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justinCO · 03-01-2008, 11:43 AM

Well, I have recently started my second Honda project, this time with my red 1996 Civic hatchback. Some might remember my Turbo Integra GSR I built a while back in 2002, largely from the help of honda-tech.com! (pics below)

I've got a new car now that I purchased almost a couple years ago now, from my buddy Erik, you know him as "monicle" on the forums here.

While I was debating what I wanted to do with the car, I added some simple things like Integra seats, window tint, and a center console..nothing special.

Project Goals:
I eventually decided that I wanted this car to be, most importantly, a lot faster then my Integra and my old Evolution 8... and secondly, do some things with it that I have not done before. So, with some mild change in plans (I did have a b18c originally, but scrapped it due to funds) I have begun building up a built D series motor for the turbo part of the project. Somewhere between swapping the motors Erik and I will be doing an engine bay tuck, I'm not sure how extreme I will go but it should be good. I've also got Erik's old 2000 Civic front end from his car now that he has put the Domani front end on his car. So, that will get painted and go on at some point as well. I'm sure I'll include some other mini projects as well, I still need suspension for one, and some other cosmetic upgrades, we'll see.

Links:
I am documenting my whole project as well on my site here:
http://www.jackmoves.com/justin/hatch_log.html

News for Erik and I's car stuff or hobbies in general, my old Integra turbo install, parts list, and web log, etc:
http://www.jackmoves.com

All Erik and I's past and current project pics are on our repo here as well:
http://repo.jackmoves.com
http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/justin/ <- my album

Pics!:
Enough talk, and on to the pictures and current project status!

My old 'Teg, miss this car so much

ON TO THE NEW! (all pics):

Used y8 cylinder head, currently at machinist getting valve job and rebuild (all pics):

d16y8 block, also at the machinist getting a bore/hone and fitted for 75.5mm YCP pistons with .0035 PTW clearance!

Picked up a y8 transmission too, and an OBX LSD:

Gasket kit galore from fjt!:

And so it has begun...I'll be updating the thread as I get new parts or new stuff gets done. You can also subscribe to our sites RSS if you want as well!

Thanks!

Justin

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id3379 · 03-01-2008, 12:19 PM

LSD FTW !

bbandco_keevee · 03-01-2008, 12:55 PM

LSD FTW!

^--agreed.

Hope this build goes good. My uncle has a EK4 conversion and its bad to the ass, makes me want an EK civic! =D

big-cat · 03-01-2008, 03:36 PM

nice man, slowly working on my build as well.

motorD16Y7 · 03-01-2008, 04:54 PM

Do you do this for your cars or you do this for business??

I will be mice if you do this for business.

justinCO · 03-01-2008, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorD16Y7

Do you do this for your cars or you do this for business??

I will be mice if you do this for business.

No, not for business, for fun.

Justin

zex_cool · 03-02-2008, 09:06 AM

looks solid. make sure you snap some pics of the kit when it comes it.

SpeedoKing · 03-02-2008, 09:50 AM

looks sweet dude keep us updated

97Ej6mike · 03-02-2008, 09:54 AM

Looks like fun, how much did that lSD run ya?

justinCO · 03-02-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97Ej6mike

Looks like fun, how much did that lSD run ya?

$350 shipped from ezrpeformance.com I think it is.

Justin

BIG_WILL · 03-02-2008, 10:50 AM

Looking good dude
I am debating doing this to my 96 coupe or a gsr swap so could you let me know some things about y you picked the build of the d series and not gsr?
btw i love the idea very interesting

justinCO · 03-02-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG_WILL

Looking good dude
I am debating doing this to my 96 coupe or a gsr swap so could you let me know some things about y you picked the build of the d series and not gsr?
btw i love the idea very interesting

Money, basically...and to a smaller extent I have never messed with D series and wanted to do something a little bit different. The tranny I got with my GSR was an LS tranny, 2nd/3rd gears were gone, it was going to cost $500-$600 to replace the gears or a little less to buy another tranny. I pieced together a D series motor and built bottom end for about that much.

projcinco · 03-02-2008, 12:54 PM

nice

justinCO · 03-04-2008, 08:24 AM

UPDATES:

Mostly parts and a little news, check the link for full details!
---------------
http://www.jackmoves.com/justin/hatch_log.html
---------------

New Competition stage 4 clutch, walbro fuel pump, and autometer gauges. Should be receiving some other stuff, including my block and head from the shop, later this week.

