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Old 16th March 2004, 09:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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This FAQ contains links to posts and threads with relevant information mostly contained on the NZHondas.com website, along with some other sites listed in the forum. I have listed the threads i felt most relavent to a specific topic by naming the link by their topic, the rest are a good read regarding the topic they are listed under. If you can’t find exactly what you are wanting the info is most likely there so please feel free to use the Search function above, it doesn’t bite :wink: .
Lets not forget this great FAQ post and the second part posted by Terrance, possibly sourced from an American Site 8) .

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Main headings are as follows
1. Honda Vehicle Specifications and Links
2. Engine and Drivetrain
3. Suspension, Steering and Brakes
4. Cosmetics, Body and Interior
5. Electrical
6. FI and Hybrid
7. Ice and Security
8. Legal Racing



1. Honda Vehicle Specifications and Links

Honda Vehical Specifications
Civic/Integra Engine Specifications
The ZC Engine
Engine number/configuration/power&torque/vehicle
Carfolio JDM Honda’s (also good for other vehicles)


Other good sites to visit:
Honda cars, all models
http://www.lvvta.org.nz/
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/

If I have missed something chances are you will find it on the following Tech Sites worth visiting:
http://asia.vtec.net/
http://www.integra.orcon.net.nz (thanks to Xsi)
http://lyonel.orcon.net.nz/ (thanks to Gansan)
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto.php
http://www.g2ic.com/
http://www.honda-tech.com/
http://www.hondaswap.com/forums/index.php?c=8
http://www.pumaracing.co.uk (as approved by them)

Download a Helms manual (Mostly large PDF files, or individual pages)
http://www.icelord.net/honda/repair/
http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/workshopmanuals2.html
http://www.nzhondas.com/manuals/
http://www.shell.net.nz/downloads/honda/

Lots of other good Honda links are listed here as well


2. Engine and Drive-train

General
General Engine Tuning Guide
How to set your timing
Compression Calculator

Compression Testing
http://www.pumaracing.co.uk/comp.htm
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/c...t/comptest.php

Intake Filters and CAI
http://mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/
http://www.integra.orcon.net.nz/cai
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=17673
http://www.hondalife.com/modules.php...rticle&artid=1
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5236
http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...rticle_id=8325

Headers (Extractors)
http://bob123e.tripod.com/thegreatheadertest/
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7267
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14752
How to install

Exhaust
Press bend vs. Mandrel bent
http://www.hondalife.com/modules.php...rticle&artid=4
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewt...t=1663&start=0
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7383

High Temp Coating - Heat Wrapping & HPC
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18643
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9119
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16245
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=13570

Throttle Body Sizes and Coolant Bypass
Install Throttle Body and set Throttle Position Sensor
Thermostat and coolant change
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=17454
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4503
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2180
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=20883

Oil Catch Can
http://www.integra.orcon.net.nz/catchcan.htm
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/c...n/catchcan.php

Setting your Tappets
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15181
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/v...alveadjust.php

Installing Camshafts, Cambelt’s and Adjustable Cam Gears
http://tech.hybridgarage.com/tech/cams.html
Camshaft Fitting & Running in
Setting Adjustable Camgears and Timing
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/caminstall/cam.php
How to change your cambelt
Popular Cam Specs
H22 Auto to Manual Tensioner Conversion

Lightened Flywheels
Lightening Flywheels and Rotational Mass
Effects of a lightened flywheel & Matty’s evaluation
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=213

Head Porting and Modifications
Engine Porting
Cylinder Head Modifications
http://www.hondalife.com/modules.php...rticle&artid=5

Clutch and gearbox
Gearbox Rattle
Broken Pressure Plate Spring
Removing a gearbox
Clutch Installation
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16974
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/b...tch/clutch.php

Driveshaft and CV joints
Changing the Inner CV joint boot
Changing the inner CV joint boot - Xsi
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18536
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12574

Engine Mounts
Replacing Rear Engine Mounts
Urethane Engine Mounts


3. Suspension, Steering, and Brakes

Ingalls Camber Adjustment Kit Install

Urethane Bushes
Some basic information on Urethane material for bushing applications

Rear Trailing Arm Bush Replacement
http://da8integra.orcon.net.nz/techd...iling_arm.html
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14337
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4587
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19450

Radius Rod Bush
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15340
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16575

Installing Shock Absorbers
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18517
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10592
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14181
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10025
http://customimport.simplisticmedia....g/springs.html

Shock Shorten
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18448
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10263

Springs, Coil Overs, and Ride Height
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15048
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15167
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14971
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12417
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3879
http://lyonel.orcon.net.nz/hybrid_sus.htm
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/c...r/coilover.php

Steering Rack (Manual and PS)
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19921

Brake Pad and Disk Upgrades
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6385
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=20947
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=17541
EF Brake Swap
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=17530
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10559
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8324

Brake Master Cylinder
Brake bleeding
ABS Master Cylinder reconditioning and bleeding
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=13979
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8236

Brake Lines
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=13937
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=20027


