noob build

[CB7lx91]

Alright guys here is the new build.

I thought things over and planned a different route.

Its a set up that is on the classifieds that I'm going to purchase.

Stock bottom end (new oil pan gasket and piston rings)

I recently rebuilt the head with a 3 angle valve job, new seals, and a new head gasket, timing belt, balance shaft belts and water pump, and bolted her down with ARP head studs.

So the bottom end, set aside the rings, is all new.

MHI Big 16g turbo
1g DSM manifold
Apexi BOV
DSM 450's
Evo 8 intercooler
CAI with Bypass Valve
3" downpipe
3" highflow cat, resonator, and muffler
Innovate LC-1 w/ AFR Gauge (Still need to learn how to tune lol)
H23 Manifold w/ removed aib plate and replaced with 2 gutted ones
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
NGK 4554 spark plugs
Oil line restrictor.

I think that's it, I may have forgotten somethings. I will only be running at the stock pressure.

Thinking I'd be falling around 250hp?

How does that sound?

[mickey_601]

sounds good to me.... may wanna do a compression test first and work out any kinks if you find any before u add boost and complicate things. yet and still great start

[F22HB]

If your rebuilding the bottom end, you should make sure to put it back together with quality parts. Oem headgasket and arp headstuds should do well for this.

[CB7lx91]

I have arp head studs in my car now, so thats not a problem.

I was planning on all oem gaskets and such. You just answered my question about a thicker headgasket. I'd feel more comfortable using an oem one.

And a compression test is a definite lol. I want this block to be very reliable.

I am a technical person, and am no automotive master, but i am technically inclined. Would buying a used 14b turbo and then buying a rebuild kit from some reputable company (mitsu dealership?) could I rebuild it myself? I have read writeups on it and it doesn't seem hard at all.

Just don't want to have any problems with this build

[d112crzy]

Looks like you've done your research.

Do some research on spark plug choice. Don't just go with 2 step colder plugs because everyone and their mom does it. Spark plug make a HUGE difference in the way your car will run.

[CB7lx91]

Alright I'll look into that for sure.

Right now I'm looking up if it matters which bov to use - I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on some super high performance bov when all i need is like a 300zx bov.

This may be stupid, but do Honda dealerships have gasket packages? Like head gasket, rings, journal bearings, main seal, etc.? Or do I have to piece it together?

[Sobeman81]

Alright I'll look into that for sure.

Right now I'm looking up if it matters which bov to use - I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on some super high performance bov when all i need is like a 300zx bov.

This may be stupid, but do Honda dealerships have gasket packages? Like head gasket, rings, journal bearings, main seal, etc.? Or do I have to piece it together?

Good looking build. As for the gasket packages, it might be hard to find those at your local dealer. Although, if you search for some dealers on E-Bay, they have those packages already put together for you. At the local dealer, you'd have to piece it together.

Don't mean to thread jack, but, i'm at the point of choosing spark plugs for my motor too and was wondering what i should be looking for, since i hate doing what everyone and their mom did. I'm sure it's a reliable method, but, it's like a universal fit, rather than a custom fit.

Bump for the OP!!

[CB7lx91]

Yeah man I am looking into plugs now as well.

For the gaskets, I was told all I'd need would be both main seals, oil pan, rings, head gasket, and that I should upgrade my rod bolts to arp

[fatboy1185]

honestly i dont think you will be happy with a 14b turbo. get something bigger and save yourself the hassle of swaping + retuning later on

[CB7lx91]

like a 16g?

Anyone know how specific I should get with a bov?

I can get a 20 dollar "jdm" ( ) from ebay or I can get an uber expensive greddy or apexi one. I feel I'dbe better suited for the cheap one, but I don't want this thing to collapse in on its self after like 2 months, that's why i asked about the 300zx stock one I read somewhere

[d112crzy]

stock DSM. Works beautifully.

[fatboy1185]

depending on the power you want, use the 16 or 18g.

[CB7lx91]

Alright, I just read that section of the cb7 "instructions" of how to boost an accord.

I have heard good things about ngk plugs. I read a good article on honda-tech that recommended NGK BKR7E's

[CB7lx91]

depending on the power you want, use the 16 or 18g.

then it'd be 16g. I will only be pushing 8-9 lbs on a stock bottom end

[d112crzy]

Alright, I just read that section of the cb7 "instructions" of how to boost an accord.

I have heard good things about ngk plugs. I read a good article on honda-tech that recommended NGK BKR7E's

That's what everyone and their mom uses. It's the most common turbo plug. 2 step colder.

The plug IS NGK. There really is no other choice when it comes to Honda plugs.

You just have to get the correct heat range and plug style.

I'll narrow it down for you, search these plugs

NGK 4554
NGK 7173

Both are "8" heat range plugs. One style is projected, while the other is non projected.

Do some research on those plugs and the style of them.

I recommend sticking to tuning forums(hondata, ectune, evanstuning, pgmfi), as car forums know little to nothing about spark plugs.

On average, I've seen about a 10whp increase from using the correct set of spark plugs on turbo applications.