Biff_Malibu

I went back to OEM cams as of a few weeks ago. Hytech cams had too long of duration, and drivability sucked. Also installed a new Spoon thermostat, and set the OEM fans to lower operating temp using Flashpro.

I just found out that Honda has stopped making new F22 short blocks. That being the case I ordered a new F22 Spoon built short block. I want to have a spare motor, so I'm going to run the Spoon motor, and keep the virgin OEM short block "on ice". Looking forward to seeing what the Spoon engine is like. After seeing their shop in person, the amount of work, care, and labor that goes in to building these things is tremendous. Tolerances are so much tighter than OEM. I'm also going to run Spoon cams that have a tiny bit more lift than OEM. Should be very drivable, and give me a small bump in power.

iamxpl

ayeeeee. spoon block. man im green with envy. pics of the install and review when you get it!

Biff_Malibu

I will document it all and share all of my thoughts. I'm very excited.

Vanishing Point

Enjoyed the photo's from your Japan trip Joseph, especially the early "S" in yellow. May I share those photo's of the S600 with a friend of mine?

Biff_Malibu

Please do. The car belongs to the owner of Spoon. He has a collection of S600 and S800s. He personally rebuilt the engine and transmission.

Vanishing Point

That's great! My latest acquisition pre-dates those models, it's a S500 roadster. Fortunately most of the major items (engine, transmission, rear drive train, frame, suspension and body) have been already done. Sourcing finishing parts has been "interesting" and frustrating to say the least, with only 1353 S500's made parts locating overseas is proving to be a chore.

Love the Type S photo's, nice to see they are appreciated and cared for in Japan.

jdmjunkie562

4 yr bump, do you still have the vehicle? Do you have more feedback on the Toda Racing coilovers? I'm kinda stuck between Cusco x3 and Toda Racing EX coilovers.