Monjarassi's 2004 civic si turbo build thread

[monjarassi]

Ooo 20w50! Why is it called racing oil, additives?

Idk it has additives but I didn't read it to good to remember.

[monjarassi]

Whats a raceKar without a racing spec batt??
Time to throw away the duralast and upgrade to a Odyssey, thanks to the homie Ryan for the batt, bracket, and terminals!!
Onto the pix....

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[aLmk]

Just curious why you decided to use such a small battery even after relocating it? Isn't that kinda the point of relocating is that you can still use a full size battery that will last longer and work better in the cold (not that you are too concerned with the cold part since your in TX).

[monjarassi]

Since it's a sealed batt, you don't have to worry about battery fumes in the car. The battery works really good in the cold weather (though we don't see too much of it in Texas) it is lighter weight and doesn't take up much room in the interior. And now that I have switched to a smaller battery, i can actually use my trunk again since my old battery took up most of the space.

[Si Speed 317]

Looks great, awesome battery. How did you mount it, and where?

[ryaano18]

Just curious why you decided to use such a small battery even after relocating it? Isn't that kinda the point of relocating is that you can still use a full size battery that will last longer and work better in the cold (not that you are too concerned with the cold part since your in TX).

For it's size, the odyssey battery performs awesome and you can't put that thing anywhere and won't lose much space. Granted a regular size battery will store more energy for longer durations, but it's not really needed unless you leave the key turned in the ignition all the time or have two 12s in the back

[aLmk]

Since it's a sealed batt, you don't have to worry about battery fumes in the car. The battery works really good in the cold weather (though we don't see too much of it in Texas) it is lighter weight and doesn't take up much room in the interior. And now that I have switched to a smaller battery, i can actually use my trunk again since my old battery took up most of the space.
Gotcha.

[monjarassi]

Looks great, awesome battery. How did you mount it, and where?

Simple 2 self tapping screws to support the batt onto its bracket onto the brace under the rear seat cushio..

[monjarassi]

went out and got a tan @ All Team Bash 2k13

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Another @ AllTeamBash 2k13

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[Si Speed 317]

Whips look great! That dumptube looks mean man, balsy without a hood!

[monjarassi]

Thanks!!!! Deff a neck breaker and caught a ton of attention.

[monjarassi]

Some big boxes arrived!!!!!


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[Bottled Morphine]

Uh ohhhh, can't wait to see em mounted!

[monjarassi]

New wheel specs
Koya Racing (Custom Specs)
F 17x9+35 245/40/17
R 17x8+35 225/45/17

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Wheel gap fixed in the rear prior to the pix!!

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And for the haters and non believers!!!

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[PetefromtheStreets]

Looks good man. Never heard of that brand wheel before. But I'm also not very into wheels to know.

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[monjarassi]

Thanks yea the wheels are from an Australian brand.

Come on man its all bout wheels now a days hop on the band wagon....

Jk to each their own man, I wasn't either at one point but recently these wheels have been coming and going on they own I haven't spent one dollar!!!!

[vdubkilla]

They do look good on the car man .I am also not into wheels but props to you .I always spend my $ under the hood but again your wheels look dope man

[Si Speed 317]

Nice Koyas, good scoop man.

"Rotas?"
"Nah, Koyas. These are real!"
"That's whats she said."
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[PetefromtheStreets]

They do look good on the car man .I am also not into wheels but props to you .I always spend my $ under the hood but again your wheels look dope man

Yeaaaaaa buddy!

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[PetefromtheStreets]

Thanks yea the wheels are from an Australian brand.

Come on man its all bout wheels now a days hop on the band wagon....

Jk to each their own man, I wasn't either at one point but recently these wheels have been coming and going on they own I haven't spent one dollar!!!!

I've noticed is all about stance around here and on the Internet. I say :fuu: to stance. The car was taken from Functional to....well not so functional. Lol. But nice wheels man. atleast you didn't do 20's with ass loads of camber


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[PetefromtheStreets]

Nice Koyas, good scoop man.

"Rotas?"
"Nah, Koyas. These are real!"
"That's whats she said."
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LmFaooo

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[monjarassi]

I will always stay loyal to the form-function!!!!!!

