B18C1, Big problems

ASSISTANCE Hybrids & Advanced Aftermarket Engine Performance
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The b18c1 that I rebuilt and isntalled myself in the DB2 has big problems. Most pressing issues are:

  1. Burns oil when first started.

  2. Leaks oil from head gasket.

  3. Pings at WOT above 4k.

I am running this on the stock computer, 1824 cc of displacement and 8.8:1 compression on JE forged slugs with eagle rods. I did all of the work myself except for the machining. The head was resurfaced and secured to a new OEM head gasket using arp headstuds and copper spray.

What could be causing the oil leak?
What can I do in the sort term to fix the pinging?
Why is it burning oil when I start it?

Does anyone in northern new england have enough spare time to help out a poor college kid who might have to give up his teg if he can’t fix it?

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I would guess it burns oil when its cold becuase of the forged pistons clearances being too loose, then when they warm up they expand and seal properly. This is just a guess, not gospel.

Where from the HG are you leaking oil? I thought I was leaking in the front left corner, but it turns out my VTEC Solenoid is just a bit leaky.

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Same with me, looked like a gasket leak but vtec soliniod was leaky
whats ur timing set at?

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it pings with that low of compression? Is the turbo installed yet?

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do you have your knock sesnor hooked up?

maybe your dumping too much fuel in, that ECU is looking for 10:1, remember.

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use 91 or higher octane that will eliminate ping, check ur timing and make sure ur knock sensor is wiried up http://www.phearable.net/tech/wiring/pinouts2.htm

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we need a “welcome back from the dead smiliey”

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