87roach's 1987 S Hatch Build

[87roach]

Rod removed.


Showing washers.


New one going in.


Had to bend this wrench to get it in there...


Done!


Actually had to take the bolts off the rack so that we could lower it enough to get the wrenches on.

Thats all the pics I have now, went to the shop(got on the hoise a-ok too!) for an alignment and I was actually pretty good, within 1 degree heh. Rear is good, the front I have a little negative(it's maxed out on the lude arms) which is good anyways.

Been driving around and everything feels pretty good, I adjusted the idle down(it was near 1500, now around 800-900) and the surge is gone! So far anyway, it has not come back which I'm stoked about! It's nice to have a normal idle, and it feels like it's running overall better. However there is still some slight stutter/hestation and things keep leading me to think that the timing belt might be off a tooth, it will run like shit with normal timing so it make sense. Anyone else think so?

Need moneys so I can do obd1 swap soon.

:edit: Oh and I think I might back off the shifter some, it feels like shifting with less leverage so it's almost harder to shift, mind you its very short. I don't want to take that exhaust back out though.. if I can do it otherwise I might. :edit:

[ChaseR]

Thats sick

[Civic Accord Honda]

sweet i just changed my tie rod ends ^_^

[bullard123]

Nice! Know it feels good to have a nearly new suspension again. I will be pming you a lot when i start tackling mine lol

[-$MOKIN-]

Timing sure makes a difference in how it runs for sure. If you throw a light on it and its wrong put it back in timing right then you will defenetly see a difference when you correct it.

[87roach]

Thanks for the comments.

Sounds good bullard, let me know haha.

Well, after reading numerous threads/posts on the timing belt and such.. it would make sooo much sense if it was off a tooth or two. I just haven't had the time to check it out yet, soon though.

[bullard123]

Thanks for the comments.

Sounds good bullard, let me know haha.

Well, after reading numerous threads/posts on the timing belt and such.. it would make sooo much sense if it was off a tooth or two. I just haven't had the time to check it out yet, soon though.

So what suspension parts have you replaced on your hatch so far Roach?

[markmdz89hatch]

So what suspension parts have you replaced on your hatch so far Roach?

haha, shit, what hasn't he replaced.

[87roach]

haha, shit, what hasn't he replaced.

Haven't replaced the LCA bushings yet. Hmm... yea I think I got most everything else.

[phillie]

Great job!!

[fogged]

Luvin it.....

[MessyHonda]

congrats....we need more pics mr AOM...woot....

[87roach]

Thanks guys.

I should be fixing the timing thing in the next couple weeks(have other things to do first) so I will have some pics. Still haven't washed my baby and it's getting really nice out!

[WWallstev]

Hey 87roach, Where did you get the spark plug wireloom on you valae cover?and who makes it ,I like it alot would like to get one. thanks Stephen

[Rendon LX-i]

you have to buy the v8 wire loom...spectra makes em..you can buy then for 35...i sold the other half....

[chillphillyphil]

looking good! <---- jealous.

[87roach]

I bought the wire holder from the local Lordco autoparts, it was for a v8 and I just made it work.

Got my battery swapped in today and made a how to about it.

https://www.3geez.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69261









Now I'm just saving up for new wire, and waiting on some other parts to arrive...

[LX-incredible]

Nice work! This is the first I've seen of your car.

[markmdz89hatch]

Nice work! This is the first I've seen of your car.

Damn man, in that case, I suggest you flip through all the prior pages. See, there's another one like you that cares about the details too.

Andrew, I demand you wipe the crap off that gold plated valve cover. Nice choice on the battery. I'm so pissed, there's a guy locally that was selling one basically new for $75. Considering I paid $180 for mine with the bracket, that's a steal. How much were you able to get that for?

What 'wires' are you saving up for now?

You know, after looking at the pics of your intake piping, it looks like 2.5" piping. I wonder if a 2.75" or 3" piping might just help it breath a bit better. Dunno though. Still such a fresh setup you have there.

So when are you going to make the drive to CT? I wanna see that damn thing so bad.

[Hazwan]

Sexy as always

[87roach]

Nice work! This is the first I've seen of your car.

Thanks man!

Damn man, in that case, I suggest you flip through all the prior pages. See, there's another one like you that cares about the details too.

Andrew, I demand you wipe the crap off that gold plated valve cover. Nice choice on the battery. I'm so pissed, there's a guy locally that was selling one basically new for $75. Considering I paid $180 for mine with the bracket, that's a steal. How much were you able to get that for?

What 'wires' are you saving up for now?

You know, after looking at the pics of your intake piping, it looks like 2.5" piping. I wonder if a 2.75" or 3" piping might just help it breath a bit better. Dunno though. Still such a fresh setup you have there.

So when are you going to make the drive to CT? I wanna see that damn thing so bad.

Ahh you caught me, it's filthy. It was cheaper in the beginning but it ended up a bit more then I expected, I should of got the battery local.. that would of saved some coin(lession learned ).

I have to get some new battery terminals + bigger wire, the ones I'm looking at right now are some rockford fosgate ones(nice and small) but no one local has them. Oh well the search continues.

I think you could also go with a bigger pipe like you say, I think I will when I eventually upgrade my IM/TB.

Thanks Mark, I'll come down there after some fresh paint!

Sexy as always

Thanks Haz!

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Lookin good as always! I need to get my ass out to BC... Definately heading out end of August now for USACi and IASCA western finals, hopefully I can make it out a bit sooner too.

[chillphillyphil]

I'm diggin' all that room! Lots of room for a nice custom CAI box How much did that batt. run ya?

[87roach]

Yea Hash you need to come out to BC, I might be going to AB for a road trip down the line too.. who knows though.

Batt was around 180 cad phil.

[MessyHonda]

batt relocation looks nice