[Si Speed 317]

I think its still functional. I have all 4 corners rolled running 245/40's on 17x9's. I rub (tires to inner fender) on steep, angled ramps and bumps. Also can't take turns as hard as I'd like :sadbanana:

[monjarassi]

I on the other hand have no rubbing issues.
I'm in the process of beefing the rear tires too accommodate my stance

[monjarassi]

sneak peak of what im working with...

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[monjarassi]

putting work in to fill in the 245's!!!

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[PetefromtheStreets]

putting work in to fill in the 245's!!!

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You pulling the fenders out?

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[monjarassi]

You pulling the fenders out?

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no more like spacing them out with a 15mm spacer at the bottom bolt

[PetefromtheStreets]

no more like spacing them out with a 15mm spacer at the bottom bolt

Haha nice thought. Never would have thought to do that myself. :thumb:

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[monjarassi]

Haha nice thought. Never would have thought to do that myself. :thumb:

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[monjarassi]

I think i might need a bigger fan to cool down the ep3, started tuning wot again and even at nights we still hott....

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[Si Speed 317]

If you'd like, you can try Watter Wetter or Engine Ice for radiator fluid. Worked amazing on all my bikes. Might do the trick vs a new radiator. And as for cooling, hows that Evo front mount doing? What are your IATs on your first pull and your next few pulls?

[monjarassi]

If you'd like, you can try Watter Wetter or Engine Ice for radiator fluid. Worked amazing on all my bikes. Might do the trick vs a new radiator. And as for cooling, hows that Evo front mount doing? What are your IATs on your first pull and your next few pulls?

Well i meant fan as too have the car kool down after pulls at home, the ect are controllable and i am using watter wetter at the moment/distilled water. Iat's at night range from a mid 80's to 95 though a pull and settle around the low 90's to high 80's before next pull. I feel like its doing its job.

[aLmk]

Well i meant fan as too have the car kool down after pulls at home, the ect are controllable and i am using watter wetter at the moment/distilled water. Iat's at night range from a mid 80's to 95 though a pull and settle around the low 90's to high 80's before next pull. I feel like its doing its job.
What's the ambient temp? That seems to be quite good for the cooler!

[monjarassi]

What's the ambient temp? That seems to be quite good for the cooler!

Ambient temp is mid 80's

[aLmk]

Ambient temp is mid 80's
Ya I'd say that cooler is working great! How much boost is that in your pulls?

[monjarassi]

Ya I'd say that cooler is working great! How much boost is that in your pulls?

17.1psi, boost cut is set at 18.5!!!

[Si Speed 317]

What's the ambient temp? That seems to be quite good for the cooler!


Ambient temp is mid 80's


Ya I'd say that cooler is working great! How much boost is that in your pulls?

:thumb: Definitely working well! Since your bumper is shaped to expose the front mount, you'll get better cooling than 8th gen civics and RSXs. Our bumpers 1/2 - 3/4 of our intercoolers :facepalm:

[aLmk]

17.1psi, boost cut is set at 18.5!!!
Ya I'd say its working amazingly well! My old turbo setup saw IATs as high as 145 in 98* weather, at like 16-17 psi.

[monjarassi]

:thumb: Definitely working well! Since your bumper is shaped to expose the front mount, you'll get better cooling than 8th gen civics and RSXs. Our bumpers 1/2 - 3/4 of our intercoolers :facepalm:

yea thats true i tell ya..


Ya I'd say its working amazingly well! My old turbo setup saw IATs as high as 145 in 98* weather, at like 16-17 psi.

wow now thats hot not to mention the water port and your rbc are hooked up together

[PetefromtheStreets]

:thumb: Definitely working well! Since your bumper is shaped to expose the front mount, you'll get better cooling than 8th gen civics and RSXs. Our bumpers 1/2 - 3/4 of our intercoolers :facepalm:

My front mount takes up my entire bumper and my cooler covers any chance of air getting to my radiator. I will be needing another custom read this time most likely a 4 core rad with 2 decent sized fans.

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[aLmk]

yea thats true i tell ya..



wow now thats hot not to mention the water port and your rbc are hooked up together
Ya the majority of my intercooler was covered by my crash beam, I think that was the biggest reason. That and it wasn't too big. With my new setup I shouldn't have nearly as big a problem with IATs.

[monjarassi]

Ya the majority of my intercooler was covered by my crash beam, I think that was the biggest reason. That and it wasn't too big. With my new setup I shouldn't have nearly as big a problem with IATs.


lmk how that works out when u on the rd

[aLmk]

lmk how that works out when u on the rd
Ok well my new setup is a whole new kit and a whole new intercooler. I already know to an extent that it will be loads better as I have seen datalogs of this kit on the previous car in hot AZ weather. And I'm on the road. Got like 40 miles to go on my clutch break in!

