My NA Build Thread
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Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Jul 21 2007, 12:27 PM
Nice build plan! 
Here are my suggestions:
1. Get the clutch package from Hardtopguy (ACT PP, Comptech Flywheel, OEM disc)
2. Get the T1R 70R SS vice the 63R (I don't think there would be a huge difference in sound, and the gains would be better with the 70mm)
3. Get the Hondata IMG
4. Get the Stage 3 cylinder head job done by Laskey Racing
5. Get lightweight wheels (if you don't already have them)
6. Get aftermarket brakes/calipers (don't need a BBK, but something like the Spoon calipers will shed some weight)
7. Get a lightweight battery
8. Get the Rick's lightweight pulleys and tensioners
That's about all I can think of at this time.
Here are my suggestions:
1. Get the clutch package from Hardtopguy (ACT PP, Comptech Flywheel, OEM disc)
2. Get the T1R 70R SS vice the 63R (I don't think there would be a huge difference in sound, and the gains would be better with the 70mm)
3. Get the Hondata IMG
4. Get the Stage 3 cylinder head job done by Laskey Racing
5. Get lightweight wheels (if you don't already have them)
6. Get aftermarket brakes/calipers (don't need a BBK, but something like the Spoon calipers will shed some weight)
7. Get a lightweight battery
8. Get the Rick's lightweight pulleys and tensioners
That's about all I can think of at this time.
The battery and IMG are in works already, I forgot to add the IMG to the list but now it's there (funny thing is I added it right before reading your post).
I will be getting HTGs package on the clutch once I fry mine.
I'll look into the 70mm. I'm sure I'll run into someone with one soon and I can compare the noise. It would be interesting to do a swap with someone and do before after dynos.
I wonder if the Laskey head job lowers compression? That's what happened with Alaniz's head job, I think it was lowered by .5. Compression is one of the main levers I will be pulling, I am shooting for about 12.5 to 13 CR. I will look into it.
Brakes and wheels are on the list sometime in the future.
Notice any difference with Rick's pulleys?
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Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Jul 21 2007, 12:29 PM
I think that is a bunch of BS! I was the first to have that setup on an MY06 S2000. I sold that setup to phillie, who currently using it with his LoveFab kit. Nothing needed to be done to the wiring harness to make it compatible with FI setups.
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Originally Posted by carrera4,Jul 21 2007, 01:36 PM
Thanks.
The battery and IMG are in works already, I forgot to add the IMG to the list but now it's there (funny thing is I added it right before reading your post).
I will be getting HTGs package on the clutch once I fry mine.
I'll look into the 70mm. I'm sure I'll run into someone with one soon and I can compare the noise. It would be interesting to do a swap with someone and do before after dynos.
I wonder if the Laskey head job lowers compression? That's what happened with Alaniz's head job, I think it was lowered by .5. Compression is one of the main levers I will be pulling, I am shooting for about 12.5 to 13 CR. I will look into it.
Brakes and wheels are on the list sometime in the future.
Notice any difference with Rick's pulleys?
The battery and IMG are in works already, I forgot to add the IMG to the list but now it's there (funny thing is I added it right before reading your post).
I will be getting HTGs package on the clutch once I fry mine.
I'll look into the 70mm. I'm sure I'll run into someone with one soon and I can compare the noise. It would be interesting to do a swap with someone and do before after dynos.
I wonder if the Laskey head job lowers compression? That's what happened with Alaniz's head job, I think it was lowered by .5. Compression is one of the main levers I will be pulling, I am shooting for about 12.5 to 13 CR. I will look into it.
Brakes and wheels are on the list sometime in the future.
Notice any difference with Rick's pulleys?
I didn't know any power gains with the Rick's pulleys, but they are lighter than the OEM pulleys and look much better!
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Originally Posted by carrera4,Jul 21 2007, 01:38 PM
Interesting. I'll have to get his explanation again, if I remember correctly it was something to do with MAP.
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Originally Posted by carrera4,Jul 21 2007, 02:24 PM
Thanks for all the info 2QYK$U. You basically finished my Stage 2 and 3 for me.
Question though, did you do the Laskey P&P on your own car?
Question though, did you do the Laskey P&P on your own car?
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From: USSA
Originally Posted by carrera4,Jul 21 2007, 12:05 AM
Feel free to comment. I work on a trading desk so you can't hurt my feelings -- I regularly get told I'm a ****ing moron.
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I give as good as I take...
I'm thinking about going leveraged net short the more cyclical sectors of the market, maybe through the small caps. Fifty percent of S&P 500 earnings are foreign and fundamentals around the world are still fairly strong, so I wouldn't want to get too short the entire market. Still may make some money on a broad-based trade, but more potential by focusing on the sectors with the highest variance versus the US economic cycle.
I'm thinking about going leveraged net short the more cyclical sectors of the market, maybe through the small caps. Fifty percent of S&P 500 earnings are foreign and fundamentals around the world are still fairly strong, so I wouldn't want to get too short the entire market. Still may make some money on a broad-based trade, but more potential by focusing on the sectors with the highest variance versus the US economic cycle.
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From: orange county
Originally Posted by carrera4,Jul 21 2007, 03:05 AM
The harness has been developed by Mike at Autowave in Huntington Beach.
