Winter Project *Lots of pics*

[MessyHonda]

yeah they have a nice write up on how to put folding seats in the the rear...i think you have to drill out the spot welds and then take it out like that you can put folding seats in.

[Gemini2003]

I'm acutally removing the rear seats of my accord. If I had rear seat where would I put my Dual 15's??? lol Plus I have a N licence which means I can only have 1 passenger.

[Gemini2003]

Hey Everyone!

I thought I'd throw down a few pictures as I haven't had anything else huge to report recently.

BUT First... This accord only drives around to haunt me lol:




The reason why I posted this pic is because I have been meaning to show everyone what NOT to do with their Accord... This guy has a half primer half burgundy Accord with stick on hood scoops etc... It looks just horrible to do that to one of our cars. I see this Accord around like once a week and can NEVER snap a pic of it until today when I saw it in traffic once again... One day I'll get a better pic of it!



I actually got to see my motor today! The gent that has it did me a huge favor today and came down to Westbank picked me up and took me up to his shop which is about 30-40 min drive :-) :-)

While I was there I learned a shitload of info that I needed to make an educated decision on what will be happening to the build. Any question I had Mr.R had a wealth of info for me and was a real eye opener to what can be done if you have the experience and skill that he does.

While I was there looking at all the guts of my motor I snapped a few pictures... Basically these are the before shots of the build and of course you know me more will be coming as soon as the motor is ready to be assembled.

Here are the pics I snapped today.. Nothing spectacular to a mechanic but to me they are very cool!!! Here they are:















I am so excited to see this all happening and for Mr.R to be able to show me hands on makes it even greater!

Thanks again!

[speedpenguin]

So? What's going to happen with the build? What direction are you taking the motor?

[Gemini2003]

Well I've decided to go naturally aspirated.
I've also Explained to Mr.R that my goal is to have 200hp.

There are couple of reasons why but mainly for me I wanted to have a done out Accord with an A20A pushing almost double the stock horsepower.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'd be the first NA build in Canada on this site now THAT would be sweet. Hopefully In a couple of weeks I should have everything priced out aswell :-) Maybe even a parts list but that I'm not sure about.

I'll Have more info about the build as I learn it.

Later!

[carotman]

Well, you're the 1st A20A N/A build in Canada (I remember out of my head)

[Gemini2003]

I corrected the motor name :-)

Thanks for the heads up Carotman... do any other of the senior members here know If I'd be the first?

[precision porting]

Hi all, My name is as you know it Mr R. Name to follow later. I work full time as head journeyman at my day job . (Not bragging but I have my masters) and also have a small hobby shop where I make HP. My customer Mike for short will have and be delivered all specs on his engine. In NO way will anything be posted on what I did and how. Sorry I do things a little off the wall.I will make 208 HP with this engine and no mass air flow meter (which makes hudge differance with injected cars) and most of this comes from head,cam and setup. I will post as I go and let Mike take pics as required. Sorry to be a little of an ass but I keep my findings very private for all my customers.
Thanks for understanding.

Performance Imports
Mr R

[MessyHonda]

Hi all, My name is as you know it Mr R. Name to follow later. I work full time as head journeyman at my day job . (Not bragging but I have my masters) and also have a small hobby shop where I make HP. My customer Mike for short will have and be delivered all specs on his engine. In NO way will anything be posted on what I did and how. Sorry I do things a little off the wall.I will make 208 HP with this engine and no mass air flow meter (which makes hudge differance with injected cars) and most of this comes from head,cam and setup. I will post as I go and let Mike take pics as required. Sorry to be a little of an ass but I keep my findings very private for all my customers.
Thanks for understanding.
Performance Imports
Mr R

ok Mr R....i will believe you till i see some dyno print out....

[Gemini2003]

ok Mr R....i will believe you till i see some dyno print out....

You can be guaranteed I'll be getting a Dyno done. There is one here in kelowna now and I fully intend on knowing the exact HP my car is putting down.

[Crazybird]

lol well then Mr R why dont u just build sum of these huge a20a's and sell them to us :P or just come to manitoba and pimp out mine that has 460ks on it

[speedpenguin]

Be civil, guys, it's not often a professional engine builder is willing to come talk to us. If he's BSing, we'll know soon enough. In the meantime, that's a grown man you're talking to, don't talk to him like he's 14 years old.