PICS:

Justin

Modified by justinCO at 8:41 PM 3/4/2008

SOHCFTW · 03-04-2008, 09:45 AM

Goodluck!

djayz · 03-04-2008, 04:29 PM

EK is sooo clean. Keep us updated!

justinCO · 03-05-2008, 09:07 PM

UPDATES:

Some big parts and little more news, check the link for details!
---------------
http://www.jackmoves.com/justin/hatch_log.html
---------------

Turbo, manifold, 3" downpipe courtesy of zex_cool from h-t

Also, picked up a Greddy type rs from fellow forum member.

I'm hoping my dang block and head will be done this week, have not heard from machine shop since last Friday when they were starting the bore/hone.

Also, still debating on what rods to go with. Wait 2+ more months for fjt custom I-beams or go with Eagles/Scats or something standard length?? I'm almost to the point of being able to put the motor together and not sure if I want to wait 2+ more months hehehe

PICS:

As always, all the build pics can be found here:
http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/ju...967e6

Justin

zex_cool · 03-05-2008, 09:27 PM

looks like they made a it to you safely. i was kind of worried about it do to some 16y/o girl did the packaging.

i have scat rods w/ arp 2000 bolts if you dont wanna wait.

justinCO · 03-05-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zex_cool

looks like they made a it to you safely. i was kind of worried about it do to some 16y/o girl did the packaging.

i have scat rods w/ arp 2000 bolts if you dont wanna wait.

The packaging was pretty good, actually. My son enjoyed rampaging on all the bubble wrap hah.

Hmm, scat rods you say??

Justin

zex_cool · 03-05-2008, 09:41 PM

yeah, its in my sig. check it out and lmk.

JeffBro · 03-05-2008, 09:54 PM

I like this build. You building an underdog setup. its all about the big b turbo these days. But I bet you could still do alot with a d and for cheaper.

VRD^don · 03-05-2008, 10:33 PM

GL on the build! keep us updated!

ek4_b16a · 03-05-2008, 11:04 PM

should also lmk what you think about the obx lsd...thinking bout getting one, but no reviews

ferio252 · 03-05-2008, 11:05 PM

subscribed ;D

zex_cool · 03-06-2008, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ek4_b16a

should also lmk what you think about the obx lsd...thinking bout getting one, but no reviews

you must be joking....

03-01-2008, 12:55 PM	#3
bbandco_keevee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA Posts: 141	LSD FTW! ^--agreed. Hope this build goes good. My uncle has a EK4 conversion and its bad to the ass, makes me want an EK civic! =D __________________ 1993 Honda Civic Si Hatchback B16A3 - 296.5 Hp @ flywheel. 2 B16 Hydro Tranny's for sale, 45k miles, no grinds PM me for more details.

03-01-2008, 03:36 PM	#4
big-cat Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,574	nice man, slowly working on my build as well. __________________ purple 98 ek hatch with eagle rod/vitara set up and a holset

03-01-2008, 04:54 PM	#5
motorD16Y7 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 238	Re: Justin's EK Hatch Project thread: engine build, turbo D, bay shave, pics/howtos, and more Do you do this for your cars or you do this for business?? I will be mice if you do this for business. __________________ My garage sell (DFW) http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2265907 http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmile.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmile.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmile.gif Avoid Seller "I heat honda" Still own me either my side fender or money back.

03-02-2008, 09:50 AM	#8
SpeedoKing Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Elmhurst, il, U.S.A. Posts: 822	Re: (zex_cool) looks sweet dude keep us updated __________________ 99 Civic EX Coupe-my DD 96 Civic EX Coupe-given to my brother and then totaled EJ8 Squad #343 Ban low performance drivers, not high performance cars! http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif

03-02-2008, 10:50 AM	#11
BIG_WILL Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: pinellas park, fl, usa Posts: 18	Re: Justin's EK Hatch Project thread: engine build, turbo D, bay shave, pics/howtos, and more Looking good dude I am debating doing this to my 96 coupe or a gsr swap so could you let me know some things about y you picked the build of the d series and not gsr? btw i love the idea very interesting

03-01-2008, 12:19 PM	#2
id3379 * B A N N E D * Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 123	LSD FTW !

