Scored a B16A2 long block for a few hundred due to a spun bearing, looking forward to rebuilding my first B series. I’ve done a SBC in the past but first time doing a B series. Pretty stoked to tear it apart and get the build going.
Few points to add for buying parts individually or unassembled: -Be sure you know the bore diameter of the block you are buying. For example b18c1 81mm bore is stock if you measure 82mm it’s been bored twice. You will need to sleeve if the 82mm walls are bad. -Check the threaded holes for condition all around the engine block and cylinder head. -no crank journal or cam caps with block or head , move on. -clean clean clean everything before assembly, all it takes is one piece of junk to ruin a motor. Even after it comes back from the machine shop, specifically the cylinder head coolant passages. - have the machine shop check block first before buying pistons. For deck height and bore.
I am local to the area (just north of the MD/PA line) and I am SO glad I found this video!! having some local companies referred is great. good info. Keep it up man, I'll be watching your other vids!
I'm going sent it my first engine build it's a b18b but crank shaft got me thinking I can see a scratch at cl 2 my finger nail get stock on a little spot it's bad?
Alot of times when you hear these hondas tapping and rattling. Even when the person keeps up maintenance. That's the oil pump going out. Its raire that Honda oil pumps actually just drop all at once. But they lose pressure quite often. And cause premature wear in the top end. Especially when you try running a turbo and oil cooler.
I have a 97 gs non vtech just switched the. Valve cover gasket and spark plug gaskets bcuz almost all 4 spark plugs had oil... now the problem is that there’s smoke coming out the tail pipe could it be the oil that got in through the spark plug gasket leak
I have to say hondas are probably the most simple engine to work on especially in the engine bay. I had to do a headgasket job on my 91 240sx having never cracked an engine before and it was fucking infuriating at some points. You would think the engineers did stuff just to fuck with the mechanics who would be fixing it.
I’m buying a b18c soon right now I have a b18b1 with gsr transmission and I’m buying a second motor to teach my self how build and put together a Honda motor this winter
JDMTurboful I guess I’m said it wrong I’m pulling the b18b out of my teggy then putting the b18c in there and new ecu etc for a full swap Then teaching my self on the b18b
I’m in a similar situation ... I have a b16 on a gsr trans, I’m about to pick up a b18c1 and put my b16 head on it, basically teach myself how to do it
It's funny though because the people selling the book were making money from it. I don't gain anything from helping you learn about how to rebuild.🤣 It was a very useful resource.
or what about someone who doesn't want to spend a lot on Nippon pistons, and use just used oem pistons and rods, just replace rings with npr or king bearings, or getting a used oem crank from the junkyard, and have it worked on at the machine shop
Could you do a H Series vs K series video? I am looking into getting a Prelude 5th gen but I just wanna know what you think in them is all.. Edit: I know you did the HKJ video but just wanted to know the pros and cons between those two specifically more in depth and which is easier to work on and build overtime
You really couldnt find any videos on re building a b series!? Evans tuning has a great very in depth (3 videos) that includes blueprinting, very helpful. I also have a whole series of building my ls vtec (shameless plug) but im sure they will be hard to find as im sure im on the bottom of the search.
So I’m a complete noob to the Honda game and the whole engine rebuild game in general, but I’ve found an integra type r that has got a spun rod bearing on piston 1, needs a new crank and connecting rod, as well as bearings. How difficult/expensive would it be, and would it be better to replace all the bearings/conrods while the engine is apart.
just get a brand new set of rods and pistons and rings. Replace the bearings and get a new to you crankshaft (used that doesn't have any dings or scratches in it) Have a shop assemble the rotating assembly and do the rest yourself. Download the Honda b series guide book off the app store and the rest is explained there
lol I already have that book, and my old B18C4+S9B LSD MB6 civic that I no longer daily drive....always wanted to put it into a EG, but would probably make b20vtec or stroke it to make it worth the money, stock b18 is not THAT fast...still love the b-series engines, sound much better then k-series to me
Hey guys, What is a good recommended b18c1 build for daily driver. I want something more robust . reliable. doesnt burn oil. and something alittle better than stock but yet still reliable as OEM. I was also wondering what header do you have for your motor right now. what size collector is the header , and are you running a test or pipe or stock cat?
