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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Sep 15 2016, 09:49 AM

Welp I'm getting tired of updating 2 threads so I'll be posting all my projects and updates in here from now on.

First on the block is the rebuild of the Honda. Meeting my friend tonight and we are going to decide what route we take. I'll update this first post with specs on both cars I own so far.

Also what do you guys think of Zac's Autosports? I would be using that name for a YouTube channel and possibly a side business in the future.

1993 Honda Civic Si
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Refer to this thread for the initial rebuild and mods: https://idforums.net/index.php?showtopic=47161&st=0

2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Wagon
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Refer to this thread for the initial rebuild and mods: https://idforums.net/index.php?showtopic=43688&st=0

Posted by: xiao Sep 16 2016, 01:59 AM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ Yesterday, 11:49 AM)

Also what do you guys think of Zac's Autosports? I would be using that name for a YouTube channel and possibly a side business in the future.

Sounds great! If you're still on the fence about using the word "rally"... you could always just switch it to something like Zac Rallysports LLC or something ~ cheers & good luck on the business man!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Sep 16 2016, 08:40 AM

Since I do a lot of polishing I figured I should come up with a name that would include everything automotive.

So we decided last night that we will be, well I will be rebuilding the d16z6 that came with the civic. My friend is too busy getting his house ready for their baby they are expecting in February.

I'll be taking the motor to work and cleaning it up to see what I'm working with and what I'll need. Most likely just a oem rebuild with a different cam. Comp makes a cam that will work with stock components. Only a 8hp increase but it's supposed to help low end and make the whole Rev range usable.

Posted by: Spaz Sep 16 2016, 10:29 AM

I think Autosports fits better as well.

I'm thinking of rebranding my racing page on the bookfaces myself, as it's hardly ever about just the car anymore and I'd like to be able to include other content without it feeling too off-topic, such as when I drive others' cars. Something like Spaz Racing or similar is likely going to result, or maybe just throw caution to the wind and make it a bit more "professional" as Charles Miller Racing.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Sep 16 2016, 11:20 AM

I feel the same way. I have so many opportunities to drive different cars and also do many types of automotive related work that I want to be able to document and share it all in one place.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Sep 20 2016, 06:59 AM

https://youtu.be/vCIWfInMkYQ

My latest automotive outing.

My roommate owns a 1973 VW Thing that she and a shop restored over 7 years. I was lucky to be invited to a car show for weird cars and asked if she wanted to bring her car there. The owner also has a private race track and was doing a bracket racing event. We were shooting for 1'16

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 4 2016, 05:26 PM

Needed some new winters for the Subaru, got these for $300 all in so hopefully they are good.

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Posted by: Spaz Oct 4 2016, 07:51 PM

They look the same as pretty much any generic winter tire, so as long as the rubber is soft enough you'll be fine. I'm running cheap ass ones on both cars (well, storing the Evo on them now that I no longer ice race it), and they've been perfectly fine.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Nov 12 2016, 11:48 AM

Repainted the stock wheels for winter again
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Starter was beginning to fail so I changed it out and also one of the bolts had backed its way out, luckily it didn't damage all of the threads and just replaced it with a new one, was going to replace the PCV but ran out of daylight and heat.
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Had a little time to work on the civic, didnt take too many pictures but we got the transmission off the original motor and found that the clutch was exploded and figured thats why it wasn't going into gear. Just going to put the 280,000km motor back together with new seals and head bolts and hope it last longer than 3 events

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Nov 16 2016, 03:11 PM

Both myself and my friend were fighting a cold but we put in a couple hours to start tearing down the engine.

I was working on the head, I've never done valve springs so I'll need to find a DIY because I want to clean up the whole head and change the valve stem seals

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Posted by: Spaz Nov 16 2016, 09:23 PM

Heads are actually square peg, square hole. Easier than I expected when I built the head on my last Evo. Just have to have the right tools.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Nov 17 2016, 09:44 AM

Yes going to need to invest in some proper tools to remove the springs and valves. Still have to read up on how to clean everything safely as well.

The lightness of this engine is comical. I could pick up and move it around myself with no issues.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 20 2016, 07:54 AM

Got a little bit more work done. Started prepping the car to remove the blown engine. Still waiting on my valve spring removal tool.

Plugged in my go pro yesterday and forgot in had taken some video when I was spraying some base coat on the civic parts

https://youtu.be/rUdJqylIO_g

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jan 26 2017, 07:49 PM

Video update on the civic:

YOUTUBE ( https://youtu.be/0aX-v6I5Hkk )

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 4 2017, 02:41 PM

Starting a new project this week!

YOUTUBE ( https://youtu.be/WnGejs6l_f8 )

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 7 2017, 10:49 PM

Getting more work done on the WRX

YOUTUBE ( https://youtu.be/VrbtL2xZQDQ )

Posted by: Spaz Feb 8 2017, 07:40 PM

That's awesome, man. Really excited to see the finished product.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 10 2017, 09:18 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Feb 8 2017, 09:40 PM)

That's awesome, man. Really excited to see the finished product.

thanks dude, so am I! Will also be installing Bilstein PSS9 coilovers on this WRX in the spring so it will look really good.

Video update on the Legacy, well more of just an introduction for my Youtube channel, yes I'm trying to get into the youtube scene!

