced the ignition coil and it runs. love it when the first diagnosis is the correct one. i will report back in the morning. Everything else looked really good in the distributor, also found out it is an integra type-R distributor...
the plot thickens on this motor
the plot thickens on this motor
01-17-2012, 10:50 PM
#61
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01-18-2012, 12:08 PM
#64
Motor temp is perfect. New oem thermostat but I found one of the spark plug cables is a bit loose. I tightened it in (pressed it in hard) and thr car isn't doing it anymore. I am going to drive it a bit longer and see if it comes back
01-23-2012, 12:16 AM
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Looks like you're still learning a lot about this car. Even though it's been giving you problems, it must be kind of cool learning something new about the car every time something goes wrong. 
01-23-2012, 02:03 AM
#67
little late to the thread, thanks for sharing Miguel. I was gonna suggest a B20 VTEC frankenstein build now, but you're probably look for a fairly stock setup.... hey, it's just a suggestion 
Pretty much, you learn the most from mistakes, your own or otherwise. Even doing basic things, you can mess up a lot.
Like the first time I ever did plugs on my Integra. Luckily they were NGKs which came pregapped but I had no clue how much to tighten it. Goodbye threads. Hey, I did put anti-seize on it though! derp.
Just like the spark plugs, my rotors probably suffered the same fate. No torque wrench? Fuggit, tighten it until it starts resisting too much.
Also, when loosening bolts/studs/nuts, especially on a 15 year old car with 160k miles, you should probably use PB blaster or something similar. Otherwise the drain plug on your tranny literally breaks loose and takes a piece of the tranny case with it. In times like those, you learn a lot, especially how awesome JB Weld is.
Like the first time I ever did plugs on my Integra. Luckily they were NGKs which came pregapped but I had no clue how much to tighten it. Goodbye threads. Hey, I did put anti-seize on it though! derp.
Just like the spark plugs, my rotors probably suffered the same fate. No torque wrench? Fuggit, tighten it until it starts resisting too much.
Also, when loosening bolts/studs/nuts, especially on a 15 year old car with 160k miles, you should probably use PB blaster or something similar. Otherwise the drain plug on your tranny literally breaks loose and takes a piece of the tranny case with it. In times like those, you learn a lot, especially how awesome JB Weld is.
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01-23-2012, 03:10 PM
#68
it is a bit of a learning experience but everything has been fairly small. (in comparison to the TL)
i rebuilt the 6mt on that thing twice.. talk about a pain in the ass.
overall the car has been reliable.
i really cannot wait to start the paint work, it will help me get my mind off of things since it is such a monotonous task.
i rebuilt the 6mt on that thing twice.. talk about a pain in the ass.
overall the car has been reliable.
i really cannot wait to start the paint work, it will help me get my mind off of things since it is such a monotonous task.
02-11-2012, 03:05 AM
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Out of curiosity, have you done any anti-theft stuff?
After the repaint I suspect it'll be ripe for thieves, and sometimes an insurance check doesn't replace your blood, sweat, and tears. Just a thought.
After the repaint I suspect it'll be ripe for thieves, and sometimes an insurance check doesn't replace your blood, sweat, and tears. Just a thought.
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02-11-2012, 02:10 PM
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I loved having a removable wheel with locking hub in my Civic. People at school thought I was crazy though, but in my first 48hrs of owning it someone tried to steal it right in my driveway (this was back in NY).
02-11-2012, 08:37 PM
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