D16 Vitara build-Install in detail with my break in procedure

[@jeffjones8434]

Hardest working man on KZbin!! Appreciate you sharing what you do and love what your car represents!

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Jeff Jones Appreciate it i hardly get recognized so when I do it feels like it wasn’t a waste after all

[@michaelshowers5122]

8:16. Me and my son are finishing up our 2000 ex couple with D16 forged internals, precision 60/48 turbo, etc ( bunch of other good stuff, build and we are planning to finish up the last little bits and break it in tomorrow. Loved the video, it been so nerve-racking trying to find a good break in procedure.

[@prodigyproductions2502]

Hands down in my opinion, the best video you have made bro. Great job. Keep up the awesome work

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Prodigy Productions Thanks 🙏🏻 I put a lot of work into it.

[@gotmesom]

Great video, you broke it down so easily that I think my 15 year old son can rebuild the z6 block we have downstairs. We're looking to go turbo later this year, right now building a strong high revving all motor D!

[@johns3655]

That's great man, I wish my parents would support my projects😁

[@jpminvestmentsfirmllc3534]

You have inspired me. I just noticed that you picked up the block by hand! Walked it inside, the engine bay! I am going to save on a cherry picker and assemble my turbo kit instead with that $600.00! God bless! And thank you!!!!

[@ns06jjc]

Love your videos man, thanks for making them so in-depth. I'm in TX too. I bought a 1998 Civic EX coupe as a project last year, and in typical Honda fashion, it has over 220k miles and still runs fine. But I'm going to attempt my first rebuild with it. I'd be proud to rebuild the ol' D16Y8 up for boost, and I want to clean the whole car up but time & money all that. I'd really like to do it right and drive it for years. I'll be referencing your videos when I'm working on it and I'll make sure I keep supporting the channel! Good luck man

[@VieauAuto]

I have a 1996 honda civic DX, and im about to rebuild the entire engine and run 10 pounds of boost in it

[@mrmundy78]

Great videos, learning alot. Some youtubers have good content but are using specialty tools and a fancy shop, you are doing some awesome stuff on a budget!

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Yup no garage or shop (Yet) and using my good ol poor people skillz.

[@251_Performance]

That video just made my day! Woke up to a KZbin notification...checked it...TEXAS HONDA CHANNEL!! YEEESSSS!!!

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Richard Harris I need more subscribers like you!

[@chrishernandez2490]

4:25 those are actually snap rings, not c clips. C clips dont have any holes, they normally just push in and out over a groove in a shaft

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Man i tell ya what idk names perfectly but good to know lol

[@nypdev]

Not many channels out there modding D-series. Future goals for mine is also a vitara build. Great channel keep up the good work.

[@BarbasLife]

Damn you make me wanna go work on my civic. Sounded really good. Im gonna follow your break in progress. Good stuff 👍

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Barbas Life Heck Yea! Ima have a video dedicated to break in process.

[@joemartinez21024]

Yo when’s the next barbas

[@BarbasLife]

@@joemartinez21024 soon I need to focus on finding a home first lol.

[@joemartinez21024]

Barbas Life I know the feeling bro Priorities come first

[@joemartinez21024]

Thanks for the great content bro I appreciate u taking the time to show us how to do our builds

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Crx Jojo no problem i love to help people and I hope this video helps someone out there.

[@BrandonAlaniz619]

Thanks!

[@marley91crxsi82]

Hell ya what jojo said texas brother awsome content on the turbo skittle 😏.. today I will be cleaning up garage and pulling in my crx fore tear down starting with pulling harnes and cleaning before pulling and rebuilding b18b1 for turbo ...

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Marley91crx, SI Awesome stuff!

[@joemartinez21024]

Marley91crx, SI dope bro can’t wait to see the build

[@EseGeuy714]

Hell yeah bro! I just finished my high comp build n so far s on good just gotta break it in! Thanks for the tips towards the end

[@TexasHondaChannel]

No problem. Ill build another High compression build just gotta get more money.

[@323hustlers7]

Hard Work is Always Recognized & Greatly Appreciated! Awsome Job & Excellent Explanation Brother 👍👍👍👍

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Thank you and i do my best!

[@shonluna6339]

Dude mad respect on knowing how to build and have fun with it but im trying to do the same build on motor but not very educated and was wondering if you do other people's builds? Because if so i would like to see if possible to have my motor build by Texas Honda Channel. Thanks man.

[@TexasHondaChannel]

shon luna I usually do builds for other people but the only issue is there is so much that can go wrong and people blame the mechanic or tuner. I don’t have insurance to cover any mess ups. The break in process of not done right can cause issues and then I have to pay for it and I literally don’t have money. I would love to build it but without insurance as a shop I can’t take the risk of getting sued if any Thing goes wrong.

[@johnguerard1355]

Looking good

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Thank you and i agree!!!

