Skippy's build thread

[Skippy]

So the time has come.

Welcome to my build thread..I've been spreading hype about it for months and now the time has come to lay out the foundation.

I've been itching to get more power out of my 4cyl but my luck has not been great. I dyno'd the car in 2007 and reached 153whp and 154wtq. Needless to say I was dissatisfied.

Here's the goal: 260whp out of an 90% stock K24/K20 hybrid.

I want this motor to be a marvel, not a monster. This motor will be going into my daily driver, so being discreet and drivable are of the utmost concern.

Here is the growing parts list. --Acquired means that I have the item, no designation means I need to get it. The list is growing...and it's midnight so I'm probably gonna forget some stuff.



K24a4 block --Acquired
Block guard
TSX pistons --Acquired
TSX rods --Acquired
K20 oil pump --Acquired


K20a2 head --Acquired
Skunk2 stage 1 camshafts --Acquired
Supertech valvesprings
Supertech valve retainers
Supertech valve seats
New stock valves
ARP headstuds --Acquired
RBC Intake manifold --Acquired
RDX 410cc Injectors --Acquired
That really weird water neck on the front of the head --Acquired


Fuel system:
Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator --Acquired
Aeromotive fuel pressure gauge
-6an fuel lines
AEM Fuel rail


Induction:
Custom fabricated short ram intake
RSX-S Throttle body
K24 TB gasket --Acquired
BLOX RBC TB adapter --Acquired

Engine Management:
Hondata Kpro --ACQUIRED, BITCHES...
Custom Kpro jumper harness --acquired, FINALLY!
AEM UEGO Wideband A/F controller -acquired and installed


Honda Engine rebuild supplies:
K24 Headgasket -acquired
K24 Main bearings -acquired
K24 Rod bearings
K24 Piston rings
K20 head kit -acquired
K24 Water pump


Miscellaneous:
K20 Primary A/F sensor --Acquired and modified
K20 Knock sensor --Acquired
K20 VTEC solenoid --Acquired
K20 CKP sensor/wheel --Acquired
K24 thrust washers --Acquired
K24 Timing chain --Acquired
K20 VTC regulator --Acquired
BLOX oil pressure sandwich plate --Acquired
K20 timing chain tensioner


Random stuff I probably don't need but want anyway:
Auto meter oil pressure gauge -acquired and installed
Auto Meter DPSS
Spoon carbon kevlar coil cover
Skunk2 brake/clutch/PS reservoir covers
SKUNK2 SHIFT KNOB GOD DAMMIT!


So now that I've totally bored you with jargon...here are some pretty pictures of my progress:

[Blackhawk]

I can stare at that table for hours. Love the fact that you always have new little boxes laying around every time I come over  

[Heckler]

When is this project going to be completed?  You still missing anything?

[Mike]

I'm impressed with your goals! It's nice to see someone go after a build with the goal of staying NA

[timot_one]

When is this project going to be completed?  You still missing anything?

I'll let Skippy answer that one.  I hope that one day I can post my build thread and Mike will respect me for staying n/a.  I will say this, Skippy has always been my inspiration for my own build.  Eventually I will get around to collecting parts like he has.  For now, I have to find a reliable tuner that knows K Pro and K Series motors.

[Fenix]

Wow, its so purdy

[Heckler]

In the long run i'm not really interested in doing a build like this, however, would like to do cams and some simple valvetrain and kpro.

...waiting on Skip's response.

[cstyleaccord]

if you do cams and simple valvetrain..might as well get a k24a2..those parts will run you almost half of what the motor cost plus installation. if you want a nice gain that is what i would do. start with something like this will make you appreciate the money you spent.

[BliNx197]

Hey hows this build coming along Skip? Havent checked in or heard anything on it in a while

[Skippy]

It's currently on hold because I ran my credit card up with buying parts for the motor haha.  I'm going to wait until the economy gets better and then we'll go from there.

[slipkord]

Screw the economy!!! Just open another card and keep the parts a flowin.


I like what you've done so far, keep us updated.

[Skippy]

Debt isn't fun as it is...I want to get out of debt and start living a little besides blowing all my money on the car...I have a few creature comfort items I want to buy before any more parts are acquired.

[Paulius005]

Creature comfort... psht.. who needs that... lol just kiddin around... nice to see your progress so far

[thisaznboi88]

I hope u win the lottery n get out of debt so I can finally see the build... It must suck having to look at the sickest thing you have built so far and cant use it... But yeah being in debt sucks.. especially now and my sales tax just went up 1% so its 8.25 in merced and 9.25 in san jose, CA blah...

[Skippy]

you'll see it...eventually...haha.  Thanks for staying excited