Mivek4doddle

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Friend's Car : John and his Liberty (Australia)

I have known John since during the CR-X days. He had a pristine modified CR-X that influenced me to get the Cyber Motorsports complete kit, which i did. Recently he sold his Subaru Impreza Ver.7 and got himself a nice Subaru Liberty. With the 2nd kid coming up, he needs more room for the family and still keeping a Subaru in the garage. John lives in Brisbane and if you notice the registration number "JET 101", JET for his initials, 101 for being over the top, ha ha ha. (blame me for giving him the ideas)

Subaru Liberty Australia : http://www.subaru.com.au/models/liberty/

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Little Things Your Tuner Wont Tell You : Honda OBD-1 ECU

All these pix came from my friend's ecu. I tried to snap the closest angle i can to show you the real shite about it. Its a JDM P08 OBD-I ecu and the best part about it, its automatic. Lets not panic and run to your car, relax and read.

My friend runs on a JDM B16A OBD-I engine with manual transmission. After discovering that he is not using a P30 ecu, i can see flames flowing through his nose. This ecu came with a chip but i removed it for clearer view.

As you can see the lables and tags has been removed from the side of the ecu and in inner harness socket. (Brilliant idea by the tuner, business opportunity i would say)
The 4 set of 5-legged capacitors means that it is an automatic ecu. Manual comes with 2 set.
This ECU has a capability to be repogrammed to DOHC VTEC if all the specific jumpers are being soldered correctly. (This one is not being done to my friend's ecu)
This ecu would normally cost half the price of a JDM P30 ecu or probably less.
Sometimes you will get a check error code that throws a automatic transmission solenoid error if you did not covert it to manual spec. (the jumpers, not just the chip alone)
This ecu doest not come with a knock sensor board.
For those you wanted to know its a JDM 92-95 SOHC Vtec ecu from the Honda Civic.
As for performance wise, you wont feel any power loss on butt dyno and maybe on a real dyno run, a few tiny missing horspower will be missing.
P30 comes with a knock board in the ECU.

Main reason why this shitty ecu is in my friend's car is due to the fact the tuner wants the P30 ecu which has more value and originality. If the P08 is being converted properly with no CEL codes popping on the dash, its fine. But the sad part is the tuner will charge the same price as the P30.

For those planning to go for Hondata S300J, please get a P30 ECU. Advisable without the TCS shit.

Did i say Hondata? Hee hee

Mivek40

Apple Green RECARO SP-G

Thought i wanna show Ijud this apple green Recaro seat. Its 126,000 YEN (RM3,800) seat only. With all the shipping and handling charges plus tax, you calculate. Dont forget the rails :p

Mivek40

Monday, March 05, 2007

Timing Belt Snapped at 9000rpm

Jason's timing belt snapped last week. Revving at 9000rpm or probably more using factory stock Mitsubishi (MMC) belt on his overpowered GTi. According to him, the timing belt had 30,000kms done and 1 year time usage. My guess after looking at it, it's high time for an uprated racing timing belt like Power Enterprise, Toda, Gates, HKS or anything that would fit 4G93P.

If you plan to rev more than the stock rev cut, especially those high revvers with EMS or even a chipped ecu, i advice you to change a better timing belt.

Jason had to change ALL his valves due to this mishap.

Life goes on and he is still continuing modding. (normal ppl would plan to sell the car by now :p)

Mivek40

Monday, February 26, 2007

Thank You, Meor

I would like to say thank you to Meor for giving me this JDM sticker. I had to put it on my gauge cluster screen so that i know i can rev 10k rpm with NA power!. Ha ha.

Mivek40

Sepang Drag Battle 2007 Round 1 - Group F Results

1. F1 - MOHD SHAIROL - 14.274 - EK 2 DOORS B16A
2. F8 - ANUAR ZULKARNAIN - 14.554 - CRX 2L
3. F27 - ERIC KOE HOCK GUEN - 14.612 - DC2 B18C
4. F14 - LOH HONG LI - 14.686 - EK 4 DOORS
5. F45 - ROZAIZAN ROSLAN - 14.687 - EG 2 DOORS
6. F10 - S RAMESH - 14.820 - EK 2 DOORS B16A
7. F44 - MOHD TUSMIZAR - 14.903 - N/A
8. F38 - ASLAN - 15.007 - EK 2 DOORS
9. F22 - M SHAMSUL - 15.139 - EG 4 DOOR
10.F20 - ZAMANI - 15.178 - SATRIA MIVEC 1.8
11.F5 - MUHAMAD ADLAN - 15.184 - N/A
12.F52 - DANIEL HARRIS TAN - 15.200 - EG 2 DOOR
13.F56 - ROSLI - 15.298 - EK 2 DOOR
14.F55 - BOBO - 15.417 - EK 2 DOOR
15.F4 - MOHD RIZAL - 15.497 - N/A

Do take note that during the event the track was slightly dampen by the rain earlier in the evening. The drivers had mixed street and semi-slicks setup. I believe the timing should be better next time on the dry. 400m is very long if you are a 300m dragger. So dont get excited for nothing, just do your best and have fun.

Mivek40

Sunday, February 25, 2007

Sepang Drag Battle Round 1 - Mivec 4-Throttle (Group C)

Honda Civic Type-R Camshafts & Dual Valve Springs

You know what they say, "good things will come to those who wait". As a personal advisor for my brother, i knew the day would come when CTR cams and dual valve springs would fall along somewhere when you least know it.

I managed to find these parts from a good friend with a good price (dont bother asking me). As you can see CTR parts are actually good for the street. The keyword here is "street". Sometimes you have to know your budget and the application that you wanna apply for. You dont use track cams for drags.