[@zacharytribou2728]

texas honda channel. NOW thats a name, never thought yall drove anything other than clapped out rusty ford rangers, or chevy blazers, or corvettes, or old camrys

[@DANGEROUS-DAV3]

How tf you just drop the engine in like that im struggling 🤣

[@jdm_em186]

I know your onto new things now but always find myself watching these older videos cause I'm a dseries head lol.. FANTASTIC video my friend.. loved it!!!!

[@bounthao798]

I wish I have a brother like you thank so much for the wonderful video

[@EricTheGreat508]

Great build man! I love it!!! You are very knowledgeable when it comes to the d series!!

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Eric Thanks and yea that’s why they call me jams D guy :)

[@Dannymclovin]

I've been a fan of yours since the ebay built civic from many many years ago man glad your still doing the Honda thing I allways learn a thing or two from your content

[@08streetlegal]

Great video !! Can't wait to see dyno numbers !! And I appreciate the details and work into this video has tons of useful information !!

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Jonathan tube no problem honestly shooting for 400-600 range

[@petermerz9433]

Love the motor builds💯

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Peter Merz Good to know!

[@montane_west]

That came out really nice i always wanted to do a vitara build but the car i got came with a b18b1/a1 so ive been just building the car with that motor on my channel, but i will do one in the future on a different car, loved the whole process of this build cant wait to see it when its fully dialed in.

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Montane West Yea for sure. Getting closer my 26psi pull I did it felt good just need to get a few things done and it will be even quicker just takes money 💰 which I’m out of lol

[@montane_west]

@@TexasHondaChannel yea I can wait to see that thing go its gonna be a beast, I cant wait to turbo my integra I'm still in the process of getting it finished, I've been rebuilding it on my channel if you ever wanna check it out I have to improve the quality of my videos I've just been doing updates on my progress but it'll get there just gotta get it all together and running good, I like the idea you have for the vtech cam I never thought of that.

[@aaronsaragosa4732]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@codysmith3857]

Another good video buddy and keep up the good work and hope all is well with you and your family and God bless 🙏

[@matthewsolorzano9369]

Bro, I love the color you got in the engine bay

[@jimhiscott2918]

D16y8 vtec makes for an excellent Turbo built with billet internals. I have one in mint condition less then 100k miles. If you want it come pic it up. Its complete with harness even. Your only one state away. Im in Louisiana N.O.

[@89hybrid88]

Awesome video as always. Myself I always have the top ring smaller gap then the bottom. But you’ve done this a few times. So I know you know what you are doing.

[@TexasHondaChannel]

You are correct on that i have done it both ways no issues but i run smaller up top for heat expansion so the ring lands don’t break but yes both ways work

[@Acc3l3ratoR]

Good luck and without problems !! Lots of miles ..!!!

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Acc3l3ratoR appreciate it!

[@theblvckart3995]

Motor sounds good! Looking forward to the build!

[@TexasHondaChannel]

wait till you see the video coming out :D

[@historyhunter5215]

"If not were just gonna send a rod through the block...." I'm getting that made into a banner for the garage lmao!!!🤣💯

[@Cartier_specialist]

Good idea on the break in.

[@BoostedPastime]

Absolutely FanDamTastic Video in terms of detail, I feel confident enough to do this eventually $$$. Goodluck! So for the break-in process basically just light driving for like 2000 miles? I know you said change oil after 200. what the total break in time in miles.

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Boosted Fool Well it varies from person to person. After 300miles I Changed my oil and gave her hell and it’s holding up. Most people say get out there after the rings are sealed and beat on it. Others say wait till 200 miles drain oil then drain oil again at 600 then 1000miles then your good to beat on it.

[@BoostedPastime]

@@TexasHondaChannel sounds good thanks!

[@johnrathamone3261]

Love the built! I'm thinking of starting a mini me built myself

[@TexasHondaChannel]

John Rathamone heck yea!

[@johnrathamone3261]

I like how you interact with the subscriber 👍. Just like garage built Honda you 2 are my favorite KZbin channel

[@manuel3655]

You got to love the piston slap nice build

[@marley91crxsi82]

If you could keep a eye out for a obdo engine harnesses in the belton tx yard that's in good shape let me know pleas 🤗

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Marley91crx, SI I’ll do that!

[@Arivera41682]

great vid man. great job on a budget! i like how you worked without an engine hoist.....!

[@alexanderalbell4065]

We're do a find the descripción of the parts u bought pls

[@Regal_Civic]

This was well made...thanks James

[@TexasHondaChannel]

stuart nordstrom Appreciate it and glad to hear.

[@gibhamracing37]

I've never seen a build with the top ring gapped more than the 2nd. Usually the 2nd ring is opened up a couple thousands more. What was the methodology behind gapping them backwards?

