Saturday 28 March 2009

Out Of Time...

While doing a bit of servicing (cambelt change), me and my mechanic friend decided to investigate a small issue that was bothering me.

When accelerating below 3,000rpm, it would feel sluggish and the suddenly pickup after 3,000rpm.

I have already serviced the car with new ignition leads, spark plugs etc and the problem was still apparent. I also had a new dizzy cap and rotor arm to go on, but decided not to install those new parts..more on this in a moment.

So anyway, we decided to check the timing and it seems that it was slightly advanced. Not sure if the previous owner did this on purpose or not, as with the advanced timing there should be some gains top end, but less torque down below. So, could this be the reason why it feels sluggish below 3,000rpm?

Well, we adjusted the timing to stock. Not sure how if it has had an effect because your head sometimes tells you changes have made a difference because you want the to LOL. So I'll report on it later.

Moving on..the reason I decided to save the rotor arm and new dizzy cap is because within a couple of months I should be dropping in a B18CR from a 98 spec Integra. So I am going to utilize any service parts I have no the new block.

More soon.

Sunday 15 March 2009

MCR VTEC Meet X

Went to my first Honda meet today and is was great.

The meet was arranged by the members of http://www.mcr-vtec.co.uk/

Parked up and had a chat with some of the guys there and poked around the cars that turned up. We then went for a drive on the infamous Cat n Fiddle route. If you are not familiar with this route, I'd recommend you go visit if your a local.

Google it to find out.

I will get a few pictures up in my next post, but for now you will have to make do with a few shots of mine at the meet.









Saturday 7 March 2009

Some More EK9 Videos

Top Fuel EK9 Turbo Lapping Tsukuba In Under A Mintute!

This is a highly respectable time for a FF car. According to the video, the car has 483 WHP and the following spec:

Engine : B16B (stroked to 1800cc)
Turbine : BLITZ K3T
Cam : In 280 Ex 280
Compression ratio : 8.5:1
Injectors : 550cc x4
ECU : Apexi SAFC
Final ratio : 4.8
Suspension : Mugen APEX N1 F.28k R.18K
tyre : yokohama A048 F.245/40/17 R.215/50/16



And here is another video which gives some further scope of the car with in car footage of a high speed run on the road.

Please excuse the 'Max Power' commentary.




Thursday 5 March 2009

The Parcel Shelf Saga

Finally!

My rear speaker covers turned up, so I have manged to install the parcel shelf now. Nice and stock looking.


Tuesday 3 March 2009

Just Some Little Bits...

Not much to update on performance or modification wise, but there has been a couple of little things that I have wanted to sort out.

Firstly, the car never came with a rear parcel shelf so I bought one. No problem...lets go out and fit it. Hmmm...you would think that fitting a parcel shelf is pretty straight forward, just a couple of clips then slot it in to place right?

Well yeah, that's right. But I discovered I don't have any rear speaker covers in place which the parcel shelf clips on to! Doh!

So currently I am trailing forums looking for anyone that has these parts for sale or that may be breaking an EK9. I have also sent an email to a particular site that breaks JDM cars, so we'll see what they come back with!




Now secondly, in the middle of the dash is a carbon console that holds the two dash air vents. Well, the left side 'curtain' we'll call it is broke and Honda reckon they don't sell the 'curtain'..or slider...whatever by itself. Oh no..they wanted £300 for another replacement carbon console, just so I can get hold of the left side vent. No thanks.

I managed to pickup a carbon console for £40 which is cracked on one side, but this is fine as I only want the vent anyway. So, we'll see how that goes.