You do not need a new crank or pistons the machine shop would mana flux the ones you pull out and know if there is any issues. Then they will check diameter of main and rod journals polish crank and order the correct bearings. Rings you will need to file fit them.
This engine and car is gone. I'm currently awaiting for my ITR to arrive. Check out some of my newer videos. Due to covid, probably won't be meeting anyone any time soon.
I love your videos man but i would never use harbor freight tools to assemble and engine (torque, etc.), or measure anything with a product from harbor freight, thats just my opinion. When i went to tech school we re used the rods and pistons in a oem rebuild, but we had to go through and measure all compents to see if they where still in oem spec to be used again.
+Caleb Johnson i agree. And that is why if you look on the sheet i checked each piston height 5 times. And for my torque wrench i used tekton not harbor freight.
Matthew Aceves I got you homie, here’s the link Xtreme Honda B-Series Engines HP1552 by Richard Holdeneritunes.apple.com/us/book/xtreme-honda-b-series-engines-hp1552/id357927184?mt=11
Miton Films you can glue a marker to the valve and spin in back and forth in your hands like you're starting a fire with a stick. Easy way to seat the valves.
Lol I just found a suction cup tool online. That's probably what you used and I'm sure its easier than my method. I didn't even know that existed. I used hot glue and a marker when building a dirt bike engine.
Good vid, should come in handy. Still debating on debating my k20a2 or just swap a jdm k20a... maybe rebuilding and beefing up the internals on my stock motor.
You inspired me to start a small series of boosting my motor to 2.4 l I want some tips on cameras music the channel is dc2 rhd Integra I did a short video of the status of the car right now it's still 87x 97 stroke
Increasing bore could just end up making you have to buy pistons or rings. Unless you wanna burn more oil than prior rebuild. So yeah. I agree man. I do recommend the honing tho. And I rarely deck a block either unless it was run hot or something. I just hit it with a plastic buff pad. It will clean it. Polish it. Bit doesn't scratch or put or anything like that.
Thanks for understanding, Filming every single bit of rebuilding an engine would take multiple videos. I just wanted to summarize what had to be done to as you said guide people in the Right direction
Its like in grade school when the whole class had to take turns reading from the book aloud and the teacher picked that 1 kid that couldnt really read and everyone was like F@*# he just say?! Ony thing I could really understand was him pitching that book to buy.
How to rebuild your engine. Step 1. Pay someone to machine you're block. Step 2. Pay someone to assemble the bottom end. Step 3. Pay someone to assemble a head or buy one per assembled. Step 4. Put the head on the engine and you have successfully rebuilt you're engine. Why say this is is a video to rebuild you're engine. It should be a video of how to open you're wallet and pay someone to do it for you. Xavier Nunn~built not bought. Not saying you dont know what you're doing bruh. I just saying this is a video on how to rebuild you're engine but you complained how hard everything is and to just take it to someone else, making everyone scared to even take their dipstick out. You didnt rebuild in this video. You assembled what someone else already rebuilt.... and you are a hypocrite with the whole book thing. I need not explain.
I love how you hate on a guy selling a book on a previous video but then you start advertising a book/app haha XD good video though!
LordSeemz 😂😂😂
Literally 😂
the difference is he is going over the entire rebuild process the other guy didn't and he recommended the book for more help
Nice to see you have a brain Noah 😂
Acl race bearing have a coating. That’s why it’s a little on the loose end. By far more safer then the standard.
I love seeing youngsters putting in that work!
Scored a B16A2 long block for a few hundred due to a spun bearing, looking forward to rebuilding my first B series. I’ve done a SBC in the past but first time doing a B series. Pretty stoked to tear it apart and get the build going.
How did it go
Few points to add for buying parts individually or unassembled:
-Be sure you know the bore diameter of the block you are buying. For example b18c1 81mm bore is stock if you measure 82mm it’s been bored twice. You will need to sleeve if the 82mm walls are bad.