[@CEA-zw2xt]

How much would you gap the piston rings for the 75.5mm pistons because I know you said you have the standard size pistons which are 75mm? Thanks! Always super helpful

[@TexasHondaChannel]

360CEA725 I would run around the same gap as I did on the standard size pistons

[@LifeWithSkemu]

Nice video man! Great info for anyone building d series.

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Appreciate it! I have more coming too!

[@eagleeye6206]

Hello brother, just wanted to say awesome video. I wanted to know what did you do to the transmission to sustain all that power. I’m using your video for my build except I’m using Manley rods. By the way will I need to notch my block?

[@TrungTheMaker]

man I want to hang out with you and build engines!

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Trung The Maker Shit I’m down

[@camprandy]

Do you have two channels?

[@pdusty7707]

Man thay startup sounded so smooth. Barely could tell it was even running at first. Are the maxpeeding rods no notch? Iv been subbed to your other channel for a couple years now, i didnt even know you had this channel. Just gained a sub 👍

[@TexasHondaChannel]

PDusty Heck Yea welcome! These required to be notched but they support more power so it’s worth doing it. I have other videos on the notching and hone job and all that fun stuff. Feel free to look at all my other videos on here

[@Assertiveman]

Man dope build, one question for the cylinder sleeve bore size is the top and bottom the same size,

[@mastermind_4610]

I want to instal cp Carrillo pistons standard size and rods also standard size…. Should I increase the circumference of the sleeves? Or does fits everything without doing any work on the block?

[@centralvalley9534]

U said standard pistons which is 75mm so you don't need to bore out the block

[@PoisonousWolf1]

Good video man! Makes me excited to finally be getting my d16z6 built

[@TheLegendaryTaco]

I watched ur builds and im really wanting to build a 4-500 hp sohc turbo civic sleeper... I have a d16y7 .. What would your recommend?

[@maxnguyen22]

One question I have is. How do you know what size to gap the ring to. And what's the formula

[@jimhiscott2918]

Chances are good those head bolts are for a B series Ls

[@desvousges4230]

Super clean bro

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Thanks

[@DOM-cc]

what about breaking the engine in without a turbo, is that good or not?

[@ZT_Performance]

Hey James, i dont think youve talked much about the oil pump. What work have you done to this pump. Ported or just shimmed? Everyone always says to run a z6 crank or youll spin bearings but this build seems to be running strong on the y7 crank. Also im in the same boat brother Thicker oil and maybe some slick 50 or that stuff you promote lol

[@5eZa]

i'm skeptical about this claim that full synthetic will prevent your rings from seating. synthetic oil just has better thermal properties. it's basically just oil like non synthetic. you probably did something else wrong on that build that wouldn't stop smoking

[@trevorsimmons6214]

i’m doing just about the same build as you and this is my first build myself, Im wondering about the ring gap and what i should set it too my power goal is max 400

[@EseGeuy714]

You should make a review on the no notch speed factory rods and vitara pistons.. have you heard good things about them? I know you're using maxspeedingrods but I would want to know if you have heard any bad or good feedback on SP rods

[@TexasHondaChannel]

The price and that they don't handle as much power on them. But otherwise they hold up good.

[@jgc0064]

Texas Honda Channel are the maxspeeding rods no notch? And did you say they’re cheaper and handle more HP? Thanks for any info u can provide

[@markstroud4956]

Was this done with the Go Pro? Its looks really good. Great video.

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Yup go pro 7 silver.

[@mickeyminaj7296]

I wish you still had the orange machine

[@ricardovenegas1796]

Hey man i live in Austin texas and need to turbo my 97 honda hatch

[@rynftw1]

Did you have to notch the block with those rods? Sick build kinda want to do something like this with my civic someday

[@miguelalvarado8120]

Great video as always man! 💪🏻💯😎

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Miguel Alvarado thanks appreciate it

[@efraintapia2078]

Was this a y7 block ?

[@t8ke_a_magdump]

Awesome stuff!

[@MoM-ur4yg]

Hello, Big fan of your channel here! I'm working to bud my first D15/D16 engine. Can you please give your opinion on piston to wall clearance for 400hp and 500hp Thank you so much and best wishes!!!

[@PerryAndersonBestLine]

Nice job James! lets go racing!

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Perry Anderson Without a doubt Perry we are gonna go racing as soon as I get a few more things and hitting the track!

[@chaddbush1450]

Hey man I've been following your channel I'm doing a d16 y7 build I'm just getting started and taking my block to the machine shop I was just wondering have you had pretty good success out of your Vitara build I was going to use all the same components maybe a few different things but you have any suggestions this is my first build

[@alersjjoutdoors6526]

Really good video man… I’m slowly doing same build right now

[@sneakermancano]

I just got done with my d16y8 vitara build what oil you recommend to use to brake in the motor

[@78jgvincent57]

Are you not worried about getting the rotating assembly balanced?

