Merytle Betsy II (mb2) Update thread

[LX-incredible]

First time I've bought a car already named, seems fitting though... Anyways thanks to stat1k for providing me with such a clean vehicle to start with and for the help on our numerous junkyard excursions. Everything turned out quite well, car is reasonably quick, handling is great, and NO LEAKS! My only gripe is the slightly bouncy front suspension. I think a revalve on the front bilsteins is in order for the near future. Enjoy.

Here is the list of current mods:

Engine

• A20A3, semi-rebuilt.

• Toga HP oil pump.

• EGR and cold idle block-off plates.

• Small coolant line deletion and vacuum line simplification.

• New Accel injectors and new sensors.

• Engine harness wired and waiting for obd1.

• AEM Integra CAI with Dryflow filter.

• NGK V-power plugs.

Transmission and Drivetrain

• 5 speed rebuilt, with 1st gen Integra internals and Accord 5th.

• LUK Repset clutch (slightly stiffer than OEM).

• Skunk 2 88-00 Civic short shifter with aluminum shift knob.

• Prothane 84-87 Civic shifter bushings.

• New axles, wheel bearings, and hubs.

Exhaust

• DC Sports header.

• 2.5” Areo Turbine resonator.

• 2.5” Magnaflow spun metallic catalytic converter

• 2.5” Magnaflow performance muffler.

• 2.5” stainless mandrel bent exhaust, collector back, painted with VHT ceramic black paint.

Suspension

• Rebuilt 2g Accord manual rack and full power steering removal.

• All polyurethane bushings in front except UCA bushings.

• All poly bushings in rear except upper shock and trailing arm bushings

• All new ball joints, control arms, and remaining OEM bushings.

• Front and rear ST sway bars.

• Eibach Sportline 1.5” lowering springs.

• Bilstein HD shocks.

• Moog front camber studs.

• Ingalls Smart Arm rear camber adjuster with poly bushings.

• DC Sports front strut tower bar.


Brakes

• Rebuilt front calipers

• SE-i rear disc swap, all rebuilt or new parts.

• Front and rear Brembo Sport drilled rotors.

• AEM brake pads.

• Techna-Fit SS brake lines.

• New master cylinder.


Wheels and Tires

• Civic HX 14” lightweight wheels.

• Michelin Destiny P185/70R14.

Weight Reduction

• AC, PS, cruise control, and power antenna removal.

• Odyssey drycell battery with custom bracket.

• Trunk lining and center console removal.









More to come.

[Lil Mike]

WOW, that car is clean as hell. congrats.

[Rendon LX-i]

i cant say a word. Thats so clean man. made props.

[2ndGenGuy]

Holy shit that stuff all looks freakin' clean! Pics of the exterior and interior? I imagine it looks nice too.

[codyJDM]

WOW. That's sick!! I've always wanted to see your car. Props.

[Pico]

One Word....BEAUTIFUL.
So Clean looking

[labeledsk8r]

very very clean. nice shape

cant wait to see more pics

[Hazwan]

Look at all those shiny parts!

[2oodoor]

this was his car and you bought it already like this?

very nice ride, excellent modifications ! (so far)

[carotman]

Wow!

[87roach]

Dayum, it's brand new! Props on the mods list and just how clean that thing is(too bad it probably wont stay that way for long), should give that valve cover some colour imo.

[redaztec]

Wow, that looks amazing!

[Strugglebucket]

Looks like you lost a glove in the left rear suspension, lol.

Any plans for a cam regrind?

[forrest89sei]

WOW! I love your car!

[LX-incredible]

Holy shit that stuff all looks freakin' clean! Pics of the exterior and interior? I imagine it looks nice too.

Thanks. It was dark when I got home, so all I managed to get was some interior shots.

[LX-incredible]

Dayum, it's brand new! Props on the mods list and just how clean that thing is(too bad it probably wont stay that way for long), should give that valve cover some colour imo.

I agree. Hot pink.

this was his car and you bought it already like this?

very nice ride, excellent modifications ! (so far)

She was bone stock when I got her. I bought it for the clean interior and straight body. Everything got a complete teardown and rebuild. Only problems I found were a coolant leak and misadjused clutch. Not bad for $250.

Looks like you lost a glove in the left rear suspension, lol.

Any plans for a cam regrind?

Nope, just shiny paint.

Likely a 272 with adj gear.

[Dr_Snooz]

Simply amazing! I love it!

[MessyHonda]

clean coupe....all it needs is a turbo set up

[Rendon LX-i]

clean coupe....all it needs is a turbo set up

x2

[RobT5580]

That is exactly what im looking for......Congratulations on finding that!

[stat1K]

well it's too bad none of you were "looking" for it 2 years ago when i sold it on here... my price here was 400 with a new clutchnet clutch and no one bought it, i sold the clutch to guayanobo and the car to angus here... thanks for letting me drive it yesterday dude i really do miss it lol...

next time you come down we're taking proper pictures and you better paint the valve cover before you come back!

[thegreatdane]

Very clean car!! Looks like you've done a very thourough upgrade of the car all the way around with quality parts.

How well did the 2g accord steering rack fit? Did you replace some of the suspension bolts and nuts or were they just that insanely clean?

[LX-incredible]

Thanks. I replaced quite a few and cleaned the rest. The 2g rack needs longer tie rod ends/tie rods and the 2g brackets welded into the crossmember. I wound up welding an 1 in extension onto each tie rod end. Works beautifully and the effort isn't bad at all.

Here's a couple I snapped in the rain along with some of the front suspension with about 1k on it:

[knarg]

wow looks awesome!

[markmdz89hatch]

very nice. what application are those shiftrod bushings from?