[monjarassi]

nice must be nice

[monjarassi]

Loving the summer heat, i finished dipping the rear rims today in the DYC Tru aluminum color!!! And showcasing my driveway, now that i have a DD the ep is undergoing work...

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Photo-shoot too come!!!!

[aLmk]

The sti is your car too right? Which one is more fun, that or the ep3?

[monjarassi]

Yes the sti is my wifes n I's. Well the ep3 is funner cause it hauls ass but the sti is more rugged and sick from a dig!!!!

[aLmk]

Nice best of both worlds!

[monjarassi]

Was a slow night last night at the meet, whole bunch of merican muscle out there...
Got to race a c6 vette with a cam, bolt ons, tuned for n20, we assuming he had a 150+ shot on there, and my buddys 5.0 mustang with bolt ons, intake manifold, tuned and geard or diff, not sure what all they be doing.. Cut the story short the ep came home with a massive boost leak and was acting up while doing the pulls, it was as if it was missfiring while going up the powerband. Time to wrench..

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[monjarassi]

Went out again to a underground meet and had a race lined up against the fastest SRT caliber built making 440+ hp and well twice my tq. We did a 60 roll till the top of 5th till my wg hoses popped off again!!!!!

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[Si Speed 317]

Nice runs with all 3! Damn that vette was fast, and I love how you see the flames spit out of your dumptube at the top of third!

[monjarassi]

Yea that dump in 5th gr was glowing red

[monjarassi]

Been thinking of a way to add a little subtle flavor to the rear HFP spoiler that will help aerodynamically and add a hence of style to the rear bold looking hatch. Did some research and found a bright idea on NASIOC that the wagon owners be doing to the rear spolier and a bulb clicked.. So i went ahead and ordered a self adhesive lip spolier made out of flexible polymer. Its a hit or miss so just trying to get some feedback from ya fellas and lmk if YAY or NAY on the idea or route im taking...

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For the members that wanted a rear view here ya go, Just got through pampering it for a meet tomorrow!!

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[Si Speed 317]

Its a nay for visual but a yay for functional

[PetefromtheStreets]

Will a lip that small make any bit of difference at speed? And at what speeds would it become functional? I'm not too keen on its looks from that view but what does it look like from the back?

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[monjarassi]

Bout time we back

[monjarassi]

Couple shots of the ep3 at a local meet!!

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[PetefromtheStreets]

That Little lip looks good from the rear. And nice shots. I like the rear shot the best.

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[monjarassi]

Thanks...

[monjarassi]

Another local meet i attended!!

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[Si Speed 317]

Spool bus looks great! She definitely got a lot of attention. So aggressive, wheels look awesome as well. Did anyone notice them?

[monjarassi]

yes i had a bunch of ppl gather around me when i pulled in

[Si Speed 317]

yes i had a bunch of ppl gather around me when i pulled in

Why did you have them gather instead of just let people gather on their own? What was your form of payment, did you give them cookies? Rides?



Had to bust your chops bud. I remember when I went to 8thcivicfest two years ago, everyone swarmed around my car after I popped my hood. It was crazy lol

[monjarassi]

Why did you have them gather instead of just let people gather on their own? What was your form of payment, did you give them cookies? Rides?



Had to bust your chops bud. I remember when I went to 8thcivicfest two years ago, everyone swarmed around my car after I popped my hood. It was crazy lol

Idk really i think my car attracted all the attention, damn ep3 is an attention whore.

And well there was 2 guys i was talking too and well ppl just kept piling up to see what was under the hood.

[monjarassi]

So since im getting to travel 300 miles out of my city for a CRSX state meet, with great donation of a local who owed me one, i got me this nice little turbo screen protector. Enjoy!!

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[Si Speed 317]

So since im getting to travel 300 miles out of my city for a CRSX state meet, with great donation of a local who owed me one, i got me this nice little turbo screen protector. Enjoy!!

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Nice! I'd still use a filter, but thats just me

[monjarassi]

Nice! I'd still use a filter, but thats just me

in my situation i cant fit one so yes

[aLmk]

So since im getting to travel 300 miles out of my city for a CRSX state meet, with great donation of a local who owed me one, i got me this nice little turbo screen protector. Enjoy!!

