Merlin's 4G Time Attack Lude

damon · Post by **damon** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:27 pm

W1ggz wrote:My Mrs threw up after 5 laps round combe lol

body lemonade funny

vtectom · Post by **vtectom** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:59 pm

Just found this video - with or without rear wing

Esprit Civic EK9 Turbo 465Hp Tsukuba Super Lap" on YouTube -

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:05 am

Yeah that is like what I experienced. The car jumped around loads without the rear wing. I think my problem is a combination of issues; the mega stiff rear spring rates and without the rear wing or spoiler I am getting lift. I need to try and the OEM spoiler again and see if that stops the aerodynamic lift that is created.

Post by **JEBB4** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 8:01 am

Just had a little catch up on your build Merl, congrats on your 2nd place in the championship

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Cars looking awesome as always and there's some good evidence for all of us with our BGW that they actually do Serve a purpose

.. I know mine definately causes some serious drag at high speeds too..
When does the next season start? Hopefully I will have another lude by then

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:20 am

Many thanks. The new season starts in mid April. I have so much to do in the meantime but all that will start in the new year

Post by **Merlin** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:46 pm

Big thanks to @wurlycorner for giving me a H22a2 engine harness. I like the shipping label

My list (ignore)

Battery [ordered]
Tyres [ordered]
New Helmet
Exhaust manifold stud 90026PT0000 [ordered]
Distributor [bought]

Gearbox fluid
Friction modifier
PAS fluid
Brake fluid

Doors [bought]
Engine harness [bought]
Injectors [bought]
Timing belt [bought]
balance belt [bought]
Timing kit [bought]
manual tensioner [bought]
Sump gasket [bought]
cam end seal [bought]
oil cooler o-ring [bought]
intake manifold gasket [bought]
Capillary line [bought]
Insane shafts Delaying
CV joints [bought]
Syncros [bought]
Hondabond [bought]
EGR blank [bought]
LOCTITE 2400 [bought]
Font discs Delaying
Rear Discs [bought]
Front pads Delaying
Rear Pads [bought]
Paint [bought]
Sand paper [bought]

EGR delete
FITV bypass
Wind off rear preload

Post by **Vtecmec** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 7:34 pm

Post by **Merlin** » Thu Jan 21, 2016 2:15 pm

As I have previously stated I am using a different engine for 2016. It is the H22a from the S-SPEC. It was covered, covered!, in oil so the only solution was to begin to break the engine down in order to clean it and give it a quick inspection.

Vanzep gave me a hand to get the loom off and separate the intake manifold.

We took off the VTEC solenoid and there was some material in the filter so we decided to take a closer look for any evidence of the insides eating itself. The head was clean, no gunk, and the cam lobes looked very nice and showed very little wear (which surprised me). With the sump off there was nothing that caused us any concern.

Starting the cleaning

The next step is standing and painting, then changing most of the oil seals and fitting a new timing belt etc...

I need to gather all the bits I need to build the engine back up. Today I paid for a set of 4G injectors, Synrotech carbon syncro kit, timing belt, balance belt, cam timing tool kit, H23 manual tensioner kit, sump gasket, cam end seal, oil cooler o-ring, Hondata intake manifold gasket, EGR blanking kit, Hondabond, VHT silver and a load of sandpaper

gb-lude · Post by **gb-lude** » Thu Jan 21, 2016 4:10 pm

nice!
engine sounds good and after the things you are planning.
Compression tests ok?

Post by **Merlin** » Thu Jan 21, 2016 4:24 pm

I don't have a compression tester. I should get one and do the test. Although I was told the car drove fine before the engine was removed. It only has to last something like 300 miles before it is taken back out

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Getting ready for the 2016 season

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