-Check the threaded holes for condition all around the engine block and cylinder head.
-no crank journal or cam caps with block or head , move on.
-clean clean clean everything before assembly, all it takes is one piece of junk to ruin a motor. Even after it comes back from the machine shop, specifically the cylinder head coolant passages.
- have the machine shop check block first before buying pistons. For deck height and bore.
Johnman5757 thanks for adding this! Very important points. I did go over a few but this is crucial info!
Dropping a valve is a way worse than spinning a bearing. Piston,rod, head, block. All done.
I am local to the area (just north of the MD/PA line) and I am SO glad I found this video!! having some local companies referred is great. good info. Keep it up man, I'll be watching your other vids!
TDC "when everything is pointing up" lol. Keep up the vids man. Respect for putting them out there.
A lot of good info it seems but I'm half way through...are you going to actually build something?
I'm going sent it my first engine build it's a b18b but crank shaft got me thinking I can see a scratch at cl 2 my finger nail get stock on a little spot it's bad?
What was your torque settings on your rod bolts ? I’m not sure if I missed it in the video 😂
Never seen a Honda oil pump fail but interesting advice!
+Nathan Barretto neither have i...but its best to pay $150 than to risk engine failure.
I have :(
My friend has. Block got a knock soon after the re build.
Alot of times when you hear these hondas tapping and rattling. Even when the person keeps up maintenance. That's the oil pump going out. Its raire that Honda oil pumps actually just drop all at once. But they lose pressure quite often. And cause premature wear in the top end. Especially when you try running a turbo and oil cooler.
You also dont need head studs unless your going to boost or spray it
Even if I a have low compresión and I just want to change the piston I need to take the cam off?
The head has to come off. So yeah.....cam has to come off.
I have a 97 gs non vtech just switched the. Valve cover gasket and spark plug gaskets bcuz almost all 4 spark plugs had oil... now the problem is that there’s smoke coming out the tail pipe could it be the oil that got in through the spark plug gasket leak
I have to say hondas are probably the most simple engine to work on especially in the engine bay.
I had to do a headgasket job on my 91 240sx having never cracked an engine before and it was fucking infuriating at some points. You would think the engineers did stuff just to fuck with the mechanics who would be fixing it.
Great video bro 👊🏻
what size botl's are used on the engine stand? I lost mine
I’m buying a b18c soon right now I have a b18b1 with gsr transmission and I’m buying a second motor to teach my self how build and put together a Honda motor this winter
Why dont you do it on D series? B18C is rare and pretty expansive.
JDMTurboful I guess I’m said it wrong I’m pulling the b18b out of my teggy then putting the b18c in there and new ecu etc for a full swap
Then teaching my self on the b18b
I’m in a similar situation ... I have a b16 on a gsr trans, I’m about to pick up a b18c1 and put my b16 head on it, basically teach myself how to do it
where is the link for the book?
I laughed so hard when he said people talk about and try to sell a book about 2 minutes in and legit 2 minutes in he tells us to buy a book🤣🤣
It's funny though because the people selling the book were making money from it. I don't gain anything from helping you learn about how to rebuild.🤣 It was a very useful resource.
Do you know if there is a book for the r series engines like the 1.8?
Maryland integra gang. Thanks for the information bro my engine just blew and I'm gonna use this to rebuild 💯💯
You will be better calling the people he paid to actually rebuild it. All he did was assemble and complain
Damn i had no idea they have a book on that thanks bro!
or what about someone who doesn't want to spend a lot on Nippon pistons, and use just used oem pistons and rods, just replace rings with npr or king bearings, or getting a used oem crank from the junkyard, and have it worked on at the machine shop
I want to see a complete video of installing the K series
Thanks...
No
Could you do a H Series vs K series video? I am looking into getting a Prelude 5th gen but I just wanna know what you think in them is all..
Edit: I know you did the HKJ video but just wanted to know the pros and cons between those two specifically more in depth and which is easier to work on and build overtime
+Jordan Price ahh more in depth! I can make it happen expect a video drop on that within 1-2 weeks tops.