4. Cosmetics, Body and Interior
Del Sol seats in DA Integra
DA Integra Dash Removal
Cheap and Easy Mods
DA8 Door Handle Swap (Removing Door Locks)
EF Door Handle swap (Removing Door Locks)


Cleaning Exterior
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19041
Cleaning your Mags
Cleaning your Chromies
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7106
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1589

Cleaning Interior
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2486

Cleaning Engine Bay
Cleaning Extractors
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6487

Dash & Interior Painting
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5721
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16574

Window Tinting
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12175
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3413
LTSA info on Window Tinting

Tail Light Tinting
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19520
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16907
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9606

Faded Yellow Headlights
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=14134
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5566

Boot & Tail light Leaks
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18369
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=11929
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4651
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=25661

Head Light Condensation
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3828

Interior Water Leaks
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15740
http://www.integra.orcon.net.nz/leak
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=301

Removal of Carpet and Sound Deadening
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7501
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7403

Exterior Painting
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=23631

Painting Your Rocker Cover
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=27978

5. Electrical

Resoldering Your Main Fuel Relay
http://www.nzhondas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=29129

6. FI and Hybrid



7. Ice and Security
BlackRazors down and dirty quick sound system setup guide
The Ten Commandments for car audio n00bs
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Old 18th March 2004, 04:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Good work on the links, and categorizing them. Thanks. 8)
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Old 29th March 2004, 07:54 PM   #3 (permalink)
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this is the best write up ive ever seen, how to assemble a bottem end, more suited for forged turbo setups but still an amazing write up:

http://www.boosted-hybrid.com/viewtopic.php?t=326
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Old 31st March 2004, 07:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Great stuff!! It should *hopefully* stop alot of silly questions -.- Under the heading "other great sites to visit" the first link isn't shown properly Otherwise top work
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Old 2nd May 2004, 07:26 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Great stuff!! It should *hopefully* stop alot of silly questions
like he said, appreciate your efforts admins :thumbsup:
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Old 12th July 2004, 06:38 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Well i have gotten most of the way through the FAQ, however the remaining topics are a bit out of my league. I don't know too much about the electrical, FI & Hybrid, or ICE . . . just enough to get me in trouble and hopefully back out again.

Anyone with a bit of experiance want to spend a little time searching for some popular questions and threads with the answers to these?
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Old 13th July 2004, 11:28 PM   #7 (permalink)
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yea any one engine swaps? that would be nice
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Old 6th February 2005, 06:11 PM   #8 (permalink)
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http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/importing/imported-damaged.html

list of cars imported into NZ as damaged - may help to have a direct link to it
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Old 21st February 2006, 01:51 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by razaman
I thought it would be a good idea of people could post their favourite honda link or even a link that would be of use (parts, etc). I also included accord links as that's what I drive.

HONDA LINKS

Honda Show Off
http://www.hondashowoff.com/index.php

Honda Society Web Community
http://board.hondasociety.com/

Honda Engine Specifications
http://www.geocities.com/honda_club_egypt/engines.htm

Honda Tech
http://www.honda-tech.com/

Automotive Forums - Honda/Acura
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...7c&forumid=740

OZ Honda
http://www.ozhonda.com/

Honda Classifieds
http://www.hondaclassifieds.com/

Honda Swap
http://www.hondaswap.com/index.php

Car and Truck Forums
http://www.carandtruckforums.com

Strong Honda
http://www.stronghonda.co.nz

HONDA ACCORD LINKS

Accord Racing
http://www.accordracing.com/

Accord Club
http://www.accordclub.com/

Accordingly Done
http://www.accordinglydone.com

Raz
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Originally Posted by G-FX
i found a great website for ideas and shitloads of pics..

www.carstyling.net
Quote:
Originally Posted by Disinfo
TOVA and ClubSi have already been mentioned - so I can only add:

Gen2 Integra Club
www.g2ic.com
Quote:
Originally Posted by EG8T
Quote:
Originally Posted by BLAZED_RACER
www.jdmcivic.com
Yeah, very nice site.

http://www.homemadeturbo.com/

http://asia.vtec.net/
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Originally Posted by VTECIT
Quote:
Originally Posted by BLAZED_RACER
www.clubsi.com

www.jdmcivic.com
Quote:
Originally Posted by lowassedcivic
Quote:
Originally Posted by KID S2K
Quote:
Originally Posted by Baxter
Gen 1 CRX site and forum (and gen 3 Civics):

www.redpepperracing.com


Forums include, 1G CRX, 3G Civic, Competition, General, and Buy/Sell etc, and a pretty good FAQ on cheap mods and swaps.

