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How to Build a B20 VTEC Part 2: Collecting All the Parts

In order to hit my power goals of 200 - 225whp, the B20V I’m building will need some mods to get there. Originally my block was a high compression B20B that had the better PHK pistons but the cylinders were out of round and had to be bored 0. Read more...

How to Build a B20 VTEC Part 1: Planning Your Goals and Budget

Building a B20 VTEC (aka B20V) isn’t much more difficult than building a normal B20 but it can be daunting to figure out what you’ll need for parts with so many different options out there. Read more...

OBD0 Check Engine Light Codes

Reading CEL codes for an OBD0 Honda is easy since you don’t need to jump a service connector like the OBD1 Hondas, but you do need to find the ECU so you can count how many times the red LED in the ECU blinks. Read more...

88 - 89 Integra OBD0 ECU Capacitors

There’s only 6 capacitors in the 1988 - 1989 Integra ECU but getting to them can be a pain since the ECU is hidden underneath the passenger seat. The parts list required is as follows: Read more...

How to tell if a B20B is high compression

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...

OBD1 Check Engine Light Codes

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...

B18 / B20 Torque Specs

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...

How To: 92-95 Civic Coupe/Hatch Power Windows, Locks, and Mirrors DIY Conversion

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...

How To: 92-95 Civic Rear Disk Conversion using Drum Trailing Arms

Tired of looking at the rusty rear drums of your 92 - 95 Civic but don’t want to dish out the cash for disk trailing arms because of how expensive they are? Read more...

Replacing a Damaged B-Series Speedometer Gear

While installing an M-Factory LSD into my B18B1 (LS) transmission I made the dreaded mistake of damaging several teeth on the speedometer gear ring that sits on the differential. Read more...