Title: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Milan on March 09, 2009, 03:28:43 AM
Hey all,
Thinking of what mod I want to do next with my tax refund, I was thinking I'd really love to do the Euro-R valve cover. I could just paint my stock one but I love the crinkle finish. Anyway, I want to make sure I buy the correct one.
Is this the right one for our cars?
http://www.advancespeedshop.com/honda-j ... p-691.html (http://www.advancespeedshop.com/honda-japan-typer-valve-cover-0205-civic-trvc2-p-691.html)
(http://www.advancespeedshop.com/images/rsx_valve_cover_w_spark_plug_cover_enlarged.jpg)
Thanks!
Thinking of what mod I want to do next with my tax refund, I was thinking I'd really love to do the Euro-R valve cover. I could just paint my stock one but I love the crinkle finish. Anyway, I want to make sure I buy the correct one.
Is this the right one for our cars?
http://www.advancespeedshop.com/honda-j ... p-691.html (http://www.advancespeedshop.com/honda-japan-typer-valve-cover-0205-civic-trvc2-p-691.html)
(http://www.advancespeedshop.com/images/rsx_valve_cover_w_spark_plug_cover_enlarged.jpg)
Thanks!
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: suleman_manji on March 09, 2009, 03:57:29 AM
All k-series valve covers are interchangeable (thank you Eli Whitney). So yes, the one you posted can work with the accord. Just make sure you get a new gasket set from the local auto-parts store or Honda (inexpensive really for the work it does)
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Milan on March 09, 2009, 04:17:23 AM
Cool, thanks!
Also, does anyone besides Password:JDM make carbon fiber spark plug/intake manifold covers? I love the way they look but I don't think they're worth the $90 and $120 respectively. Yes, I know that Mugen makes one too but $390 is just outrageous for a spark plug cover.
It sure is purdy though!!
(http://www.bestjdmparts.com/images/kseries_3.jpg)
Also, does anyone besides Password:JDM make carbon fiber spark plug/intake manifold covers? I love the way they look but I don't think they're worth the $90 and $120 respectively. Yes, I know that Mugen makes one too but $390 is just outrageous for a spark plug cover.
It sure is purdy though!!
(http://www.bestjdmparts.com/images/kseries_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: timot_one on March 09, 2009, 10:01:06 AM
You can find that stuff on eBay too.
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: k24low20z on March 09, 2009, 01:03:19 PM
make sure you also get the black jdm Oil Sitck...like the one i have..i had a carbon fiber spark plug cover but i took it off when i got the Euro-R Valve Cover because it covers the honda emblem on the valve cover..but i also like how that mugen cover looks..
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Milan on March 09, 2009, 01:17:52 PM
Quote from: "timot_one"
You can find that stuff on eBay too.
Yeah but it's cheapest on the site with the link above.
Quote from: "k24low20z"
make sure you also get the black jdm Oil Sitck...like the one i have..i had a carbon fiber spark plug cover but i took it off when i got the Euro-R Valve Cover because it covers the honda emblem on the valve cover..but i also like how that mugen cover looks..
I'm just going to spray my dipstick black lol.
Let's see the CF spark plug cover you have!
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: striktlyaccord on March 14, 2009, 01:17:50 PM
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/637/341/14090170455_large.jpg)
Plus I wanna say Mugen, Vision, Spoon, and Password:JDM all make CF spark plug covers for the k-series.
Plus I wanna say Mugen, Vision, Spoon, and Password:JDM all make CF spark plug covers for the k-series.
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Abailey4 on March 16, 2009, 10:50:12 AM
Milan, you could still paint your valve cover and get the wrinkle finish. Just buy the wrinkle paint and then you can even do it in whatever color you want.
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Milan on March 16, 2009, 08:03:15 PM
Quote from: "Abailey4"
Milan, you could still paint your valve cover and get the wrinkle finish. Just buy the wrinkle paint and then you can even do it in whatever color you want.
I'm not sure if they make it in high-temp pain. I assume I have to use high-temp paint.