Many of them are serious autocross racers and there's a great deal of info on how to get the most out of a mark 1 CRX.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qik Lude
www.preludepower.com
real good prelude site for all prelude years (us)

and the best!


www.cityturbo.com
The ONLY Honda city site u will ever need
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vtec-r
For those interested in b20vtec conversions:
http://www.b20vtec.com
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pdu-NZ
Honda Prelude

Prelude Online - www.preludeonline.com
Prelude Crazy - www.preludecrazy.com
Prelude Downunder - www.pdu.co.nz - Mine
3rd Gen Prelude - www.3rdgenprelude.com
Honda Hookup - www.hondahookup.com
TurboPrelude.Net - www.turboprelude.net
3GLude.com - www.3glude.com

LudeTrenz - www.ludetrendz.com
Team Interlude - www.teaminterlude.com
Ottawa Prelude Club - www.ottawaprelude.ca
Bay Area Prelude - http://www.bayareaprelude.com/cgi-bi...cgi?act=Portal
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Originally Posted by Matty
Not strictly a Honda site but I'm frankly shocked and appalled it hasn't been mentioned yet:

www.allmotorgroup.com
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Originally Posted by Py7h0n
http://www.geocities.com/TeamsolOntario/ A good sol site ... some info missing nowdays

http://www.h22hybrid.20m.com/ H22A Mod site

http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/ Some good HowTo's on Hybridising

http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/tech/ A Mag's Tech Articles

http://www.hondatuners.com/ Good all around site

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/tech/swapguide1.pdf A PDF on the swap possabilities ... and general civic swap info

http://theoldone.com/articles/badtothebone/ Very Very Good B20 build up page

sorry if I repeated any ... I looked as best I could to try and not repost any
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hobbes
http://icelord.net/honda/repair/

heaps of different repair manuals
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Heres a great SiR Civic link I just came across: http://www.teirney.net/civic/
Keep the links coming, I'm putting them all on my links page here: www.integraxsi.orcon.net.nz/links
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Originally Posted by sirbum
my collection which includes some of the above in which i wont rehash :wink:

http://www.tunedhonda.com/

http://www.clubcivic.com/

http://www.superhonda.com/

http://www.hondaevolution.com/

http://www.customcivics.com/

jdmcivic.com and honda-tech.com is da bomb yall!
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Originally Posted by Static-X
http://www.geocities.com/wyvnz/Links.html

http://www.vtec.net/
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bullitt
The most useful honda site ever

http://www.honda.co.jp/HOT/ModelData/index.html

Although youll have to translate it. I always use
www.altavista.com


Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Aircooled Honda Fan
www.geocities.com/kiwi_aircooled_honda_fan

Also

www.geocities.com/kiwi_aircooled_honda_fan/links
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Originally Posted by PIKAvsTORO
http://www.sa-minatomirai.com/honda/h_link/h_link.html
HONDA PARTS
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Originally Posted by Haydz
Honda Civic Wagonists

http://www.hondacivicwagon.com/
Quote:
Originally Posted by wazzza
http://www.geocities.com/honda5c/specs.htm

for those for whom 4 cylinders are not enough
Quote:
Originally Posted by Supercarkiwi
For those of us who have a liking for the D16.....

http://www.d-series.org/
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Originally Posted by b18cR
Quote:
Originally Posted by Macros
http://www.spoonsports.co.jp - Official Spoon Website
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vader
Since noone's posted

http://www.cheesefrog.com
-Civic pics
-Civic /supra vids
-Babe pics

Contains vids and pics of one of the maddest street driven civics on the planet inc the infamous cheezefrog vs viper vid. Also contains quite a few babe model pics since the dude is a professional photographer.

(leme know if yous want the vidz hosted locally. Just PM the url)
Quote:
Originally Posted by VTECIT
All EFs incl. crx, civic, shuttle..... forum and info
http://www.ef-honda.com
Quote:
Originally Posted by aj008
www.honda-acura.net
similar to honda-tech.com

www.hondaf1.com
www.bar.net
For those supporting the cause!
Quote:
Originally Posted by cruznz
http://www.3geez.com/index.php? ....for those with 3rd gen Accords
Quote:
Originally Posted by melon
specs on every honda (credit to EVLEVO)
http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/honda/
Quote:
Originally Posted by zensei
http://www.auto.vl.ru/catalog_eng/honda/

Cheers
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Old 4th June 2007, 11:36 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Download a Helms manual (Mostly large PDF files, or individual pages)
http://www.icelord.net/honda/repair/
http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/workshopmanuals2.html
http://www.nzhondas.com/manuals/
http://www.shell.net.nz/downloads/honda/

3 of those 4 links are now expired, the only one left working is the nzhondas one
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Old 22nd December 2007, 11:26 AM   #11 (permalink)
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None of the manual links work. I get a forbidden when trying to access the link on this site and 404 errors on the rest.
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Old 22nd December 2007, 11:30 AM   #12 (permalink)
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google "honda service manuals"

if u cant find anything there give up, cause theres at least 2 pages there in the first 10 that work
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Old 1st February 2008, 02:35 PM   #13 (permalink)
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how do I become a offical memeber

8) Can someone please help me Im trying to join ur club but the link to becoming an offical member is saying no members accepted at this time I own a 1994 honda civic sedan -b16a vtec turbo any help would be greatly appreciated
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Old 1st February 2008, 02:40 PM   #14 (permalink)
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