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  1. obracer12

    yet another odd ball brought to you (in part) by OB

    info: 93 si B16B Y21 transmission issue with the clutch not disengaging. History. Clutch chanced about 2 years ago. Comp stage 2 full face Emergency, road side slave cylinder replacement last December. did a ghetto bleed and got teh car home, bled the line. fast forward to...


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    Clunk noise while braking

    Ok Gents 92 Si hatch B16B S21 Transmission B16A intermediate shaft Under only braking conditions I hear a solid "thump" from the front end... can't tell if it's central or on a side, but I'll be listening for it... Would a bad CV cause this? Bad rear mount? Tie rods (inner +...
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    Little political rant thanks to Facebook. Thought some CC members would enjoy.

    I lol'd at a few points, but the man makes very valid ones.
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    VTEC Solenoid... Cel 22 even after Switch replacement.

    Quick run-down: B16B 93 SI Pulled codes 17 - VSS 22 - VTEC Oil Pressure Switch 17 = resolved, loose clip on the VSS 22= replaced pressure switch, still CEL 22 Tested solenoid with 12v source and it engages Question: Can a dirty screen on the solenoid body cause a CEL 22? and...
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    odd issue when car is warm

    b16b s80 transmission No codes, at all new: wires plugs cap rotor ICM oil change coolant change/ fully bled Checked: fuel pressure ICM ( thus the replacement, it was throwing below standard voltage on 2 pins and had 0 conductive grease on it) The car drives and acts...
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    confusing issue 99 B16B

    Engine: b16b stage 2 cam valves, seals, retainers test pipe 2.5" exhaust cap, wires, plugs replaced 3 months ago fuel filter last year NO CELs Scenario: car runs fine until warmed up to op temp. after that point at low rpms the car will sputter then even out past 2.5k I'm...
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    NJ state emissions Failed at idle ONLY

    ok I have done a few things to get my swapped car to pass, but can't pass idle emissions. A few things I know that might help. 1) I'm 2k miles past an oil change... so I need to change it to get my ppm down (pvc screwing me) 2) have a cell for knock sensor.. but have passed with it on before...
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    Aggressive mount set-up stud question

    Replacing stock mounts with hasport stiff Polly mounts and an ingalls etd "stiffy". The stock studs that mount on the engine bracket and bolt to the engine mount on the driver side are too short to co er the new mount thickness and the etd bracket height. Any suggestions as to what I can...
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    Tunersports + Yonaka (cat back) + BlackWorks (testpipe) company/product review

    Need to preface this review: I ordered both products through TunerSports, the Yonaka cat back & BWR test pipe were being mated to a b16a w/ 4-1 DC header 2.5" outlet in a 93 SI hatchback. TunerSports: Rocks, plain and simple. Expectations were set excellently, their integration with Google...
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    DIY : Adjust your timing belt tension: B-Series (really applies to all Honda engines)

    Disclaimer - vehicle shown is a swapped 92-95 civic that was once a track car and now a DD, the bay is dirty, rebuilt with leftover parts and used every day for a 40 mile commute. Let's get started: Supplies needed; 3/8 ratchet 10mm deep socket ( to remove VC nuts) 12mm socket ( to remove PS...


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    DIY: Eliminate CEL for a Knock Sensor

    assuming you have a CEL on for a knock sensor for reasons you may not know or in my case and engine without a knock sensor using an ECU with one equipped( did not get the tuning software capable of eliminating it, slight oversight in my budget-build planning for a turbo/swapped DD), here is what...
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    have a noise related question : calling Dr. Ron

    Car: 92 Civic Si USDM (hatch) b-series swap Correct axles, intermediate shaft Issue: Driver Side slight grinding and a "thumping" that increases with speed of the vehicle in a straight line. NO effect on the steering Sound dissipates when turning. I was suspecting a wheel bearing...
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    If you need an IT related job PM me- NO JOKE

    Okay, a very close friend of mine owns a rather large IT company in the NJ, DE, PA, MD area. He is looking for new hires and LOTS of them. PM me and I will be pre-screening resume's and I will send you to the appropriate place and give you my contact information as a good reference. Not...
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    LoL (League of Legends) Thread

    Anyone else play but me? I main Nocturne, Twitch, Blitz and Rammus Main: obracer12 Smurf: 0bhave If you don't play, you should at least try it, it's free and fun. http://na.leagueoflegends.com/
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    Fear Factory reaction pictures LOL

    Reactions from a haunted house's "scariest" part. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nightmaresfearfactory/ pick your favorites
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    WTB: 15" steelies with decent all-season tires

    My daily was dominated by a plow in the snow here in NJ. I need to use my civic for about a week or so, but with more snow in the forecast my summer directionals are not going to cut it, I live in a hilly farm area.. so snow never stays in one place and will cover roads even when plowed. I...
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    Need some advice for modded DD

    Long story short. Clutch is starting to slip = new clutch. Car is a bolt-on modded b16a2. I'm torn between: Clutch Masters FX100 Clutch Kit and Competition Clutch Stage 2 - Street Series 2100 Clutch Kit. I would like opinions and personal experiences from these if you happen to have...
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    Leaning out in 4th

    ok, I have an all motor b16a: Parts list supertech valves, springs, retainers wiesco pistons (13.1:1)/shot penned rods crower 63403-2 cams (street/strip) apexi vtec controller/ hondata s300 AEM adjustable cam gears cometic head gasket ARP head studs Head has a mild port in/out and...
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    DIY: save $200 and fix your ipod

    Now this may not apply to everyone, but it recently happened to me twice in a couple months so I figured I'd post this.. I was using my ipod (20GB ipod 4th gen i believe) and it suddenly just shut off, I look down and see this : well after trying all of apple's suggested fixes aka the...
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    How to tell what distributer?

    I have an assumption but not sure so I'll ask I just got a B16b, its sitting in my garage to change the "will go bad" parts timing belt, water pump, etc.. but I am changing the distributer cap, and there is a code of P73 on the inside of the cap, does that mean I should use a GSR/Type-R...
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