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Where can you get those? What were you using before? Nothing?

[monjarassi]

Where can you get those? What were you using before? Nothing?

Nothing and needed something to be safe...

[monjarassi]

So since i have a half size radiator and in hot summer days i have been experiencing high ect temps at 60-70 mph when its 85degrees and higher outside, upon lots of research and pulling my hair off, a bulb when off, I realized i needed a radiator duct, so i fabbed one up out of scrap.

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So far the test drive proved the drop in temp. More details to emerge!!

[monjarassi]

I was experiencing 202,204.206 and even 218 today at highway speeds at an ambient temp of high 90s in daytime, i never have had issues in the night time but only nights..

Today after the addition of the radiator duct took a 32 mile drive and there was an incredible 9 degree drop in ect, that too me is an accomplishment

[aLmk]

What is the solid thing on the left, that you cut out of? And why do you have to use a half radiator?

[PetefromtheStreets]

So since i have a half size radiator and in hot summer days i have been experiencing high ect temps at 60-70 mph when its 85degrees and higher outside, upon lots of research and pulling my hair off, a bulb when off, I realized i needed a radiator duct, so i fabbed one up out of scrap.

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So far the test drive proved the drop in temp. More details to emerge!!

So basically rather then letting all the air pass by your rad you made this sheet here and it forces the air to go through the rad vs through the empty space beside it?

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[monjarassi]

Yes. The empty space on the left was allowing too much air in flooding the bay with hot air causing the rise in temp fast.

[monjarassi]

Been raining all week. Nothing else to dew than maintenance and cleaning.....

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[PetefromtheStreets]

Looks good man

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[monjarassi]

Thanks.... Don't get bored of my bay

[monjarassi]

After a long day at work came home to a care package put together by BoostedK20.com, wasnt expecting that many goodies but a smile was put to my face by the contents.. Thanks again BoostedK20!!!!

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And if any one out there has a turboed, supercharged, or nitrous setup come on over to www.boostedk20.com and join our rapidly growing community. Cheers!!

[Si Speed 317]

Looks like a great care package! Do I see a windshield decal? You should post a 'windshield decal club' thread when you take more awesome pics after you install it lol. Shotty member number 1 tho! ;)

Congrats man

[monjarassi]

Looks like a great care package! Do I see a windshield decal? You should post a 'windshield decal club' thread when you take more awesome pics after you install it lol. Shotty member number 1 tho! ;)

Congrats man

Yes very well taken care of.

And still debating on where to and what to dew with the windshield decal...

[monjarassi]

okay well took the car out to get some sunshine and idled her for a good 20min, and in the meantime stuck the new banner on...

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[PetefromtheStreets]

Oh she looks good man. Love the banner

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[Si Speed 317]

Looks awesome!!

[monjarassi]

Thanks fellas deff picked the rite spot for it.

Now let's hope the flames don't melt it.

[Frostydc5]

Thanks fellas deff picked the rite spot for it.

Now let's hope the flames don't melt it.

:ohnoes::boostedk20:

[Spaz]

love the new banner

[Si Speed 317]

Flame retardant decals by GrafiXpressions!

[monjarassi]

i shit u not, they have been taking the heat, did a couple pulls sat night going home shooting flames in every gr and that banner hasnt melted!!! (knock on wood)

[Si Speed 317]

i shit u not, they have been taking the heat, did a couple pulls sat night going home shooting flames in every gr and that banner hasnt melted!!! (knock on wood)

Now that's quality.

[monjarassi]

Went out tonight and had some fun runs with some bad ass cars well built and tuned. Sad to say something broke inside the ep3's motor after the last vid, im too tired and worried to fk with it tonight, itll have to wait till the tomorrow after work!! Enjoy doh...

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[aLmk]

Some nice runs. How much power are you making? Any idea what's up in the motor?

[monjarassi]

I'm making some where in the high 400's...

No idea its making a rattle noise after 2k rpm when I rev it. I drove it home limping in 5th at 38mph to prevent the rattle from being loud. Drove the baby home 28miles home...

[monjarassi]

Okay so i popped the vc off and upon thorough inspection the head looks fine, nothing broken or missing, drained the oil and no surprises or particles. Took the TCT cover off and i might have found the problem maybe, i hope thats it doh..
I leave ya'll with a vid of the TCT in action and a picture of how the car sits till me new TCT arrives from my tuner.