YOUTUBE ( https://youtu.be/L_AahlXvdxQ )

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 23 2017, 08:56 AM

Couple more updates on the WRX

YOUTUBE ( https://youtu.be/u_Er4JQ5_Nw )

YOUTUBE ( https://youtu.be/bIkvDzGLwEI )

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Mar 28 2017, 04:24 PM

Power steering delete on the civic

YOUTUBE ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYGlGhuyRpw )

Posted by: Lonely_Driver May 14 2017, 03:18 PM

What's up everyone? Haven't been posting lately because I started a new job and have been busy with all 4 vehicles myself and my gf own. I've been posting videos on my YouTube channel once a week about the work I do on them so if you want to keep track please subscribe to it. Thanks!

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC0KtX_gxJH6pLFKaBW2yBcQ

Posted by: Spaz May 15 2017, 12:05 PM

I'll have to keep manually checking your channel, they aren't pushing to my YT home... YT's algorithms are dumb.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver May 15 2017, 07:51 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 7 hours, 46 minutes ago)

I'll have to keep manually checking your channel, they aren't pushing to my YT home... YT's algorithms are dumb.

Oh it doesn't show up when you check your subscriptions? I know when you upload a video I see it when I check mine.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 1 2017, 01:25 PM

Another video update on the civic
https://youtu.be/EGUSEjQn6lY

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 30 2017, 08:50 AM

Well long time no update. Mostly due to extreme frustration. New engine has a bottom end knock and keeps overheating. Installed a new rad and thermostat which seemed to help but after a good 2nd gear pull it overheated again. Pretty much has just been sitting like this since end of July.

So I have 2 engines with bottom end knocks. 1 engine that did run but burnt oil. So I think the game plan now is to run engine #1 with engine #2 head.

I hate when projects turn out like this. I bought a Honda specifically for reliability but it has been far from that.

Any input or suggestions on what my next step should be would be greatly appreciated.

Posted by: Spaz Oct 31 2017, 07:45 PM

I personally won't reuse a block that experienced a bearing failure. I know that generally if you hot tank it and clean it properly, everything should be fine, but one alternative experience was more than enough to turn me off to the idea.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Nov 1 2017, 06:42 AM

I don't know if I explained it properly but I have 3 engines in total. The first engine ran fine but was high mileage and burnt oil. Clutch was exploded so we found a full "rebuilt" engine and transmission and swapped that in but it only lasted 3 events. Just recently swapped in another one but it's knocking and overheating.

So I will be taking the "rebuilt" head from engine #2 and putting it on the short block of the engine that came with the car. Hopefully it was mostly valve seals that were leaking oil and not the rings.

Posted by: Spaz Nov 1 2017, 03:21 PM

Ah, gotcha. Well, you'll at least be able to inspect the cylinder walls when you take the head off the the block you'll be using to see how they look and go from there.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Nov 14 2017, 09:31 PM

new video about some much needed maintenance

YOUTUBE ( https://youtu.be/xAQAmAir2tQ )

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jan 14 2018, 01:58 PM

Things are happening! For the subaru at least. Going to install the flares this year since the quarter rust is getting bad. Ordered some Ichiba 25mm spacers and hopefully fit some 225/50R18 tires.

Why so tall? GF family has a farm and an acreage so I do a lot of gravel road driving now, and my commute to work includes driving into a heavy equipment yard which wasnt fun on low pro tires, should have bought an outback I guess

I'm dreading to start working on the civic but it needs to be done, will be my first time mating a cylinder head to a block so hopefully it goes well.

Posted by: Spaz Jan 14 2018, 09:17 PM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ 7 hours, 18 minutes ago)

I'm dreading to start working on the civic but it needs to be done, will be my first time mating a cylinder head to a block so hopefully it goes well.

Pro tip: Upgrade from bolts to studs and use something that'll take a set torque value and not that stupid TTY angle bullshit. Million times easier and million times less likely to be fucked up. And they're reusable.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 4 2018, 06:03 AM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Jan 14 2018, 11:17 PM)

Honda only wants these bolts torques to 53ft-lbs and no angle so that made it easy!

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Put the 300,000km short block on the stand, installed a clean oil pan that I painted last year.

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3 engines, should be able to make one good one out of these! The cylinder head we are using was from the second engine that was recently rebuilt and only saw track time, never street driven before.

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And here is where we ended. Need to pull the current motor to steal all the accesories and wiring to finish up the "new" engine.

Posted by: Spaz Feb 4 2018, 06:40 AM

No torque angle best torque angle! Should be easy to get something running out of those 3.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Mar 3 2018, 12:05 PM

Couple new videos! Update on the civic and some work on the Daily Jeep!

YOUTUBE ( https://youtu.be/ovoMF-_BFVE )

YOUTUBE ( https://youtu.be/v0-MH1NbRyE )

Also start a new job next week, now to convince my gf to buy an E-Pace and sell me the Jeep so I can take the Subaru off the road and do some work on it.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver May 2 2018, 06:26 PM

Well, civic is for sale. After 3 engines I think it's a sign. Too much time spent working on it and not driving.
Keeping the legacy as a reliable daily driver. Now to decide what route to take.
Do I buy another car and attempt to race or do I just stick to Sim racing?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 16 2018, 12:37 PM

YOUTUBE ( https://youtu.be/MDHS21c6iT4 )

Posted by: Spaz Aug 18 2018, 11:59 AM

That'll be a fun project, I'm looking forward to seeing it progress.

What are you thinking you'll run for wheels?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 20 2018, 06:51 AM

That's a good question. My decision will be based of if I can afford a second car next year.
Driving to my new job sucks because of all the ruts and I do drive gravel roads sometimes as well. If that's the case I'll most likely grab some 17" rally style wheels. If not I'll do something crazy like 285 tires if I can make them fit.