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Old 04-18-2011, 05:37 PM
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I just picked up an LS bottom and a b20 head. Im new to engines the only reason i bought this one if because i got a really good deal on it from a friend. I also picked up some new piston heads as well. My plans are to boost it in the future. The problem i am having now is i have no clue where to start. I havent done much work on engines and im wondering what i can do to it to get the most horsepower out of it. Also is there any random tips you have for someone who has never rebuilt an engine? Thanks for the help guys.
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Old 04-18-2011, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Kiyoshi08521
I just picked up an LS bottom and a b20 head. Im new to engines the only reason i bought this one if because i got a really good deal on it from a friend. I also picked up some new piston heads as well. My plans are to boost it in the future. The problem i am having now is i have no clue where to start. I havent done much work on engines and im wondering what i can do to it to get the most horsepower out of it. Also is there any random tips you have for someone who has never rebuilt an engine? Thanks for the help guys.
what is a piston head? its either a piston or a head....

and there is a book ...i think its called high performance hondas...you should find it ...and read it from front to back before attempting anything
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I just picked up an LS bottom and a b20 head. Im new to engines the only reason i bought this one if because i got a really good deal on it from a friend. I also picked up some new piston heads as well. My plans are to boost it in the future. The problem i am having now is i have no clue where to start. I havent done much work on engines and im wondering what i can do to it to get the most horsepower out of it. Also is there any random tips you have for someone who has never rebuilt an engine? Thanks for the help guys.

Buy the parts and take it to a shop for disassembly/reassembly, if you insist on doing this yourself buy a Chiltons manual and have fun but i don't expect you to have the proper tools nor ability to get this done properly.
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Old 04-18-2011, 05:45 PM
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You really need to start off by BIWP. I you don't BIWP, you will be SOL.
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here is the book i was talking about...books-a-million may carry it also

http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Ho.../dp/1884089631
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You really need to start off by BIWP. I you don't BIWP, you will be SOL.
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here is the book i was talking about...books-a-million may carry it also

http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Ho.../dp/1884089631
I have that book and have read it front to back several times. It is full of great info
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well do research find all the internals u want...take it to a machine shop and have them put it together and blueprint and balance it and ur pretty much set. i wouldnt recommend putting it together yourself (lots of measurements and time). i am in the process of building a motor as well. hope this kinda helped haha
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You really need to start off by BIWP. I you don't BIWP, you will be SOL.
Quoted again for truth. BIWP
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thanks guys i have a few books now that im reading through i suppose ill search around Richmond for a good shop that can help me out by putting it together that wont cost me an arm and a leg.
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