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The B20B came in a few different versions. There’s a low compression one, a high compression one, and a third variant with the P8R head. Distinguishing a low comp engine from a high comp engine is a little tricky since they don’t have any obvious markings but there is two things you can check. Read more...

I can’t believe it’s a been a year since I last worked on the XJ. When I first paused working on the XJ to get my EG hatch back on the road I didn’t think it’d be for more a few months but sure enough here we are a year later. Read more...

Pulling CEL codes for an OBD1 Honda is actually pretty easy. All you need to do is locate the service connector (a 2 pin connector usually behind the glove box) and jump it. Read more...

The ultimate list of torque specs for B18A1, B18B1, B20B, B20Z2 engines. I made this list because I was tired of digging through the 94-01 Integra and 97 - 02 CRV factory service manuals to find them all. Read more...

Last year I ran the Integra in almost 20 events and had a great time. Plus with all the seat time I feel like I’ve gained a bunch of valuable experience and really improved as a driver. Read more...

Wrapping up the Civic has not been an easy task. The to-do list is basically finished at this point, but since I’ve started taking it on short test drives I’ve uncovered a few issues that need to be fixed. Read more...

After 9 months of work the Civic is just about done! It feels pretty weird knowing I’ll be shifting focus to another project after spending so much time on it. I’m not 100% sure what I’ll pivot to next, but I’m most likely going to work on the Integra next as it needs a major tune up to be ready for the 2024 autocross season. Read more...

Converting an EG Civic from manual to power windows, locks, and mirrors by building your own wiring harnesses is a moderately challenging task as it’ll require you to pull the dash, gut the doors, remove the fenders, dig into the main cabin harness, and get overly familiar with the wiring of the car, but it’s definitely doable and the results are well worth it. Read more...

The two biggest lessons I’ve learned from all the wiring I’ve been doing on the Civic are to always double check your work at each step, and try to wire at a desk whenever possible instead of kneeling next to, or inside a car. Read more...

Planning out how to wire up the headlights and radiator fan took some time as my new fan had a higher amp rating which meant I couldn’t use the stock wiring, and the Denji headlights also required beefier wiring since the low beam bulbs are 55 watt. Read more...