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[aLmk]

Okay so i popped the vc off and upon thorough inspection the head looks fine, nothing broken or missing, drained the oil and no surprises or particles. Took the TCT cover off and i might have found the problem maybe, i hope thats it doh..
I leave ya'll with a vid of the TCT in action and a picture of how the car sits till me new TCT arrives from my tuner.

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How loud is the rattling? Is it coming from the timing chain area? It could be chain slap.

[monjarassi]

its pretty loud around 2-4k rpms when i rev it at idle its quiet as stock.

The noise comes from the head

[monjarassi]

Today i removed the timing chain tensioner and might have slight wear, ya be the judge.

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Just to save the headache heres my tuners conclusion of the wear!!

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[PetefromtheStreets]

Yea they look rounded off

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[monjarassi]

im afraid now that there might be some bent valves!!!

[aLmk]

its pretty loud around 2-4k rpms when i rev it at idle its quiet as stock.

The noise comes from the head
I have a very similar noise. I get a loud clicking noise from the passenger side of the top of the engine. Pretty positive mine is just chain slap. How loud is the rattling?

[monjarassi]

from a scale of 1-10 id say 6, and thats just the sound of it when rolling

The sound itself is kinda like if a marble was in the vc and floating around the cams and stuff but only from 2-4k rpm

[monjarassi]

as the ep3 remains down hurt, i decided to tuck the catch can away from visibility and dipped the chrome top of the filter..

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[monjarassi]

Today i received a care package from my one and only tuner, Brian from Speedlab. What a way to enlighten u in the time of need!! SO since today its been raining all day ill be replacing the TCT and hoping this was the issue after all. Cross ya fingers..

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Stay tuned more too come...

[aLmk]

Did you go with an oem TCT?

[monjarassi]

Yes its out of an 08 tsx. I just need to prove the motor still functions properly and if all checks out hr will be ordered.

[monjarassi]

On another note the Ep3 is all buttoned down and ready to be back in action, well thats if the TCT was the issue. :pray:
Did a bunch of cleaning the bay re routing hoses here n there and fitted the new Vstack.

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[aLmk]

How rough was the TCT job? Did you replace the chain as well? I need to do this to my car soon. Probably going to when I have the subframe off to install my new manifold. Its so tight over there in my chassis, I'm not looking forward to it...

[monjarassi]

How rough was the TCT job? Did you replace the chain as well? I need to do this to my car soon. Probably going to when I have the subframe off to install my new manifold. Its so tight over there in my chassis, I'm not looking forward to it...

It was tough man realtalk.

But I pulled it off, luckily with out having to remove the chain cover. I still managed to get 2 clicks n the tensioner in such tight space.

Well see how successful I was when I start her up.

No chain is new.

[monjarassi]

i followed these instructions and it helped a lil..

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[aLmk]

It was tough man realtalk.

But I pulled it off, luckily with out having to remove the chain cover. I still managed to get 2 clicks n the tensioner in such tight space.

Well see how successful I was when I start her up.

No chain is new.
I thought the chain cover had to be removed. I guess the tensioner doesn't sit behind it? Why did you not want to remove the timing cover? Just tough to get to all the bolts?

i followed these instructions and it helped a lil..

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Thanks Ill reference this along with my service manual when I do the job. I will have the subframe off so maybe that will make it a tad easier.

[monjarassi]

well along with my tuners instructions and the service manual a tct can be replaced without removing the cover so save all that time and labor by simply weighing your options, to each their own doh, it worked for me and it might for u to, we all work differently.

[aLmk]

well along with my tuners instructions and the service manual a tct can be replaced without removing the cover so save all that time and labor by simply weighing your options, to each their own doh, it worked for me and it might for u to, we all work differently.
Ok thanks for the info. I need to replace my chain, guides, and TCT.

[monjarassi]

quick shoot i did of my DD!! Soon to be boosted!! :shady:

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[aLmk]

Nice I really should get rpf1s for my fa5 they look so nice on them.

[monjarassi]

Nice I really should get rpf1s for my fa5 they look so nice on them.

yea they look so sick..

[PetefromtheStreets]

Ballin outta control

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[monjarassi]

Ballin outta control

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yup thats rite... but o way all this can be possible the 3 most important things make it happen
Health
Work
Mula, lots of it

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[aLmk]

Did you need any special tools for the timing chain/tensioner job?