03-02-2008, 09:06 AM	#7
zex_cool Member 1992 Honda Civic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Witness, Protection Program Posts: 1,073	looks solid. make sure you snap some pics of the kit when it comes it.

03-02-2008, 12:54 PM	#13
projcinco Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angels Posts: 172	Re: Justin's EK Hatch Project thread: engine build, turbo D, bay shave, pics/howtos, and more nice __________________ i love eggs

03-04-2008, 08:24 AM	#14
justinCO Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CO, USA Posts: 936	Re: Justin's EK Hatch Project thread: engine build, turbo D, bay shave, pics/howtos, and more UPDATES: Mostly parts and a little news, check the link for full details! --------------- http://www.jackmoves.com/justin/hatch_log.html --------------- New Competition stage 4 clutch, walbro fuel pump, and autometer gauges. Should be receiving some other stuff, including my block and head from the shop, later this week. PICS: Justin Modified by justinCO at 8:41 PM 3/4/2008 __________________ Turbo SOHC \| 329whp/281ft.lbs @ 20psi site: http://jackmoves.com --- pics: http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/justin

03-04-2008, 09:45 AM	#15
SOHCFTW Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WESTCOAST, CA, NONYA Posts: 52	Goodluck! __________________ I ♥ My EJ8. http://is.rely.net/1-92-56342-l-HDIv...QjldAGcqmQ.gif

03-04-2008, 04:29 PM	#16
djayz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 121	Re: (SOHCFTW) EK is sooo clean. Keep us updated!

03-05-2008, 09:07 PM	#17
justinCO Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CO, USA Posts: 936	Re: More shat UPDATES: Some big parts and little more news, check the link for details! --------------- http://www.jackmoves.com/justin/hatch_log.html --------------- Turbo, manifold, 3" downpipe courtesy of zex_cool from h-t Also, picked up a Greddy type rs from fellow forum member. I'm hoping my dang block and head will be done this week, have not heard from machine shop since last Friday when they were starting the bore/hone. Also, still debating on what rods to go with. Wait 2+ more months for fjt custom I-beams or go with Eagles/Scats or something standard length?? I'm almost to the point of being able to put the motor together and not sure if I want to wait 2+ more months hehehe PICS: As always, all the build pics can be found here: http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/ju...967e6 Justin __________________ Turbo SOHC \| 329whp/281ft.lbs @ 20psi site: http://jackmoves.com --- pics: http://repo.jackmoves.com/v/justin

03-05-2008, 09:27 PM	#18
zex_cool Member 1992 Honda Civic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Witness, Protection Program Posts: 1,073	looks like they made a it to you safely. i was kind of worried about it do to some 16y/o girl did the packaging. i have scat rods w/ arp 2000 bolts if you dont wanna wait.

03-05-2008, 09:41 PM	#20
zex_cool Member 1992 Honda Civic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Witness, Protection Program Posts: 1,073	yeah, its in my sig. check it out and lmk.

03-05-2008, 09:54 PM	#21
JeffBro Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SLO, CA, USA Posts: 775	Re: Justin's EK Hatch Project thread: engine build, turbo D, bay shave, pics/howtos, and more I like this build. You building an underdog setup. its all about the big b turbo these days. But I bet you could still do alot with a d and for cheaper. __________________ DOHC VTEC - 95' Toyota Tacoma \|RaceRunner CO\|Reservoir Shocks\|Alcan leafpack\|Magnaflow\| - 96' Civic \|GSR\|BAR'd 05\|CAI\|Greddy\|Skunk2 Man\|Koni/GC\| - 01' Civic LX - Sold IHN - Member - #0019 I Sleep to the sound of my sleeper.

03-05-2008, 10:33 PM	#22
VRD^don Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: VRD_garage, mn, us Posts: 4,518	Re: Justin's EK Hatch Project thread: engine build, turbo D, bay shave, pics/howtos, and more GL on the build! keep us updated! __________________ OLD^skool

03-05-2008, 11:04 PM	#23
ek4_b16a Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Saint Paul, MN, USA Posts: 611	Re: Justin's EK Hatch Project thread: engine build, turbo D, bay shave, pics/howtos, and more should also lmk what you think about the obx lsd...thinking bout getting one, but no reviews __________________ ...:::..Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Domestics..:::... http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/642479 http://www.mnsportcompacts.net/ http://www.clubek.net/

03-05-2008, 11:05 PM	#24
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