Thanks for the info.
Maelgwn
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| Author: | Dutchy1978 [ Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
From what I have read, the Honda engines are about 50kgs heavier. I have the weights before the project so will find out after. Hopefully after removing all the stuff I don't need from the B16 and adding the required hybrid gear in it should balance out or increased by less than 50kgs. There is no plans to change the coils i have in it. They are road race. I may have to raise it a little to allow for the additional weight. |
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| Author: | Maelgwn [ Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
Thanks for the info. Maelgwn |
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| Author: | Dutchy1978 [ Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
RH fuel tank in and the joy of wiring has begun.    
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| Author: | Harley [ Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
Yep the wirings a fun job.  Whats the wiring for your engine? Have you bought a minitec / rywire loom or using an OEM honda one? |
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| Author: | Dutchy1978 [ Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
OEM Honda engine harness, then Honda harness from engine into firewall then a couple of multi pin plugs connecting it to the ECU and dash cluster. Original mini wiring still remains for front lights etc. |
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| Author: | Slugman [ Tue Apr 26, 2016 3:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
Nooooooo! Not Lucas wiring! Even if you run them in the same location as the old wires, please replace them. It'll save you upgrading the headlight wires later if/when you get the drop-in halogen headlight conversion too. If nothing else, do it just to get rid of those bullet connectors to have blade terminals instead! 
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| Author: | Dutchy1978 [ Tue Apr 26, 2016 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
Slugman wrote: Nooooooo! Not Lucas wiring! Even if you run them in the same location as the old wires, please replace them. It'll save you upgrading the headlight wires later if/when you get the drop-in halogen headlight conversion too. If nothing else, do it just to get rid of those bullet connectors to have blade terminals instead! I already have the halogen headlights and it's been fine. I don't like any of the mini wiring to be honest but to replace it all is another project for another time. Thanks for the feedback though. |
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| Author: | Dutchy1978 [ Sat Jun 04, 2016 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
Bit by bit it is still coming together......slowly. After reviewing the feedback on Ausmini and other forums I decided to modify the accelerator pedal to reduce that on/off switch feeling that people are talking about. I took an inch out of the top and added it to the bottom and raised the mounting point. I extended the short shift Honda gear lever and installed it for the last time. Hopefully. Radiator, wiring and a few other bits and pieces installed. I also purchased a set of minivation bonnet hinges to make it easier to work on the car in the future without removing the bonnet. It's off to get the exhaust done now.      
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| Author: | Hobson [ Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
In terms of the hinges, you may need to tighten, test, then twist the back side bolts down. |
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| Author: | Dutchy1978 [ Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
Hobson wrote: In terms of the hinges, you may need to tighten, test, then twist the back side bolts down. ok. I haven't installed them yet so will keep it in mind. |
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| Author: | zulu_warrior1976 [ Tue Jun 21, 2016 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
Hey Dutchy, what's the latest on the build? |
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| Author: | Dutchy1978 [ Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
As my engine was so far forward I had to get the exhaust custom made from headers right through. Garry & Dave from TruFit Exhaust in Moorabbin (Vic) were extremely helpful and well priced too. I picked up the car today and there was a nice blue Vtec Moke getting an exhaust done too. Who would have thought. The headers were made in two pieces to allow for easy removal. I also had them wrapped to protect the front grille and paintwork from the heat. It then flows to a collector with 02 sensor, Flexi joint, custom cat, resonator then to the straight through Playmini muffler. I'm looking forward to hearing it when it's up and running.    
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
very tidy work, looks great |
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| Author: | simo74 [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
That looks amazing. Loving this thread more and more. |
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| Author: | Tonz [ Thu Jun 23, 2016 9:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dutchy's Vtec - Round Nose, standard length |
When thats running put the exhaust on youtube PLEASE!!!!!! we want to hear it, Shame you had to wrap the pipes though |
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