[monjarassi]

Did you need any special tools for the timing chain/tensioner job?

Nope basic flathead n prybar

[monjarassi]

so as the ep3 remains down and giving me trouble to start i have been tackling down other stuff..
Custom sheet metal fog light covers that will later on incorporate brake ducts

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once i figure out the solution to the problem i will be building me a new more aggressive splitter and who knows what else to come...

[Spaz]

any more detailed pictures on your sheet metal work ?

[monjarassi]

non really didnt take much but itll be similar to what u did doh

[aLmk]

Did the new tensioner not solve your problems? I am in the middle of changing my tension, chain, guides, etc... It is rough, but can definitely all be done with the motor in the car. I have everything in, just need an o-ring so I can put the chain case back on.

[monjarassi]

Did the new tensioner not solve your problems? I am in the middle of changing my tension, chain, guides, etc... It is rough, but can definitely all be done with the motor in the car. I have everything in, just need an o-ring so I can put the chain case back on.

Well it was an issue but no.

I think the crankshaft pulse plate is broken thats why i cant start the car. Its been a rough 4weeks dealing with this pain. Chain cover is coming off for me today after work to dig deeper

[aLmk]

Well it was an issue but no.

I think the crankshaft pulse plate is broken thats why i cant start the car. Its been a rough 4weeks dealing with this pain. Chain cover is coming off for me today after work to dig deeper
Gotcha! Well good luck, I hope you have a thin ratchet!

I actually went out and bought one of these:
http://toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Gearwrench-Roto-Ratchet-Set.jpg
Was super helpful for getting the cover bolts out.

[monjarassi]

yea on the ep3 chassis we have bout 1-1.75in if clearance so last night i removed all my bolts at ease.

Thanks doh

[aLmk]

Nice :thumb:

[Si Speed 317]

Did the new tensioner not solve your problems? I am in the middle of changing my tension, chain, guides, etc... It is rough, but can definitely all be done with the motor in the car. I have everything in, just need an o-ring so I can put the chain case back on.

I hope you made a DIY for that!

[aLmk]

I hope you made a DIY for that!
I have a bunch of pictures, I could probably pull one together. Snizzletoff already pretty much has one on here, not much more to say other than take all the bolts out...

[monjarassi]

finally the sleepless night of torment are over. The racekar is alive and well once again!!

this was the problem all along...

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to this

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and back to happy driving :vtec:

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[aLmk]

Damn it skipped a couple teeth!

[PetefromtheStreets]

Awesome man glad to hear that its back. But quick question. I know you replaced your tensioner but do you think you should replace the chain too since it skipped a few teeth?

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[monjarassi]

Well it skipped a whole tooth and im in the works for new tensioner, guides, chain, and bolt kit!!!

[monjarassi]

9/2/13

After much research and talking to friends i pulled the oil pan to see what i didnt want to see.
Pretty much theres no other way out now. R.I.P z3

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[PetefromtheStreets]

Do you know what that's from?

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[monjarassi]

Rod bearings

[PetefromtheStreets]

Damn man. Sorry to hear that but you work quick I'm sure she'll be up again in a month or less. At least you got some fun out of it.

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[Frostydc5]

damn sucks man, good luck with the future build, im sure it will be better and badder.

[monjarassi]

Idk guys Idk.....

I'm in the balance of staying in or getting out..

[PetefromtheStreets]

Idk guys Idk.....

I'm in the balance of staying in or getting out..

I've been in your footsteps many times man. Ive had 2 built motors both took a shit on me 500 and 700 miles only on them. Hadn't even gotten to mess around and do any pulls. I say build you an engine put that HR timing chain tensioner on it and give it one more go

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[Frostydc5]

I've been in your footsteps many times man. Ive had 2 built motors both took a shit on me 500 and 700 miles only on them. Hadn't even gotten to mess around and do any pulls. I say build you an engine put that HR timing chain tensioner on it and give it one more go

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NO,big no on the HR TCT might just be me but i know too may horror stories with those damn things. i know a lot of people use them with no issues but it only takes a few horror stories for me to say no.

[monjarassi]

I've been in your footsteps many times man. Ive had 2 built motors both took a shit on me 500 and 700 miles only on them. Hadn't even gotten to mess around and do any pulls. I say build you an engine put that HR timing chain tensioner on it and give it one more go

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Yea man im still brain storming and dont wanna give up. But we all have our limits..


