Sorry this happened to you man. I'd be heartbroken too with that kind of luck.

 

I've never had low oil or abused the car the second motor was put together he found a used long block and the head and looked over everything and put it together and dropped it in. Not sure exactly how the second motor blew but it did and in a crazy manner I've never seen a valve cut into something.

 

I bought a F22 out of a '05 S2k, 32K on it 6 month warranty. it was perfect. I drove it like a grandma most days, and when I wanted the power I was able to use it. The first motor yes, a total POS, the 2nd motor was rebuilt. Ia m going to tell you that only a HANDFUL of people in the UNITED STATES can rebuild a F or H motor, they have special cylinder walls, and the spec's are ridiculous. If anyone asks me I will buy a used low mileage or mid mileage motor that has been unopened, and not tampered with any day over rebuilding it. Most shops Ia m sure rebuild V8's and American motors. Their tolerances are much less..

Sorry for all the issues, but it is nice to know your car is solid! All it needs is a motor bud!


Eathen

 

I've never had low oil or abused the car the second motor was put together he found a used long block and the head and looked over everything and put it together and dropped it in. Not sure exactly how the second motor blew but it did and in a crazy manner I've never seen a valve cut into something.
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I'm not saying that you abused the motor, I'm saying that in most cases where an f series motor fails it is usually due to oil starvation or poor tuning on a modified setup. In your case, the first motor failed due to the previous owner boosting and abusing it and the second motor likely failed due to a questionable rebuild. As onesilvers2k mentioned, there are very few shops that can properly rebuild the f series motor so you are better off buying an untouched used motor than rebuilding.

 

Yeah im just so bummed ya know? It is kinda frustrating.. ive been thinking about selling it to buy a 8th gen civic si sedan but FWD?? But then i think about the car now and what if down the line it blows up again? My head just kind of hurts and im stuck between a hard and a hard place.

 

well save about 6k and buy a brand new engine from the dealer. that way you will know for sure that the motor will be good.

 

I understand, sometimes having a car that is a money pit can leave a bad taste in your mouth that makes you just want to get rid of the car and move onto something else. If you do decide to move on from the s2k, just make sure the next car has a drivetrain warranty with a good amount of time/mileage left on it or you may end up in the same situation.

 

Lulz my pockets aren't that deep i would've done that the first time.. I think of selling but 3rd motors a charm? hahhhaha... i dont want to sell it and it end being a perfect motor..and someone coming up huge..that would put an even nastier taste in my mouth..

 

That's horrible. Good luck finding a new F20C, unfortunately they're very expensive (for a Honda).

But really, you let yourself down. The engine was most likely wrecked before you touched it. This is why you inspect cars before you buy them.

 

yep I agree ... do this ^^