Miton Films thanks Milton! I'm happy to be in the Honda game cuz y'all (well... Besides the ricers) know your stuff which is really cool!
You really couldnt find any videos on re building a b series!? Evans tuning has a great very in depth (3 videos) that includes blueprinting, very helpful. I also have a whole series of building my ls vtec (shameless plug) but im sure they will be hard to find as im sure im on the bottom of the search.
+Max Herman .oh yeh i completely forgot of evans tuning. Those videos are like 8 yrs old. Im gonna check out this lsv of yours as well.
So I’m a complete noob to the Honda game and the whole engine rebuild game in general, but I’ve found an integra type r that has got a spun rod bearing on piston 1, needs a new crank and connecting rod, as well as bearings. How difficult/expensive would it be, and would it be better to replace all the bearings/conrods while the engine is apart.
just get a brand new set of rods and pistons and rings. Replace the bearings and get a new to you crankshaft (used that doesn't have any dings or scratches in it)
Have a shop assemble the rotating assembly and do the rest yourself.
Download the Honda b series guide book off the app store and the rest is explained there
@@MITONFILMS cool, appreciate the advice.
lol I already have that book, and my old B18C4+S9B LSD MB6 civic that I no longer daily drive....always wanted to put it into a EG, but would probably make b20vtec or stroke it to make it worth the money, stock b18 is not THAT fast...still love the b-series engines, sound much better then k-series to me
Head work is we're you get power
I have this same motor but I'm wondering where can I buy a decent distributor for it.
JHPUSA.com
Hey guys,
What is a good recommended b18c1 build for daily driver.
I want something more robust . reliable. doesnt burn oil. and something alittle better than stock but yet still reliable as OEM.
I was also wondering what header do you have for your motor right now. what size collector is the header , and are you running a test or pipe or stock cat?
You do not need a new crank or pistons the machine shop would mana flux the ones you pull out and know if there is any issues. Then they will check diameter of main and rod journals polish crank and order the correct bearings. Rings you will need to file fit them.
How you get the engine calculations?
Yo I live in Glen Burnie and have a gsr wld like 2 link up 1 day!!
This engine and car is gone. I'm currently awaiting for my ITR to arrive. Check out some of my newer videos.
Due to covid, probably won't be meeting anyone any time soon.
list the tools you had to buy and how they cost please
Great Video.. respect young man.
What size of pistons i need for b17a1 engine
Standard if you don’t want to hone cylinders you can buy any size as long as you hone it to size
I love your videos man but i would never use harbor freight tools to assemble and engine (torque, etc.), or measure anything with a product from harbor freight, thats just my opinion. When i went to tech school we re used the rods and pistons in a oem rebuild, but we had to go through and measure all compents to see if they where still in oem spec to be used again.
+Caleb Johnson i agree. And that is why if you look on the sheet i checked each piston height 5 times. And for my torque wrench i used tekton not harbor freight.
Miton Films i saw that, i just dont trust harbor freights "quality". And hopefully soon you will have me uploading videos of my b18c1 turbo build
Caleb Johnson me too :) good luck to you amigos!
Could not find the: How to Rebuild a B series engine on ITunes. Looks like I'll have to buy a hard copy
Matthew Aceves I got you homie, here’s the link
Xtreme Honda B-Series Engines HP1552 by Richard Holdeneritunes.apple.com/us/book/xtreme-honda-b-series-engines-hp1552/id357927184?mt=11
Did you use a magic marker and hot glue when lapping the valves?
+DrFuNK hot glue? Wtf? Lol i used a marker so they go back in the right seat.
Miton Films you can glue a marker to the valve and spin in back and forth in your hands like you're starting a fire with a stick. Easy way to seat the valves.
Lol I just found a suction cup tool online. That's probably what you used and I'm sure its easier than my method. I didn't even know that existed. I used hot glue and a marker when building a dirt bike engine.
Very cool dude. Would love to see a 2nd part.
