Dc 2.2 build question

08mug3n · 02-04-2013, 06:50 PM

Ok what's up guys I'm having my head built bye tpr in Cincy ohio there doin my drag cartel 2.2 s supertech spring kit ( springs retainers and seats ) and I'm just wondering since my valves are stock what keepers do I use? Do I just reuse the stock ones or play it safe and buy ones from supertech rated for my springs or what?.......please help! Ps I'm also replacing seals with either supertech or Oem!

Mikee · 02-04-2013, 07:14 PM

go with aftermarket retainers !!!

tiZZle2.0 · 02-04-2013, 07:54 PM

Use OEM seals and titanium retainers with supertechs springs.

tiZZle2.0 · 02-04-2013, 07:59 PM

This should be everything you need, be sure to get the valve locks too.

Supertech Valvespring/Retainer Combo Honda/Acura K20a k20a2 k20z1 k20z3 - HPTautosport

92lb seat pressure

***sicivic09*** · 02-04-2013, 08:01 PM

TPR blew my **** up. Good luck.

08mug3n · 02-04-2013, 08:24 PM

Damnit I meant what keepers should I go with

08mug3n · 02-04-2013, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sicivic09

TPR blew my **** up. Good luck.

How's this

***sicivic09*** · 02-04-2013, 08:45 PM

Either a bad tune or dropped valve. Was running lean as **** when it blew and only 1000miles. I recommend Zerolift. Just a few miles from TPR over by the Fairfield Animal Hospital and Volkswagen.

Edit: to add to this, they took two weeks to do a camshaft build, two gauge install, and a few small things that realistically takes MAYBE 3 days. The tuner tuned my car in 5th gear (which I never heard of) and only managed to pull 221/157 with Go Power ksi cams that are known for 240+whp. I am currently running just bolt ons and pulling 217/173. He took 6-7 hrs to tune it. Average is 4 hrs.

tiZZle2.0 · 02-04-2013, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08mug3n

Damnit I meant what keepers should I go with

The 7* supertech ones that are listed in the link I gave you.

08mug3n · 02-04-2013, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiZZle2.0

The 7* supertech ones that are listed in the link I gave you.

Thanks man I already have the spring kit just need seals and keepers and I'm ready

08mug3n · 02-04-2013, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sicivic09

Either a bad tune or dropped valve. Was running lean as **** when it blew and only 1000miles. I recommend Zerolift. Just a few miles from TPR over by the Fairfield Animal Hospital and Volkswagen.

Edit: to add to this, they took two weeks to do a camshaft build, two gauge install, and a few small things that realistically takes MAYBE 3 days. The tuner tuned my car in 5th gear (which I never heard of) and only managed to pull 221/157 with Go Power ksi cams that are known for 240+whp. I am currently running just bolt ons and pulling 217/173. He took 6-7 hrs to tune it. Average is 4 hrs.

Damn man that sucks sorry too hear that's the only bad review I've heard about to to be honest now I'm second guessing idk who to trust round here slow motion is sketchy as **** and now this I'm bout to buy another head and instal myself and have my buddy dial it in tuning wise seeing how he just got outta Lincoln tech for that

***sicivic09*** · 02-04-2013, 09:26 PM

If you have some general mechanical knowledge and your buddy knows the internal works on valvetrain and engine building, it really does seem like a good days worth job to do and fun. I plan on doing my own work next time. I just didn't last time because I was deployed and the intent was to have them do the work and the car ready to run by the time I came home for R&R. I sent my car to them at the beginning of August, came home September 4th, and the car was finally just getting worked on. I had to spend 12 days of my 15 days without a car.

DIY guide: .: K-Series News & Information :. - K-Series Camshaft Installation

tiZZle2.0 · 02-04-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08mug3n

Thanks man I already have the spring kit just need seals and keepers and I'm ready

If you decide to switch builders, check out 4piston. They are located in Pittsboro, IN.

***sicivic09*** · 02-04-2013, 09:31 PM

4Piston is fantastic! And ERL Performance in Indy. Little bit of a drive but I think it would be worth it more than TPR and Slow Motion. I figured TPR would be good considering the high power turbo builds they have done. I don't understand how they botched a camshaft build so bad.

