Newbie from Sydney

[PH1]

Hi all,

Been lurking since August when I bought an SeiW with a 1.9tdi that was brought to Aus from Ireland by the original builder as a personal import. I'm sure some of you may know the car.

Have just started putting together the bits needed to change the set up to an F20c engine.

I have the beginnings of a list of parts that I'm going to have to get as below. Any additions to the list or general hints or tips would be most welcome.

Also any links to resources, build threads etc would be great. Many thanks in advance

Piers 

 

Engine

gearbox

engine loom, ECU

the key reader from the steering column and a key that has been paired to the ECU.

O2 sensors and O2 sensor sub-loom from the body loom.

C101 and ECU A connector from the body loom

Instrument panel and wiring

Diagnostic connector from the body loom.

Catalitic converter

engine mount brackets on the block

rear gearbox mounts

propshaft

clutch slave

main honda fusebox for the electronic load detector device/wiring.

 

• Not essential
  • Honda S2000 fuel pump and sender assembly
  • Honda S2000 fuel tank breather valve, rollover valve and carbon tank
  • ie the bits from the fuel tank
• Speedo adjustment unit
• Shift light
• Seat belt warning 10 sec timer unit

 

 

 

[Norman Verona]

Welcome Piers, there is a Honda 2000 conversion going on at the moment. Dave Eastwood will give you all the advice you need as will others.

 

You may get more response if you post your questions in Tech Talk.

[alexander72]

hi from england - im a regular in Oatley, South Sydney mate - good luck with your build

[Norman Verona]

Piers, don't let him kid you, he isn't a newbie but an oldie

 

(You'll get used to the banter)

[Speed Freak]

youll need the pgmfi relay- it links to the fuel pump, and ecu amounst other things.

take the propshaft from s2000, but only use the end piece- its a bit too big and heavy for what you need- mate the end piece to a smaller shaft.

you need the air pump solenoid and wiring- you can scrap the pump itself if you fit a resistor.

If the engine you source is still in the car- ask them to cut you about 60cm of wiring coming off the A connector, and 60cmfrom the rear display connectors- this will save you a lot of time cutting and soldering. 60cm is plenty to reach the alu panel where the ecu is positioned.

the fuel tank bits not needed- the gauge will work with the std vdo instruments/receivers- the arm inside the tank simply needs tuning upside down, as it shows empty when full otherwise!

rear gearbox mounts can be used- I did, although it is a bit tight- I used the mounting brackets, and bought 2 short but wide (regarding height restriction) rubber bobbins, and mounted them onto them.

don't bother with main fuse box, wayyyyy to bulky.

if youre going with a 3.92 diff you might get away without using a speedo calibration kit.... Ive got one now...To give you an idea of error- before when I was doing speedo 140kmh sat nav says 132, so its not too bad- my opel astra reads about 7kmh difference at this speed.

otherwise you seem to have all bases covered.

 

tim

[alexander72]

yes i am officlally an oldie now :-)

[Captain Colonial]

Hi Piers, thanks for joining, just posting off your magazine and WSCC sticker today.

 

You'll find lots of advice here, and lots of people who will help send your money!

 

In addition, we have a few more members Down Under that you can PM with:

 

JamesBrittain in Perth

custardtart (Matt Jones), also in Sydney

Raptor (Luke Prior) in Kingsley

DTHIRWALL (David) in Bairnsdale (Victoria)

 

So you're not alone!  Get stuck in and good luck with the project!

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

Welcome Piers; good to see another Honda builder!

 

Timmeh has recently completed what sounds like a similar install to yours - retaining the Honda ecu and all the bits that go along with it.

 

I'm in the most fortunate position in this country of being able to bin all of that and use an aftermarket ecu.

[pickmaster Andy Lowe]

Hi and welcome sounds like an interesting swop