JDM Type R valve cover installed... - Page 3

dt07Si · 02-04-2008, 01:19 AM

so can anyone confirm that all k series valve covers are the same and that a DC5 valve cover will fit a k20z3?

dt07Si · 02-04-2008, 10:43 PM

Bump for some feedback...

HONDA JAPAN TYPE-R VALVE COVER: RSX-S 02-UP / CIVIC SI 02-UP (UNPAINTED) at RobearRacing.com

And here is what they say..."Note: Also fits Civic Si 02-UP with minor modification. Made in Japan (Honda)" and "NOTE: WILL FIT CIVIC SI 02-UP, BUT NEED TO CHANGE 2 NUTS ON THE PLUG WIRE COVER."

dt07Si · 02-05-2008, 06:10 PM

Bump for a definite answer...

hialeahzbg · 02-21-2008, 05:58 PM

how do i take off the black plastic by the windshield off to reach the VC?

smokenrowboy · 02-22-2008, 04:13 AM

how in the name of all that is holy do i remove those two nuts from the bolts on that ignition cover without destroying the cover???

thanks 8th

.....

you know yall want to help me out

jackolee · 02-22-2008, 01:17 PM

lol.... from the looks of it, id say you can try and have a socket holding down the top end of the bolt and then get a wrench or something to try and get it to turn

but thats just my hypothesis

hialeahzbg · 02-22-2008, 02:06 PM

Any help on taking off the black windshield pice that covers our valvecover? I had a spare cover and I painted wrinkle black and I'm dying 2 do but I wanna know how u take it off 2 make it easier....

jackolee · 02-22-2008, 02:11 PM

man that thing is such a hassel
um... i think yo have to like take off the wind shield wiper and then there are screws around the ends of both side...

but im not at home right now so i cant check into that for you right now...
ill check it out for you when i get out of school
i remember there being a video on here showing you how to do it... i think i saw it in the suspension thread

ezcivic type r · 02-22-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hialeahzbg

Any help on taking off the black windshield pice that covers our valvecover? I had a spare cover and I painted wrinkle black and I'm dying 2 do but I wanna know how u take it off 2 make it easier....

you pop off the 3 small little holders that look like and small plastic black nail. there is one in the middle and one on each side. after you take those out, you just lift up and it should pop out of the holes its secured in.

inyong1988 · 02-22-2008, 02:15 PM

im doing this tonight.

scottyk20z3 · 03-13-2008, 11:26 PM

I haven't seen a JDM cover up close personally for the K20. What 'holes' are you referring to on the right side of the valve cover are missing? If someone has a comparison photo, that would be nice to see.

jeremy0203 · 03-13-2008, 11:30 PM

mine shall be here monday, yay

ezcivic type r · 03-13-2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyk20z3

I haven't seen a JDM cover up close personally for the K20. What 'holes' are you referring to on the right side of the valve cover are missing? If someone has a comparison photo, that would be nice to see.

if you look at you stock valve cover on the right hand side, you will see a bracket attached to the valve cover by two bolt. Those holes that the two bolt go into are not there on the JDM one. its really no big deal. you can zip tie it somewhere or just let it hang. Mine is just hanging in the same place w/ no issues.

scottyk20z3 · 03-14-2008, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezcivic type r

if you look at you stock valve cover on the right hand side, you will see a bracket attached to the valve cover by two bolt. Those holes that the two bolt go into are not there on the JDM one. its really no big deal. you can zip tie it somewhere or just let it hang. Mine is just hanging in the same place w/ no issues.

ahh...yes, i see what you are talking about now. Thanks!

You think it would be possible to drill and tap the screw holes on the JDM valve cover without damaging the valve cover? I mean, with the right tools that is...the place i work has a full machine shop, so i am just thinking....maybe....???

jeremy0203 · 03-14-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyk20z3

ahh...yes, i see what you are talking about now. Thanks!

You think it would be possible to drill and tap the screw holes on the JDM valve cover without damaging the valve cover? I mean, with the right tools that is...the place i work has a full machine shop, so i am just thinking....maybe....???

probably

darkrom · 03-14-2008, 10:28 AM

Anyone know how much the USDM valve cover is from Honda? I know JDM parts are cooler, but why not just get a USDM one with all the proper holes and paint it red lol? It may even be cheaper (unlikely I know)

I may go this route in the near future once my nitrous setup is finished. Just exploring some options. Besides maybe I will go original and powdercoat it fiji!!!!!
:shock:

ezcivic type r · 03-14-2008, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkrom

Anyone know how much the USDM valve cover is from Honda? I know JDM parts are cooler, but why not just get a USDM one with all the proper holes and paint it red lol? It may even be cheaper (unlikely I know)

I may go this route in the near future once my nitrous setup is finished. Just exploring some options. Besides maybe I will go original and powdercoat it fiji!!!!!
:shock:

just find someone that installed a jdm one and ask to buy their old one. Excalibur painted a usdm cover to look like jdm and it came out really good. contact him if you have any questions.

darkrom · 03-14-2008, 11:31 AM

Good idea. Since I am lazy as hell I will just ask here.....any of you JDMers wanna sell me your USDM cover? Way better than buying it from Honda and I suppose it will help someone else make a quick buck.

