B18c with high ks

**i-jrdm** · 05-09-2009 08:03 PM

got a b18c2, 175xxxx ks. just wondering if its worth opening up for cams, retainers etc etc or better off putting another head with lower ks and working that. thats my dilemma.
or
putting a b18c7 on the b18c block and work that.. any plus?
just wanna make my mind up before i do anything
cheers

**Chr1s** · 05-09-2009 11:23 PM

If the engine is in good condition there is no reason to ditch the head, it might help to pull it off and re-condition it and do a little extra here and there...

If you're going to change cams/retainers/valvesprings and possibly some mild port work, there is no point in spending money on the ITR head to begin with.

You will have to keep in mind the intake manifold you currently have will have to go in the bin as you can't use it on a PR3 head as we know. - another reason not to bother as it makes the price +++

**i-jrdm** · 06-09-2009 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by Chr1s

If the engine is in good condition there is no reason to ditch the head, it might help to pull it off and re-condition it and do a little extra here and there...

If you're going to change cams/retainers/valvesprings and possibly some mild port work, there is no point in spending money on the ITR head to begin with.

You will have to keep in mind the intake manifold you currently have will have to go in the bin as you can't use it on a PR3 head as we know. - another reason not to bother as it makes the price +++

cheers for the info
yerrr i was thinkin to re-condition and port and polish while im at it.
then add in the cam, retainers, valvesprings. run itr intake manifold with 68mm tb .. i dunno im still unsure. it will happen at the end of the yr if im able
and ofcorse toda headers, injen cai and 5zigen medallion exhaust

**JumboJetter** · 06-09-2009 02:02 AM

just tidy it up, clean it out, get it back to stock with good components and wiretuck the mofo.

the rest of stuff is a waste of money

**B18cEG** · 06-09-2009 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by JumboJetter

just tidy it up, clean it out, get it back to stock with good components and wiretuck the mofo.

the rest of stuff is a waste of money

The rear of stuff is a waste of money??? WTF dude
Anyways, get a compression test done on the motor, this is one of the best ways to check the condition of the motor and rings most importantly, if ur gonna get new cams depending on wat type a little higher comp is good but if ur not gonna touch the bottom end then some flat faced valves are fairly cheap and effective, also yes it is a good idea to p&p to benefit from any cams.

**i-jrdm** · 06-09-2009 12:51 PM

thanks for the info guys
cheers
also on that point. does anybody kno someone in melb
that can do the hole compression test/reconditioning/port polish?
ofcorse a top job at a good price? anybody you recommend?

**TheSaint** · 06-09-2009 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by i-jrdm

cheers for the info
yerrr i was thinkin to re-condition and port and polish while im at it.
then add in the cam, retainers, valvesprings. run itr intake manifold with 68mm tb .. i dunno im still unsure. it will happen at the end of the yr if im able
and ofcorse toda headers, injen cai and 5zigen medallion exhaust

this is a good plan

175k kms isnt that bad man ... my teg was at that when i bought it, and it went great all the way out to 200k, than 200k service interval and onward

hell my EG gli is just in for a 300k service and she still runs fine

as long as you look after them and keep them serviced - check oil and water etc

we own hondas, not hyundais =p

if its been thrashed to hell .... u may want to get it checked out tho

**JumboJetter** · 06-09-2009 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by i-jrdm

i dunno im still unsure. it will happen at the end of the yr if im able
and ofcorse toda headers, injen cai and 5zigen medallion exhaust

Originally Posted by JumboJetter

just tidy it up, clean it out, get it back to stock with good components and wiretuck the mofo.

the rest of stuff is a waste of money

Originally Posted by B18cEG

The rear of stuff is a waste of money???

yeah, the rest of the stuff on his list is a waste of money. He's better off saving it.

The parts he is listing here are worth up to 50% of the cars value. Waste.

**beeza** · 06-09-2009 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by TheSaint

this is a good plan

175k kms isnt that bad man ... my teg was at that when i bought it, and it went great all the way out to 200k, than 200k service interval and onward

hell my EG gli is just in for a 300k service and she still runs fine

as long as you look after them and keep them serviced - check oil and water etc

we own hondas, not hyundais =p

if its been thrashed to hell .... u may want to get it checked out tho

That great knowledge aye and great to here.Honda's as we know are built very strong and we underestimate them and are scared to track them but they are built for that.