Tell me about it... I got a check engine light again.... based on the scan code.." Cam position sensor A, no pulse"

I can think of only two things..
1) Wiring issue... coz' if reset it goes away for a while
2) Something really wrong with the intake cam position sensor

Ok i guess..

Mine came standard from factory with Iridium plugs... so I just change to NGK or Denso Iridium plugs when time to change.

rare K-swapped FD2 that still maintain auto tranny

Just one question... does the car drive properly at low RPMs (below 2.5K rpm)?
in D mode, not paddle shift.

I only heard/know of 3 persons... you're one of them.
another guy wanted to do it but not sure if done or cancelled.

nope... K-series... K20Z2 I think (non type-R) convert to K20A (type-R)... gearbox on same side.

your choice la... whichever u think looks good.

huh ? I have many friends using 16"... I'm also using 16".

Car looks better with 17" but it's heavier, replacing tires cost more $$$ and lower profile tires means less comfort.

yup.. the larger u go the heavier it is normally, unless u using those super expensive ultra light stuff.

When i got my car 2nd hand it was 17"... quickly switch to 16" (same as factory spec)... better pickup, steering feels lighter and improved FC. But I won't go smaller... cannot stand the look

K20 I'm sure... The R18 in the 1.8L FD1 should be the same, at least from photos I've seen, cannot recall since most of my friends who own FD Civic are using FD2 with the 2.0L engine. Didn't spend much time studying the 1.8L since not much potential.

Basically if you facing and looking at the engine bay with the hood open.
R18 and K20 the gearbox on the right hand side. (Integra DC5, FD1, FD2, FD2R, FN2, ES 2.0, ET)
For B series the gearbox is on the left hand side. ( the older Civics)

Which one u want... ?
Puchong, Kinrara - cheap, whatever also can do.... but job quality see ur luck... mainly cheap
Sifu in cutting cost for customer benefit (at least for my and my friends cases )

Sunway, Jln horsepower - Expensive, long waiting list, Good quality job
Sifu in racing cars... engine builder of high HP cars for daily and track use

USJ area - half cut supplier and engine transplant
didn't deal with them much, but a good petrol head friend uses them

I normally go to the Sunway one because nearest my place and I want good quality work.
Some smaller work I'll go to Puchong since cheaper and faster if urgent need to do but Sunway guy keep delaying because richer customers chasing for their high end cars to be ready.

Jun Select
Jln TK1/11B

Nearby Giant
Behind the row with lotsa banks.. CIMB, Maybank, etc, etc
Workshop is 2 doors beside another aquarium shop.

Just say Vincent recommended you there.

I'll not be responsible if they f... up your car..

loved the FC on that VTEC CVT City.... gearbox great for going up Genting, rev never come down... unfortunately performance wise not really great

After that decided just direct upgrade to 2.0L DOHC Civic, dun bother with 1.8L...

Then decided what the heck... VTEC in the standard 2.0L is not really old skool VTEC, but economy VTEC... kena con by Honda.. .... So decided swap in K20 Type-R

OK, if it fits your need...

dun regret later... had a friend who purchased 1.8L Civic brand new several years ago... later he say he should have gotten the 2.0L because performance wise just not quite there. Later he sold the car when he went overseas for a few years.

Come back now driving iDSI City... family man already...

not yet... I haven't tell you about the amount of aftermarket performance parts available for the best performance engine Honda ever made for everyday use. Only true if u using the K-series engine. ...
(B-series owner... u know K-series is better right... )

R18... dunno, maybe got some available somewhere in the world...

If you want the full potential of the K20A then it needs to be Manual.

If you want just extra power then plan a full engine conversion. You can mate a K20A with an automatic transmission. Proven results.

Of course just converting your head to type R you will also get more power. Low end power will be less, and you cannot really take advantage of the VTEC high cam since you're rev limited by the crankshaft design in the non R K20Z3 among other things.

This post has been edited by unitron: Jul 30 2013, 06:28 PM

Yes.. but we limit the rev.. Don't expect to everyday rev to 8500 rpm and AT gearbox survive.

You get much more power than stock engine near to type-R level.

Convert to K24 then even real type-R will be afraid.

doesn't quite matter, but normally K24A1, K24A2 or K24A3.

We want the block for the 2.4L displacement... then put in Type-R cylinder head.
Other internal parts will need to be swapped out depending on what is your intended use for the car..

K24 monster and AT gearbox? Dunno how many out there.

I know of only one and the owner already sold the engine, put back to original and sold the car is what I heard.

Type-R with K24 there are quite a few.... but of course dun want tell people la...

FD2R minimum needs Hondata Flashpro... remove the 180 km/h speed limiter, tune an economy map to use with RON95, etc, etc...

Maybe change more aggressive TODA cams also...

Just need a type-R cylinder head then.

No personal experience dealing with GC but several friends and club member did not complaint on their services.
Price wise I think it's ok.

If you go to the SC there you can find the service schedule and listed price... every model different, so it's best you check there.

What do you consider expensive?.. I've friends who consider RM5K cheap and I've friends who consider RM200 expensive.

Parts are just engine oil, oil filter and air filter... new car nothing else to change.