88 RT build from Australia (slow)
AWD-WAGON
Wagonist
Starting a build because i want a way to document the progress (or lack of) and i also have some questions that someone might be able to help me out with. No new pictures since my intro but im picking an engine soon so ill take plenty more then.
i didnt put the mooks sticker on btw
As i said above i am in the process of getting a new engine for the wagon. I was looking for a d16a8 but the only ones i can find the wreckers want $1500 for (that includes loom and stuff) which is way too much. I found a ZC online which im going to go have a look at in the next few days and hopefully buy if i can get him down a bit (he wants $550 neg). The plan is to turbo the zc.
I was wondering if someone could tell me the best bang for buck mods i should make to the engine if i plan to turbo it e.g. valves, retainers, cam shaft, cams ect ect. I want to use it as my dd so it has to be reliable.
i didnt put the mooks sticker on btw
As i said above i am in the process of getting a new engine for the wagon. I was looking for a d16a8 but the only ones i can find the wreckers want $1500 for (that includes loom and stuff) which is way too much. I found a ZC online which im going to go have a look at in the next few days and hopefully buy if i can get him down a bit (he wants $550 neg). The plan is to turbo the zc.
I was wondering if someone could tell me the best bang for buck mods i should make to the engine if i plan to turbo it e.g. valves, retainers, cam shaft, cams ect ect. I want to use it as my dd so it has to be reliable.
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pics.......
box of stuff
compartments
my civics side by side
If you download a workshop manual for a EF (google search for Honda manuals should find them) then they have complete wiring diagrams with each colour etc.
Id you can find a complete DOHC ZC engine loom and if possible a Dash Loom from a DOHC ZC EF and it should be pretty much plug and play.
You are going to need to convert the carby tank to an injected one. Did you get a fuel pump with the conversion aswell? you might have to modify the tank to fit the fuel pump, im not 100% sure since i have never seen/worked on one.
Also it might be easier to use the wiring of a Concerto which were fuel injected and sold there in Australia.
Let me know if you need more info.
na the trans came with the motor. its staying awd
I'm keen for updates too as I'm in Sydney with an identical wagon.
I'm keen to do a ZC swap also. I think I'll get a whole CRX for mine to make things easier.
Just finished exams on tuesday so i now have about a month to work on the car. I just got the motor out as of about 630pm (first time i have ever removed a motor from a car), getting a list together of parts to order for the new motor aswel. Want to at least get the motor started on before i go back to uni.
Hopefully more updates soon.
PICS (iphone).
removing the axles
my budget work light
yum
got my own work corner going haha
took the breaks off so made disconnecting the driveshaft a bit harder but not too bad
OUTTT
also turned 21 just a few weeks back. Got a pretty cool cake. Ill try find some better pics
and for anyone interested, here is a video of me taking out the engine (with my dads help haha). Filmed on the Gropro my mates got my for my bday (THANKS!!!!).
I have made up a parts list for the engine rebuild. Would appreciate opinions on my choices and also if you think i should get cam shaft and cams and valve stems and springs.
ARP rod bolts
ARP head studs
Wiseco Pistons 75.5mm
Eagle Rods
King Bearings
Ebay Full Gasket Set (HKS)
cams ?
cam shaft?
valves?
springs?
I am turboing the wagon and aim for around 200hp (maybe a little more). I want to DD the car however so i want to build a really strong reliable engine.
I turned 21 a week or two ago and my mates got my a gro pro hd2 (thanks!!) so i filmed taking the engine out. I want to take a lot of videos through the build so i can watch the progress.... also got a pretty cool cake.
PICS:
storage again cos i think the other picture got deleted
parts corner
yum
removal video (not in 1080 cos i forgot and not with great lighting but still sick.
Welcome to CivicWagon.com!
the main thing holding me back at the moment is im waiting for a ZCspeed adapter to be made. I was the first one to put a payment for the new order so still might have a while to wait to find another 3 people that are interested
AEM fuel rail
Cusco catch can
Supertech valves (now iv got the complete supertech valve train)
440 RC injectors
thats all for now. Going to be ordering my intake mani and TB possibly today. Trying to work out if iv forgotten anything that i need ?!?!