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Projects, new and old, that I have gotten greasy on.
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CRX B18a1 vacuum diagram
Posted on July 4, 2010 | No CommentsBack by popular demand, a wiring diagram for the obd0 b18a1 in an MPFI 88-91 CRX (that's HF and Si, not the DX). -
200,000 Miles
Posted on June 12, 2010 | 5 CommentsMy BMW crosses the defining 200,000-mile mark. -
BMW Civic
Posted on June 11, 2010 | 3 CommentsI've been driving my e36 BMW around a bit lately, and ended up parking next to a Civic today. -
BMW Project Initiation
Posted on May 25, 2010 | 2 CommentsAfter moving cross-country, I purchased a 1994 BMW 325is as my new daily driver. -
CRX HF-Si Rear Disc Brakes
Posted on March 4, 2010 | 7 CommentsUpgrade your second-generation CRX HF drum brakes to CRX Si rear disk brakes -
First Generation CRX Suspension
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsHow to improve the suspension geometry of your first-generation CRX using parts from other cars. -
Cross-country drive
Posted on February 27, 2010 | 1 CommentMy plan to drive across the country at the end of March has been set in motion. -
l28et fuel management
Posted on February 25, 2010 | 6 CommentsI spent a lot of time researching options to control fuel delivery in my l28et for the Sinister s30 project. -
Bitch Pin Removal
Posted on February 20, 2010 | 3 CommentsHow to remove the bitch pin from a Honda transmission shifter linkage. -
Sneak Peek
Posted on February 18, 2010 | No CommentsMy long-term plans, and s30 progress -
d16a8 or d16zc
Posted on February 16, 2010 | No CommentsThe d16zc engine is the dual-overhead D-series powerplant -
Honda b16a1 engine
Posted on February 13, 2010 | No CommentsThe b16a1 is one of the best transaxle engines Honda has ever produced. -
s30 l28et engine update
Posted on February 12, 2010 | 2 CommentsLots of progress, but I can't quite cross anything off the 'todo' list yet. -
s30 Update: Transmission
Posted on February 11, 2010 | No CommentsI finally have a 5speed transmission installed so it's functional. -
It takes a bit of madness
Posted on February 6, 2010 | No CommentsNodus makes progress on his Falcon -
l28ett manifold designs
Posted on February 2, 2010 | 7 CommentsA different approach to twin turbocharging an l28ett. -
Two turbo or not two turbo
Posted on February 2, 2010 | 4 CommentsTwo turbo or not two turbo, that is the question. My debate between single and double turbochargers. -
Just fine, thanks.
Posted on January 19, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe GM LS-series of v8 engines are amazing beasts, but aren't going into my daily driver. -
CRX Cupholders
Posted on January 6, 2010 | No CommentsFor some CRX owners, "Left hand" just isn't an efficient enough cupholder. A few options exist to workaround this problem. -
Keep it moving
Posted on November 19, 2009 | 2 CommentsKeep your project moving on its own power. -
DDW #2: Ford Pickup
Posted on November 13, 2009 | No CommentsA first-generation Ford F1 truck parks out on my street every day. -
Monthly Checkup: Battery Terminal Care
Posted on November 12, 2009 | 2 CommentsDirty terminals can keep your car from starting, keep your terminals clean and corrosion-free using these tips! -
s30: Seized Drum Brakes
Posted on November 9, 2009 | 4 CommentsSometimes I have no other choice but to admit defeat and move on. These brakes are seized. -
DDW #1: Corvair
Posted on November 6, 2009 | No CommentsA daily driven Chevrolet Corvair parks just outside my neighborhood every day -
Top 10 Daily Driver Modifications
Posted on November 3, 2009 | 9 CommentsGet the best bang for your buck out of these modifications. -
s30 Front Springs are Installed
Posted on November 2, 2009 | No CommentsDid you know? Lug nuts can be re-used as tie-rod end nuts. -
5 Ways to Ruin a Daily Driver
Posted on October 15, 2009 | No CommentsDonk it, stretch it, slam it, slap it, gadgetize it. My favorite reasons to chuckle at car people. -
d16z6 and d16y8
Posted on September 28, 2009 | 6 CommentsThe d16z6 and d16y8 SOHC vtec engines are a great option for any small, light Honda. -
Rewiring an s30
Posted on September 21, 2009 | No CommentsI rewire the s30 using relays -
s30 Suspension
Posted on September 11, 2009 | No CommentsA seized bolt on the s30 turns out to be a simple problem with a complex solution. -
Honda LS Engine
Posted on September 7, 2009 | No CommentsAkin to the GM LS* series of motors, the Honda/Acura LS engines are cheap, available, and have an array of aftermarket options available. -
Brake Caliper Upgrade
Posted on September 4, 2009 | 4 CommentsThe s30 project receives s12+8 calipers as a brake upgrade. -
s30 Update Overview
Posted on September 2, 2009 | No CommentsI've installed a 5speed transmission, fixed body damage, and installed new suspension components. -
Toyota Celica
Posted on August 24, 2009 | 2 CommentsThe first-generation RWD Toyota Celica is definitely a project car I'd get greasy for. -
Injector install
Posted on August 19, 2009 | 2 CommentsRe-wiring fuel injector connectors -
l28et falls into the s30
Posted on July 31, 2009 | No CommentsThe s30 project is nearly on the street. -
HYBRID Vtec
Posted on July 29, 2009 | No CommentsExplanation of what an ls/vtec and minime conversion actually is. -
Volkwagen Corrado
Posted on July 27, 2009 | No CommentsDespite being a front-wheel-drive platform, the Corrado holds a special place in my heart. It's one of the few examples of an extremely classy Volkswagens that are fun to drive. -
BMW m3 e30
Posted on July 22, 2009 | 2 CommentsThe e30 chassis was one of the most tasteful designs BMW ever produced. -
Isuzu Gemini
Posted on July 21, 2009 | 2 CommentsThe Isuzu Gemini was one of the most intriguing designs of the 80's gas crisis. -
s30 Key Relocation
Posted on July 20, 2009 | No CommentsStep-by-step instructions on how to relocate the ignition key switch in a 240z, 260z, or 280z. -
Fix those squeaky hood pins
Posted on July 13, 2009 | No CommentsStop your hood pins from wiggling and wobbling while you drive. -
Donor arrives
Posted on July 8, 2009 | No CommentsThe s130 with my donor motor rolled off the trailer on Monday, and we grunted and groaned until it was safely in my garage. It's in the process of being torn down, piece by piece, and will be parted out and scrapped. -
Integra -> CRX brake swap howto
Posted on July 6, 2009 | 7 CommentsHow to replace the stock 1989-1991 CRX front brakes with larger Integra brakes -
b18a1 swap
Posted on July 3, 2009 | 35 CommentsSwap an obd0 b18a1 engine into your Honda CRX. -
Dusty Memories: 1993 Suzuki GSXR 600w
Posted on July 1, 2009 | No CommentsI once owned a 'superbike' of its day. -
Resurrecting a dead bird.
Posted on June 24, 2009 | No Comments1963 Ford Falcon gets brought back from the dead. -
EGR 101
Posted on June 19, 2009 | 1 CommentEGR systems: What they do and why you want to keep yours! -
540z reborn!
Posted on June 17, 2009 | 1 CommentThere's a certain thrill to seeing one of my projects being continued by its new owner. -
s30 Engine Bay Cleanup
Posted on June 15, 2009 | No CommentsMy s30 project receives some paint in the engine bay