So why CTR and not Toda or Jun or Bamboo? CTR cams will not make power up to 9k rpm. They quit making power anywhere from 8200-8500 depending on the setup. There is no need to rev to 9000 with these cams, especially on the street. You are about to have fun, not tow your car are 3am with your friends saying "i told you so".

Tips :

(1) When you buy camshafts, do buy the same brand of valve terrain kit. The manufacturer knows better than you do when it comes to R&D. Try not to mix and match for budget sake.

(2) If you want to make power more than 8400rpm, forget about type-r parts even the springs can go 9100rpm.

(3) Intake has a yellow painted marking on the springs. Blue on the exhausts. ITR and CTR dual valve springs are the same.

(4) Check the cams grooves, marking and profile for identification. Dont be absurd when buying used cams and wanting to get the exact spec. Metal do get worn and shaved out. CTR and ITR exhaust cams are the same. 00 spec ITR share the same cam spec with CTR.

(5) Check for spring bind height. Springs will bound when wrongly use with different cams. Type-R springs will bind at 12mm lift. So max will be 11.5 lift. Do your homework :p All b-series retainers are the same.

CTR Camshafts Spec

Int-243 dur. / 11.5mm lift

Exh-235 dur. / 10.5mm lift

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Meor & His Honda Civic EF

Xin Nian Kuai Le

I would like to wish to those celebrating and safe driving always.

TODA Camshafts Pulleys : For B-Series Honda

Today i had to wakeup slightly early to rush to get the brand new Toda pulleys for my brother. Last week i did some surveys and found out the prices were between RM1100-RM980 in Sunway. Some of the shops do not include the sticker when purchase.

So this morning i went to SS Racing. Somehow or rather i'll be in SS Racing at the end of the day. Good people-interaction and less-buying stress in SS Racing, unlike other unfriendly pushy places.

The pulleys are beautiful. Very light indeed. They dont bite like HKS pulleys. Being a loyal and relaxing customer for many years, i got the Toda sticker for free.

Where : SS-Racing
Price : RM980, RM950 after discount

Mivek40

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Building a Super Satria GTi? : Part II

Middle of last year i did blog about Jason's car with his quad throttle setup. At this moment of time, Jason has spent a lot of money, has spent his afternoon and dawn in the workshop and also busy making queries worldwide to find more infos on related parts for his 4G93P engine.

Engine

- Port & polished head (locally done)

- 81mm pistons

- MATSPEED 292/288 custom camshafts

- TOYOTA AE111 45mm throttlebodies + Custom adapter (locally done)

- Custom trumpets (locally done)

- MITSUBISHI 1.0mm original gasket

- PROTON original spark plugs

- HOTBITS 4-1 extractor + 2" collector

Gearing

- PROTON 4G93P gearbox + MITSUBISHI 4.592 final drive

- EXEDY organic clutch kit + Lightened Flywheel

Exhaust System

- 2.3" Exhaust system + Straight flow muffler (locally done)

Engine Management

- MICROTECH LT10s + X4 Ignition Module

Footwork

- SSP 15X6.5 Rims (Taiwan)

- HANKOOK RS-2 Tyres 195/15/50

- CUSCO Coilovers

As you can see the mods may not be as much like a Honda VTEC but he has put 300% effort on his modification . At the moment, he is happily revving to 9500 rpm (nothing to lie about as i was in the bloody car) everyday to school with air-conditioned and power steering.

I have heard so many fucken rumours about monsters with 4-throttle and Australian-parts-built monsters which are mythically breathing in Klang Valley but then again, how many of them are daily driven to Giant Supermarket and cruising under the El-Nino heat 35c during the midday with cooling air-conditioned?. He sometimes go to the track for a weekend session, with full interior indeed.

2007 year looks like a golden piggy year for Jason. He plans to rev this engine to 10,000 rpm with forged internals and new setup. I believe he is almost there with his plans. He has high hopes from his friends and family. I notice when someone spend less time talking, do their work and research, produce good results, i should give him/her throphy.

Jason has dynoed his car recently and he wish to keep the figures to himself. He is not being secretive about it just that he doesnt want anybody to do the same setup and not getting the same results as he is.

However you do it, cheaply or expensively, engine building and tuning has to come together. Jason might advice you the same thing and so do i.

All the best this year to 10,000 rpm.

Mivek40

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

J's Racing Malaysia Dealer

I would like to let you guys know that you can get your favourite J's Racing parts for your Honda direct from Pentagon Enterprise, Kuala Lumpur.

I have seen the parts personally and you get the workmanship quality of what you paid for from J's Racing. From now on, you dont have to complain and cry like a baby if you cant communicate with J's Racing directly with the language barrier problems. What you dont see you can always order from them.

Website Link : tp://www.pentagon.com.my/contactus.html

Monday, February 12, 2007

"Knock-Knock".."Who's There?".."Mrs Detonation"

You cant rely so much on the A/F meter alone during tuning. Instead, a knock monitor toy should be working hand in hand with your chosen A/F meter.

J&S
http://www.jandssafeguard.com/

MSD
http://www.msdignition.com/tool_8.htm

HKS (Old Model)
http://www.autodesignhaus.com/tuners/hks/ipm.htm

The latest HKS A/F Knock Amp has both capabilities of a A/F meter and Knock Monitor. Apexi Power-FC has knock meter on its handheld commander.

So far the best knock monitor i think would be the :
http://www.theknockbox.com.au/

I believe by listening and looking at the pattern using a software would help even better to detect knocking.

Fuel Pump Booster

Before you change your injectors to some gigantic size or before you install multiple "whinning" external Bosch fuel pumps, u might wanna consider boosting your fuel pump for that extra boost in your fueling system.

Website Link : http://www.msdignition.com/fuel_7.htm