Dedicated DA9 Q & A thread

[Rami]

Adjust the coil overs to where you want the car to sit, not by measuring the thread.

The B20 thread will give you a lot of info, basically the same as LS/VTEC just 2L instead of 1.8- http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...cussion-thread

As for power, expect about 100kwatw, if everything is standard. Of course you would be wanting to do I/h/e, possibly cams etc so that would increase the power.

IMO I would just go for a B18C (obviously!) that way you have a bog standard starting platform for a beginner which makes the same power. I would only suggest LS/VTEC if you know what you are doing. By the time you factor in a new gearbox etc the C would be only slightly more expensive.

Thanks for the info. From reading about all the different types of setups there are, it looks like for the money I would spend for a Vtec setup, it would be better to throw in a turbo running low boost with a high comp engine. I thought I wouldn't go down that road again.... LOL! Unfortunatly Vtec isn't enough power for me on its own. I'm after at least 200kwath+. Looks like to get that sort of power out of Vtec, It's going to cost me way too much. Have you still got your turbo DA? If so... How reliable is it, and what engine setup are you running?

[mooshie]

Yeah still got it. Makes 165kwatw on 8 psi. In the future I am looking to upgrade manifold and exhaust atthe same time as intake manifold and TB and hopefully make around 185. At the moment it is plenty of power for a decent fun car though, traction is a big issue due no no LSD. Bit scary coming on to the freeway last weekend and had to boot it and front wheels start spinning in 3rd gear at 100kmh when you are trying to get going!

As for reliability I couldn't really comment! This is a weekender only. Been turbo for about 3 yrs and took a while to get cooling sorted out but now with a big radiator and oil cooler I have no issues with heat at all and the only other thing was when it developed a slight hesitation when cruising but that was a simple tuning fix.

Engine is a bog standard B18C which made 104kw with intake and exhaust on the same dyno.

[mooshie]

Btw, my stock B16A in the DA6 made 82kw on the same day as I made 165 on the same dyno for comparison sake.

[Rami]

Hows the gearbox and drive shafts holding up? Have you gone through any since the turbo was installed? Did you rebuilt your engine before turbo, or still using original engine with original K's?

[mooshie]

Driveshafts are fine, just had the boots re done as I had all the suspension off and they were just starting to perish, thought may as well do it while everything else is out. They checked all the joints and there was no problem at all, would have done it myself but seriously messy job and just couldn't be bothered!

Looking to re do my gearbox soon, axle seal is now leaking (I didn't damage it when I removed the shafts, I swear!) throwout bearing is making noise and the synchros are crunching from 2-3 and 4-5. Don't think any of that is related to going turbo though, biggest reason is cos I want LSD.

Engine is totally stock and original, no smoke and consumes pretty much no oil at all. The engine had an estimated 70,000km on it when installed and I have done about 40000 on it

[hondapop]

Old oils seals will usually leak once they have been disturbed. In your case you'll replace them anyway when you do the box.

[DA9-47]

Quick Question Guys:

Is the amp rating of the da9 alternator 80 amps?

Thanks guys

[DA9-47]

Anyone ??? is it 80 amps???

Cheers

[stevo716]

its an 80 amp fuse so maybe?

[DA9-47]

Cheers man =)

[Rami]

Hey guys, Is anyone using a skunk2 cat back exhaust system on their DA9? What do you think of it, and is it a direct bolt on?

[91type-r]

hey all, just wanting to know what good sway bar setups people have on their Da's? I don't want to go too stiff of a rear sway bar. I've found it difficult to find many places that have them too. Is the ITR setup good for our cars?