2.1L B18 all motor build


JamesE-EK9

JamesE-EK9

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Hi all - new here again although I was active here several years ago.

Thought I'd share my build (I believe I done so back in 2015/2016 but one thing led to another and the build is only completing now). It's a 2.1L B series amid a world of k-swaps!

The brief setup is as follows:
- Darton MID sleeved B18 bored to 85mm and o-ringed (all machine work done by Mazworx)
- Moroso 5.5qt oil pan and 4Piston ported oil pump
- 92mm stroker kit (BC crank, Manley H-beams and custom Traum pistons around 13.0:1
- 4Piston GSR V2 (I bought the V1 when I started this build but sold that and purchased the V2 recently....V1 pictured below)
- Full Ferrea Valvetrain
- Skunk2 pro 3 cams
- Intake will be a 3.5 inch CAI with a Boost Logic stainless steel filter and a Vibrant v stack....I will run a direct air feed to the filter also
- K-Tuned 80mm TB and Skunk2 Ultra Race ported by 4Piston + 1L spacer
- ASP header to mate to Speedfactory 3 inch piping and a K-Tuned turndown muffler (I ran a Blox mini race backbox initially but it was WAYYYY too loud)
- E85 flex fuel setup
- Walbro 450 pump / Weldon A2040 FPR / Speedfactory fuel rail / ID 1050x / PTFE fuel lines
- K series coil conversion
- Crank and cam trigger kit
- Meziere electric water pump
- Speedfactory oil catch can setup
- ATI damper
- 98spec DC2 S80 with 4.4 final drive (may be swapped for 4.7 at later stage)
- Likely to be running on a Link G4X

The original plan was to install the engine into my EG hatch:
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However, after the build getting delayed for so long and with the car being left outside exposed to the elements for so many years, the shell gave into the weather and isn't really roadworthy anymore.

So I am now doing something that I originally bought the EG to avoid...and that is to install the engine into my EK9 Type R:
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The EK9 already has MeisterR SuperRace coilovers, Innovative 75A mounts, 16 inch Regamasters and I have a FullRace traction bar waiting to be installed.

Some parts and engine pics:
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As it stands, the engine is 95% together. I have yet to buy the fuelling components and a few other things, while the builder and tuner (ap-performance here in Ireland) sorts the ECU and the trigger kit and coil conversion.

Hopefully I will have some updates soon...now to get the EK9 out of the carcoon storage bubble and get it back on the road!
 
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JamesE-EK9 said:
I believe it is the same one yep. It had a lip on it before I bought it. Sadly in much better condition in the pic than it stands now
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Thats when Dave Lee had it. Back in 2013 when TheLowLife ran an event in Balbriggan.
 
terry_em1 said:
Thats when Dave Lee had it. Back in 2013 when TheLowLife ran an event in Balbriggan.
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I bought it in either late 2015 or 2016 just for the engine build. I still have the shell and trying to see if it can be saved but the built engine will defo not be seeing it...and nothing else will be seeing it for a long time if ever! a lot of work to be done to every corner of the shell if it is to be saved
 
Mega build , is it just for road use when completed or will it see some track time ?

Is that the eg thats up at Ap performance?
 
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Civicfacelift said:
Mega build , is it just for road use when completed or will it see some track time ?

Is that the eg thats up at Ap performance?
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Mostly road but will definitely be seeing a few track days and see what 1/4 mile I can get out of it

Ha If you're referring to the sad looking rusty EG that was there, that's the one! Actually managed to take it back home at the weekend there. The EK9 is now booked in for the start of June
 
JamesE-EK9 said:
Mostly road but will definitely be seeing a few track days and see what 1/4 mile I can get out of it

Ha If you're referring to the sad looking rusty EG that was there, that's the one! Actually managed to take it back home at the weekend there. The EK9 is now booked in for the start of June
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Where are you buying your LINK from?
 
JamesE-EK9 said:
Mostly road but will definitely be seeing a few track days and see what 1/4 mile I can get out of it

Ha If you're referring to the sad looking rusty EG that was there, that's the one! Actually managed to take it back home at the weekend there. The EK9 is now booked in for the start of June
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Still a cool looking eg, It’s definitely worth saving , really like the dc2 dash/clocks in it .
 
Civicfacelift said:
Still a cool looking eg, It’s definitely worth saving , really like the dc2 dash/clocks in it .
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Yeah the dash and clocks are a cool feature. I personally have not got the time to try restore it but a friend is looking at it atm to see if it is something they might turn their hand to
 
Lovely build mate, looking forward to more updates

i need that header, you got a link please?
 
Just a pretty basic update as a few parts are slowly making their way through the door

A Boost Logic 6" stainless steel air filter
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Which is connected to a Vibrant 3.5" velocity stack here and a Samco connector
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A 9" x 4" aluminium v stack to funnel air from the front bumper from a company called Proper Fabrications from I believe Canada
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And my new small collection of Samco joiners for the various parts of the intake system
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The Blox Mini Race Muffler (3 inch)
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Weldon A2040 fuel pressure regulator
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More parts rolling in. I've got almost everything I need on my side now. I know AP Performance has the ECU and a few sensors got already too. Booked in for the very start of June. Lets see how close to 300hp I can make in an N/A B series!

I will be getting friends to mock up the exhaust for me and get it setup with v-bands. I also have to try get a 3.5 inch intake arm made up (they're difficult to find off the shelf for the B series) and get the air feed from the front bumper setup. I want to try build a lexan airbox around the filter so I hope make a mess of it!

Speedfactory 3 inch exhaust piping (It will be a sad day when my J's Racing exhausts come off....)
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Vibrant 9 inch race muffler
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Moroso road race/street sump
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Speedfactory titanium sump bolts
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Speedfactory billet mounting bracket for my Weldon fuel pressure regulator
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Walbro 450 pump and install kit
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ID 1050x injectors
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Speedfactory fuel rail
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ATI damper (the street version to allow me to use power steering for the moment for the annual NCT/MOT test). I plan on switching to an electric power steering setup in the future
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Speedfactory titanium intake manifold and exhaust manifold stud kits
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B16Swt said:
Really looking forward to seeing your results, what a great project. I managed 252hp from my 1797cc b18c engine and it wasn’t even close to the spec yours is
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Very nice! The way I am thinking is I'm expecting something north of the 280 mark. If I crack 290 I'll be delighted and 300....I'll cry with happiness on the drive home haha This is all on E85. The goal when I was spec'ing the engine was to try crack the 300 mark n/a in a streetable B series without methanol and have the engine, fueling etc 95% ready for boost down the line perhaps
 
B16Swt said:
How’s this project going @JamesE-EK9 ?
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Hey - sorry for the lack of updated....been held up with various small items with the current delay being a water hose outlet for a P72 cylinder head I ordered from Honda a month ago! These old parts are getting harder and harder to find. So it is most of the way there...engine is in and most other pieces to the puzzle have been installed. I am hoping it is pretty much ready to start once when we get the water hose outlet installed
 
JamesE-EK9 said:
Hey - sorry for the lack of updated....been held up with various small items with the current delay being a water hose outlet for a P72 cylinder head I ordered from Honda a month ago! These old parts are getting harder and harder to find. So it is most of the way there...engine is in and most other pieces to the puzzle have been installed. I am hoping it is pretty much ready to start once when we get the water hose outlet installed
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Good to hear it’s all going to plan!
Do let us know how she does on the Dyno!
 
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