so after a lot of time, a lot of money, and a lot of patience, my bottom end is done...

First of all, I have to say, Engine Lab did an awesome job on everything they did to get this bottom end ready for me, and had it done right when they said they would... I also want to thank Dave (99B16SI) for his guidance and being my tech support, and also to ALPHA for letting me borrow a bunch of shit...

I know it may not be a big deal to anyone else, but this is my first time building a motor from the oil pan up, all on my own, so I am pretty happy...

Started off kinda late last night (around 10pm) and got everything together that I needed. First off, I cleaned off all the main caps and every bolt for the bottom end... Then, it was time to plastigauge main bearings... All checked out perfect, so on to the rods... Again, all good to go... So I checked the ring gaps, which surprisingly were all dead on what I wanted (.0019" top, and .0024" bottom) so there was no filing needed... Then everything was assembled and torqued down... Then the brand new type arrrrrr oil pump and water pump were installed, along with the windage tray and oil pickup... Then I just started bolting on the alternator and all the other misc stuff on the outside of the block... All thats left is the rear main seal and rear cover plate, and she will be just about ready to get dropped in... Not a bad way to waste 8 hours or so

I will keep this post updated and add pictures as the rest of the build goes along, and I may even post some pictures of it going back in the car in the next couple days...

Stay tuned

 

Pictures or ban Glad it all came together. I was suprised with the rings when I came over. I guess CP took some initiative to change things we (racers) have been asking them. Let's get er dun now

 

ok ok ok... Maybe just a couple teaser pics

too bad i didnt take pics of the progress... Oh well... its still pretty

 

I will call you when I get off work. I have some stuff todo after work but I can stop by with the camera.

 

Congrats Chris! You know if you need anything at 3AM, call me

Congrats on this being your first build as well. Can I be first on your kill list at the track?

Kris

 

good shit man...and thanks again for that oil pan

 

very very nice glad to hear goodluck with it all

 

Thanks everyone... It really is a good feeling to look at it and say, "I built that", but I cant even imagine how I am going to feel when it starts up, and I actually get to hear it run...

Thanks again for the kind words everyone... Pics will be up later tonight

 

oh, and Darius... Dont sweat the oil pan, You know I got you when you need me homey

Thank the Chavez bros. for that one.

 

This is one of the few Hondas blocks i envy

Cant wait Chris,call me when its going in,i'll get my hands dirty again