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TJcars2 · 06-12-2011, 07:54 PM

So, as of Friday the Legend is officially dead. It spun a bearing two weeks ago, last weekend I pulled the pan and replaced all the rod bearings. #6 had spun. Drove the car for two days, same bearing spun again.

So Now I've started to move forward with my motor build. I've so far pulled the heads off and have gotten my flanges made for my custom headers and ITB's. Tomorrow after work I'm puling the axles, transmission, shift linkage, and hopefully the block.

A basic break down of how the build is going to be is:

Short Block: H22 Domed Pistons; bored, decked, & refreshed block; custom cylinder sleeve brace; New balanced & knife edged crank shaft; new cryo-treated & shot-peened stock rods; New oil pump; custom baffled oil pan; ARP main & rod bolts.

Heads: Port & polished; over-sized intake and exhaust valves (Have not decided on a size yet); Stiffer Dual valve springs; custom ground cams

It will be running on MS3x and tuned by me on a dyno at my buddies shop. Hopefully it will also be going into a Del Sol but we'll just have to see on that one ;]

I speculate over 250hp since Jago has 210 with just bolt on's and a bump in compression. Figured I'd share what will be going on for the remainder of this year.

LegendaryAffinity · 06-12-2011, 08:09 PM

Wonder what happened inside the motor that made it spin the new bearing so quickly...something must be screwed up.

What will you have to drive in the mean time?

Good luck with the build and and I'll be watching this one.

thetruth · 06-12-2011, 08:19 PM

I'm pretty sure it wasn't his DD considering it has the interior stripped and no AC etc. Its real hot in Florida to drive around like that.

TJcars2 · 06-12-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C27A1Legend'88

Wonder what happened inside the motor that made it spin the new bearing so quickly...something must be screwed up.

What will you have to drive in the mean time?

Good luck with the build and and I'll be watching this one.

My guess it the Journal for the Connecting rod became out of round when it spun the last bearing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetruth

I'm pretty sure it wasn't his DD considering it has the interior stripped and no AC etc. Its real hot in Florida to drive around like that.

LOL! I find that very funny because it WAS actually my daily.

I have a rental for right now until I buy a cheap car to daily. Just need a beater.

thetruth · 06-12-2011, 09:42 PM

Rough dude at least you should be able to find a beater for cheap. What you got in mind? Maybe something with AC?? Haha

TJcars2 · 06-12-2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetruth

Rough dude at least you should be able to find a beater for cheap. What you got in mind? Maybe something with AC?? Haha

Yes lol or a vert. No AC sucks but you dont really appreciate something until you dont have it anymore.

thetruth · 06-12-2011, 10:07 PM

Tell me about. I lived in Fla for twenty years and my first 4 or 5 driving years I had a couple old Honda's with no AC. I was like this isn't too bad until I got a car with AC. AC is a must in Fla. I understand why you don't have it in your legend but man that's brutal.

l4zy415 · 06-12-2011, 10:33 PM

Sucks to hear man. At least you'll be doing a fully rebuilt motor. Gonna still be using the 2.5L or 2.7L?

TJcars2 · 06-12-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l4zy415

Sucks to hear man. At least you'll be doing a fully rebuilt motor. Gonna still be using the 2.5L or 2.7L?

Boring the 2.5 out to 2.7.

stephen · 06-17-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TJcars2

Boring the 2.5 out to 2.7.

Are you sure you can do that ? It's +3.0 mm or 118 thousandths. The
max overbore recommended by Honda is 0.5 mm.

06-12-2011, 07:54 PM	#1
TJcars2 The Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philly Posts: 981 Real Name: Taylor	Break down of my sh!ty week with the Legend So, as of Friday the Legend is officially dead. It spun a bearing two weeks ago, last weekend I pulled the pan and replaced all the rod bearings. #6 had spun. Drove the car for two days, same bearing spun again. So Now I've started to move forward with my motor build. I've so far pulled the heads off and have gotten my flanges made for my custom headers and ITB's. Tomorrow after work I'm puling the axles, transmission, shift linkage, and hopefully the block. A basic break down of how the build is going to be is: Short Block: H22 Domed Pistons; bored, decked, & refreshed block; custom cylinder sleeve brace; New balanced & knife edged crank shaft; new cryo-treated & shot-peened stock rods; New oil pump; custom baffled oil pan; ARP main & rod bolts. Heads: Port & polished; over-sized intake and exhaust valves (Have not decided on a size yet); Stiffer Dual valve springs; custom ground cams It will be running on MS3x and tuned by me on a dyno at my buddies shop. Hopefully it will also be going into a Del Sol but we'll just have to see on that one ;] I speculate over 250hp since Jago has 210 with just bolt on's and a bump in compression. Figured I'd share what will be going on for the remainder of this year. __________________ No one's ever gotten noticed from catching the small fish.

06-12-2011, 10:33 PM	#8
l4zy415 FRISCO LEGEND BABY!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 10,178 '88 ACURA Legend Sedan Base Model Real Name: James	Sucks to hear man. At least you'll be doing a fully rebuilt motor. Gonna still be using the 2.5L or 2.7L? __________________ My Build Thread Oh my gawd That jar better blow me twice and cook breakfast for $1000.

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06-12-2011, 08:09 PM	#2
LegendaryAffinity Northwest KA3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,251 '88 ACURA Legend Coupe L	Wonder what happened inside the motor that made it spin the new bearing so quickly...something must be screwed up. What will you have to drive in the mean time? Good luck with the build and and I'll be watching this one.

06-12-2011, 08:19 PM	#3
thetruth I'm Awesome Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 521 '88 ACURA Legend Coupe L	I'm pretty sure it wasn't his DD considering it has the interior stripped and no AC etc. Its real hot in Florida to drive around like that.

06-12-2011, 09:42 PM	#5
thetruth I'm Awesome Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 521 '88 ACURA Legend Coupe L	Rough dude at least you should be able to find a beater for cheap. What you got in mind? Maybe something with AC?? Haha

06-12-2011, 10:07 PM	#7
thetruth I'm Awesome Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 521 '88 ACURA Legend Coupe L	Tell me about. I lived in Fla for twenty years and my first 4 or 5 driving years I had a couple old Honda's with no AC. I was like this isn't too bad until I got a car with AC. AC is a must in Fla. I understand why you don't have it in your legend but man that's brutal.

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