I know that the JDM people (myself included) are pretty serious about getting JDM parts (even though I HAD TO HAVE THE COUPE

) , but in this case I can't justify getting the actual JDM red one just to have it powdercoated fiji possibly. Please send me a PM with a price for the USDM cover and if you can show me a picture of it as well. You can also post it here if you want.

thanks!

darkrom · 03-14-2008, 11:32 AM

On a side note, I wish there was a way to powder coat something to LOOK like carbon fiber haha.

scottyk20z3 · 03-14-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy0203

probably

Now that i look at it, I don't think drilling/tapping the JDM cover is a good idea. The USDM cover actually has extra material on the cover specifically for the screws, the JDM (obviously) does not. Drilling/Tapping on the JDM cover would essentially put a hole in the cover itself.

The next best option is to either:
1) buy the JDM one anyway and jsut say screw the bracket
2) buy a USDM and paint/powercoat it

Since i don't have the patience that Excalibur does, and unless he is willing to take payment for doing the work, going with the JDM cover is the only option.

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02-04-2008, 01:19 AM	#41 (permalink)
dt07Si Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dirty Jerz Age: 22 Posts: 2,926 Dave iTrader: 1 / 100%	so can anyone confirm that all k series valve covers are the same and that a DC5 valve cover will fit a k20z3?

02-04-2008, 10:43 PM	#42 (permalink)
dt07Si Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dirty Jerz Age: 22 Posts: 2,926 Dave iTrader: 1 / 100%	Bump for some feedback... HONDA JAPAN TYPE-R VALVE COVER: RSX-S 02-UP / CIVIC SI 02-UP (UNPAINTED) at RobearRacing.com And here is what they say..."Note: Also fits Civic Si 02-UP with minor modification. Made in Japan (Honda)" and "NOTE: WILL FIT CIVIC SI 02-UP, BUT NEED TO CHANGE 2 NUTS ON THE PLUG WIRE COVER."

02-05-2008, 06:10 PM	#43 (permalink)
dt07Si Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dirty Jerz Age: 22 Posts: 2,926 Dave iTrader: 1 / 100%	Bump for a definite answer...

02-21-2008, 05:58 PM	#44 (permalink)
hialeahzbg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoFlo...305* Posts: 293 iTrader: 0 / 0%	how do i take off the black plastic by the windshield off to reach the VC?

02-22-2008, 04:13 AM	#45 (permalink)
smokenrowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth...for now Posts: 429 FMInterf00ler0_o iTrader: 3 / 100%	how in the name of all that is holy do i remove those two nuts from the bolts on that ignition cover without destroying the cover??? thanks 8th ..... you know yall want to help me out

02-22-2008, 01:17 PM	#46 (permalink)
jackolee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tennessee Age: 19 Posts: 6,850 iTrader: 2 / 100%	lol.... from the looks of it, id say you can try and have a socket holding down the top end of the bolt and then get a wrench or something to try and get it to turn but thats just my hypothesis

02-22-2008, 02:06 PM	#47 (permalink)
hialeahzbg Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoFlo...305* Posts: 293 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Any help on taking off the black windshield pice that covers our valvecover? I had a spare cover and I painted wrinkle black and I'm dying 2 do but I wanna know how u take it off 2 make it easier....

02-22-2008, 02:11 PM	#48 (permalink)
jackolee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tennessee Age: 19 Posts: 6,850 iTrader: 2 / 100%	man that thing is such a hassel um... i think yo have to like take off the wind shield wiper and then there are screws around the ends of both side... but im not at home right now so i cant check into that for you right now... ill check it out for you when i get out of school i remember there being a video on here showing you how to do it... i think i saw it in the suspension thread

02-22-2008, 02:15 PM	#50 (permalink)
inyong1988 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 18,911 iTrader: 43 / 96%	im doing this tonight.

03-13-2008, 11:26 PM	#51 (permalink)
scottyk20z3 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I haven't seen a JDM cover up close personally for the K20. What 'holes' are you referring to on the right side of the valve cover are missing? If someone has a comparison photo, that would be nice to see.

03-13-2008, 11:30 PM	#52 (permalink)
jeremy0203 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saint Marys, GA Age: 23 Posts: 2,416 Jeremy iTrader: 6 / 100%	mine shall be here monday, yay

03-14-2008, 10:28 AM	#56 (permalink)
darkrom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,724 Matt iTrader: 1 / 100%	Anyone know how much the USDM valve cover is from Honda? I know JDM parts are cooler, but why not just get a USDM one with all the proper holes and paint it red lol? It may even be cheaper (unlikely I know) I may go this route in the near future once my nitrous setup is finished. Just exploring some options. Besides maybe I will go original and powdercoat it fiji!!!!! :shock:

03-14-2008, 11:31 AM	#58 (permalink)
darkrom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,724 Matt iTrader: 1 / 100%	Good idea. Since I am lazy as hell I will just ask here.....any of you JDMers wanna sell me your USDM cover? Way better than buying it from Honda and I suppose it will help someone else make a quick buck. I know that the JDM people (myself included) are pretty serious about getting JDM parts (even though I HAD TO HAVE THE COUPE ) , but in this case I can't justify getting the actual JDM red one just to have it powdercoated fiji possibly. Please send me a PM with a price for the USDM cover and if you can show me a picture of it as well. You can also post it here if you want. thanks!

03-14-2008, 11:32 AM	#59 (permalink)
darkrom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,724 Matt iTrader: 1 / 100%	On a side note, I wish there was a way to powder coat something to LOOK like carbon fiber haha.