Toda Racing - Super Street

Once the clearances were checked and confirmed, the piston and rod assembly was dropped in through the top of the block using a piston ring compressor. Plenty of caution was used to avoid scratching the cylinder walls.
Once the clearances were checked and confirmed, the piston and rod assembly was dropped in
The block was then flipped over on the engine stand and the head gasket lined up in place.
Each head bolt is tightened in sequence, torqued down, then tightened with a breaker bar two more times to ensure a proper seal. Refer to a Helms manual for the correct procedure.
Each head bolt is tightened in sequence, torqued down, then tightened with a breaker bar t

Completing the bottom end is a set of N+ connecting rods (left). In a side-by-side comparison, you can see how much thicker they are than stock (right).
Completing the bottom end is a set of N+ connecting rods (left). In a side-by-side compari
Up-rated valve springs were used to keep the valves from floating during high revs. The stock ones (left) are dual and the new ones (right) are single but provide more performance without damaging the camshafts.
Up-rated valve springs were used to keep the valves from floating during high revs. The st
Ever since Ro left we haven't had many good lube references. In any case, Brian made sure all the bearings were well lubricated before tightening anything down.
Ever since Ro left we haven't had many good lube references. In any case, Brian made sure

Next, Brian installed the rocker assembly in one piece and tightened down the bolts.
With everything slicked down in lube, the camshafts were installed. We're pretty sure Brian didn't mix up the intake and exhaust. You shouldn't either.
With everything slicked down in lube, the camshafts were installed. We're pretty sure Bria
Ah, more lube. Brian lubed up the journals to prepare for the camshafts.

One more flip of the motor gave us access to the oil pump and pickup assembly.
Yes, the motor was flipped over once again to set the timing chain, guide, and front cover.
Yes, the motor was flipped over once again to set the timing chain, guide, and front cover
The oil pump is driven by a chain that is connected to the crank gear.

If it seems like everything went by quick, it's because Brian and his posse work fast. They're already slapping on the valve cover.
If it seems like everything went by quick, it's because Brian and his posse work fast. The
The Hasport crew managed to put together this K20 motor with all the Toda goodies in less time than it took Nads to overfill his engine oil.
The Hasport crew managed to put together this K20 motor with all the Toda goodies in less
The cam caps need to be installed in the same order as they were originally or else problems will arise.
The cam caps need to be installed in the same order as they were originally or else proble

Before fiddling with the cam gears they are placed at zero so we could set the stock mechanical timing of the motor.
Before fiddling with the cam gears they are placed at zero so we could set the stock mecha
As far as we know, everything on the bottom side was complete so the Honda-bonded oil pan was slapped back on.
As far as we know, everything on the bottom side was complete so the Honda-bonded oil pan

Database

"Our Garage" (November '04); "Our Garage" (December '04); "Toda Recall" (September '05); "Our Garage" (October '05); "Bigger and Stronger" (February '06); "Project RSX Part III" (March '06)

The Lowdown

MSRP: Toda Spec C cams $1,200; valve springs $400; pistons $1,080; connecting rods $1,480
Pros: All-motor Honda power
Cons: Big bucks
Install Difficulty: Professional
Verdict: If you're planning on staying naturally aspirated, this is the way to go.