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Jellynuts on March 16, 2009, 08:25:22 PM
It's so insanely vain, but after seeing your HDR photoshoot at Palm Beach (http://elitecm.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=408), I really started considering replacing mine too. Originally, I was going to paint it too, but frick, after those pics, you just gotta have that wrinkle finish!
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Abailey4 on March 17, 2009, 10:10:43 AM
Quote from: "Milan"
Quote from: "Abailey4"
Milan, you could still paint your valve cover and get the wrinkle finish. Just buy the wrinkle paint and then you can even do it in whatever color you want.
I'm not sure if they make it in high-temp pain. I assume I have to use high-temp paint.
Yes I believe you must use high temp and I believe they make it in high temp because most wrinkle paint applications are done in the engine bay.
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Jellynuts on May 04, 2009, 12:03:28 AM
Hey, I found a DIY for wrinkle finishing your valve cover :)
http://tsxclub.com/forums/1st-gen-car-care/23157-diy-jdm-valve-cover.html
http://tsxclub.com/forums/1st-gen-car-care/23157-diy-jdm-valve-cover.html
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Knocturnal84 on May 04, 2009, 05:10:33 PM
http://www.prostreetonline.com/s/jdm_jd ... covers.asp (http://www.prostreetonline.com/s/jdm_jdm-valve-covers.asp)
this site sells them cheaper
but that DIY for the wrinkle looks good.....now i am debating black or red for my car
this site sells them cheaper
but that DIY for the wrinkle looks good.....now i am debating black or red for my car
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Slammedk24 on May 04, 2009, 11:07:17 PM
We sell back wrinkle paint made by VHT at work thats high temp, then you could just get a red thats close and spray over that. I've been thinking about this for a while, I just never have enough time to do it
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: rjp6262 on May 05, 2009, 11:57:38 PM
looks like doing it yourself takes a good amount of time...but i'd rather do it myself instead of drop 150 on a valve cover.
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Fenix on May 06, 2009, 09:23:52 AM
why not get it powder coated? thats what im gonna do.
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Skippy on May 08, 2009, 08:16:16 PM
do NOT buy the JDM dipstick. It is designed for a K20 with a higher capacity oil pan (and a shorter deck height if I'm not mistaken) and your oil level reading will be off. Paint your stock dipstick black.
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: striktlyaccord on May 09, 2009, 05:32:24 PM
Quote from: "Skippy"
do NOT buy the JDM dipstick. It is designed for a K20 with a higher capacity oil pan (and a shorter deck height if I'm not mistaken) and your oil level reading will be off. Paint your stock dipstick black.
Steve, you're correct that the jdm black dipstick if a different length than the oem Accord one, and I know this because I own one. But I just scraped new line level markings into mine so that it matches the oem lines, and it does the trick. I'm sure painting the oem one is easy though for anyone who wants to try.
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Knocturnal84 on May 12, 2009, 12:13:14 PM
i am going to attempt this this week...hopefully Friday
i got the VHT paint which other forums say its close to the Type R red; sand paper and the heat gun
i got the VHT paint which other forums say its close to the Type R red; sand paper and the heat gun
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Skippy on May 12, 2009, 03:43:12 PM
I still wish Racecoated was still in business. Even though I have one of his valve covers I still wish he made them...he is truly an artist.
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: striktlyaccord on May 13, 2009, 11:18:13 PM
Quote from: "Skippy"
I still wish Racecoated was still in business. Even though I have one of his valve covers I still wish he made them...he is truly an artist.
Agreed.
Title: Re: Euro-R Valve Cover
Post by: Abailey4 on May 14, 2009, 12:46:39 PM
Quote from: "striktlyaccord"
Quote from: "Skippy"
do NOT buy the JDM dipstick. It is designed for a K20 with a higher capacity oil pan (and a shorter deck height if I'm not mistaken) and your oil level reading will be off. Paint your stock dipstick black.
Steve, you're correct that the jdm black dipstick if a different length than the oem Accord one, and I know this because I own one. But I just scraped new line level markings into mine so that it matches the oem lines, and it does the trick. I'm sure painting the oem one is easy though for anyone who wants to try.
Yeah I painted my dipstick in about 15-20 minutes. Majority of that time was prep.