08mug3n · 02-05-2013, 08:31 PM

Does 4 piston have a Facebook or a website

tiZZle2.0 · 02-05-2013, 08:32 PM

4 Piston Racing:: Ported Cylinder Heads

https://www.facebook.com/4Piston?ref=ts&fref=ts

08mug3n · 02-05-2013, 09:06 PM

Thanks I messaged them

licea1204 · 02-06-2013, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08mug3n

Thanks I messaged them

Im running Supertech 92lbs springs and titanium springs and retainers 7 degree keepers and Supertech valve seals with no issues and Tuned By VitViper from Vittuned.com. I wouldnt bother spending all that money on a dyno tune when Vit can Etune those DC 2.2 cams real close to a dynotune.

08mug3n · 02-06-2013, 05:49 PM

What's your numbers

licea1204 · 02-06-2013, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08mug3n

What's your numbers

02-04-2013, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
08mug3n Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: central ohio Posts: 149 Dalton	Dc 2.2 build question Ok what's up guys I'm having my head built bye tpr in Cincy ohio there doin my drag cartel 2.2 s supertech spring kit ( springs retainers and seats ) and I'm just wondering since my valves are stock what keepers do I use? Do I just reuse the stock ones or play it safe and buy ones from supertech rated for my springs or what?.......please help! Ps I'm also replacing seals with either supertech or Oem! Last edited by 08mug3n; 02-04-2013 at 08:26 PM. Reason: Wrong part
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02-04-2013, 08:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
*sicivic09* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Carson, Colorado Age: 29 Posts: 3,714 Bradley	Re: Dc 2.2 build question TPR blew my **** up. Good luck.

02-04-2013, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
*sicivic09* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Carson, Colorado Age: 29 Posts: 3,714 Bradley	Re: Dc 2.2 build question Either a bad tune or dropped valve. Was running lean as **** when it blew and only 1000miles. I recommend Zerolift. Just a few miles from TPR over by the Fairfield Animal Hospital and Volkswagen. Edit: to add to this, they took two weeks to do a camshaft build, two gauge install, and a few small things that realistically takes MAYBE 3 days. The tuner tuned my car in 5th gear (which I never heard of) and only managed to pull 221/157 with Go Power ksi cams that are known for 240+whp. I am currently running just bolt ons and pulling 217/173. He took 6-7 hrs to tune it. Average is 4 hrs. Last edited by sicivic09; 02-04-2013 at 08:52 PM.

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02-04-2013, 07:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mikee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ottawa Age: 27 Posts: 419 Michel	go with aftermarket retainers !!!

02-04-2013, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
tiZZle2.0 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Saint Diago Posts: 4,694	Use OEM seals and titanium retainers with supertechs springs.

02-04-2013, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
tiZZle2.0 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Saint Diago Posts: 4,694	This should be everything you need, be sure to get the valve locks too. Supertech Valvespring/Retainer Combo Honda/Acura K20a k20a2 k20z1 k20z3 - HPTautosport 92lb seat pressure

02-04-2013, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
08mug3n Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: central ohio Posts: 149 Dalton	Damnit I meant what keepers should I go with

02-04-2013, 09:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
*sicivic09* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Carson, Colorado Age: 29 Posts: 3,714 Bradley	If you have some general mechanical knowledge and your buddy knows the internal works on valvetrain and engine building, it really does seem like a good days worth job to do and fun. I plan on doing my own work next time. I just didn't last time because I was deployed and the intent was to have them do the work and the car ready to run by the time I came home for R&R. I sent my car to them at the beginning of August, came home September 4th, and the car was finally just getting worked on. I had to spend 12 days of my 15 days without a car. DIY guide: .: K-Series News & Information :. - K-Series Camshaft Installation

02-04-2013, 09:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
*sicivic09* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Carson, Colorado Age: 29 Posts: 3,714 Bradley	4Piston is fantastic! And ERL Performance in Indy. Little bit of a drive but I think it would be worth it more than TPR and Slow Motion. I figured TPR would be good considering the high power turbo builds they have done. I don't understand how they botched a camshaft build so bad.

02-05-2013, 08:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
08mug3n Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: central ohio Posts: 149 Dalton	Does 4 piston have a Facebook or a website

02-05-2013, 08:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
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02-05-2013, 09:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
08mug3n Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: central ohio Posts: 149 Dalton	Thanks I messaged them

02-06-2013, 05:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
08mug3n Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: central ohio Posts: 149 Dalton	What's your numbers

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