Good vid, should come in handy. Still debating on debating my k20a2 or just swap a jdm k20a... maybe rebuilding and beefing up the internals on my stock motor.
armando quezada i would say go for the rebuild if you plan on keeping the car for a long time.
You inspired me to start a small series of boosting my motor to 2.4 l I want some tips on cameras music the channel is dc2 rhd Integra I did a short video of the status of the car right now it's still 87x 97 stroke
What you taking about this video was short lol
A lot of good info with this one 👍
+Mumble lmao 😂
it's a rebuild...you don't have to increase the bore.
Increasing bore could just end up making you have to buy pistons or rings. Unless you wanna burn more oil than prior rebuild. So yeah. I agree man. I do recommend the honing tho. And I rarely deck a block either unless it was run hot or something. I just hit it with a plastic buff pad. It will clean it. Polish it. Bit doesn't scratch or put or anything like that.
What you use to lift the motor?
I weigh 145 pounds and lifted mine onto the engine stand all by myself once all of the accessories were off the engine.
You need a steady-cam, big time, bud: I got seasick watching the video. Sound track was great, though. So were all the still shots.
Thanks for the feedback I recently bought a steady cam for the newer videos please check them out when you get a chance?
Fuck all the haters bro dope ass vid with lots of information 💯
Could of been longer hehe
Great video man
Cant find that book. Link??
Could you send a link to the book?
Kevin Delacoudray you can get in ebay
Was the valve cover painted in Ukraine?
spoon colors brah
Nice b series long live the B series
if i wanted to listen to a how to i would just listen to the audiobook of the book youre pushing
Clicked on this video specifically for bottom end information three-quarters of the way in he says buy a book I don't know how to do it👎
Biggie in the background 😂🤣
Great video
You didn't rebuild it ..smh
Thanks bro u save me got a new sub from me . keep it up ☝
A break in video will help alot
Grate video btw keep up the good work
+Eduardo Miranda yeah thats definitely a process
You should make a video on how to mount a engine on an engine stand with bolts. There’s no vids
Just mount the engine where the tranny was mounted
Super simple. I did it today just go junk yard get 3-4 17mm b series bolts.
Way to many adds!
It's how you get payed
Good content bro
We want the video!
+justin johnson what video?
Miton Films priming, getting it running
This video is titled wrong 😂
Thanks for understanding, Filming every single bit of rebuilding an engine would take multiple videos. I just wanted to summarize what had to be done to as you said guide people in the Right direction
Holy shit man ads every 5mins, are you serious?
If I actually wanted to know how to build a motor.......🤫 #AncientChineseSecret
Man u chat too much ..we watch because u say rebuilt ..not what to buy ..u should give me back some mb
The other video on youtube tells you to buy a book after 2 minutes but then again so do you dont be a hypocrite
Its not my book. He is selling his own book. It is a great guide and is on the app store. I make no profit from it lmao
Its like in grade school when the whole class had to take turns reading from the book aloud and the teacher picked that 1 kid that couldnt really read and everyone was like F@*# he just say?! Ony thing I could really understand was him pitching that book to buy.
He was speaking clear as day.
Wow.... dont buy the book then buy the book... lmao. Not even 2 mins into the vid
like # 200
How to rebuild your engine. Step 1. Pay someone to machine you're block. Step 2. Pay someone to assemble the bottom end. Step 3. Pay someone to assemble a head or buy one per assembled. Step 4. Put the head on the engine and you have successfully rebuilt you're engine.
Why say this is is a video to rebuild you're engine. It should be a video of how to open you're wallet and pay someone to do it for you. Xavier Nunn~built not bought. Not saying you dont know what you're doing bruh. I just saying this is a video on how to rebuild you're engine but you complained how hard everything is and to just take it to someone else, making everyone scared to even take their dipstick out. You didnt rebuild in this video. You assembled what someone else already rebuilt.... and you are a hypocrite with the whole book thing. I need not explain.
Hypocrite
This video is useless man. All you did was talk about it. No action.
So I'm supposed to document every single minute over the course of a 8 month project? K .noted.
@@MITONFILMS yeah.
This video is terrible.