NO,big no on the HR TCT might just be me but i know too may horror stories with those damn things. i know a lot of people use them with no issues but it only takes a few horror stories for me to say no.

Confused ur against the HR tct

[Frostydc5]

Yea man im still brain storming and dont wanna give up. But we all have our limits..



Confused ur against the HR tct

I know a lot of pole use it with no issues, but I met two people personally who had issues one of them had 3 of them literally break to pieces and shred his motor after the 3rd one he went back to oem never to have issues again.
Maybe it was just bad luck and granted this was a little while ago so maybe it was the first batch of the ones HR made, but I'm just that guy that some scary shit like that will keep me away from something, unless it's completely unavoidable ill stick to oem.


On a side note, i agree with what you said about we all have out limits, I only ever tell people in your situation one thing and that is make the car run again before you decide to get out of it. That way you never look back and say "damn I should have fixed it" so you know you got out of the game on a positive note. Just my .02 cents

[monjarassi]

i hear ya man

[monjarassi]

Day 1 of the tear down!!

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[Frostydc5]

Day 1 of the tear down!!

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damn at this rate shit will be running in no time

[PetefromtheStreets]

damn at this rate shit will be running in no time

Homie don't play no games. Lol

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[aLmk]

Are you going to pull it out the top I assume? What is your plan with the motor? Rebuild this one? Or put a new stock one in?

[monjarassi]

Day 2 of teardown

Looks like the block is still good and no bent valves!!!

cylinder head

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shortblock

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the parts bin

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[monjarassi]

Are you going to pull it out the top I assume? What is your plan with the motor? Rebuild this one? Or put a new stock one in?

no stock one for sure...

And through the top of course!!!

[PetefromtheStreets]

You tear the head off while it was in the car?

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[monjarassi]

You tear the head off while it was in the car?

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yea i wont get my hoist back to me till fri so to speed up things i did this!!

p.s. Im doing a side job on a ep3 full tuck and shave thats where my hoist is at

[Si Speed 317]

Day 2 of teardown

Looks like the block is still good and no bent valves!!!

cylinder head

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shortblock

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the parts bin

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Can you please take pics in reverse order and post them up as a "DIY: How to Remove K-Series Head" please? You can also post the correct order of torquing and their specs if you don't mind. I'm sure that can help out A LOT of people, including myself. Please, and thank you very much. We will definitely give you rep!

Looks good btw!

[monjarassi]

will do this weekend ill spend time doing it for yall only

[Si Speed 317]

will do this weekend ill spend time doing it for yall only

Very much appreciated Martin! :boostedk20:

[monjarassi]

just got linked on some pics of a meet i attended before the breakdown!! Doesnt she look naughty....

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[monjarassi]

Day 3 of the Teardown

Well spent the afternoon tearing down the shortblock and cleaning all the stuff...
Well i let the pics do the talking.
Enjoy!!

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Journal #1

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Journal #4

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Journal #2

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Journal #3

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Piston 1

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Piston 2

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Piston 3

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Piston 4

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[Si Speed 317]

Very clean, minus the connecting point for rod 2 for piston 2

[monjarassi]

Yea I was very surprised of the out come and wasn't expecting the damage to be so lite.
Sucks the crank is toast doh.

Spent the morning cleaning the head and getting it all nice and clean..

[Si Speed 317]

Yea I was very surprised of the out come and wasn't expecting the damage to be so lite.
Sucks the crank is toast doh.

Spent the morning cleaning the head and getting it all nice and clean..

Since this is new to me, is the crank toast because journal 2 got scraped up from rod 2 and that unbalanced the crank? Because in this case, I believe you can get the crank rebalanced. But this isn't something I'm experienced with, that's just my thought/interpretation.

[monjarassi]

Yes the bearing giving up caused the crankshaft to go bad. And from my tuners advice he don't want me messing with it. Not recommended

[Si Speed 317]

Yes the bearing giving up caused the crankshaft to go bad. And from my tuners advice he don't want me messing with it. Not recommended

Ok and ah, that's understandable. How come? For informational purposes

[monjarassi]

The crankshaft wont be able to be cut within tolerance.

[Si Speed 317]

The crankshaft wont be able to be cut within tolerance.

Gotchya. Thanks for finding out. What are your plans from here out?