[Crazybird]

well im just saying if he is for real id say he should just build engines cause that would be wicked

or he could come here and fix mine

[speedpenguin]

I'm sure he'd be delighted to build one for you if you sent him one.
However, I can't help but assume you're every bit as broke as I am, and that's pretty damn broke!

[ChaseR]

Hey bro I haven't read the whole thread, but Are you planning on leaving the interior stripped? That would save a lot of weight and increase the "Go FAST' aspect of the car? Just a thought and suggestion?

[ghettogeddy]

Hi all, My name is as you know it Mr R. Name to follow later. I work full time as head journeyman at my day job . (Not bragging but I have my masters) and also have a small hobby shop where I make HP. My customer Mike for short will have and be delivered all specs on his engine. In NO way will anything be posted on what I did and how. Sorry I do things a little off the wall.I will make 208 HP with this engine and no mass air flow meter (which makes hudge differance with injected cars) and most of this comes from head,cam and setup. I will post as I go and let Mike take pics as required. Sorry to be a little of an ass but I keep my findings very private for all my customers.
Thanks for understanding.
Performance Imports
Mr R

just to clear a question in my head are u talking about 208 hp out of an a20 motor carb or fi just a question

sorry i should have read i couple post befor nevermind

[Gemini2003]

Be civil, guys, it's not often a professional engine builder is willing to come talk to us. If he's BSing, we'll know soon enough. In the meantime, that's a grown man you're talking to, don't talk to him like he's 14 years old.

Thank you Speedpenguin.

I have HUGE respect for Mr.R and to have him come on 3geez was his choice however I did direct him here and I rave about this site. As such if he has a bad experience while sharing his knowledge here I would feel responsible.

To have him post in my thread and then have his comments met with disbelief is the last thing that should be happening. If we hit 200 HP or not he still has 35 YEARS of experience of engine work at his disposal... longer then most of us have even been around. That being said THANK YOU Mr.R for signing up and being a part of our small community.

Hey bro I haven't read the whole thread, but Are you planning on leaving the interior stripped? That would save a lot of weight and increase the "Go FAST' aspect of the car? Just a thought and suggestion?

Yes I'm shooting for 200 HP however speed isn't my priority. I have plans for huge stereo system that is going to weigh as much as 125-175 Lbs. So I decided to make the interior as nice as possible to match the exterior paint job. I want this car to be a show car as well.

just to clear a question in my head are u talking about 208 hp out of an a20 motor carb or fi just a question
sorry i should have read i couple post befor nevermind

A20A Fuel Injected :-)

[Crazybird]

arrr can u see what he could do with a carbed?? cause carbs rulle goo Mr. R if u can get 200 hp outa my a20a i wouldnt even need to get a b20

[Gemini2003]

New Headlights :-)



Plus new bulbs :-)

$54 CAD shipped :-)

[MessyHonda]

^^^i see some Alpine Type R 15 inch subs^^^...my friend had 2 12s and sounded good...but they would not fit into his truck so he got the 10 inch ones...still sound good but does not shake the car alot...lol oh yeah NIce headlights.

[BITESIZE]

Those headlights looks superb. All the other ones i've seen look cheap ass. I've had some cheap ass ones in my day too.

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Those headlights looks superb. All the other ones i've seen look cheap ass. I've had some cheap ass ones in my day too.

I know exactly what you mean, I agree those look nice... One of my next purchases will be some good h4 housings

[Gemini2003]

yeah my 15's are in my room with half my other car shit LOL till it's build up time :-)

[Vector]

this is going to be sweet, i wonder what that engines going to turn out to be like, i've decided on a N/A build as well.

[Gemini2003]

Yeah I'm getting excited now...now that all the parts are coming together and the portion of the poject where all I'm doing in buying crap is almost over... I need to speak with Doug again and rent a 110 mig welder to get my panel put on and then re-sand the whole car.

I havn't heard from Mr.R yet but in the next week or so I should know how much the motor is going to set me back.

It's cool you've decided to go N/A aswelll.... I really want to go with you and check out AutoCross one day soon :-)