[@kysonreber2658]

4 cylinder engines are already super unbalanced. It’s different if it’s a V8 or inline 6. That’s why some 4 cylinders have balance shafts. Balancing a 4 cylinder is basically useless

[@matthewsolorzano9369]

Also, after you break in the new build, what do you mean "seat" pistons ?

[@devmoi1293]

Are you using the stock head no valves, cam ,springs.

[@LukeSevenski]

DevMOI he did a video where locked vtech on the stock head

[@DevTechGarage]

Had a problem with mine. Every other rotation when using a ratchet to rotate the engine while on the stand it would start to bind up. Didn't do it until rings were installed. Top ring gapped to .018 2nd to .020. cylinders honed before install. Don't know what happened but I'm sending it anyway

[@jmillzthepimp27]

Mine is doing the exact same thing did you figure it out

[@DevTechGarage]

@@jmillzthepimp27 I just sent it. It clearenced itself but lightly scored the cylinder. Pretty sure I was given the wrong piston ring specs. I did 18 top ring and 20 on 2nd ring. I should have done 20 top and 22 for the 2nd. Right now I had to replace head gasket and just snapped the DNA motoring head stud about an inch in the block.

[@JaydenRoberts-d5k]

@@DevTechGaragethats rough lol, thanks for the heads up

[@shotgunsherman]

I dig it bro!

[@matthewglaze5398]

What intake manifold / head mods are you running if anything and what size injectors are you running im planning a similar build and am curious?

[@rcmen2637]

Did you use the stock y7 crank? Please reply.

[@nexrey7702]

how much hp is that build able to push?

[@TexasHondaChannel]

400-600 with the right tuning and a race cam

[@xXiMrAtEdRxX]

well I got a whole d16 build with Cam install no turbo just all in a and I can't get it to run right got any recommendations

[@oscarjavierruiz3688]

A ese bloque le sirve la cabeza de motor d16a9?

[@joelfuentes5148]

Can you please update the links or at least do a parts list?

[@Brysonandmason320]

Did you send the block off or is this a stock rebuild

[@fernandopalacios2212]

Hi.. Whats the good gap on ring?

[@naphouse1902]

Is this your first time using the maxspeedingrods?

[@TexasHondaChannel]

NapHouse I have used them in the past with good luck.

[@tegnando2697]

Awesome brother 🤜🤛🇨🇱💪🏼

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Fernando. B 👌🏻

[@chatchawanwongkaew2775]

The Connecting rod length center to center 138 mm ?

[@kysonreber2658]

Did u prime the oil system at all? Should I do that?

[@theorylolz]

Yes for a new motor or just putting something together like a turbo always unplug the distributer and prime it

[@Venefron]

What compression do you get with this combination of a 134.5 mm connecting rod and a 1.6l vitara piston, 8:1 or 9:1?

[@raeleenmandy6359]

If I'm runing 5 psi do you need to gap them,?I'm only running 5 psi because the parts are expensive now

[@TexasHondaChannel]

Gap the spark plugs? I would take the spark plug gap from 0.44 down to 0.38 even on lower boost just to make sure you don't blow the flame out.

[@elinefaes9990]

hey jame u still driving it with the vtec lock ?

[@movabb4071]

Hey brother, did u have to notch the block to fit those rods? Do u think that rod and piston setup will work on a d15b7 Minnie with z6 head? I have a mini me sitting around I might build it and boost it

[@ScottatGaryspeedPerformance]

D15B7 engines are different they have a smaller crank and shorter rods, For your D15B7 engine i would recommend Maxpeedingrods D15 Conrods, these rods are correct size and length for a D15B2/B7, i have these matched with a Vitara piston. www.maxpeedingrods.com/Honda-Civic-MK4-MK5-1.5L-D15B2-134.5mm-Connecting-Rod-High-Performance-4340-EN24-H-Beam-Conrod.html

[@44ro.n]

@@ScottatGaryspeedPerformance did those rods fit then without notching the block?

[@kysonreber2658]

Hey James! Where did you get that clutch?? The link doesn’t work anymore. Does it have a name or brand? Thanks!

[@alersjjoutdoors6526]

Did you resurface the block?

[@bighavikg]

tried to look at your tuners page and it says page not found

[@TexasHondaChannel]

bighavikg try this facebook.com/Asian.Mike620

[@jaydenthao550]

Can you reply the link of where you bought your ARP Studs?

[@TexasHondaChannel]

I didn’t buy the ARP studs they were payment for me working on a friends car but they are from eBay they are the D16Y head studs

[@kysonreber2658]

I can’t find them either bro, just buy two sets of eBay ones and the ones that might be a little sketch take them out and replace with the other set.

[@pnwtactical]

Was that a y7 or y8 head

[@frias2287]

🔥🔥🔥