[monjarassi]

Gotchya. Thanks for finding out. What are your plans from here out?

IDK man not looking good doh....

[Si Speed 317]

Just don't give up! Such a sick build...

[aLmk]

Since this is new to me, is the crank toast because journal 2 got scraped up from rod 2 and that unbalanced the crank? Because in this case, I believe you can get the crank rebalanced. But this isn't something I'm experienced with, that's just my thought/interpretation.
I have been told cutting a k series crank is a bad idea. Makes them too weak.

Yes the bearing giving up caused the crankshaft to go bad. And from my tuners advice he don't want me messing with it. Not recommended
Ya, you want a good uncut crank.

[monjarassi]

Well so far fellas RBC/adapter had been sold, Peakboost vac block sold, and inj with clips are next...

[aLmk]

Ah, so your parting out? Are you going back to stock to tell the car?

[monjarassi]

Well at the moment still having thoughts what route to go
Option 1 put a stock a3 in it and DD till i trade it in for something else
Option 2 Re-build it and spend alot of dough and one day be down again...
Option 3 sell all the items and see how much i get back and go fron there.
Idk guys lots of thinking to do now

[aLmk]

Gotcha, that makes sense. Give yourself time, so you don't rush into something and regret it later. Don't you also have an 8th gen you wanted to boost? Could be time to go have fun with that z3 :shrug:

[monjarassi]

yea but that z3 has 120k+ miles on the motor would hate for something to happen to it

[Si Speed 317]

This quite a lot of thinking, that's true. You've come so far, it's gotta be such a hardship for you

[bodyman]

I'm expecting more updates soon Martin, keep trucking along

[BoostedK20]

:shocked:

[monjarassi]

Turbo wrapped up and away it goes.... :(


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[ryaano18]

Sorry to hear your decision about the car. Ill take full responsibility for this

[PetefromtheStreets]

Turbo wrapped up and away it goes.... :(


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Im sorry to see all of this

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[vdubkilla]

Well at the moment still having thoughts what route to go
Option 1 put a stock a3 in it and DD till i trade it in for something else
Option 2 Re-build it and spend alot of dough and one day be down again...
Option 3 sell all the items and see how much i get back and go fron there.
Idk guys lots of thinking to do now


Sounds familiar and a road I've been down twice now yet am somehow in the process of rebuilding the engine now just take your time step back and think it thru do what you want to when your ready to. Even though you have sold a few parts does not mean they can't be replaced with others I have sold manifolds, clutches , turbos , k pros and yet am still at it just replaced the old stuff with better stuff .Hopefully you will be able to put something together in the future

[monjarassi]

Sounds familiar and a road I've been down twice now yet am somehow in the process of rebuilding the engine now just take your time step back and think it thru do what you want to when your ready to. Even though you have sold a few parts does not mean they can't be replaced with others I have sold manifolds, clutches , turbos , k pros and yet am still at it just replaced the old stuff with better stuff .Hopefully you will be able to put something together in the future

Yea and i thank u for ur words, if tomorrow i was to wake up and decide, "heck ima build this sucker and proceed" it be cause of u guys!! I enjoy what i do cause of all my followers!!!

[aLmk]

Best of luck in whatever decision you make! I know it can be tough sometimes, I've thought about parting out all summer....

[monjarassi]

All around brake job and wash/wax!!!

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[PetefromtheStreets]

Looks good man :thumb:

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[monjarassi]

thanks deff enjoy a nice clean car

[PetefromtheStreets]

Always man, always. What's the latest on the ep3?

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[Si Speed 317]

Looks awesome man enjoy

[monjarassi]

thanks fellas o the ep3,

so so far i have sold the clutch kit and a couple other goodies but the civic still remains in the garage chilling waiting on a transplant or just a decision on my end. Id hate to see her leave but only time will tell..
I still have hopes dohh

[monjarassi]

The end for my 2013 turbo build, for the new begining to the 2014 Motor/turbo build!!

I wanna thank:
AutoFair Honda {Ryan}
JE pistons
Eagle rods
ACL
ARP
PrecisionTurbo & Engine
GoldenEagle
Comp Clutch

Family and friends for the moral support.

Looking forward to a new begining and much more fun, kills and deff new higher HP numbers!!! Till next time, stay tuned fellas and never loose hope, i didnt.

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[PetefromtheStreets]

Very sick man. I had faith in you. Can't wait for the results!

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